1. Vanity Fair Photo Shoot with Billy Ray – This photo shoot ended up turning into a mini-scandal and in the end major publicity for Miley and her dad Billy Ray Cyrus.  The shoot was done by famed fashion photographer Annie Leibovitz.  The controversy came from Miley appearing topless in the shots and in a semi-suggestive position with her father in some of the other images.  Miley ended up issuing an apology and the issue slowly faded away.  (See Photos and Story)


2. Racy Photos on Her MySpace – Honestly, Miley’s popularity grew immensely after many racy MySpace pics and naughty, sexually suggestive photos were leaked online last year by Miles and her friends. Miley was caught making out with various girls (see #9), in some hot make out session with her ex-boyfriend Thomas Sturges (photos).  Several more intimate photos, never meant to be seen for mass viewing, were leaked online when a young hacker became obsessed with the Hannah Montana star. We have seen Miley attempting to expose her breasts (photo), doing a wet t-shirt contest in the shower (photos), and attempting to pose seductively in her underwear (photos).  Perhaps her internet connection should have disconnected by her parents when this kept happening over and over.


3. Lap Dance Photos on Director’s Twitter – This was an instance of Miley practicing an inappropriate and suggestive lap dance for the old and wacky director of “The Last Song” movie that were photographed.  The director then proceeded to take the photos and post the Kodak moment on his Twitter.  The director shares a lot of the blame for this bad judgment (if not all of it), but Miley should know better than to be doing lap dances for 50-year old men who have grandchildren her age.


4. Pole Dancing at Teen Choice Awards – This is perhaps the freshest screw-up on our list.  Less than a month ago, Miley performed her new single ‘Party in the USA’ at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards.  She came out in tight-black bootie shorts (photo) and in an extremely suggestive style jumped up on a moving ice cream cart (complete with stripper pole) and did a quick pole dance during the middle of the song to a stunned yet thrilled audience.  Meanwhile, Papa Billy Ray smiled and applauded his approval in the audience.  It is still mind-numbing that a producer of a teen awards show thought this was a good idea, regardless of actual intent. (See Photos & Watch Video)


5. Decision to Date Justin Gaston – Nothing is more controversial than a pure, virginal sixteen year old girl dating a 20 year-old underwear model, who is also an aspiring country star. This uncanny and allegedly asexual relationship between Miley and Justin Gaston might have been the critical turning point from Miley being seen as a virginal Disney star to a young woman with an appetite for sexy and dangerous boys and their toys.  The couple has since broken up and is no longer together. (Photos and Story)


6. Jogging in Bikini/Bra with Shirtless Boyfriend - Miley and then model boyfriend Justin Gaston went for an early morning run earlier this year.  Justin ran sans shirt, which I normally do as well during the summer.  That is perfectly acceptable for a 20-year old modeling stud.  However, Miley ran in denim Daisy Dukes and a low cut shirt with her bra/bikini top covered boobs bouncing in-n-out of it – completely inadequate jogging attire for an underage girl that is more than aware that the paparazzi is present to track her every move and illegal bounce.  Miley knew exactly what she was doing but later tried to explain it away by stating that she was simply dressed for a car wash.  (Photos and Story)


7. Asian Slanted Eyes Photo Controversy – I think most of us at some point made ‘slant-eyes’ Asian faces during our childhood. But that was in a different time and age. However, this is not as acceptable to do in this ultra political correct world we now live in. Miley made the mistake of doing her own version of ‘slant-eyes’ in a group photo at a small party. Several other kids in the photo were goofing off as well. Miley was probably actually clueless that her gesture could be found offensive. Being the mega-celebrity that she is – it was just a matter of days before the photo was circulating all over the internet. The OAC admonished her with a stong handed statement. One Asian woman filed a lawsuit seeking $4 billion in damages for all of the Asian Pacific Islanders living in the Los Angeles area for the ‘racist’ picture. So I guess it was acceptable for Michael Jackson to want to be white, but racist for Miley to want to be Asian. Miley has to be smart, especially at these parties, and in today’s society where a cell phone camera can catch celebrities in a wild array of unfathomable positions or gestures. Miley was being harmless but very likely will simply be ‘Smiley Miley’ the next time someone says “CHEESE!”


8. Twitter Rants/’Miles to Go’ Book – For someone who often complains about public scrutiny of her personal life, Miley has no problem putting her emotions and feuds in print or on her Twitter.  Miley’s first autobiography “Miles To Go” tells all you want to know (or don’t want to know!) about her first failed attempt at a romantic relationship with Nick Jonas, better known as ‘Prince Charming’ in the book.  Alternatively, she uses Twitter to profess her love to an unknown person, send Justin Gaston messages and rant about how the media doesn’t leave her alone.  Well, maybe the media would leave her alone more if she wasn’t constantly bringing attention to herself via her Twitter or rambling thoughts. [Other Twitter Rants: Miley Cyrus Is NOT Fat Twitter Rant + Miley Cyrus Is Single Twitter Rant]


9. Photos Kissing Girls – Miley also likes to spread the love to her girl friends. I don’t know why, but there is often something about Christian girls wanting to go out smooch other girls and mark it up to experimenting or being confused.  First, Miley got sweet and wild with a girl in a hotel hallway (photos), then she was caught trying to attack Ashley Tisdale (photo) and most recently kissing “I Kissed A Girl” singer Katy Perry (photos). Locking lips Lohan-style might be the chic thing in Hollywood right now, but it’s definitely not appropriate for a sixteen year-old Disney star.


10. Overexposure - #10 was originally ‘Bad Parenting,’ but after some thinking I decided Miley’s parents are probably doing the best they can do with all of the vulchers and snake oil salesmen around them in Hollywood. Still Miley’s folks, Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus, could have kept a bit tighter reign on her at times and monitored some of her online behavior, as all parents should do with teenage children. They also should have 86′d the topless Vanity Fair shoot and not allowed the stripper-like performance of ‘Party in the USA’ at the Teen Choice Awards.
    
    However, something they are letting take place that might eventually hurt Miley’s career or her psyche in general is overexposure. You can’t avoid Miley in the supermarket, Wal-Mart, television, radio, or the internet without hearing or seeing Miley Cyrus. I understand you have to do the branding while the iron is hot, but give the kid at least a small bit of what little remains of her childhood to enjoy.
    
    Exposure and profitability is a good thing, but overexposure almost always ends up killing the product in the process. Miley could be an exception to that rule much in the same way that Britney Spears has been, but Britney has not done it without stints in rehab, failed marriages, and a massive meltdown. Hopefully, Miley can learn from her own mistakes, and from the mistakes of others so she can mature her career as graceful as possible over time.

We love Miley here at the Bumpshack and think she has survived remarkably well to this point in her career. Hopefully she can escape the demons and heartache that usually ends up suffocating child stars in Hollywood.

Now it is your turn to drop your thoughts and opinions below in the comments on this list? Do you agree or disagree? Did we miss something that Miles could have avoided?  What is your opinion about Miley?