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Read Sinead O'Connor's Incredible Open Letter To Miley Cyrus

by Sabotage
3 October 2013 168 Comments

Miley recently cited the Irish songstress as an influence for her Wrecking Ball video. Here's what Sinead had to say in return...

Taken from Sinead O’Connor’s official website (which seems to be crashing due to the immense traffic it’s receiving), this open letter to the twerking ex-Disney pop star is probably the best advice anyone could have given the poor, confused thing. Cyrus recently stated that the inspiration for her Wrecking Ball video came from the Nothing Compares 2 U vid - we’re not sure if this was the reaction she was expecting….

Dear Miley,

I wasn’t going to write this letter, but today i’ve been dodging phone calls from various newspapers who wished me to remark upon your having said in Rolling Stone your Wrecking Ball video was designed to be similar to the one for Nothing Compares… So this is what I need to say… And it is said in the spirit of motherliness and with love.

I am extremely concerned for you that those around you have led you to believe, or encouraged you in your own belief, that it is in any way ‘cool’ to be naked and licking sledgehammers in your videos. It is in fact the case that you will obscure your talent by allowing yourself to be pimped, whether its the music business or yourself doing the pimping.

Nothing but harm will come in the long run, from allowing yourself to be exploited, and it is absolutely NOT in ANY way an empowerment of yourself or any other young women, for you to send across the message that you are to be valued (even by you) more for your sexual appeal than your obvious talent.

I am happy to hear I am somewhat of a role model for you and I hope that because of that you will pay close attention to what I am telling you.

The music business doesn’t give a shit about you, or any of us. They will prostitute you for all you are worth, and cleverly make you think its what YOU wanted.. and when you end up in rehab as a result of being prostituted, ‘they’ will be sunning themselves on their yachts in Antigua, which they bought by selling your body and you will find yourself very alone.

None of the men oggling you give a shit about you either, do not be fooled. Many’s the woman mistook lust for love. If they want you sexually that doesn’t mean they give a fuck about you. All the more true when you unwittingly give the impression you don’t give much of a fuck about yourself. And when you employ people who give the impression they don’t give much of a fuck about you either. No one who cares about you could support your being pimped.. and that includes you yourself.

Yes, I’m suggesting you don’t care for yourself. That has to change. You ought be protected as a precious young lady by anyone in your employ and anyone around you, including you. This is a dangerous world. We don’t encourage our daughters to walk around naked in it because it makes them pray [sic] for animals and less than animals (a distressing majority of whom work in the music industry and the associated media).

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You are worth more than your body or your sexual appeal. The world of showbiz doesn’t see things that way, they like things to be seen the other way, whether they are magazines who want you on their cover, or whatever.. Don’t be under any illusions.. ALL of them want you because they’re making money off your youth and your beauty.. which they could not do except for the fact your youth makes you blind to the evils of show business. If you have an innocent heart you can’t recognise those who do not.

I repeat, you have enough talent that you don’t need to let the music business make a prostitute of you. You shouldn’t let them make a fool of you either. Don’t think for a moment that any of them give a flying fuck about you. They’re there for the money.. we’re there for the music. It has always been that way and it will always be that way. The sooner a young lady gets to know that, the sooner she can be REALLY in control.

You also said in Rolling Stone that your look is based on mine. The look I chose, I chose on purpose at a time when my record company were encouraging me to do what you have done. I felt I would rather be judged on my talent and not my looks. I am happy that I made that choice, not least because I do not find myself on the proverbial rag heap now that I am almost 47 yrs of age.. which unfortunately many female artists who have based their image around their sexuality, end up on when they reach middle age.

Real empowerment of yourself as a woman would be to in future refuse to exploit your body or your sexuality in order for men to make money from you. I needn’t even ask the question.. I’ve been in the business long enough to know that men are making more money than you are from you getting naked. Its really not at all cool. And its sending dangerous signals to other young women. Please in future say no when you are asked to prostitute yourself. Your body is for you and your boyfriend. It isn’t for every spunk-spewing dirtbag on the net, or every greedy record company executive to buy his mistresses diamonds with.

As for the shedding of the Hannah Montana image.. whoever is telling you getting naked is the way to do that does absolutely NOT respect your talent, or you as a young lady. Your records are good enough for you not to need any shedding of Hannah Montana. She’s waaaaaaay gone by now.. Not because you got naked but because you make great records.

Whether we like it or not, us females in the industry are role models and as such we have to be extremely careful what messages we send to other women. The message you keep sending is that its somehow cool to be prostituted.. its so not cool Miley.. its dangerous. Women are to be valued for so much more than their sexuality. we aren’t merely objects of desire. I would be encouraging you to send healthier messages to your peers.. that they and you are worth more than what is currently going on in your career. Kindly fire any motherfucker who hasn’t expressed alarm, because they don’t care about you.

Head over to our mates at Topman GENERATION for a feature on the evolution of Miley Cyrus.

UPDATE #1: Take a look at Miley’s less than appreciative response.

UPDATE #2: Sinead has written another letter back:

ANOTHER OPEN LETTER TO MILEY CYRUS

Miley… Really? Who the fuck is advising you? Because taking me on is even more fuckin’ stupid than behaving like a prostitute and calling it feminism. You have posted today tweets of mine which are two years old, which were posted by me when I was unwell and seeking help so as to make them look like they are recent. In doing so you mock myself and Amanda Bynes for having suffered with.

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Update #4: O’Connor has final say on Miley Cyrus

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Jobby 12:33 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Shut up and do Playboy already, Sinead.

Iz 12:42 pm, 3-Oct-2013

"Jobby"- probably the most unfunny, idiotic response you could have written.

scotchmist 1:03 pm, 3-Oct-2013

love this she speaks complete sense. the exploitation of women by men is still rife and more women should say what they think. do one jobby your opinion as a chauvinist matters not

Cris 1:05 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I'm shocked at how shocked people are with Miley Cyrus, she's not hurting anyone. It's nothing has hasn't been done before. If Rhianna made that wrecking ball video, no one would bat an eyelid, it's pathetic. Jealousy. Haters gon hate.

Eugene Egan 1:06 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Excellent advice from someone whose been through it and tells it like it really is.

50/40/90 1:06 pm, 3-Oct-2013

well said girlfriend

The Suburban Bushwacker 1:29 pm, 3-Oct-2013

To surmise; Its all about the work, if you need to do anything else to get the audience to look at or listen to the work, the work aint done. Wish someone had said that to me

Venesha 1:34 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I think that Mrs. OConner gave Miley and other young girls in the music industry very good advice. It's a disgrace to women that other women would be half dressed, a real woman is modest and has dignity about herself and her appearance. Not all women want to be labelled as whores.

QuinnKyle 1:51 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Well said. Being in public relations and marketing it was clear to me that whoever suggested this route for Miley was not looking out for her well being. It also reeks of bargain basement PR. My guess is her label (or the one that would have her) didn't want to risk a lot of money in lieu of falling record sales. She lacked an image, and her target market is college-aged now. So, she needed a club persona. . There was no guarantee this direction would successfully propel her image, but sex can be a good, cheap bet that you can generate some marketing buzz. Sadly, as O'Conner said in her open letter, Miley's voice is great and stands on its own. But, if you want to be a mega star you must do as your handlers tell you right? If you notice her videos are quite low budget, even compared to videos by groups like The Lonely Island. I think she had to go with low budget PR all the way around to minimize losses if it didn't work. A famous good girl gone bad is usually an easy story in the media. And believe me, if she was a wreck, stoned, out of control girl, no one would want to work with her - in the music biz she is highly replaceable.

NIX 2:23 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Cris, you are totally clueless? Do you have young daughters who spent many years watching Hannah Montana? Do you have any clue what Cyrus has been doing over the past few months? Have you read her lyrics about waiting to a 'line' in the bathroom in 'We Can't Stop'. I grew up listening to metal music but this is way out of control and those who dismiss it are just plain stupid. Sinead is right on the moeny and 'Vyrus' is under complete control by the powers that are making all the money off her. Would love to know where Billy Ray has disappeared to? What a a shitty parent.

Bob Macellaro 2:43 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Musical talent should be enough. If you must get half naked to sell your music then perhaps you simply don't have enough talent. I think this whole thing is being over analyzed.The girl really is not an over the top singer. She is trying whatever it takes to keep her name out there. Sad perhaps but it is what it is.

David Hillier 2:44 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Silly thing is, Wrecking Ball is actually a belter of a track. Didn't need all that creepy, licky, sledge-hammer business.

Bruce Bingham 3:03 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Well said, Sinead. Shame you had to say it though. This kind of message needs repeating regularly, and young women, whatever they do, but especially in the entertainment INDUSTRY, need to bear it in mind. (Young men would benefit from realising some of these things too.)

bob 3:09 pm, 3-Oct-2013

OR.....3 bites of the same cherry, first off we had Miley, made a lot of money, became a worldwide brand, Miley got too old so now she’s back and there is the new market, the latest ‘you don’t understand us generation’, ok so won’t sell a shit load but it’ll sell enough to keep the record company exec’s happy, a few singles, couple of ‘edgy’ videos, a dodgy album and fade away but not totally away, we will have the return, ‘Oh I was so stupid, I was young blah blah, look at me now, mature, adult and grown up, here; my book all about my struggle, here; my new album. 3 goes, long term objectives, big brand awareness maintained. The people behind her are far from stupid.

Zedmore 3:28 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Disheartening to read responses by those who don't care. I for one am annoyed by the notion that I, and every man is supposed to like the erotic video Cyrus was in. No woman should be a prostitute, no man should be a presumtive customer. Respect one another. Hat's off for Sinead, a true rolemodel.

Dark Rose 3:28 pm, 3-Oct-2013

We have an obligation as adults to protect our children. Clearly the mass majority of our population doesn't see that, I'm glad Sinead does. Women with real talent don't need to act the way she has, she's only drowning her own talent with unnessssary and vulgar gimmicks. Look at a woman like Katy perry. She the only other person aside from micheal Jackson to have 6 number ones on one album. She's a woman who was raised on firm moral that you don't sell yourself. She has stuck to her guns, she's worked hard and her talent shines through. I want my daughters looking up to women like that. I want strong, smart, and talented women filling their heads with a positive message. Anyone who thinks myself or Sinead is jealous of Miley, only enjoys the pleasures associated with you watching a young girl getting naked and licking a hammer on tv. If you want porn go watch porn there's lots of free sites for that, it doesn't need to be blasted in front of 12 year old girls who once idolized Hannah Montana. As adults we should no better then to encourage this young women to continue on this path. It will lead to rehab because she going to lose herself. I know from experience that this will be her out come, I spent 10 years working in exotic entertainment and 5 years putting myself back together, because a sick man didn't do his job in making sure I knew myself worth. Billy Rae you failed your daughter, but I'm sure you already know that.

Bob Wyper 3:44 pm, 3-Oct-2013

It's 20 years later, Sinead, and the business has changed in many ways, apart from the one you correctly point out... that people will always exploit youth and talent. The boundaries have moved and it is easy to see why Miley Cyrus would have found herself trying wear less than Rihanna or Beyonce or Gaga... but as it is lacking any originality, this is the biggest sin. POOR QUALITY and POOR DECISIONS have put Miley where she is now, and I think it was feeble of her to involve Sinead in any way in this. Time to take responsibility for her own actions.

alex mclaren 4:02 pm, 3-Oct-2013

damn right! any man who doesn't 100% agree with every word of this is no man at all. thank you, Ms O'Connor. respect. and listen to this, Miley - this is wisdom.

Kay Ross 4:04 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Great advice from someone who knows all about the music industry. I hope Miley listens to her. I like Miley but sometimes "Others" give bad advice to young women. Miley has TALENT and I wish people would get over the recent happenings and encourage this gorgeous girl to concentrate on HER TALENT and NOT on the exhibitionism displayed recently....she is much better than that. GOOD LUCK FOR YOUR FUTURE MUSIC CAREER AND YOUR LIFE.

Jimmy 4:30 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Singing about doing drugs is hardly original in music is it? If you think it is, i suggest you expand your musical preference a bit more and pull your tongues out of Sinead's arse. Watching a controversial music video doesn't mean all your daughters are going to fail their exams, become a drug addict and turn to prostitution. Just like my son growing up playing GTA and listening to Eminem didn't stop him from getting to University. Get real.

Richie 4:40 pm, 3-Oct-2013

ur sounding like a priest . madonna took her clothes off before she was famous . now shes the richest woman in the music business. the only hit u really had was a prince song. Didnt u rip up a pic of the pope on usa tv? hahaha

Not Richie 4:58 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Richie you're missing the point completely. As are you, Jimmy. Idiots.

CZ3RO 5:04 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Sinead isn't wrong in what she says, but it's also entirely possible Miley ENJOYS getting naked and all the other fun stuff she's getting up to. What's important is not for Miley Cyrus to stop doing what she's doing, but to simply maintain a healthy perspective on her career/the industry/her fanbase/etc.

Mr 5:13 pm, 3-Oct-2013

All a bit degrading to the prostitutes out there. I know we are still in someways a puritanical Christian society but a woman's body is hers to do what she will with.

Lilith 5:29 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Perhaps "Jobby" would like to stick out his nobby for comment? Yeah, thought not. Coward!

I, J 5:40 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I agree with Sinead, except for where she says Miley has "obvious talent."

Nick 5:54 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Musicians need to stop trying to get attention via stupid publicity stunts and crazy music videos. Artists used to focus on their instruments and their writing. Since pretty much all mainstream music is recycled garbage these days, "artists" go out of their way to attract attention via stunts. As for every dumb-ass who promotes these artists by feeding into their stupid shit, fuck off and go to hell. You're spoiling it for all of us.

Ocean 6:22 pm, 3-Oct-2013

She'd have to fire her old man then since he said her performance was 'art'

Jamie 6:31 pm, 3-Oct-2013

To think that what Miley Cytus does is out of control and a fry for help is beyond deluded. Everything this whole girls life has been perfectly calculated and managed and this is no different. Tweaking on MTV and the next week the number 1 on iTunes and the quickest watched YouTube video in history. Non of this is an accident and leads to $. If you're going to criticize her and her camp at least criticize their greed. That's what this is all about

BMBbuchananmusicblogger 6:53 pm, 3-Oct-2013

As a music blogger I feel the same and I refuse to indulge in the media whoring of women who havebor dont yave talent selling themselves for money. it seems like morald and self respect have went right out the windoe. In order for men to respect women WE MEDIA have a responsibilty to not participate in the sexual exploitation of women. sick and tired of seeing and hearing of naked or half naked women selling everything from music to drain cleaner. we have a responsibility to young girls, young men, kids to show good respectful st4ong female role models all around us. NOT using women for sexually selling everything, I dont think women are respected I personally dont feel men respect women. porn, soft porn music, softbporn video games, advertisements, magazines thry sell women sexually for money. It needs to stop well done Sinead oconnor couldnt have said it better mysekf BMB BUCHANAN MUSIC BLOGGER

Mistah J 6:58 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I can definitely appreciate the advice and it sounds totally valid to me but Sinead as a role model? I dunno... I remember not too long ago when she was trolling twitter for f#ck buddies. It was... odd.

Canadiansrule 7:03 pm, 3-Oct-2013

You know sinaed it's not just men in the industry that are executives, there are women do it too, stop being so sexist.

Mr White 7:15 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Shut the hell up O'Connor you bitter bitch. Come on Miley, show us yer pussy!

Blake 7:22 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Well said Sinead.

Linda Ward 7:28 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Miley Cyrus was great in her Hanna Montana days. She was a role model to young people. What happened? Her performance on the Much Music Video Awards was absolutely disgusting. Her appearance, clothing, (or lack of it), was hideous. It's a good thing Liam saw this before he took their relationship any further. She needs some Dr. Phil intervention.

Miss 7:30 pm, 3-Oct-2013

"Kindly fire any motherfucker who hasn’t expressed alarm, because they don’t care about you." Amen.

vivi 7:37 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I just love you sinead. I enjoyed reading your letter, hopefully it'll get to other future, tallented , young female artist who choose to listen instead of beeing blind and deaf to their surrounding. I wish I had a mother like you...

Tripper 7:43 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Dear NIX (etc), All this man-hating is over the top and sexist. Men are the only powers that be in the music industry? Billy Ray is the shitty parent? As I remember, Miley was fine while Billy Ray had her (because her mother was a shitty parent?). Miley is the one who chose this path. Nobody pushed her into the deep end. She climbed the high dive and did a Triple Lindy all by herself!

Stephanie 7:44 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I am so happy to read this. Clearly Ms. O'Connor is speaking from experience and with true concern. I have thought exactly the same thing as I'm sure most women have, however one open letter from a rolemodel will do far more to convince Miley of her worth than a letter from some fans would. She is a talented woman...I hope she takes these words to heart and turns this train around before it derails permanently.

Bronson 8:07 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Sinead, please CC: Rihanna. Gurl is selling it cheap.

Stuart 8:40 pm, 3-Oct-2013

WELL SAID, I do hope she takes a moment to reflect on what was said.

Deacon 8:41 pm, 3-Oct-2013

She's absolutely right! Pimps and pushers of skin and sin don't care one cent about her as a person as long as the money is right. Who should really be ashamed is her father!! Letting his daughter be used in that manner is telling of his mind set.

Sis 8:43 pm, 3-Oct-2013

This is stupid. If I were Miley I'd tell SInead to go fuck herself. She pulled stunts to get attention, too. Miley isn't doing any of this because she's trying to figure out how to be "cool" or to put Hannah Montana behind her. She's doing it because she wants to, because she knows she can do whatever she wants, because she wants you to know that she doesn't give a fuck what you think, and because she IS THE COOLEST. If you aren't aware that she is, in fact, cooler than everyone, it's because you're out of touch. But we knew that already from all the sloppy misandry in your letter. She's still fighting a battle nobody wants to fight anymore. Young people hate people like you. We don't give a shit about your values and your ideas. Earlier generations wasted their time taking themselves seriously and it all turned out to be bullshit anyway. We are fucking sick of being told to take things seriously and treat ourselves or others with respect. That's not how the world is. Open your eyes. Live your own life, and try to have a little fun before the robots eat us.

Sis 8:45 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Also, importantly, Miley is not a musician--she is an entertainer and a public figure. She doesn't "make great records." That's fucking laughable.

Shan 8:48 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Absolutely brilliant...fully agree...glad some celebrities still have values and self respect

paul 9:03 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Nicely put, Ms O'Conner, if female artist need to be naked for their work to be accepted then something has gone seriously wrong, and why these men don't employ their mothers, daughters or wife to do the work. After all, it only requires nudism>

scott 9:05 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Do you know what kurt cobain was worth when he died fifty million or so in future cash. Is she really exploiting herself or is she exploiting cash dollars aimed at mens sex drive. Its the men are evil routine again. Interesting article here helps explain: http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/young-men-giving-up-on-marriage-women-arent-women-anymore/

scott 9:22 pm, 3-Oct-2013

This is a cliche. Woman are not woman any more. Mellenials care about having a kid and sex more than marriage 70 percent importance for kids and only 30 on marriage. Kurt Cobain was worth fifty million when he died in future earnings. Men are being exploited by sex and woman know it and except it. The future earnings of exploiting mens likes and the new sex feminism culture is billions of dollars. I almost think men are being exploited. The new feminism is a vulture and this culture is intrenched everywhere. Interesting article explains why:

Jamie 9:59 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Richie, obviously you know nothing of Sinead's career (see: The Lion and the Cobra, among other albums), nor Madonna's career (she got naked long after she was famous). As for the Pope picture ripping, what does Sinead speaking her mind publicly and symbolically on a TV show years ago have to do with the message she's conveying here? Congratulations on being part of the problem when it comes to the dumbing down of popular culture.

Antie Fools 10:08 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Miley needs to go away, she's ugly as all hell first of all, and it's about time someone voiced this issued the right way.

Luska 10:14 pm, 3-Oct-2013

An excellent letter that should give all young women pause for thought (it did for me). Freedom of expression without questioning if there is an element of exploitation even if you are exploiting yourself is something rarely spoken about. I'm sure Miley is surrounded by very few people who tell her no or are direct and honest with her. Miley has been exploited all her life, how would she know the difference if someone didn't tell her? I'm surprised the fact that her ex Liam Hemsworth was dating and sleeping with her while she was still underage isn't mentioned. I've heard people say they think it's no surprise he left her. I don't think he deserves any sympathy for being a grown man sleeping with a teenage girl. Let's hope she can learn the difference between being exploited and empowered.

taija 10:14 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Or... maybe Miley Cyrus is a young adult who can make decisions for herself and like some other young adults she enjoys partying, flaunting her young adult body and hip hop music. she won't be the first or last why are people crucifying her?

Stella 10:17 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Couldn't of said it better, spoken from one who has been there.

Marc 10:20 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Too bad Miley will never see this. Cause, you know, reading....

gary miller 10:21 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I agree that the song is a smash on its own, great transformation from Hanna Montana image,I'm sure everything will calm down eventually, just concentrate on great songs Miley

Bas 10:22 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Two remarks: Firstly you're just being nice to her. She has no musical talent at all. She can sing and dance and is pretty....so can thousands of other girls. What makes her special is the illusion that she is special. Secondly: "They" used her innoncence in Hannah...they are using her sexuality as Miley. The "music" industry does indeed not give a fuck about her at all. True.

Lisa 10:38 pm, 3-Oct-2013

As well written as her songs...

rodpeck 10:45 pm, 3-Oct-2013

here is alife beyond the music business.Ms.Sinead O'conner is correct in her summation of that which is good &right.Money & fame comes & goes,& with talent, can be won again,Reputation,a Healthy self-image icorporating good moral standards(i.e.a healthy self respect)& hard work will open doors that wont shut u out for long.Miley yr man/men have abused yr trust ,for gain.Start again,fresh support team,new goals.

rodpeck 10:46 pm, 3-Oct-2013

here is alife beyond the music business.Ms.Sinead O'conner is correct in her summation of that which is good &right.Money & fame comes & goes,& with talent, can be won again,Reputation,a Healthy self-image icorporating good moral standards(i.e.a healthy selfimagerespect)& hard work will open doors that wont shut u out for long.Miley yr man/men have abused yr trust ,for gain.Start again,fresh support team,new goals.

ambrocous 10:47 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Well said. I doubt that Miley will listen because all of us youngsters 'know better' but it needed to be said. I am not even bothered by the 'sex' image, if it's done tastefully that is, I'm bothered by the unoriginality of it. How can so many young female and male singers get conned in to the same old routine. I would have been more shocked if Miley hadn't turned to sex. I would have continued to support her career.

The Garth Father 11:04 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Bless your soul Sinead. The music industry loses its credibility with each passing moment. Christian society or not (and I love Jesus), we guys are not all some porno pete waiting for the next best thing to jerk off to. Some of us want good music. I'm no fan of Miley, but that little girl can sing. So for crying out loud just let her sing!

Metala 11:08 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Sinead O’Connor is an avid feminist and far from being a successful artist with just a ONE hit on the market. Good enough reasons to ignore her desperate try to gain some media attention.

alex snow 11:10 pm, 3-Oct-2013

shes mad mileys making more money then her QQ

zeddy 11:15 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Wow, being rich is an accomplishment? Sorry for your life.

CR 11:22 pm, 3-Oct-2013

I do think O'Connor's heart is in the right place, but I wish she'd also allowed for the possibility that Miley IS in control of her choices. If a woman is choosing to express herself in a provocative manner for herself, that's empowering in its own way. Our bodies are our own and that's an important message for role models to send as well. oh and Ritchie? Sinead O'Connor IS a priest. She was ordained by a rogue Catholic minister long ago. Look it up.

Jon 11:26 pm, 3-Oct-2013

Excellent advice for a very mislead young woman. I'm sure Miley read this and said "like whatever, I'm getting stoned!" But I think the attempt was honorable. Miley is going to hate herself in 10 years if she keeps going down the path she is going down. It's a dark, dangerous place to sell yourself to a record company for attention.

Kathleen 11:33 pm, 3-Oct-2013

A woman's body 'should' be hers to do what she will with it. The point Ms OConner is making is that it is not. Who is profiting out of Mileys nakedness? The music industry, run by men. We - as a society - need to open our eyes to what is being done to our children, the messages both our girls and boys are receiving, all so fat cat corporate pigs can wallow in their own riches. Im sad for Miley. Im sad for humanity.

DarioS 12:00 am, 4-Oct-2013

Jobby, you are a complete idiot and an A-hole.....

Thom I 12:01 am, 4-Oct-2013

I have always respected O'Connor even if I didn't always like her stuff, politics or whatever. But all that aside I still find her sexy at 47 and like this well written piece

TYRED 12:08 am, 4-Oct-2013

Thanks, Sinead. Well said. And F*#K you, guys. Shut your mouths once and for all. Women are so sick of your stupidity. Read something for a change. Like the history of oppression. AND THEN SIT AND THINK. For a change.

Woman 12:38 am, 4-Oct-2013

At Mr. Yes, we have the freedom to do what we will but if you noticed your mother or sister or anyone for that matter cutting themselves or mutilating themselves or if your mother was laying on her front lawn naked with her legs spread would you stand by and allow it or would you see the brokeness and lack of self love and try to get them help or give your mom a blanket to cover up and bring her inside? By your comment it appears you would leave them to their own demise. How loving....

sh 12:45 am, 4-Oct-2013

Lol nobody would say anything if it were rhianna because rhianna is of a decent age. Miley is trying too hard to be 'different' and half the time.she.has her toungue hanging out, its all nasty and a whitish color. I try to like miley.and im ok with her music ... If im not forced to watch the music video.

Bob 1:03 am, 4-Oct-2013

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNJL6nfu__Q

Andy 1:05 am, 4-Oct-2013

Beautiful Sinead. And your video still makes me cry. Power comes from your heart and mind, not from your tits and ass. I apologize for the morons who do not understand that just because a woman is dancing around in her underwear in front of you, that this is not really her choice. That she has been coerced by subtle yet constant forces teaching her that she is only valuable for sex. It is you men, who need to change.

Toya Gratton 1:09 am, 4-Oct-2013

This message is really judgmental and idealistic. It's sad to say, but Miley Cyrus is just a product of her hyper-sexualized environment. She isn't doing anything a bunch of pop stars haven't already done, and she is certainly not prostituting herself. And why is anyone in any position to be judging prostitutes? Are they worse than the millions of corporate jobs out there that support our inhumane society?

RussPoz 1:14 am, 4-Oct-2013

Some of these comments are such low life hogwash that I can hardly breath! Has the ethic level of humanity sunk so low on this planet that you can not even see the truth and the ethics of what Ms O'Connor writes here? Maybe you don't even know what "ethics" means...now that could explain it! Pick up a dictionary and look it up and do try to see how it might apply to you and to ALL of those around you.

JC 1:15 am, 4-Oct-2013

Well said. This is the truth and it amazes me why people cannot see it. Majority of female artists are whoring themselves - instead promoting their voices, they are promoting their bodies. How sad.

Concerned 1:17 am, 4-Oct-2013

As a parent of two young children, aged 8 and 10, I have to say that I am totally disheartened by Miley's new image. My children grew up watching Disney and loved her shows. So it was no surprise that my son, the ten year old, innocently googled her recently to hear/view her new releases. He immediately called out for me and at such a young impressionable age, he was even disgusted by her behavior. Within a few seconds, we navigated away from the site. Needless to say, my kids are no longer allowed to listen to, or watch any of her filth. As much as Sinead and Britney may have inspired her behavior is as much as shes inspiring other young children to act. I will not have any of that. Wonder if she realizes how many families may feel the same way and how much in sales will be lost? Sinead is speaking the truth. A soul is being sold. Shame on Miley's manager-her own mother-who is supporting this. Don't they have enough money/fame??? That is what this is about right?

Bunny Sue 1:19 am, 4-Oct-2013

Very well written by Sinead! Too bad she posted it on the internet instead of sending it to Miley with discretion. Lets all exploit ppl for exploiting themselves, not a waste of time at all.

Arthur Manitsas 1:22 am, 4-Oct-2013

Lovely words showing real love and mateship.....its what we need from friends the real perspective

Mr 1:24 am, 4-Oct-2013

@JC that's cos if they didn't most of em wouldn't get anywhere because they haven't got any talent. Generic pop goons like Cyrus have to follow the going trend because their marketing dept tells them to, madonna has talent and a brain, that's the difference

Danny 1:26 am, 4-Oct-2013

Well said. I want to know where are her parents-you're suppossed to guide your child. I blame billy ray for letting this get so outta hand.

steve 1:49 am, 4-Oct-2013

spot on

OH 1:50 am, 4-Oct-2013

Miley is only seen as OTT because of Hannah Montanna, everyone gawped when she twerked and did weird things with a sponge finger at the VMA's but nobody said anything about lady gaga proudly sporting a thong. Rihanna and Gaga both have exposed your daughters to sexually explicit clothing, lyrics etc. Even go back to Britney Spears 'oops i did it again', would you be proud of your daughters wearing that? didnt think so. If you were her age and were about to make a shedload with an already large sum of money in your bank, i dont think youd really care about getting half naked and swinging on a ball either! leave the damn girl alone let her crack on with it, if she regrets it she regrets it. Its not mine or your place to say what someone can or cant do.

dave rairick 1:59 am, 4-Oct-2013

Hey Sinead, Big fan of yours! And way to go! I am so happy you took some time out to write this to Miley! I love her, she is so beyond blessed with that voice. You said it perfect and straight to the point! Miley please listen to Sinead! She has some great life experience and knows what the hell she's talking about! If I was you I'd hire Sinead immediately to keep you accountable and on the right track so you can enjoy longterm success. Love you both! Best-

Chee Ockham 2:22 am, 4-Oct-2013

Poor por Miley....this is just the start. She really won't be going the way of Beyonce but I'm sad to say the way of Lohan!

mzee 2:23 am, 4-Oct-2013

It sometimes takes one that has made a powerful statement before to catch eyes and ears of those who profit from the likes of Miley. I appreciate the open and honest reply that given the name who wrote it, some of the damage Miley's self-deprecation has caused towards the fraying fabric of human kind. I hope people stand up and take notice. I am grateful that Sinead, whom I have high respect for in talent, shared her voice again.

kelly 2:34 am, 4-Oct-2013

Everything Sinead has said is correct. However, there's more to this. We raise our children like Miley, giving them everything they want, or at least more than we had, and the young girls similar to Miley, and Miley herself, were raised in a world of constant, daily entertainment. The girls raised in this environment cannot and will not ever be satisfied. They will roam the earth looking for more and when they find out that the world of constant entertainment is flat, they fall off the edge.

zhawk 2:37 am, 4-Oct-2013

i give a shit about her. i will marry her right now

kelly 2:39 am, 4-Oct-2013

Degrading to prostitutes? You kidding? Giving a young woman advice to respect herself and send a respectful message is degrading to prostitutes? As if whores weren't aware of what their jobs entail. They already degrade themselves, not sure how teaching self esteem to a young woman could ever be categorized as degrading to someone. Maybe, just maybe, teaching self respect would help eliminate prostitution? Or maybe some men don't want that...

mr.Richard.smoker 3:06 am, 4-Oct-2013

Pfft.If anyone thinks this is really sine-aid ,then i got a bridge to sell ya. just cuz some idiot puts a picture of her up at the top doesn't mean its her. and if it was, so what? are you making a cool mil a year easy? no, cuz you ripped up a picture of the pope and fucked your career, so shut the FUCK up.

patsy jones 3:14 am, 4-Oct-2013

I totally lost all respect for miley cyrus,her parents must be so humiliated,she obviously has no respect for herself,even my young grandkids have commented on her video and they are not interested in her or her music any more,what a shame to waste such a talent,to lower yourself down to such standards,it is truly sickening to see.

dierdra 3:18 am, 4-Oct-2013

Sinead...Thank you for your bravery and honesty. Many of us who have walked in these beautiful bodies for decades bravely stand beside you in these words.

Mum of Sons 3:27 am, 4-Oct-2013

I'm glad that Sinead said it. She's got the cred to say it. I don't think Sinead O'Connor has ever done anything she didn't carefully consider first. And, after having more than 20 years in The Industry, she's got cred because she's still there. Miley Cyrus has done herself a disservice here and really needs to listen to people that have her best interests at heart. Someone like Sinead who gets nothing from this. What do you want, Miley? Your 15 minutes of fame, or a career?

PJ 4:00 am, 4-Oct-2013

I'm not against nudity. I am not a prude. Miley lacks talent. End of dialog.

raw 4:05 am, 4-Oct-2013

Sorry but " And it is said in the spirit of motherliness and with love." what an idiot,, such motherliness!! Dropping f bombs spreading hate like every man was hooglin over the little girl that Miley is.. And motherliness Sinead ya you're pretty motherly with your awesome language.. What?? Does Sinead represent the 'new age' woman?? No class, nothing motherly about her. She critizes with tramping comments but yet she behaves like one herself! Grow up Sinead, you're old and past due date!! oh ya,, you go girl! lol

Jay Thomas 4:27 am, 4-Oct-2013

I think celebrities letters to other celebrities should not be public. If Sinead O'Conner cares about Miley Cyrus on a personal level, she should reach out to her privately. Otherwise, let Miley do her art and make as much money as possible. Everybody who doesn't like Miley's art should not support it.

Sparky 4:31 am, 4-Oct-2013

Miley says "OK, I think I get it" and then her next video depicts her masturbating with a crucifix.

Ms. stiletto 4:36 am, 4-Oct-2013

You don't need an average IQ to tell the difference between Madonna and Miley...Madonna made her own business decisions all they way. Prostitution is NOT the problem here. The fucking pimps ARE. Snap out of your consumerist comfort zone! This IS a fucked up world where business is lead mostly by twisted, misogynistic, perverted, patronizing men from show biz to wall street to congress. The best piece of advise a young talented woman can get these days is OWN YOURSELF. Thanks Sinead!

leigh 4:37 am, 4-Oct-2013

Jobby you tool what the hell is doing playboy going to achieve? it is insulting and degrading

RR 4:53 am, 4-Oct-2013

Personally with words from songs that say "we can't stop" ... It really sounds like part of Miley understands that what she is doing is wrong and that it really is a cry for help. I think this article is correct and I agree, if the people around her are not helping her ... Then they are part of the problem and they should go away. The only thing I don't agree with is that this should be limited to young women ... Justin is making the same mistakes and he really needs someone to set him straight before he self destructs. Too many young singers / actors are self destructing with no guidance or help (so sad).

think about it 5:11 am, 4-Oct-2013

WOMEN: You will never be equal until you realize that the thing that makes you appear unequal IS your sexual nature. You don't have to turn it off, but you have to cover it up to attain true equal status in a world designed by men.

jcred 5:28 am, 4-Oct-2013

To all that back this myley stop look in the mirror and ask yourself how would you react if your daugters made videos like that odds are 99 percent of you would be sickened and sit yhem down and have the talk about how to be a real women in America!!!!

D B 5:29 am, 4-Oct-2013

Though I agree with the advise that O'Connor is giving Miley, I find it hypocritical. This is the same Sinead O'Connor who foolishly ripped a photo of the pope on SNL. As foolish a move as any. Was she responsible for that? Was it her handlers? Sinead's career bombed after that and she had nobody to blame but her own self. Hopefully the advise she is giving to Miley is based on Sinead's own foolish decisions. If so, I wish she would at least mention that. Again, I agree with what she is saying but find the messenger to be a bad example. Not the person who should be preaching

wenmagui 5:56 am, 4-Oct-2013

What Sinead is getting at is that by buying into sexual image so much of what is important get's overlooked. Humans are amazing, creative, and inspired beings - capable of so much beauty. Sexuality is fucking amazing and it's sacred. Treating it without reverence is so degrading. We should all be striving for so much more. Miley I hope that you take Sinead's advice. She knows what's up. You deserve oh so much more and so do your fans. You are beautiful, you are talented, and you are amazing.

Queen of the crows 6:14 am, 4-Oct-2013

Thank you Sinead for finally being the one person to speak the truth about the snakes and bloodsuckers of the music business, and if she doesn't get that 22 years ago when she was pooping her diaper you and the other ladies of rock were bending the rules way before she thought she was the first to ever shock and awe. Funny when we are young we feel so hot and sexy and then as time goes on which it does we/they finally even with a lot of plastic surgery have to realize that life is "A" highway and we all get old unless of course they can't deal with it and kill themselves so they do not have to face the age-ed truth.Mileywe wer all way extremely hot once and it sucks to get older but you my dear will really have a hard time with it, probably by 28 because you are burning out now.

Cynthia 6:30 am, 4-Oct-2013

This is not only a beautiful letter to Miley.....this goes for girls and women everywhere. Women and girls are constantly encouraged to use their bodies for the good of people who do not care about them which leads them to ruin. Ladies....this letter is not only for Miley PUT YOURSELVES IN MILEY'S SHOES AND READ THIS LETTER AS IF IT WAS TO YOU. READ AND HEAD. Thank You, Ms. O'Connor for having the guts to speak the truth!

A.W. 6:33 am, 4-Oct-2013

Couldn't have put it better myself. I'm so glad someone had the guts to speak the truth.

Grips 6:39 am, 4-Oct-2013

I find Miley Cyrus neither particularly sexually attractive, nor talented. Not saying she has none of either, just trying to keep things in perspective here. I saw the wrecking ball video, and predictably found myself watching an average song, pushing a weird message.. But should I expect anything more from pop music? My feeling is that if I did expect more, the only excuse available would be that I wasn't aware of what 'pop culture' was, or how vaccuous and unimportant it really is. Look at how many people have replied to this, as though Sinead O'Connor speaking to Miley Cyrus is at all representative of the music industry or the message we're sending to young girls. Pop is popular precisely because it has the biggest marketing budget. If you teach your kids to appreciate real talent, they'll find it where it is, and leave spectacles like this to the side.

Brett Caton 6:53 am, 4-Oct-2013

" None of the men oggling you give a shit about you either, do not be fooled. ...If they want you sexually that doesn’t mean they give a fuck about you." Umm, so women don't ogle men? Or other women, for that matter? I know quite a few women who thought she was pretty damn hot and mentioned other things they'd like to do with her; does that mean that they devalued her as a person, too? Sinead is mental. She did a few good songs and snapped. She's been crazy for a long time now. Why should her opinion matter? If she wants to be celibate, fine, but why is her damaged rant noteworthy?

mct 7:26 am, 4-Oct-2013

Hats off to Sinead,she's a realwoman who values womanhood...as for Miley she's now a scarywidow,wierdbitch

Ema 7:28 am, 4-Oct-2013

The matter of the fact is she lost a lot of fans because of her film clips. I know many people who loved CAN'T STOP and WRECKING BALL untill they watched the film clip and never listened to then again because the industry is so competitive there are plenty of other similar song that people can listen to. So at the end of the day cris she is hurting someone herself and her career. Not to mention I am sure she would be hurting her family, noone should have to see there daughter or sister exploiting themselves like that. Ooo I also forget to mention she hurt her ex-fionce Liam who was ready to marry her and spend the rest of his life with her but let's face it her actions have not been wife worthy have they? So everyone the question is not who is she hurting? Or what has she done wrong? It's what has she done right? What good has come of all this? ..........

Bev 7:44 am, 4-Oct-2013

Cris you're a dickhead!

Josh 8:07 am, 4-Oct-2013

bob said it right, three bites from the same cherry. it was good marketing and if miley is smart enough not to lose herself in it she'll make bank. Whoever said pop music was about artistry anyway? They don't call it the music 'industry' for nothing.

Sam 8:08 am, 4-Oct-2013

Miley Cyrus is talented and an excellent video. Bravo... Nothing wrong with it. I am a fan of both. The music industry has evolved over the last few years.... get used to it prudes. Entertainment.

one of many mothers 8:18 am, 4-Oct-2013

Thank you Sinead . You gave voice to what many frustrated and fearful mothers of daughters and sons feel about the wrong messages and values our world celebrates as success and happiness. Where are the real role models for our children who can demonstrate what real empowerment and sustainable inner happiness is. My teenage children watch this and feel sorry for Miley . They are also confused as to her choices .They loved her as Hannah Montanna .Fortunately they "know " how she portrays herself is embarrassing and self destructive . Saying that, just because they Know, doesn't mean it still isn't doing harm. Every woman wants to feel loved and in moments of weakness and self doubt many may choose to play Mileys example in desperation which can only lead to self sabotage. As parents we can only discuss it with our children and ask them why they do and don't like what they see in their role models and hopefully when they make their daily choices amongst their peers and in society , they will be good ones, inspirational ones that they can be proud of.

Mrs N 8:36 am, 4-Oct-2013

I am glad that someone like Sinead O'Connor has come put and openly expressed their opinion on Mileys' video. I agree that Miley is leaving herself open to further celebrity prostitution after her latest video. And I really wish she would stop sticking out her tongue so much. Its not cool to look at and it's not respectful at all or attractive. Miley is still young, but also very immature in ways. There's only so long that people will want to see her take her clothes off, before they get bored with her. What will she do then as she will already have exploited herself? She will already have given those big music buffs what they wanted and there will be nothing else she could shock them with. Not a good role model for her fans.

rob bray 8:39 am, 4-Oct-2013

My daughter is 13 now She grew up watching Hannah montana...She is devastated by this girls New " image".. and is wise enough to understand She hås been totally exploited..and its obvious the miley management team (inc daddy)doesnt give a flying fuck about the percieved image and value of young kids my daughters age.wise up miley and listen! Your being rinsed !!

Dazza 8:48 am, 4-Oct-2013

Yeah okay, wise words n' all but why make it an open letter. This way is causing more humiliation and embarrassment for Cyrus. If you want to give genuine advice with the "spirit of motherliness and with love" then put a stamp on it and put it in the mail. To me at least, this looks more like an attempt by O'Connor to distance herself from something she doesn't like. Which although she is wise to do she shouldn't rap it up in something it's not. Very playground.

Tom 8:59 am, 4-Oct-2013

"I’m shocked at how shocked people are with Miley Cyrus, she’s not hurting anyone. It’s nothing has hasn’t been done before. If Rhianna made that wrecking ball video, no one would bat an eyelid, it’s pathetic. Jealousy. Haters gon hate." Cris, you are an absolute fucking moron.

Al 9:00 am, 4-Oct-2013

I really hope she reads this, and takes it in, and changes the direction of her life. Not that many on the internet profuse to care.. But everyone could accept how poor taste Miley's spectacles have been.. it's only the media and the execs in charge who are happy to paint her as "extreme" in order to create viral hype.

Tom 9:05 am, 4-Oct-2013

I can't believe some of the responses on here. You people are part of the problem and the reason why the "music" industry has such a monopoly over young and talented artists. Once you actually grow up, you'll realise there's more to life than promiscuity and selling your body for the next paycheck. Miley is a train wreck. Not because of her own choices, but because of the carrot dangling in front of her. I feel sorry for her because I know damned well this wasn't how she wanted to turn out. Sinead's got it bang on. Major labels and music executives have ruined what we know as popular music. Give it another year and some other poor girl's image will be ruined and she'll be sailed down the river and completely forgotten about.

julia 9:10 am, 4-Oct-2013

Take a page from the book of Janelle Monae. Girlfriend covered herself from chin to toe and I bet she will still be relevant in 40 years.

David Jameson 9:12 am, 4-Oct-2013

WoW Sinead, You certainly blow my mind ! You're a powerful public figure . And excuse my CORN But nothing compares to you.. I have two gorgeous Daughters that I would like and hope they get influenced by the likes of yourself !! Respect, You're amaizing..

Chris Mazzara 9:26 am, 4-Oct-2013

Cris, Jobby and Tom- you're all idiots! Maybe you'll get it someday...better yet, if you ever have daughters (God forbid).

Bash Burlesque 9:37 am, 4-Oct-2013

I've not seen the video yet but is this Miley character not just doing what all pop stars have done for years to grab attention and sell records, next it will be a seemingly sad breakdown, followed by rehab, followed by winning people over with a new image. Robbie Williams, Madonna, Britney.. It seems she is top of her game now and playing the industry at the game they created, yes people will get rich, yes she will get rich, no doubt 20,000 teenagers have downloaded her song in the time I wrote this comment. Sinead great advice but no doubt she will learn some day when she herself can sit on a yacht in Antigua or wherever. I did see the photos today and they were poor and classless in my opinion but at the same time she's doing what a lot of young girls do, market themselves to gain fans, fans buy records, she gets rich. Let's move on.

Zac 9:44 am, 4-Oct-2013

who the fuck is Janelle Monae?

Suz 10:12 am, 4-Oct-2013

Sinead

Suz 10:14 am, 4-Oct-2013

Sineads put us all to shame! Miley is more like Mileen Class(littlewoods touch)

bb 10:58 am, 4-Oct-2013

It amazes me that no-one has ever thought thay maybe Miley is doing what she's doing... because she WANTS to. She's entitled to do whatever she likes in her videos and to sing whatever she wants. Maybe she's not doing it for other people, just for herself.

DK 11:26 am, 4-Oct-2013

I applaud this...I also applaud the tweets in response as it sends a message to people that it's OK to ask for help when you're ill and that there's no shame in it...if you're on the side of the mass media machine, the sensationalist tabloid making money grabbers and sickening music lizards and not the incredibly switched on, sane and successful Sinead then I suggest it's you who get your head examined. I think her career speaks for itself. Good on you for making a stand and f**k those who mock you through ignorance.

Gino Adamo 11:32 am, 4-Oct-2013

Thank you Sinead O'Connor The problem with the world is that standards are dropping. People are devalueing themselves so much that they settle for so much less than they are worth. They allow this sort of behavior and then when young girls are assaulted sexually and kids have no respect and start engaging in sexual activity and very young ages without understanding the consequences, when teaches start getting assaulted and kids are walking around with bad attitudes, then everyone wants to know "what's wrong with the world today"! People need to start taking responsibility for their part in what's happening, on then will they discover that they are able to change it for the better. Remember, when morals come down, kingdoms fall!!

Pasqualinho 11:54 am, 4-Oct-2013

It's just entertainment. I don't like Miley Cyrus's music or act; just not my style. But like horror movies and rap music; if there is a market for it, let her do her thing. If you are worried about the kids; shame on you. If your child uses anybody they see on TV as a role model; the parents or guardians are the ones to blame.

JohnnyBgood 12:06 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Miley's response was quite typical and expected. "Don't talk down to me" temper tantrum trailer trash stuff. As for her Dad???!!! Which father wants to see their daughter do this sort of stuff. What Ms. O'Connor had to say was quite true. Women's talents are subjugated for cheap, sluttish looks. It is a shame as Miley actually has talent, but all people will remember is the publicity stunts.

Marc 12:11 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Is Sinead O'connor really someone one should be taking maternal advice from? Mentally unstable, emotionally fragile, three failed marriages behind her (the last one of which lasted two weeks), prone to living out her personal disasters in public and apparently now projecting her rather sad victim mentality onto others. Nice voice though. I don't like Madonna, but in terms of role models for young women who are keen to exploit gullible males by getting naked I think she would work far better. First time I've used this forum - eagerly awaiting the gratuitous swearing, insults and abuse! PS Zac - Janelle Monae is a well-known pop singer. You could have looked her up on Google and saved yourself a little rant!

aline 1:17 pm, 4-Oct-2013

slut-shaming = incredible? not sure.

Cliona 2:20 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Well done Sinead for saying it how it is!

Al 4:00 pm, 4-Oct-2013

i think on the whole this Miley Cyrus situation is actually slightly positive for reasons i shall now divulge. firstly its inspiring a debate on a grand scale on the whole controversial sex selling thing and the direction of society and this of course in it's self is positive. IMO though the imagery perpetuated by the likes of rihanna, gage et al has ever so slowly penetrated the minds of the youngsters and the global culture as a whole that it has indeed contributed to our social degradation, yes, however it seems to of become so interwoven with the fabric of society that its becoming THE NORM and that's what is really dangerous. Now, whats good about Miley though is its allowed us the opportunity to step back, debate and look at where we are headed and has inadvertently HIGHLIGHTED the hyper sexualisation of entertainment and culture and the direction where the powers that be want us to head. it allows us the opportunity to step back and ask why IS this actually happening and can we still avoid potential disaster? a good analogy might be - if you were forced to look at a horrific and bloodied car accident continuously, it may make you think twice about how you drive, let's put it that way. now aside from all that, miley cyrus is probably a bit of an idiot let's be honest, however saying that i don't know her personally and being an artist myself i do believe her trip into the darkside is still a perfectly valid artist expression. Also the fiasco that we are currently witnessing and it's results was obviously planned out completely and shes making a lot of money from it, this is sorcery at it's finest, so hat's off to her on that one too. on some final notes, i do think the whole palava has been blown out of proportion, like many have said if rihanna or gaga did this no one would bat an eye lid, it's hardly new or original. if anything i think people just aren't feeling this direction because it smacks of inauthenticity, there's still a place and need in the world for a mad bitch, but for christ sake can we get someone whose not so fake and not so damn young looking to do it? i've dj'ed in the past in a strip club for a year (got the job by accident, don't ask lol) and i've seen my fair share of bad to the bone, mercenary, femme fatales who had there dreams once of musical stardom too, funnily enough. however i would much rather watch one of them do it infinitely better but alas the god of nepotism did not smile down on them brightly. to wrap things up, if i was miley i woulda quickly changed / toned down my image and musical direction after 'we can't stop', counted my luck and continued with what could of still been a potentially long and fulfilling career, i think shes not gonna last if she continues like this, but hey, shes probably too rich, insular and her surroundings too comfortable and enclosed for her to give a fuck. nice one Al

Shannon 4:06 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Most women have bought into this idiocracy already, especially the youth. For Centuries women have fought to be considered more than just wives, babymakers, housecleaners. These girls think making money with their looks or using their looks or bodies in any fashion is somehow empowering women. What a blindfold they have on. Using our bodies just solidifies our uselessness in a man's mind. As soon as that beauty is gone they will toss you aside. I also say this to mothers of boys, be careful what you teach your sons about women and their value. I am doing just that with mine. Whatever lady catches his perverbial "eye" won't be one who has obtained accomplishments off of her looks. I always loved Sinead and now I love her even more. Someone needed to tell Miley what's up. Who better than her idol?

Shannon 4:12 pm, 4-Oct-2013

FYI Janelle Monae is freaken awesome!

bob 4:17 pm, 4-Oct-2013

lol 138 comments so far, so who is the idiot behind her (and all this publicity), oh yeah, the guy on the way to the bank with the large bag of cash.

Sherika 4:30 pm, 4-Oct-2013

All you idiots on here bashing Miley need to go take a look in your daughter's closet. Miley is owning her sexuality and OH my word, the world is ending, get a freaking clue idiots, the more you talk, the more she makes. For every ! who bashes, there are 3 or 4 moving with her. I have no judgments on Miley, only God can judge her, those pretending to be Christians and bashing her will find themselves quicker in hell because what they are do is not what Jesus would do, Jesus who let a prostitute wash his feet with her hair! GET OVER YOURSELVES AND LEAVE MILEY ALONE!

brid 4:38 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Miley is another spoied little brat who was pushed into showbiz and music by her famous dad,and she is acting out the spoiled little brat image as usual fame has gone to her head so much so that she thinks because of fame and plenty of money she can do or say anything she likes ,even if it hurts people ,well miss cyrus your fans giveth and your fans can taketh away you would do well to remember what a fickle business you are in and as far as i can see you are fast running out of support you need to retract ,and apoligise or you are sunk

Bonnie Simler 6:28 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Beautifully written Sinead!

Alicia 7:28 pm, 4-Oct-2013

I don't think the current crop of 16-22 year olds in showbiz don't care about empowering women. They don't care about promoting any kind of message except for the "i do whatever i want and fuck off everyone else." message. They're aware of their exploitation but they are spoiled and entitled and doing whatever they want takes priority over everything.

gvogel 7:56 pm, 4-Oct-2013

i can smell mileys cum breath through my macbook, she is nasty,nasty

Benel 8:42 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Seriously...change the channel, change the station, don't view any of her videos, don't download any of her music, or view any of her pics online if you don't like her. Same goes with Lady Gaga, katy perry, Taylor swift, Justin Bieber, Pink, Demi Lovato, Selena Gomez, Kelly Clarkson, One direction, Vanessa Hudgeons, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Mandy Moore, Ashlee Simpson, The Kardashians, American Idol, Carrie underwood, Country music, Today' s Rap Music, Jersey Shore, Mtv altogether, and the rest of this unwatchable generation.

Teresa 9:28 pm, 4-Oct-2013

I can't believe people are telling Miley what to do! Might as well send a letter to Lady Gaga and all the others using SEX in videos to sell music! She is 20 years old not 12 ..give it a rest already! She knows what she is doing! Do you think she wants to be known as Hanna MONTANNA for ever! It was an acting job! People that have kids that can't give an explanation for what she is doing are living in a fantasy land! This is reality, and Hanna MONTANNA is FAKE! So what if she is NAKED! So is lady Gaga in most of her videos! Get a grip people, stop putting all these stars on pedestals and step into the real world!! :) and Sinead should keep her opinions to her own kids! Everyone has to go through their own life adventures! Give the woman a break already! :)

jcom 9:53 pm, 4-Oct-2013

Sinead could use a grammar lesson or two....Miley is a no talent ass clown.

RR 10:27 pm, 4-Oct-2013

There seems to be a lot of people that don't seem to be getting the message (like Sherika and others). This is not about bashing one person ... It is about choices she and other young performers are making and if she and you think that only God can judge you ... Then you obviously live in a very small isolated room ... In our society there is a whole area that does nothing else but judge people ... It is the court system and eventually these people will be arrested for something and that area of judging will take affect and they will not care how little she wears or how she can dance. The million dollar question is how many of these so called friends that she has will be there during that time or after she comes out of drug rehab or to support her ... Check out Demi Lovato (all her friends were there to party with her until she was arrested, went into drug rehab and in the end those friends sent her a grand total of 3 text messages from her so called friends). Or check out Cory Monteith and how things worked out for him from the things he choose to do with his friends. The thing people should ask themselves is ... Would my parents / family be proud of this and later in my life, is the kind of thing I can show my children / grandchildren and be proud of what I did ... Or will it be the kind of thing that you would want to hide away (you can get a fast answer for Miley ... Search the picture of Will Smith and his kids at the award ceremony while she was dancing ... That picture says it all)

stephanie 12:58 am, 5-Oct-2013

Miley has transformed from a Disney child star to a pop star to a porn star...wise loving words from Sinead to warn her of the debauchery were met with a trashy response... and now Miley the star is falling ...now only 5% from the gutter and coming DOWN fast... when the entertainment industry puts the trash out the illusion that masks the delusion will fade and hopefully Miley will finally start to see and understand.

edyta 9:22 am, 5-Oct-2013

Sinead O'Connor - thank you for your opinion on the 'something video' and on the 'whoever female'. From the moment I heard about the video, long before the song was mentioned, I promised myself not to click it even once. If I may advise You.... do not keep on advising .... stupid people do not see it that way ... you become their enemy as it is tough to face the truth. This 'female' is not even worth anybody's attention ... wish you all the best as life is painful to wise, intelligent people who unfortunately see more and that's what drags them down ... warm ooo. E

Dragana 6:04 pm, 5-Oct-2013

This is absolutely disgusting and ridiculous. Sinead has said about ten times that Miley is 'prostituting herself' aka she basically called her a prostitute and as we all know that is considered slut-shaming. What exactly does Miley do any different than all the other female artists do? And what exactly makes it so bad for females to show off their body in show business? Men do it all the time, men have naked female dancers in their videos all the time but nobody takes time to call them out on their stupidity. Everyone's taking jabs at Miley one after the other, but in fact she's just a young, successful, talented artist that is exploring her youth, sometimes maybe making mistakes, and she happens to do so in the spotlight. She's obviously not going to stay little blonde Hannah Montana always and she has every right to do with her body as she pleases and show it off as she pleases. Sinead is absolutely wrong and people agreeing with her are just making everything worse.

Bonnie 9:24 pm, 5-Oct-2013

My granddaughter is 15 and thinks Miley is so cool!! I think she is sick..Miley, that is... so sad

lin 4:10 am, 6-Oct-2013

very well put Sinead i wish she would see what she is doing to herself and all her young peers get yourself together Miley

lin 4:13 am, 6-Oct-2013

there are other ways to showcase your talent and we wonder why our young people are getting pregnant so young

Quincy 12:02 pm, 6-Oct-2013

You dont have to run around on stage half naked to get noticed... just ask Kerry Underwood.

Ms.J. Hester 4:30 am, 9-Oct-2013

WHY CAN'T GUYS JUST LOVE EACH OTHER AND LEEEEAAAAVVVVVVEEEE WOMEN ALONE????

tonkatruck 4:16 pm, 9-Oct-2013

Miley doesn´t give a flying fuck when she reads this. But you´re right, she doesn´t care about herself, or about anything. I already wonder how many more years will she live.

Iona 9:20 pm, 17-Oct-2013

Sinead you are a legend! A wise one, who speaks from experience. Society and individual artists need to shift their consciousness from reading and judging someone/something from their external appearance to looking into that person for their true talent. I hope Miley can drop her barriers (not her knickers!) and really take onboard what you have said.

Addicted 12:14 am, 18-Oct-2013

There's a level of aesthetic hypocrisy at work in these arguments. You'll see lady gaga hasn't been written an open slut-shaming letter lately.

Violetsareblue 3:21 am, 2-Dec-2013

Richie, Jimmy, Dragana and all of similar outminds: I wish you have daughters who do the same harm to themselves as Miley is doing now! For some .-heads this is the only way to learn about the word "Respect". My eleven years old and her friends are devastated with Miley's choice. The pulp fiction mechanisms of showbiz explained. Amy & many other "artists" are dead from the dizzy "too-much-ness". Rihanna gets older as we speak, following lady GAGA. Madonna already is...and all alone too- ask her about happiness. Where, the hell, are the REAL MEN in this sissy world? or real women, to bring them UP? More & more people retain their genitals as the ONLY attribute of humanhood. sAD! iNSECURE! BORING! :in spite of loaded bank accounts.

Violetsareblue 3:48 am, 2-Dec-2013

Edyta I agree with you in theory, but how can we stop the evolution going reverse?... for our childrens' sake? I guess Mother Nature has been doing it all along: those who trash themselves, should be trashed, turn to compost, just like that? To get the terminology right: People taking money for sexual acts are whores, prostitutes. Right?

Stan Dalglish 10:24 pm, 23-Jan-2014

I''m worried sick about Miley. So much raw talent and yet, cavorting in videos.

Tony 2:30 pm, 18-Mar-2014

I remember a Paul Weller interview where he was asked what advice he would give his younger self and he replied that it didn't matter as the young Weller would say: Fuck Off Grandpa!

squeesh 2:42 pm, 13-Oct-2014

Tell it like it is, O'Connor! I liked her back in the day, and still like her now--she speaks the truth---I hate it when young female artists are pushed to be sexual objects by the business, especially if they happen to be very talented. And, also because putting yourself out there like that dosen't always help sell records for one thing. Good on her for giving some much-needed advice that a lot of young girls (and women) need to hear.

LRankin 4:24 pm, 18-Oct-2014

Good advice sinead! It may be too late for some of the young ladies in the business already as they seem to have sold their souls, but hopefully the innocents that are lining up to join them realize just how evil the music business really is. I love to see beautiful naked women as much as the next man, but does every actress have to do a nude scene in the movies? Often times the scene seems totally unnecessary. And as far as the men are concerned, does every successful actor have to at some time in their careers have to put on a dress? Think long and hard about the messages that you are allowing others to send in your names.

bruce 5:44 pm, 20-Oct-2014

Miley Cyrus is fucking ugly and unerotic in the extreme.

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