Miley Cyrus has been Disney’s most bankable superstar since the debut of “Hannah Montana,” but today she received a dubious “honor.” The teen phenom was voted worst celebrity influence of 2009 by AOL’s tween website JSYK.com (Just So You Know). Coming in behind Miley were pop princess Britney Spears and rude rapper Kanye West.

Yeah, Miley’s been ragged on for dressing too sexy and dating an older male model, but she hasn’t been caught drinking at Hollywood hotspots or sneaking out of motels in the early morning. So why the diss? JSYK.com editor Stephanie Cohen, theorized to Reuters, “I think Miley is in an interesting space where she is trying to graduate from being ‘Hannah Montana’ and a Disney channel celebrity and coming into her own and having a career beyond Disney. I think her fans still want her to be the sweet Hannah Montana and she is trying to age up…Parents are definitely resisting it.”

Those fans and parents are just going to have to face the fact that Miley’s growing up. She’ll be 17 next month—they can’t expect her to be a little girl forever!

Did she or didn’t she? This would be a more provocative question if we weren’t talking about the latest “in” malady, swine flu.

Earlier this month, teen superstar Miley Cyrus was forced to cancel a few concerts due to what she said at the time was strep throat. Her PR people denied Miley had swine flu, but this week her former castmate Cody Linley claimed that she did. He dished, “I spoke with her the day that she canceled the tour. She said she felt really bad, she just didn’t understand what was happening, but she just got really sick and had to run offstage because things were just, like, on her heart, too heavy. Then the next day she told me she had the swine flu.”

Miley’s reps told E! News, “Miley never had the swine flu, doesn’t have the swine flu, is not sick and has a concert tonight.” Whatever she had, Miley’s obviously over it. If she did have it, wouldn’t swine flu get you more publicity than plain ol’ strep throat?

In a move that has shocked her fans, tween superstar Miley Cyrus has given up Twitter!

The Disney darling had been providing her two million followers with regular updates on her life, including her recent bout with strep throat. MTV reports that the grieving fans may have Miley’s BF du jour, her co-star in “The Last Song” Liam Hemsworth, to blame. Her final Tweet proclaimed, “FYI Liam doesn’t have a twttr & he wants ME 2 delete mine w/ gd reason.” The things we do for love!

But given how long Miley’s honeys have lasted in the past, I predict she’ll be kicking Liam to the curb as soon as the passion fades—and commiserating with fans via a brand new Twitter account.

Miley Cyrus has just started her Wonder World tour, but is already having problems.

The tween queen has been hit was a case of strep throat that forced her to take a 15 minute break from her show in Salt Lake City on Tuesday night. So far, Miley has not cancelled any shows and is scheduled to play in Omaha tonight. The very busy “Hannah Montana” star spent all summer filming the movie “The Last Song,” has a new EP out and has done a teen-trendy clothing line for Walmart. Now she’s on tour, and still has to film the final season of “Hannah Montana.”

The hard-working 16-year-old told People, “I’m a little tired I will admit but I’m just taking it easy when I can and take care of myself.” Isn’t it time Miley took a break?

It was nearly 100 degrees outside this afternoon, but Miley Cyrus and brother Braison cooled off with ice blended drinks at Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf in Toluca Lake, CA. The teen star looked very boho chic in her long vest, boots and huge fringed bag.

After shooting her Walmart commercial in Silver Lake, Miley Cyrus and older sister Brandi dined at Katsu-ya Japanese restaurant in Studio City, CA. Hey, jumping around in front of the cameras all afternoon gives a girl an appetite!

As teen sensation Miley Cyrus outgrows her role as “Hannah Montana,” Disney keeps looking for ways to get more mileage out of their biggest moneymaker.

Variety reports the Mouse House has purchased screen rights to Aprilynne Pike’s bestselling young adult novel “Wings,” and will do a screen adaption starring Miley Cyrus. The Disney starlet will play a sheltered teen who discovers she’s a fairy when a pair of wings begin sprouting from her back.

Given the current mania for vampires, ghouls and other supernatural creatures, this film could play well with the teen movie audience—and help launch Miley into a career beyond “Hannah Montana.”

Wow, that was fast! It’s been less than a week since teen queen Miley Cyrus kicked hunky model Justin Gaston to the curb, but she’s already bounced back into the arms of former BF Nick Jonas.

US magazine reports the “Hannah Montana” star spoke by phone to a morning radio show in Nashville today, and spilled the beans on getting back with her old beau. “He’s my best friend, and we still hang out all the time. We’ve definitely reconnected. We don’t know what’s going to happen in the future, but right now we’re just kind of kicking it and hanging out as much as we can.”

The pair spilt in late 2007, but have since put their differences behind them, and recorded a duet on the new JoBros album. Miley explained, “We both just kind of saw each other and kind of decided this whole thing is kind of stupid. We were all over the separation. I’m really happy to be back in their lives. And our families are super happy we’re hanging out again.”

I’ll bet there are a lot of Jonas fans with designs of their own on Nick who are not at all happy to see them “hanging out again.” 

Teenage girls are fickle. When you’re the richest and most famous teen in America, you can afford to be really fickle—so it’s not that surprising that the romance of Miley Cyrus and hunky model Justin Gaston may be over.

A source had told US magazine that the pair “said their goodbyes last night,” before Miley headed off to Savannah, GA, for the filming of “The Last Song.” A few days ago, the Disney star Twittered, “‘my heart is in two… and its all because of you.’ a song i am starting to write ” Today she added, “why does saying good-bye hurt so much?”

Justin isn’t sounding too happy, either. Earlier today, he posted to his own Twitter, “How many tears are in* there? They’ve gotta run out soon right?”

At least they’re both young, and they’ll find someone new. Or maybe absence will make their hearts grow fonder, and they’ll wind up back together. As I said, teens are fickle.

Parents of tweens, don’t breathe a sigh of relief because your little girls have outgrown their “Hannah Montana” backpacks. The nation’s largest retail chain has more goodies coming to tempt them into spending their allowances.

According to Reuters, Wal-Mart has announced the launch of a fashion line with “Hannah” star Miley Cyrus, set to debut just in time for back-to-school shopping. The Disney princess will team with Max Azria of BCBGMAXAZRIA to design a line of graphic tees, tops, pants, shoes and accessories, all retailing for less than $20 each.

This sounds like a good deal for the budget-conscious teen. Miley’s pal Taylor Swift already has a line of sundresses available only at Wal-Mart. It certainly makes more sense than those overpriced “designer” lines some young actresses have done.

The summer’s just beginning, but teen star Miley Cyrus is already in swimsuit-ready shape. What’s her secret? Miley keeps fit with Pilates, and she was seen leaving a class in Toluca Lake, CA, over the weekend.

The producers of the “Footloose” remake were left star-less after Zac Edron passed on the project. But another teen heartthrob is set to don those dancing shoes—all he needs now is a partner!

Paramount has confirmed that “Gossip Girl” actor Chace Crawford has been signed to play male lead Ren McCormack, but no actress has been signed to play his GF Ariel Moore. Already mentioned as possible choices are Hayden Panettiere, Amanda Bynes and Julianne Hough, all of whom have auditioned for the role.

But a new femme has been added to the pool—teen superstar Miley Cyrus. A source told E!’s Marc Malkin, “They’ve expressed interest in Miley for the part.” Cyrus has not auditioned, but does she need to? With platinum albums, two films and a TV series under her belt, she obviously has the experience for the role. Her loyal fan base couldn’t hurt, either.

It’s too soon to tell whether Miley will get to be Chace’s leading lady, but it would be nice to see the part of a high schooler played by a real teenager instead of a 30-year-old.

It can’t be easy to live your teen years in the public eye, but Miley Cyrus vows to stick to her principles.

The Disney darling told the UK Daily Mail. “I want to keep my virginity until I marry. I was brought up in a Christian family.” When asked about the controversial Vanity Fair photos, she answered, “It’s hard growing up in the spotlight and I’m changing. I can’t be the 12-year-old who just moved to LA for ever. I’m having a great time doing what I do, but I’m also going to stumble and fall. Having my parents close helps.”

The “Hannah Montana” star named a child star role model. “People mention child performers who have gone off the rails, but there are also stable people like Jodie Foster. She was a child star and look where she is now. She called to give me advice which was great.”

Take that sdvice, Miley, and you won’t go wrong.

Miley Cyrus wants Justin Gaston to know he’s still her number one man.

After reports that Miley was dropping the hunky model to get back with former BF Nick Jonas, the “Hannah Montana” star refuted the talk this weekend. According to People, Miley called it a “stupidddd rumor,” and added “It makes me sad to think that people out there aren’t friends with THEIR ex bf, because let me tell u it IS possible.”

Miley had nice words for both of the men in her life, , saying. “Justin and Nick are two very amazing people and they both mean so much to me. I love both of them so much, and they are both very dear to my heart. Justin is an amazing person! He can always make me laugh and has a heart of gold. 

“Nick is so lovely. He reaches out to so many people with his music, not only with his talent but with his heart. Our love for music is something that keeps our friendship together and I KNOW NO MATTER [what] he will be my friend forever.”

Stay tuned for the next episode of this teen soap opera, which could get a lot more interesting than any plot on “Hannah Montana.”

When you’re rich, famous and sixteen, you can have your choice of hot guys. We should all have such problems!

On her TV show “Hannah Montana,” Miley Cyrus has the best of both worlds, but in real life she may have to make a choice. Gatecrasher is claiming the Disney tween queen wants to rekindle the romance with her old flame Nick Jonas. A source dished, “Miley and Nick want to get back together. Because they’re working together [on a new video], they’ve been put in close proximity to each other. They’re now spending more and more time together, and they’re constantly on the phone.”

But where does this leave hunky hottie Justin Gaston, the “older man” who’s been dating Miley for the last few months? The source added. “She doesn’t know how to tell Justin that they’re over, but Nick is being very firm with her. He’s a good, stand-up kind of guy, and is making Miley tell Justin very, very soon. He’s being tough about it.”

Hey, nobody ever said young love was easy. If Miley and Nick do become a pair again, they’ll certainly be the teen world’s number one power couple!

“Hannah Montana” rules! First the film topped the box office for Easter weekend, now the soundtrack album has climbed to number one.

Billboard reports the “Hannah Montana: The Movie” soundtrack to the film starring Miley Cyrus moved 133,000 copies to beat out Day26 and Rascal Flatts for the top spot on their album chart.

Does this mean there will be a sequel for the Disney franchise? That certainly wouldn’t be a surprise, given how long the Mouse House has managed to drag out the “High School Musical” brand. But they better work quickly—Miley’s not getting any younger.

Miley Cyrus and mom Tish got mani-pedis, then touched up their tans at Sunlounge Tanning in Studio City, CA.

Jamie Foxx has already apologized for his lewd and inappropriate remarks about Miley Cyrus on his radio show, but her daddy still isn’t ready to forgive and forget.

US Weekly reports Billy Ray Cyrus appeared on the “Bonnie Hunt Show” and had some harsh words for Foxx. “It was hurtful. There wasn’t nothing funny about it. And, quite frankly, I think if I said those things about his daughter, he might not find it so comedic.”

Who could blame him? So-called “comics” like Foxx need to learn that making sexual comments about underage girls is not only in bad taste, it can get you into trouble.

You would think that a big star who has a new movie coming out that’s predicted to tank would be frantically trying to promote it and make himself look good. But instead, Jamie Foxx landed himself in the spotlight by making inappropriate sexual comments about a 16-year-old girl. Way to go, Jamie.

Foxx launched an on-air tirade on his Sirius radio show this weekend, suggesting that Miley Cyrus “make a sex tape and grow up… Get like Britney Spears and do some heroin… get some crack in your pipe.” Wonder what he’d do if someone make comments like that to his own teenage daughter?

Someone at Camp Foxx must have convinced him that he was not winning the public’s affection, so when he went on “The Tonight Show” to promote his film “The Soloist,” the comic actor issued a grudging apology.

E! reports how Foxx’s answered host Jay Leno’s query, “Did you say something inappropriate?”

“Yeah. I so apologize to [Cyrus], and this is sincere. I am a comedian, and you guys know that whatever I say, I don’t mean any of it. [Big laugh from the audience]. And sometimes, as comedians, as we do, we go a little bit too far.

“I have a radio show…We’re really the black Howard Stern. We go at everybody. There was a situation with Miley Cyrus, and I just want to say, I apologize for what I said. I didn’t mean it maliciously. You know I’m a comedian. You know my heart. 

“Miley, I apologize, so I’ll call you. I got a daughter too, so I completely understand.”

Yeah, you understand this is lousy PR for your movie, so you try to weasel out of the whole thing. I wouldn’t court on being invited back to the Academy of Country Music awards next year, dude. Or the Kid’s Choice awards, either.

Miley Cyrus showed those nasty old critics why she’s the tween queen as her “Hannah Montana: The Movie” broke box office records this Easter weekend.

The film raked in a record $34 million to give Disney the top grossing Easter weekend ever for a G-rated flick. This total topped last year’s “Hannah” 3-D concert film—and this year’s from the Jonas Brothers.

Congrats Miley—you still rule the Mouse House!