![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-08.jpg?quality=85&w=2400)
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![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-08.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-03.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-09.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-13.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-04.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here prior to the concert, backstage in the dinning room joined by her cast of furry friends and cartoon characters.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-02.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-05.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-10.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-01.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-06.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Shown here are her backup dancers backstage prior to the show.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-07.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-12.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
![Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC. Miley Cyrus, "The Bangerz Tour" at the Verizon Center in Washington DC.](https://api.time.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/miley-cyrus-backstage-tour-time-100-11.jpg?quality=75&w=2400)
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