Miley Cyrus Explains Performing In Underwear for First Time on Tour

By Christine Thomasos, Christian Post Reporter Tuesday, March 11, 2014

Miley Cyrus is explaining her decision to perform in her underwear on her Milwaukee, Wisc. "Bangerz" tour stop Sunday.

While photographs surfaced of the 21-year-old singer performing her song "23" in nothing but her undergarments, she insisted the act was not a publicity stunt.

"Not a new outfit for 23. I didn't make my quick change and I couldn't not come out for the song so I just had to run out in my undies," Cyrus tweeted Monday. "Never happened to me before. But I love my fans as much as they love me! I couldn't miss 23. Show must go on."

Cyrus' tour has made headlines for its vulgarity and explicit themes. Still, the singer has been defending her "Bangerz" tour amid public scrutiny and backlash from some parents of the underage children that come see the former Disney star who once played the character Hannah Montana.

"You can't say I didn't warn you. Now sit back relax & enjoy the show. #bangerztour," Cyrus tweeted last month. "Save your complaints for the McDonalds drive thru when they forget the 'fries with that.'"

The singer's tweets come after MusicFix suggested that sources were attempting to get her Bangerz tour cancelled, which interfered with some of her ticket sales.

"Miley's management have been flooded with complaints, mainly from parents, since her tour began last week in Canada with calls for the entire tour to be axed," a source reportedly told MusicFix. "Her team, including management, record label execs and the entire tour staff including the director, costume department and choreographers -- have been called for an emergency meeting as arenas across the U.S. threaten to pull out of the show."

However, the Live Nation tour company refuted the rumors.

"There is no truth whatsoever to any stories or rumors of venues pulling out of the Bangerz Tour," Live Nation told E! News in a statement. "Miley has created a tour that's big, spectacular, entertaining and everything you would expect from Miley Cyrus."