Miley Cyrus breaks silence on family feud rumours with emotional statement

Miley Cyrus has broken her silence on rumours of a family feud with dad Billy Ray Cyrus and mum Tish Cyrus after her mother unfollowed the actress and singer on social media

Miley Cyrus cleared things up on social media(Image: BANG Showbiz)

Miley Cyrus has quashed rumours of a falling out with her parents, insisting that she and her mum Tish are tighter than ever. The pop sensation took to her Instagram Story to clear the air after it was noticed that mum Tish seemingly unfollowed her on social media—an incident Miley chalks up to a tech mishap.

She shared: “I rarely comment on rumours, but my mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us.”

In her flying-the-flag-for-mum moment, Miley made sure everyone knew they were still chummy as can be: “She’s my best friend. Like a lot of moms, she doesn’t know how to work her phone and somehow unfollowed me – simple, coincidental and uninteresting.”

The Cyrus family, minus Miley - Trace, Brandi and Noah, with parents Tish and Billy Ray in 2010
The Cyrus family, minus Miley – Trace, Brandi and Noah, with parents Tish and Billy Ray in 2010(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

For her part, Tish echoed this sentiment, explaining the social media snafu once it was pointed out by an eagle-eyed fan.

Laughing it off, she clarified: “I didn’t. Idk what happened lol. I have no idea how that happened but it’s fixed now [pink heart emoji].”

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Tish further emphasised the solidity of their bond on the platform with an emphatic statement: “I would never unfollow Miley, her and I are as close as we’ve ever been. Period. Little [heart] emoji @mileycyrus.”

Likewise, Miley underlined her enduring connection with dad Billy Ray in light of past difficulties. The ‘Wrecking Ball’ songstress admitted: “My dad and I have had our challenges over the years.”

Miley went on: “Now, in my 30s, family is my priority above all else. I’m at peace knowing bridges have been built and time has done a lot of healing.”

She continued: “Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.”

However, in a previous conversation with chat show host David Letterman on ‘My Next Guess Needs No Introduction’ last year, Miley credited her mum with her upbringing but acknowledged the significant impact her dad had on her music career.

She said: “Without my dad, I know – I mean, not just literally I wouldn’t be sitting in this chair, I wouldn’t exist – but I would not, who I am as a person, it wouldn’t exist.

“Because my dad, as a creative and as an artist in the way that his brain works, has always made me feel safer in my own mind because we’re very similar in our ideas.”

Miley added: “So I think a lot of his perspective on reality and on life, I’ve inherited from him, more so than the way that I was raised – which really, my mom raised me.”

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Maura Higgins planning red carpet return at TV BAFTAs after explosive Danny Jones kiss

Love Island star Maura Higgins and McFly star Danny Jones sparked scandal in March when they were caught in an extramarital kiss – but the reality star has decided it’s time to move on from the scandal

Maura Higgins is set to make her red carpet return at the 2025 TV BAFTAs(Image: Mark Taylor/PEACOCK/ITV via Getty Images)

Maura Higgins plans to make her red carpet return at the 2025 TV BAFTAs this weekend – two months after she rocked a marriage at the last glitzy show she attended. The 34-year-old Love Island star caused headlines in March when she was caught locking lips with married McFly star Danny Jones, 39 at the 2025 BRIT Awards.

The reality star and McFly singer endured damning headlines – while Danny’s beauty queen wife Georgia Horsley, 38, was said to be “humiliated” by the extramarital kiss. The Star Girl singer has been keeping himself out of the spotlight in the weeks since the scandal rocked his marriage.

But now it has been reported that Maura is confident and ready to return to the spotlight – and that enough time has passed since the kiss scandal erupted. The 2025 TV BAFTAs have been outlined as the best opportunity for Maura to make her spotlight return.

While Maura is best known for appearing on Love Island, she expanded her time in the reality show circuit in 2024 as a contestant on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here!. The 2024 season also featured Danny – who won the show.

The long-running ITV show has frequently been nominated for TV BAFTAs – but is not in the list of nominees for the 2025 ceremony. Meanwhile, show hosts Ant McPartlin and Declan Donnelly are nominated for the Best Entertainment Performance gong for hosting their now cancelled show, Ant and Dec’s Saturday Night Takeaway.

Maura Higgins and Danny Jones on I'm a Celebrity in 2024
Maura and Danny Jones starred on ITV’s I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! weeks before they shared an explosive kiss(Image: ITV)
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Explaining why Maura is honing in on the BAFTAs for her red carpet return, a source told The Sun on Sunday: “She thinks enough time has passed. She can’t hide forever.

“She’s going to spend all morning before the bash getting glammed up and strut down the red carpet with her head held high.”

The source went on to explain that the Irish TV personality will refuse to answer any questions about the kiss at the awards and that she has “put the whole incident behind her and feels she has nothing to be ashamed of.”

Danny, meanwhile, is expected to skip the awards despite winning I’m A Celeb – and being a star of ITV’s singing contest The Voice where he serves as one of the coaches alongside McFly co-star Tom Fletcher.

The source claimed: “He wouldn’t do anything to make wife Georgia doubt him and doesn’t want to set a foot a wrong.” The Mirror has contacted representatives of Danny and Maura for comment.

Danny and Georgia have been married since 2018 and they share a six-year-old son named Cooper. Danny issued a gravelling apology after his kiss was exposed.

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He wrote in an online post: “Hello everyone, sorry it’s taken me a while to post this but I’ve taken some time out to be with those closest to me. I want to deeply apologise to my wife and family for putting them in this situation.”

He added: “I love them so much and we’ll continue to deal with this privately. I love you guys, thank you for your patience, understanding, and support. See you all soon, Danny.”

Israel capitalises as Gaza fatigue sets in

One might think that images of starving children, as political leaders withhold aid and openly call for ethnic cleansing, would be topping news agendas everywhere. In the case of Gaza, the failure of many in the international media to meet the moment has made them part of the story.

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Muhammad Shehada – Visiting fellow, ECFR
Sarah Leah Whitson – Director, DAWN

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Seeking justice on Ghana’s courtroom shows

If you are dealing with something personal and painful – a broken marriage or a family dispute – you might turn to a friend. For something as serious as sexual assault, it might go to trial. But in Ghana, more and more people are turning somewhere else: live radio. The so-called “justice-style” shows promise swift, public resolutions. But they are also controversial, with critics accusing them of turning private pain into primetime theatre.

Will the truce between India and Pakistan resolve differences over Kashmir?

A ceasefire is agreed after four days of their most fierce military conflict in this century.

Tensions soared on Tuesday when India attacked areas inside Pakistan that it claimed sheltered armed groups.

That was after 26 tourists were killed in Indian-administered Kashmir last month.

India has accused Pakistan of backing the fighters, a claim Islamabad denied.

Why has the Kashmir region been a source of hostility between the two countries since independence from British rule in 1947?

How far can colonial legacy be blamed for the conflict? And what lies ahead?

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Zubimendi agrees to join Arsenal – Sunday’s gossip

Martin Zubimendi verbally agrees to join Arsenal from Real Sociedad, Erik ten Hag and Cesc Fabregas in frame to replace Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen and Cristiano Ronaldo future at Al-Nassr in doubt.

Real Sociedad midfielder Martin Zubimendi, 26, has verbally agreed to join Arsenal and the Spain international intends to join the Gunners when his release clause of 60m euros (£50.75m) is activated. (Talksport)

However, reports in Spain suggest Xabi Alonso has included Zubimendi on a list of transfer targets for when, as expected, the Bayer Leverkusen manager replaces Carlo Ancelotti as Real Madrid boss. (AS)

Saudi Pro League club Al-Hilal are planning a third meeting with the representatives of Portugal international Bruno Fernandes as they try to convince the 30-year-old to join them, despite Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim saying he wants the midfielder to stay at Old Trafford. (Mirror)

Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag and Como boss Cesc Fabregas are the contenders to take over from Xabi Alonso at Bayer Leverkusen. (Kicker – in German)

Arsenal sporting director Andrea Berta is working on a deal to bring in a new striker, narrowing down his search to Sporting’s Sweden star Viktor Gyokeres, 26, and RB Leipzig’s Slovenia international Benjamin Sesko, 21. (TBR Football)

Belgium forward Leandro Trossard is also in talks with Arsenal about a new deal, amid the 30-year-old attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs. (Mail)

Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo’s future at Al-Nassr is in doubt, with a two-year contract extension for the 40-year-old being put on hold. (Marca)

Manchester United favour a move for Bournemouth’s Ghana winger Antoine Semenyo, 25, over a potential deal for Brentford’s Cameroon forward Bryan Mbeumo, 25. They are also looking to sign Wolves’ Brazil striker Matheus Cunha, 25, and Ipswich Town’s 22-year-old English frontman Liam Delap. (Sky Sports, via Teamtalk)

Germany winger Leroy Sane is not satisfied with the new deal offered by Bayern Munich and could leave on a free transfer in the summer, with the 29-year-old linked to Arsenal, Chelsea or La Liga. (Sky Sport Germany)

Bayer Leverkusen centre-back Jonathan Tah, 29, has been linked with Bayern Munich and Barcelona on a free transfer in the summer and the Germany international says he will make a decision soon about his future. (Sport Bild – in German)

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AMVCA 2025 Awards: Full List Of Winners As Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi Clinches Prizes

The Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) were held in Lagos, Nigeria, on Saturday night at an event that attracted a galaxy of stars from across the continent. Lateef Adedimeji’s Lisabi (The Uprising) won some prizes. 

AMVCA 2025 Awards

Below is the full list of winners at the 2025 AMVCA:

Best Indigenous Language (West Africa)

Seven Doors

Lisabi: The Uprising WINNER (Adedimeji Lateef for Lisabi)

Kaka

Anikulapo: The Rise of the Spectre

Mai Martaba

Best Cinematography

Agemo

Inkabi

Lisabi (The Uprising)

Skeleton Coast

Soft Love

The Legend of The Vagabond (Queen Of Lagos) WINNER (filmmaker Leo Purman)

Yen Ara Asaase Ni

Best Documentary

Mai DùnDún – Ifeoluwa WINNER

I Will Remember You

On Your Own

Walvis Tale

Best Digital Content Creator

Iyo Prosper Adokiye (WINNER)

Maryam Apakagi-Greene

Elozonam Ogbolu, Hoviare Freedom and Chiamaka Uzokwe

Jide Pounds Ibitoye

Ariyiikedimples and Brain Jotter

Best Short Film

Brukaci (WINNER)

Sukari

The Incredible Sensational Fiancée of Seyi Ajayi

What Are You Truly Afraid Of?

Best Unscripted M-Net Original

Husband Material

Nigerian Idol (Season 9) Kassim Suleiman WINNER

Overall Best

Pastor Wants a Wife

Best Scripted M-Net Original

Uriri

All Mine

My Fairytale Wedding (Chinenye Nworah and Taiwo Adebayo) WINNER

Italo

The Caller

Kam U Stay

Best Music/Score

Freedom Way

Inkabi

Seven Doors (Composer- Tolu Obanro) WINNER

Skeleton Coast

Soft Love

Best Supporting Actress

Mercy Aigbe — Farmer’s bride (WINNER)

Meg Otanwa – Inside Life

Tina Mba – Suspicion

Ireti Doyle – All’s Fair in Love

Ini Dima-Okojie – Skeleton Coast

Omoni Oboli – The Uprising: Wives on Strike 3

Darasimi Nnadi – Aburo

Best Supporting Actor

Gabriel Afolayan – Inside Life (WINNER)

Adedayo Adebowale Macaroni – Lisabi: The Uprising

Aliu Gafar – Seven Doors

Femi Jacobs – Freedom Way

Richard Mofe-Damijo – Christmas In Lagos

Uzor Arukwe – Suspicion

Mike Afolarin – House of Ga’a

Efa Iwara – Princess on a Hill

Trailblazer Award

Kayode Kasum

Industry Merit Award

Nkem ‘Osuofia’ Okoh and Sani Mu’azu

Best Lead Actress

Chioma Chukwuka (Seven Doors) WINNER

Gbubemi Ejeye (Farmer’s Bride)

Uzoamaka Onuoha (Agemo)

Uche Montana (Thinline)

Uzoamaka Aniunoh (Phoenix Fury)

Hilda Dokubo (The Uprising: Wives On Strike 3)

Bimbo Ademoye (Anikulapo: Rise Of The Spectre)

Best Lead Actor

Gideon Okeke (Tokunbo)

Bucci Franklin (The Weekend)

Femi Branch (House of Ga’a)

Thapelo Makoena (Skeleton Coast)

Bimbo Manuel (Princess On A Hill)

Stan Nze (Suspicion)

Femi Adebayo (Seven Doors) WINNER