Miley Cyrus is Not in Kansas Anymore

Miley Cyrus recently alluded to the downsides of being rich and famous at age 15.  Namely - the lions, tigers and bears who try to make her look naked and call her daddy a perv.

• 'I think knowing which people I can trust and being more aware of my surroundings is important,' she said in the last issue of People.  'It's like Dorothy, I'm not in Kansas anymore.'

A shrewd one, that Miley.  Lucky for her though, there are role models out there with integrity and class to give her comfort and inspiration in a world of wicked witches.  Like Madonna.  The pop legend who Miley - like just about every other pop star since 1985 - strives to be just like when she grows up.

• 'Madonna always reinvents herself, and that's what I want to do.' Miley says.  'Whatever comes my way that sounds good, that's what I want to do. Whether it's designing clothes or photography or whatever.'
  

Nice to see that Miley has her career goals so mapped out.  It's also nice to see the kid's not taking this pop domination thing too seriously, as she was spotted out playing yesterday.  Not in Kansans or Oz - but close... 

Pictures of Miley and fam. (yes that blonde chick is her mother, not her sister) hittin' up the brand new Simpson's Ride at Universal Studios below.