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Miley Cyrus Performs “The Climb” in an Emotional Tribute to the Victims of the Las Vegas Shooting

“These words mean more now to me than ever.”


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In the wake of Sunday’s tragic shooting in Las Vegas, Miley Cyrus just wants everybody to give peace a chance. She shared the message on Monday’s episode of The Tonight Show with two powerful musical performances: a moving rendition of her 2009 hit “The Climb” and a duet of Dido’s “No Freedom” alongside Adam Sandler.

The “Malibu” singer’s grown-up version of “The Climb,” which was featured prominently in Hannah Montana: The Movie, was her first public performance of the song in several years, although she did sing it a cappella during an Instagram livestream on Friday, the day her new album, Younger Now, was released. Cyrus wore a strapless, floor-length cream-colored gown and pulled her curly hair over one shoulder as she belted out the song, which includes lyrics like, “The struggles I’m facing / The chances I’m taking / Sometimes might knock me down / But no, I’m not breaking.”

“In honor of the lives lost , injured and affected by the tragic shooting in Vegas, @fallontonight & I dedicated this show to not only mourning this horrific event but using this platform to encourage unity , peace & hopefulness! So we started this week off with a song I haven’t performed in years … #TheClimb . These words mean more now to me than ever … ‘ Keep The Faith’ ….. Sending love to ALL! Enjoy the show tonight & #MileyWeek …. hope we can make you smile even thru so much pain,” Cyrus captioned an Instagram photo of her performing the song.

Monday’s show, the first of five “Miley Week” episodes in honor of Cyrus’ new album, began with Cyrus and Sandler’s countrified version of “No Freedom,” which featured the uncharacteristically serious comedian on guitar and backup vocals. “This morning, we woke up to the news of another senseless shooting, this time in Las Vegas,” host Jimmy Fallon said to introduce the performance. “In the face of tragedies and acts of terror, we need to remember that good still exists in this world. We’re here to entertain you tonight, and that’s what we’re going to do.”

Afterward, in an interview with Fallon, Cyrus explained why she chose to cover Dido’s 2013 song. “I love that there is no love without freedom, and I think about that when these tragic events happen. What is music if we can’t go see our favorite artists perform because we’re scared of violence, or we’re scared of losing someone that we love to go to a concert or to go see a film,” she said. “I think that, right now, we’re supposed to be the land of the free, but we can’t have freedom if we’re constantly living in fear. So, I think, never bow down to bullies—that’s what my parents always said—and to stand up for what’s right. And, I think, just constantly share hope instead of encouraging any more fear.”

“No Love without Freedom … No Freedom without LOVE ❤️ Thank you so much to Adam Sandler for joining me tonight in remembering all those lost , and singing lyrics that I believe are so important at this time …. #LandOfTheFree #StopTheViolence #GivePeaceAChance,” Cyrus captioned another photo of her performing with the Wedding Singer star.

Miley Cyrus, Stella Maxwell, Paris Hilton and More VIPs Party Like It’s 1989

From left: Giamba shoes. Victoria’s Secret teddy; J.W. Anderson skirt; Uncommon Matters bracelet; Alexis Bittar ring. Moschino bralette and necklace; Hervé Van der Straeten earrings. Daang Goodman for Tripp NYC jeans; Dsquared2 boots.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: J.W. Anderson dress; Forest of Chintz earrings; vintage YSL belt from Albright Fashion Library, New York. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane dress; Sequin bangles. Balmain jumpsuit and belt. Canali tuxedo; Dolce & Gabbana shirt. Christian Benner jacket; Calvin Klein Underwear T-shirt.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Emilio Pucci shirt; Dolce & Gabbana skirt; Chanel earrings from Depuis 1924, New York; Noir Jewelry ring. Tom Ford jacket and bow tie; Valentino shirt.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: J.W. Anderson trousers. Ashish dress; Yazbukey earrings. Versace dress; House of Flora London bracelet.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane dress; Oscar de la Renta earrings; CZ by Kenneth Jay Lane bracelet. Back, from left: RVDK/Ronald van der Kemp jacket; J.W. Anderson trousers. Daang Goodman for Tripp NYC jeans. Boss jacket and trousers. Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane jacket; Dsquared2 pants. Beauty note: Feather those lashes with Nars Audacious Mascara in Black Moon.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From top left: Fausto Puglisi dress. Rodarte dress. Blumarine dress. Versace blouse. Christopher Kane dress. Diane von Furstenberg dress. Moschino jacket. RVDK/
Ronald van der Kemp jacket. 
Boss jacket; RVDK/Ronald 
van der Kemp blouse. Camp Collection shorts. Versace dress. Victoria’s Secret teddy. Ron 
Dorff trunks.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From 
left: Christian Benner jacket; Calvin Klein Underwear T-shirt; Guess jeans. Versace blouse; 
Ann Demeulemeester pants. Alexandre Vauthier gown. 
Beauty note: Paint ’em black with Zoya nail polish in Willa.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Moschino bra; Faith Connexion bra (worn as skirt); Lisa Eisner Jewelry bracelet. Tom Ford jeans; Brioni loafers. Beauty note: Toss on some MAC Glitter 
in 3D Lavender for an all-over twinkle.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Balmain dress. Sandro T-shirt. Lisa Eisner Jewelry bracelet. Haider Ackermann top.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Neil Barrett jacket; Sportiqe Apparel for Playboy T-shirt; Zadig & Voltaire jeans. American Apparel tank top; Camp Collection shorts. Alexandre Vauthier dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Louis Vuitton shirt and skirt; Christopher Kane shoes. Zadig & Voltaire skirt; Vetements boots. Juan Carlos Obando blouse and pants; J.W. Anderson boots.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Louis Vuitton shirt and skirt; Christopher Kane shoes. Zadig & Voltaire skirt; Vetements boots. Juan Carlos Obando blouse and pants; J.W. Anderson boots.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Blumarine dress; R.J. Graziano earrings; (from left) R.J. Graziano bangles, Patricia von Musulin bangles; Eddie Borgo ring. Fausto Puglisi dress; Sequin earrings; (from top) Sequin bracelet; Janis by Janis Savitt bracelet. Beauty note: Stay slick with Malin + Goetz Firm Hold Gel.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci top.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Louis Vuitton top and skirt. Emilio Pucci dress. Paris Hilton’s own dress. Haider Ackermann top.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Moschino skirt. Daang Goodman for Tripp NYC jeans. Alexander Lewis blouse; Anthony Vaccarello skirt. Victoria’s Secret teddy; J.W. Anderson skirt.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Versace dress. RVDK/Ronald van der Kemp jacket. Zadig & Voltaire top 
and skirt. Anthony Vaccarello dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

No. 21 gloves.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Giorgio Armani top. Faith Connexion bandeau and leggings. Calvin Klein Jeans jeans. Philipp Plein dress. Monique Lhuillier dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Canali tuxedo. Lisa Eisner’s own clothing.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Balmain dress. Levi’s shorts.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Louis Vuitton top and skirt. Emilio Pucci dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Marques’ Almeida tank top. Chic Freak London swimsuit.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Ben-Amun by Isaac Manevitz bangles, Alexis Bittar bangle.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Alexandre Vauthier dress; Lizzie Fortunato earrings. Beauty note: Just wing it with Estée Lauder Little Black Liner.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Moschino bra; Faith Connexion bra (worn as a skirt); Lisa Eisner Jewelry bracelet.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From left: Neil Barrett jacket; Sportiqe Apparel for Playboy T-shirt; Zadig & Voltaire jeans. Tom Ford dress. Nike tank top; Camp Collection shorts. Au Jour Le Jour dress; Versace sandals. Haider Ackermann tank top. Loewe jacket and skirt.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Vionnet dress. Emporio Armani suit; Giorgio Armani shirt. Delpozo dress. Canali tuxedo; Dolce & Gabbana shirt. Monique Lhuillier dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

From top 
left: RVDK/Ronald van der Kemp blouse and skirt. Juan Carlos Obando blouse and pants; J.W. Anderson boots. Giambattista Valli dress. Versace blouse. 
Oscar de la Renta dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.

Camp Collection shorts; Saint Laurent by Hedi Slimane skates. Emanuel Ungaro dress. Valentino dress; Eres swimsuit; Manolo Blahnik sandals. Anthony Vaccarello dress.

Photography by Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott. Styled by Edward Enninful.
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