Noah Cyrus has shared why her older sister Miley is “a great role model” throughout their careers in the music industry.

In an interview with People, the 25-year-old singer reflected on growing up with Miley, who was then starring in Disney Channel’s Hannah Montana and later writing her own music.

“I really saw [her early career] from the perspective of a sister and as a kid. By the time she was done with Hannah [Montana], I wasn’t even driving a car yet — I didn’t even drive when she was doing Bangerz, so that puts it into perspective,” Noah said.

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Noah kicked off her singing career when she was 15 years old with the single “Make Me (Cry)” featuring Labrinth.

As the years went on, she didn’t necessarily ask Miley, 32, for work advice, she said.

Noah Cyrus shares the ‘lessons’ she’s learn from her older sister Miley (Rob Foldy/Getty Images for iHeartMedia)

“I didn’t really look at what she was doing as like, ‘Oh, I’m learning from this,” she explained. “As I got older though, and by the time I was 16 and doing my own thing, I did experience parts in her career that I guess maybe felt like in her perspective were harder points or growing periods or changes that were just good examples of what to do or what not to do or what to let someone do or what means you’re getting taken advantage of.”

She said there were “a lot of lessons that just came with it because our age gap.”

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Noah’s interview follows rumors of a sibling feud after their parents, Trish and Billy Ray Cyrus, had separated in 2022. Tish married Australian actor Dominic Purell in 2023, while Billy Ray married his now ex-wife, Firerose, that same year.

Miley served as a bridesmaid at Tish’s wedding, while her older siblings Brandi and Trace Cyrus were also in attendance. Many fans noticed that her younger siblings, Braison and Noah, were not present for their mother’s nuptials. Noah was also rumored to have fallen out with Miley that year.

In another interview with People Thursday, Noah addressed the rumor rift in her family, admitting she feels removed from any drama going on with her relatives.

“I keep myself quite separated from any interest or ‘drama’ with the family. The one thing that’s connected us with the entire world is music, and that’s what’s most important to us,” the “Again” singer said.

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“Yeah, it emotionally is draining, but it doesn’t hurt us or touch us,” she added. “It’s something that you really learn to keep separate and far away from yourself.”

Miley has also since set the record straight about her relationship with both her mother and her father.

“I rarely comment on rumors, but my mama and I are too tight for anything to ever come between us,” the “Flowers” singer said in an Instagram statement in May.

“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,” she wrote.

Fans assumed she was feuding with her father after she didn’t mention him during her 2024 Grammys acceptance speech, but she clarified that they are not on bad terms despite having faced “challenges” in the past.

“My dad and I have had our challenges over the years,” she wrote. “Now, in my thirties, family is my priority above all else. I’m at peace knowing bridges have been built and time has done a lot of healing. Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.”

Derian House Children’s Hospice is celebrating a documentary starring Lancashire’s Steve Pemberton.

Special guests gathered to celebrate Derian House Children’s Hospice documentary, The Little Things, now available to stream on Amazon Prime.

VIPs from hospices across the country, business leaders, and some of Derian’s top supporters attended a party at the hospice in Chorley to mark the official release of the award-winning documentary – now available to watch at home for people across the UK and America.

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(Image: Phil Taylor) Steve Pemberton on the red carpet for the doc’s launchThe celebration kicked off with moving speeches from Karen Edwards OBE, Derian House chief executive, and filmmaker Paul Woodward, whose son Kalel was cared for at the hospice and whose story inspired the film.

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Guests were then treated to an exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette of the documentary, followed by the debut of the documentary’s official song and music video.

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A Q&A session with the film crew, families, and staff featured in the documentary gave attendees the chance to hear first-hand about the making of the film, which shines a light on children’s hospice care through deeply touching interviews.

The celebration continued with lunch, and afterwards, guests were invited to write the “little things” that bring them joy on a chalkboard wall.

To round off the day, each person was handed a bag of popcorn to eat at home while watching the film.

‘The Little Things’ has already gained high-profile support, with BAFTA-winning actor and writer Steve Pemberton (The League of Gentlemen, Inside No. 9) joining the project as executive producer.

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“It’s a really special day and I’m so sorry I couldn’t be there in person,” said Steve, who is currently in rehearsals for the Inside No. 9 stage tour.

In a special video message played to guests, he added: “I was incredibly proud to be involved in the film as executive producer. It’s a beautiful piece of work; you’ve all put your hearts and souls into it. I’m sure it will bring a new audience and a new understanding to Derian House and children’s hospices in general.”

Paul Woodward, producer of The Little Things, said: “It was fantastic to see so many people come together to celebrate the launch of The Little Things on Amazon Prime, and to learn about the little things that make each of our lives special. This film is about honouring Kalel’s memory and showing the world just how important children’s hospices are. Derian House gave us so much love and care during the hardest time of our lives – and I hope this documentary helps more people understand the difference they make.“

Thomas Elliott Griffiths, director of The Little Things, said: “It has been quite a surreal experience and something that I’m really grateful for. There have been so many pinch-me moments along the way. Even just seeing the poster on the side of a bus – it’s crazy. The people that occupy Derian House – everyone’s just got a smile on their face and a hello to say. When you learn about the stories and the people here – overall I found it incredibly rewarding. Derian House has a special place in all of our hearts.”

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Karen Edwards, chief executive at Derian House, added: “We are so proud to see Derian House and the incredible bravery of our families shared on an international level. It’s about spreading awareness, and bringing the magic and the joy of the children’s hospice world right into people’s living rooms. It’s about breaking down some of the stigma about what children’s hospices are, creating hope for the future, and reminding people just how important ‘the little things’ are. This documentary is a powerful reminder of why our work matters – and we are thrilled that Paul’s story will reach millions across the world.”

Stars of hit shows including Two Doors Down, Shetland and Netflix drama Department Q are joining forces for a special Victorian music hall night in Glasgow.

The one-off variety spectacular on September 21 will feature writer and comedian Elaine C Smith, BAFTA-winning actor and singer Kathleen McDermott, Forbes 30 under 30 breakthrough star 15 year-old Frankie Corio, Shetland’s Ashley Jensen, renowned singer Jerry Burns, Outlander actress Rosie Graham and Department Q actor Charlene Boyd.

The event has been organised by the team behind plans for a new epic TV series based on Guy McCrone’s classic novels, the The Wax Fruit Trilogy.

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Martin Compston and Bill Paterson in Wax Fruit (Image: Mark Mainz)

Celebrating the republication of the books, following growing public interest in the TV show, it will be held at Barras Art and Design in the East End and will feature the Wax Fruit House Band, led by Gary Innes of Hoolie in the Hydro fame.

Elaine C Smith (Image: Mark Mainz)

Executive producer Sarah Purser is leading the commissioning of the TV series with a cast which includes Martin Compston, Molly Windsor, Ashley Jensen, Kenny Doughty, Bill Paterson and Shirley Henderson.

Ashley Jensen with Kenny Doughty (Image: Mark Mainz)

Sarah says the one-night-only event is a “celebration of all things Victorian Glasgow and Wax Fruit.”

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She added: “Music hall features heavily in the world of Wax Fruit, so we thought, what better way to celebrate the republication of the novels than with a grand, bawdy, sentimental, fun, proper old-fashioned evening of Victorian variety starring some of the country’s finest musicians and our fabulous cast?

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“A riot of dancing, singing, drinking and top class acts, including the peerless Jamie MacDougall as Sir Harry Lauder – Scotland’s first global superstar – all accompanied by the fabulous Wax Fruit House Band who will keep the party in full swing all night.”

In 2024, Glasgow was turned into a film set for 140 shows and movies bringing in £33m.

Sarah added: “This is part of the ongoing campaign to bring Wax Fruit, the TV series, to life in the city, where the stunning buildings of Alexander ‘Greek’ Thomson and many other historic locations feature.”

The event is held in partnership with the National Trust for Scotland and Little White Rose Film’s educational partners City of Glasgow College.

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Anna Rathband, filming manager for the National Trust for Scotland said: “It was fantastic to work with the team to bring the Wax Fruit world to life at Holmwood House.

“We hope it means that people will get the chance to see the adaptation on screen in the future and that it encourages people to come and experience the unique details of Holmwood in person. It is as gorgeous as it looks.”

The dress code, added Sarah is “Vivienne Westwood meets The Glasgow Boys, a modern take on Victoriana, so think bold, busty, tartan, feather boas, sharp suits.”

Doors open at 6pm and the evening wraps up around 10pm. Tickets, available through Eventbrite, are £25 and include a copy of Antimacassar City, the first book in the Wax Fruit trilogy.

The lead singer of a popular Northern Irish band revealed that a night out in Glasgow inspired one of their big hits.

Neil Hannon, frontman of The Divine Comedy, told the Glasgow Times that At The Indie Disco was written after a night out Hannon had with Belle and Sebastian’s Stuart Murdoch and Murdoch’s wife, Marisa Privitera.

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(Image: Belle and Sebastian performing. Picture credit: Tim Mosenfelder) Hannon, who hails from Derry, told the Glasgow Times: “I wrote the song after a night at an indie disco with Stuart and Marisa in Glasgow.

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“It was like a proper disco and I’d never been to one before. I’d only been to crap clubs in provincial Northern Ireland growing up, which played Funky Town.

“I owe Glasgow a lot.”

After becoming friends with Murdoch, Hannon said he would come to Glasgow quite often.

He added: “I enjoy the city very much.

“When we started touring in the mid-’90s, I was always more of an Edinburgh man. But as time went on, I grew to love Glasgow more. I got into the whole vibe.”

(Image: Picture credit: Kevin Westenberg) Hannon will be performing a sold-out show at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow on October 20 after an acoustic gig in the city’s Oran Mor on September 17. The Oran Mor show is for Assai Records customers and tickets can be bought HERE

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The gigs will celebrate the release of the band’s new album, Rainy Sunday Afternoon, set to drop on September 19.

Recorded at the famous Abbey Road Studios, the record, which is the band’s 13th since their formation in 1989, was written, arranged, and produced by Hannon.

“I think it’s impressive to still be making records that people want to talk to me about,” Hannon joked as he dived into the inspiration behind the band’s upcoming release.

(Image: Picture credit: Kevin Westenberg) “If you think of the Divine Comedy at its most orchestral, melancholic, poignant, and thoughtful, that’s what this album is,” the 54-year-old said.

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He continued: “I just make the records that I feel I have to make for my own sanity.

“When it came to this album, I spent a long time working on music for Wonka (Musical fantasy film starring Timothée Chalamet), so I needed to go back to myself.

“My father died, my favourite dog died, and we were renovating the house. I couldn’t live in my own home for a year and that was really s***. I just wanted to go home.

“When it came to making the album, I wrote and selected songs that suited my mood. I grouped them together, and they work well.”

Hannon – who also did theme music for sitcoms Father Ted and The IT Crowd – went on to hail the experience of recording in Abbey Road as wonderful.

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He said he decided to make a whole album in the studios during the pandemic.

“I wanted to do it just once before I kicked it,” he said.

(Image: Picture credit: Kevin Westenberg) Teasing fans on what they can expect from the Glasgow show’s setlist, Hannon said: “I’m going to try and squeeze six songs from the new album in because I like it. More than that, and I wouldn’t get half of the things people want to hear in.

“It gets harder and harder to do the set list. But it will be a fabulous show in Glasgow.”

As a fan of live music instead of using backtracks, The Divine Comedy’s live shows feature a violinist and an accordion player.

“It will be beautiful,” Hannon said before declaring: “I think I have singlehandedly kept the accordion in the pop limelight.”

Shonda Rhimes is a huge fan of Doctor Who.

The 55-year-old screenwriter – who has previously created TV shows such as Grey’s Anatomy and Scandal – has revealed that she’s a big fan of the British sci-fi series.

Shonda told Sky News: “Oh my God, I’ve loved Doctor Who forever! Forever!”

Shonda also admitted to being a huge fan of writer Russell T Davies, describing his work as “amazing”.

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She added: “For a while, people were like ‘what’s wrong with you?’ because they didn’t know the show. I fell in love with the David Tennant years, and I haven’t been able to let it go because of the writing.”

Shonda serves as the executive producer of Bridgerton, the hit Netflix show.

Asked if there could ever be a Doctor Who and Bridgerton crossover episode, Shonda replied: “I don’t know if there’s a Bridgerton meets Doctor Who …, but I would work with Russell at any time.”

Meanwhile, Shonda previously claimed that the TV industry faces a “very uncertain” future.

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The screenwriter expects the “landscape” of the TV industry to change markedly in the coming years.

Shonda – who has her own production company called Shondaland – told Variety: “It’s a completely different landscape, a completely different landscape. And I feel like when I look forward, I have no idea. It’s very clear to me that my children only want to watch things that are this long because of YouTube or whatever.

“Sitting down and watching a movie is very rare for them. It’s not the same as it was for us. Everything’s changing. I think there will always be storytelling; I just don’t know what form it’s going to take.”

Shonda isn’t excited about where the industry is going.

She explained: “It’s very uncertain, you know? I feel like if I was a television writer coming out right now, I would be a little bit more afraid. When I came out, it was the boom – it was the year the boom started. Now we’re in the place where the bust is starting. So who knows?”