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Madonna praises Miley Cyrus: 'She stands out and I like that she doesn't care what people think'

The Queen of Pop has spoken out in praise of former Disney starlet Miley Cyrus in a new interview with Billboard magazine

When asked to give her opinion on the 'Wrecking Ball' songstress, Madonna admitted that she admires her gutsy attitude and ability to remain true to herself within an industry that is controlled by label executives and upper management:

"I like her. She seems like she doesn't care what people think. People are always telling her she's dirty or crazy or trashy, and she doesn't care. I love that about her. In her peer group, she stands out."

Madonna, meanwhile, also opened up about being a woman in this day and age, and confessed that it's easier in the sense that there is more freedom although the same issues of constraint still apply:

"I guess it's easier on the one hand because it's no-holds-barred and you can do whatever you like. On the other hand, if you're a pop star and want to get your records played and reach the masses, you have to play it very safe. You have to be very politically correct. There aren't a lot of young pop stars who actually have opinions -- or, they have them but they don't express them. Individuality is not encouraged. Keeping your brand going and not rocking the boat -- that's what is encouraged."

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