Tapping into the nostalgia of their Hannah Montana days, pop icons Miley Cyrus and Selena Gomez breathed new life into their rivalry from the Disney Channel classic ahead of their simultaneous single release. The two stars, known for their iconic roles as pop star rivals, Hannah Montana and Mikayla Skeech, used a playful throwback from the show to announce their upcoming music on social media.
On Friday, Gomez stirred the nostalgia pot first. The singer-actress, who has built an impressive music career post her Disney days, took to her Instagram Story. She posted a clip from her times as the snarky Mikayla Skeech, where her character was dissing Cyrus’ Hannah. This clever nod to their rival roles whipped fans into a frenzy of excitement and handed them a generous serving of Deja Vu.
Gomez continued this revealing charade on Twitter too. In a tweet, she addressed her fans’ clamor for new music and teased an upcoming song titled “Single Soon.” The song, she promised, would be a fun little number and a glimpse into the larger musical project that she’s still brewing in her creative cauldron.
Not to be outdone, Cyrus, whose edgy persona starkly contrasts her bubbly Hannah Montana counterpart, responded an hour later with a similar Instagram story. Her post, which was a restaged clip from the Disney show, brazenly declared that she and Gomez were going head-to-head with their new singles. Laced with the hashtag #UsedtoBeYoung, Cyrus thus called dibs on the title for her sonic endeavor.
However, even amid these playful exchanges, the authenticity of their relationship shone through. In a tweet, Cyrus announced a retrospective interview celebrating her three-decade long life and dedicated her upcoming single to her fans. This heartwarming gesture was a reflection of her immense gratitude towards her loyal fans for accepting and celebrating all her transformations over the years.
The camaraderie between Cyrus and Gomez was further cemented when Gomez acknowledged their shared history. Singling out Cyrus in her Instagram post, she reiterated their close bond, harking back to their shared Disney days. She reveled in their parallel music journeys and built intrigue for their shared release day, slated for August 25.
In this marvelous blend of past and present, fans worldwide might just experience the best of both worlds: the nostalgic rivalry of Hannah and Mikayla and the contemporary sound of pop artists Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus. As the countdown begins for this dual single release, fingers are crossed that this friendly face-off will turn into a full-fledged musical showdown.
