This week, the star celebrated the 20th anniversary of her star-making Disney Channel series
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NEED TO KNOW
- Miley Cyrus arrived at the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards wearing a full leather look
- The actress and musician is the recipient of this year’s Innovator Award
- Just days ago, Cyrus celebrated the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana
Miley Cyrus is bringing the best of both worlds to the 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
The 33-year-old singer, stepped out for the awards ceremony in a fierce leather look.
Cyrus could be seen sporting a leather peacoat-style coat over cropped leather pants.
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When it came to her makeup, she embraced a romantic look, opting for a nude lip and slightly smoky eyes.
Cyrus also accessorized with a series of shiny rings
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Cyrus is set to receive the iHeartRadio Innovator Award, which is given to an artist who has impacted music and global culture throughout their career.
The evening will also include a special link-up of TLC, Salt-N-Pepa and En Vogue performing together for the first time.
Other performers include Ludcaris, Warren, Lainey Wilson, RAYE, Kehlani and John Mellencamp.
Taylor Swift leads the nominees with nine nods including Artist of the Year, Pop Artist of the Year, Pop Song of the Year and Best Music Video.
Following suit are Alex Warren, Sabrina Carpenter and Bad Bunny, who each have eight nominations.
Other nominated artists include Benson Boone, BLACKPINK, Chris Brown, Ed Sheeran, Jelly Roll, Kendrick Lamar, Lady Gaga, Leon Thomas, LISA, Morgan Wallen, RAYE, SZA and Tate McRae.
Earlier this week, Cyrus made waves with the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.
At the Los Angeles premiere of the Disney+ special on Monday, March 23, the singer wore a custom Rabanne chainmail gown with a plunging neckline, revealing a white Hannah Montana T-shirt underneath with glittery silver stars, in tribute to her iconic Disney Channel character. Her hair was styled loosely with side bangs, recreating Hannah Montana’s signature look.
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Speaking exclusively to PEOPLE that evening, Cyrus reflected on the wig she wore as Montana during season one of the show.
"There's been a lot of commentary about the wig … I think it was pretty good for what we were working with," she said.
As for what she would tell her younger self about filming the show, Cyrus said she would tell a young Miley to "enjoy and have fun because [filming the show is] a lot of work."
"But it's also worth it," she added.
The 2026 iHeartRadio Music Awards are airing live on FOX from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on Thursday, March 26.