Disney to Miley: Face the Music or Else!

TMZ has learned Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus want off "Hannah Montana," and their conduct has triggered a war on the set.

Our spies on the set tell us Miley has bragged that she will get fired, making it clear she wants to focus on singing and not the show. For his part, Billy Ray has also made it clear that there is more money in singing than a Disney cable show. As a result, the father-daughter team has been showing up to the set ridiculously late, stalling production and infuriating cast and crew.

Emily Osment, who plays Lilly Truscott, used to be extremely tight with Miley. Now we're told Emily is so bitter she literally turns away from Miley after each scene. We're told Emily's dad got in a screaming match with Billy Ray, complaining he and Miley were unprofessional.

Family Guy Look-Alikes: Cick to view!Sources tell us Billy Ray has told people on the set that he and Miley will do 12 more episodes and then they are out. Disney was so pissed they called his agent, railing that Billy Ray and Miley were ingrates. Disney insisted that Billy Ray and Miley not only finish the 24 episode season -- but Disney was adding six more episodes.

To put it mildly, this set is far from the happiest place on earth.



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31. It is more like a no hit wonder. Anypnt that knows anything about music knows that she can't sing. she is famous because of the 10 and 12 year old kids that don't have a clue. her father's career is lond gone, now he is working on ruining hers. WHITE TRASH IS WHITE TRASH

Posted at 3:17PM on Sep 20th 2008 by GHJ

32. Have you ever worked in the industry? It's not easy or glamorous. It's long days - 12hrs min +++ and you are literally owned by the producers who view you as a 'simple' commodity. Miley's age is referred to when calling her a "whore" - something that should be against the law: to willfully abuse a minor, a young girl......verbal sexual abuse is what it's called in my country...but that' s a whole different discussion. Miley is growing up and wants to reclaim some of her time back from the slave labor camp that is TV production. Many of you will feel resentment that she is not 'enjoying' her fame and disrespecting her fans. Just remember that she has been working 10-12 hours a day for years now and she's how old? Maybe she needs a break. Maybe her dad is trying to protect his 'little' girl. If it's for these reasons than I understand. If it's because they are spoiled and unprofessional - than shame on them. I believe time tells all truths.

Posted at 3:29PM on Sep 20th 2008 by powertothepeople

33. Who the hell does she think she is? if it was not for the show.. she would be NOBODY!
and her dad would have remained as a has been...

what ungrateful idiots

Posted at 3:21PM on Sep 20th 2008 by ab

34. So, maybe the whole Vanity Fair thing was not a "misunderstanding" afterall and Billy Ray and his wife were not neglectful parents. They wanted to get out of the Disney contract and encouraged their daughter to go ahead and pose provocatively and Annie Leibowitz took the blame.

Posted at 3:28PM on Sep 20th 2008 by milagro0511

35. If it's true they should just kick them off the show, see who else is really going to be putting up with their S***!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 3:39PM on Sep 20th 2008 by Loreg05

36. THIS IS A LIE! LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIELIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE LIE!

Posted at 3:30PM on Sep 20th 2008 by JohnSarah 08

37. Disney doesn't want her to look or act like a slut. Must be tough on the kid.

Posted at 3:45PM on Sep 20th 2008 by Kay

38. I think miley and her father are being ungrateful since Hannah Montana allowed miley got her big break doing that show and building a fan base with young girls and possibly boys. Also I'm pretty sure there were contracts signed and if miley and her dad leave the production disney people can sue them for hindering the progression of the shows which makes them lose money. They are lawfully binded by the contract to work until the episodes are filmed.

Posted at 3:39PM on Sep 20th 2008 by stephanie

39. tO # 31 YOUR MESSAGE IS SO FREAKING GAY. POWER TO THE GAY PEOPLE SHOULD BE YOUR MANTRA

Posted at 3:42PM on Sep 20th 2008 by DB

40. kick 'em to the curb another eaxaple of greed and the great amaerican culture

Posted at 3:50PM on Sep 20th 2008 by killa\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\'bro

41. If this story is true Disney just needs to go ahead and fire her already. Hannah Montana is what allowed her (and also other "stars") to get their break. If she don't want to act anymore then she shouldn't. Her singing career is on its way to being nothing but dry and then she gonna wish she had her acting career to fall back on. It's just sad that if she leave she may be putting people out of work.

Posted at 3:50PM on Sep 20th 2008 by Ashami

42. Geesh, some of you readers are amazingly .... gullible - do you honestly think TMZ has a 'link' to the show, or any other show for that matter, or actors of any standing? They may have heard a rumor, they might think they know, the only think for sure is TMZ is starting to suck big time with their inane comments, accusation, guesses and misquotes. They are lower than the Globe, who'd of thunk it?

Posted at 3:50PM on Sep 20th 2008 by DKU

43. So glad everyone is tned in to this chick and her no talent father. They should be greatful to have a job and I agree, they will fade into the woodwork, just like Billy Ray did before his daughter. I hope they have been putting money away. I saw her on one of these shows and she was so busy flipping her hair away from her face it was so obvious that this has gone to her head.

Posted at 5:17PM on Sep 20th 2008 by Mj

44. some of you are soooooo jealous - she doesn't have to sing another note and will remain richer than any of you. It's hard to see a young person so much more successful than yourself, isn't it? It is for me, but I say yahoo for her and boohoo to you, because the girl IS talented and will remain around just like Spears.

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 20th 2008 by What?

45. Let her go the way of "achey breaky heart"

Posted at 3:54PM on Sep 20th 2008 by native californian

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