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In a dazzling swirl of neon lights, blaring horns, and camera flashes, pop icon Miley Cyrus recently turned the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame into her stage for an upcoming music video. But what was meant to be a glamorous tribute to stardom ended with a harsh dose of reality—Cyrus reportedly contracted a brutal skin infection shortly after filming scenes barefoot on the star-studded sidewalk.

Yes, you read that right. The Walk of Fame, a tourist magnet and symbol of dreams fulfilled, gave Miley a nightmarish reminder of the price of pop royalty.

The shoot was as Miley as it gets—raw, rebellious, and radiating 24-karat pop attitude. According to sources on set, the video was a bold visual metaphor for “owning your place in history”—with Cyrus dancing barefoot over celebrity stars, including that of her godmother, Dolly Parton. Dressed in a sequined bodysuit and dripping with glam, Miley was reportedly “in the zone”—until the zone fought back.

Shortly after filming wrapped, the singer began experiencing severe irritation, swelling, and fever. At first, her team suspected exhaustion. But when her foot turned red, hot, and painful to the touch, they rushed her to urgent care. The diagnosis? A bacterial skin infection, likely picked up from direct contact with the infamous public sidewalk.

And let’s not sugarcoat it: the Hollywood Walk of Fame is less a red carpet and more a microbial minefield.

For those unfamiliar, the Walk of Fame, which spans more than 15 blocks, is walked over by millions of shoes—and worse—every year. Despite periodic cleaning, it remains a magnet for gum, spilled drinks, street food grease, and, yes, even bodily fluids. Add the blistering L.A. sun baking it all into a microbial cocktail, and you’ve got a surface that’s far from sanitized.

A source close to Cyrus says, “It was an artistic choice. Miley wanted to feel connected to the pavement, to the journey of the stars who came before her. She’s always been fearless when it comes to her art. But this time, the Walk of Fame bit back.”

And it bit hard.

Cyrus’s team hasn’t publicly identified the exact bacteria responsible, but medical professionals speculate it was either Staph or Streptococcus—both known to cause nasty skin infections when entering through small cuts or abrasions. In rare cases, these can escalate quickly and lead to hospitalization.

Fortunately, the singer was placed on a course of aggressive antibiotics and monitored by a private medical team. She has since recovered and is back to her usual firebrand self—albeit reportedly “more cautious about public surfaces.”

On her Instagram, Cyrus posted a cryptic photo of her foot in a designer slipper with the caption: “Still standing. Still sparkling. NoRegrets” — prompting fans to rally in support and critics to raise eyebrows at the risk taken.

Social media exploded with reactions, ranging from deep concern to, well, snarky disbelief.

But many fans came to her defense. “She gives everything for her art. That’s why we love her,” wrote one user. “She’s raw, real, and brave.”

This incident has also reignited discussions about the state of the Walk of Fame. Despite its glittering reputation, many say it’s long overdue for a sanitation overhaul.

“People think it’s a red carpet. It’s not. It’s a glorified sidewalk,” says local business owner Cynthia Vega. “You wouldn’t walk barefoot through Times Square. Why do it here?”

City officials have yet to comment, but with a high-profile case like Miley’s bringing attention, it’s possible the stars on the ground may get more than just a spit-shine shortly.

Despite the setback, Miley remains unfazed. Sources say the music video—tentatively titled “FAME FEVER”—is still set for release later this summer, and insiders hint the final cut may even include raw footage of her limping off set, symbolizing the cost of chasing glory.

In true Miley fashion, she’s turning pain into poetry. And maybe, just maybe, teaching everyone a little lesson about glamour versus grime.

Because in Hollywood, even the stars on the sidewalk can come with consequences.

Stay tuned. And maybe… wear shoes.

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