Miley Cyrus Confirms Engagement to Maxx Morando

Miley Cyrus confirmed her engagement to musician Maxx Morando on Thursday during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she also revealed a long-held phobia of paper that has increasingly disrupted her daily life.

The 33-year-old singer, known for her role in the Disney series Hannah Montana and hits like "Flowers," displayed her new diamond ring with a thick gold band while promoting her contribution to the Avatar: Fire and Ash soundtrack. Cyrus and Morando, a 27-year-old drummer for the rock band Liily, have been dating for four years. The proposal occurred during a recent trip to Japan, a destination Cyrus had deliberately saved as a special place. "I am not easy to surprise, because I love to control every situation," she told ABC News earlier this week. "And I had completely surrendered."

Cyrus first sparked speculation about the engagement on Monday when she attended the Los Angeles premiere of Avatar: Fire and Ash alongside Morando, wearing the ring prominently. She described him as a steadying influence, crediting their relationship with much of her personal growth over the past four years. Sources close to the couple noted Morando's low-key personality as a contrast...