Miley Cyrus Spills The Beans On Her Surprise Engagement In Japan on ONDA LA

  • By Jasmine
  • Dec. 5, 2025, 11:30 a.m.

Miley's Magical Moment in Japan

Miley Cyrus recently opened up about her unexpected engagement to boyfriend Maxx Morando, adding a sweet chapter to their four-year romance. During a candid chat with ABC News' Chris Connelly, the "Flowers" singer revealed that Morando, who drums for indie band Liily, orchestrated the surprise proposal during a getaway to the Land of the Rising Sun. "I am not easy to surprise, because I love to control every situation," Miley confessed, adding a touch of humor to the moment that caught her off guard.

“I actually had never gone to Japan, which I did that purposefully. I wanted one place in the world that could be my special place that I saved for me," Miley shared, hinting at the serendipity of the occasion.

Songbirds and Cinematic Dreams

It seems the stars aligned perfectly for Miley, with her engagement happening just as her song "Dream As One" made its debut in the upcoming film "Avatar: Fire and Ash." Reflecting on this cosmic timing, she mused, "My life has been perfectly aligned with the release of Avatar, my personal life – those two things kind of, I guess you could say, marrying each other and harmonizing with one another."

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged

Miley Cyrus and Maxx Morando Are Engaged

The track's opening lyrics, "Our love will never fade away / We're diamonds in the dark," resonate deeply with both her personal life and the film's themes. Miley's insights into her life parallel the grand yet intimate nature of James Cameron's "Avatar" series, which she describes as fundamentally about love and relationships.

The Bond Grows Stronger

Miley didn't shy away from sharing how her relationship with Maxx has been a cornerstone of her growth over the past few years. "Me and Maxx have been together for four years, and it's very obvious the drastic amount of growth that I've had in those four years," she reflected. "You just want to dream the biggest you can, and you want to have someone by your side that always tells you you can do it."

Her reference to director James Cameron adds another layer to the narrative, as she praises him for creating a film that reflects real-life trials and relationships. For Miley, the emotional synergy between her music and Cameron's cinematic vision feels almost like penning a personal diary entry. "It's pretty unbelievable to have something that feels almost like a journal entry [with] something as large-scale," she noted.

Stay tuned as we keep you updated on any further revelations from Miley and Maxx as they venture into this exciting new chapter together.

Jasmine
Author: Jasmine
Jasmine

Jasmine

Jasmine Kwon covers the wildest headlines out of California — from OnlyFans controversies to late-night celebrity arrests. With roots in Koreatown and a radar for viral chaos, Jasmine is always two steps ahead of the next Hollywood meltdown.