The Obama Kids and Miley Cyrus
ANDERSON: Tonight, will the future first daughters, Sasha and Malia Obama, be guest starring on Miley Cyrus` hit Disney TV show, "Hannah Montana?" Welcome back to SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood. Tonight, Barack Obama`s daughters have the invitation of a lifetime. Miley Cyrus and her father Billy Ray Cyrus tell "Access Hollywood" the first daughters are more than welcome to join them on the set of "Hannah Montana." With us tonight from Hollywood, Laura Saltman, correspondent for "AccessHollywood.com." Also in Hollywood, Ashlan Gorse, a news correspondent for "E!" Welcome, Laura and Ashlan. And you know, in an interview with "Access Hollywood`s" Nancy O`Dell, Billy Ray Cyrus talked about the possibility of Sasha and Malia appearing on "Hannah Montana." Watch this.</s>BILL RAY CYRUS, FATHER OF MILEY CYRUS: You know the "Hannah Montana" film comes out in April.</s>NANCY O`DELL, ANCHOR, "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD": Right.</s>CYRUS: Maybe something might happen around that time period - maybe not. I don`t know.</s>O`DELL: Spill the beans, Billy Ray. Come on.</s>CYRUS: OK. Well, no - I can`t. I can`t. I`ve got to keep a secret.</s>O`DELL: They should have guest spots on the show, too.</s>CYRUS: They probably will.</s>O`DELL: Do you think so?</s>CYRUS: They probably will. The invitation is there.</s>ANDERSON: And today, on top of that, Disney confirmed to SHOWBIZ TONIGHT that Malia and Sasha are welcome anytime. Laura, will they do it? Should they do it?</s>LAURA SALTMAN, CORRESPONDENT, "ACCESS HOLLYWOOD": Should they do it? Of course they should do it. Brooke, that`s like in the `80s if they asked you and I to go on tour with Madonna for her "Like a Virgin" tour. We will totally do it. ` Will they do it? I don`t think so. You know, I really don`t see them going on there. Maybe going to the set and visiting and meeting everybody behind the scenes. But I`d be really, really surprised if we saw them in an episode.</s>ANDERSON: Well, and to that end, it is worth noting that Barack and Michelle Obama have been very careful about shielding their young daughters from the spotlight. Ashlan, do you think the kids are going to have to cleverly convince their parents that this is a good idea? Because we know that kids can do that.</s>ASHLAN GORSE, NEWS CORRESPONDENT, "E!": One hundred percent. They`d have to give back the puppy, I think, if they were going to be able to go on "Hannah Montana." I mean, you have to look at, you know, Chelsea Clinton and think of all the things - kind of the mean things people said about her when they would talk about her hair and her weight. And when, you know, the bush twins were around, once they got into trouble, it`s all everybody could talk about. And these girls are really young. They`re pre-puberty. They`re at this, you know, very specific age where you can get a lot of influences in your life. And I think that Obama and Michelle were great at shielding them and they should keep shielding them, keep them safe.</s>ANDERSON: They certainly are at an impressionable age. And nobody knows better than Miley Cyrus about having to deal with fame at an early age. You`ve got to listen to the advice she has for the future first daughters, telling "Access Hollywood," quote, "I think, more than anything, it would be to find your own identity. Something that makes you stand out where you can be like, `This is Miley and she does this.` I think that is a cool way to be if you can have your identity away from your parents, away from a friend or brother or sister." Laura, what do you think? Can you see Miley maybe becoming a mentor to Sasha and Malia? Perhaps Obama should create a special cabinet position for her.</s>SALTMAN: I think the White House would be surrounded by preteens and teenagers, though. If Miley`s around, forget it. You`d never get to the front door of the White House. Whether she`s a good role model for them - you know, I don`t know. I think she`s still kind of young and we have yet to see what Miley will be. There`s definite possibility that she could mess up in the future. So I`m not sure if I want Malia and Sasha taking advice from her just yet.</s>ANDERSON: Well, you know, that "Vanity Fair" photo shoot aside, the Cyruses do seem like really grounded, really stable ...</s>SALTMAN: Yes, they do.</s>ANDERSON: ... good, good people. And I want to mention that something else Miley has in common with Sasha and Malia - a famous parent. Billy Ray Cyrus was famous long before Miley, thanks to his "Achy Breaky Heart." Listen to what Miley told "Access Hollywood," quote, "They are kind of like me before I started my own career. You are kind of put in it because their dad and because of my dad. So I would want it to be normal and they could come hang out on the set with normal girls. I think that would be fun for them." Ashlan, very quickly, good advice, hang out on the set with Miley to see the show, to see that she does try to remain grounded?</s>GORSE: It would be totally fun but Miley Cyrus is not normal. She is like a triple threat. Her last movie was $65 million just here in the U.S. So I wouldn`t say she is normal, but she is definitely trying to keep herself grounded.</s>ANDERSON: Yes, she`s given it a good effort. Laura Saltman and Ashlan Gorse, good to see you. Thanks.</s>HAMMER: Well, Brooke, I`ve got to tell you, I think the Obama daughters should definitely go on "Hannah Montana" if their parents are cool with it. Why not, right?</s>ANDERSON: Well, that`s the key phrase there. If their parents are cool with it. And I think it would be a major highlight for those girls.</s>HAMMER: Well, Brooke, I can tell you we are still being flooded with calls into the "Showbiz On Call" phone lines about whether Sarah Palin should go on "Oprah." Listen to this call. This is from a viewer in Oklahoma.</s>ANONYMOUS CALLER FROM OKLAHOMA: I don`t think Oprah needs Sarah Palin at all. I don`t think that we, the United States, need to continue hearing about Sarah Palin. She lost. We need to get on and look at our new president and our new vice president. She needs to go back to Alaska and run her state and quit running her mouth.</s>ANDERSON: Whew! A.J., here`s an anonymous call. This viewer thinks Palin should stay far away from Oprah, too, but for a completely different reason.</s>ANONYMOUS CALLER: Sarah Palin should not give Oprah Winfrey the time of day. Oprah didn`t have time for her. Sarah doesn`t have time for her.</s>HAMMER: We thank you for your calls. And remember the "Showbiz On Call" phone lines are always open. Let us know what you think about Sarah Palin on "Oprah" or anything else that may be on your mind. The number to call is 1-888-SBT-BUZZ; 1-888-728-2899. That`s where you leave us a voicemail so we can play your calls right here on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. And your calls to "Showbiz On Call" now on our homepage as well at CNN.com/ShowbizTonight.</s>ANDERSON: Hey, A.J., if Jennifer Aniston ever happened to call in to our "Showbiz On Call" phone lines, I hear she`d have a lot to say about Angelina Jolie.</s>HAMMER: I think you`re probably right, Brooke, because I can`t believe what she`s saying now. You know, for the very first time, Aniston is speaking out about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and what Angelina did that was so un-cool. I tell you, Jennifer is not holding back one bit. We`ll also have this -</s>AMERICA FERRERA, ACTRESS: To be in a country that`s still basking in the glow of this historic election and this amazing year where all sorts of glass ceilings were broken.</s>ANDERSON: "Ugly Betty`s" America Ferrera has got a great point. She`s talking about Barack Obama appealing to all races and backgrounds. And that`s why there`s all this talk about a connection between the Obamas and one of the most beloved TV families of all time - the Huxtables from "The Cosby Show." Stick around for this amazing story.</s>HAMMER: And get this, Tina Fey`s relatives, big-time Sarah Palin supporters? Are you kidding me? You`ve got to hear this, coming up.