{{short description|American singer}} {{Unreliable sources|date=August 2022}} {{use mdy dates|date=May 2023}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Mandy Jiroux | background = solo_singer | image = Mandy Jiroux.jpg | caption = Mandy in 2012 | birth_name = Amanda Michelle Jiroux | birth_place = Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. | genre = | occupation = {{flatlist| * Dancer * singer * DJ * actress}} | years_active = 2006–present | instrument = Vocals | label = Varcity Productions | associated_acts = The Beach Girl5, Miley Cyrus }}
'''Amanda Michelle Jiroux''' (born December 15, 1987), known professionally as '''Mandy Jiroux''', is an American singer, dancer, actress, choreographer, and DJ. She is known for co-developing ''The Miley and Mandy Show'' with Miley Cyrus, and for her dance tutorial YouTube channel.<ref name="refinery">Todd, Carolyn L. (3/24/16). [http://www.refinery29.com/2016/03/106707/miley-cyrus-mandy-jiroux-youtube-show#slide Refinery29 – Revisiting The Miley & Mandy Show — & What The Hell Happened To Mandy]. Refinery29.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.</ref><ref name="iHeart">Mastrogiannis, Nicole (8/11/16). [http://www.iheart.com/news/interview-mandy-jiroux-talks-new-single-15000941/ iHeart Radio interview] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161023145531/http://www.iheart.com/news/interview-mandy-jiroux-talks-new-single-15000941/ |date=October 23, 2016 }}. Iheart.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.</ref>
== Career == === Choreography and backup dancing === Jiroux began dancing competitively by the age of 3 and toured with professional choreographers throughout her school years.<ref name="livingly">Rabinovitch, Simona (12/11/14). [http://www.livingly.com/Health+Diet+Fitness/articles/QKoOe5zmR8R/What+s+Her+Secret+Mandy+Jiroux Livingly – What's Her Secret: Mandy Jiroux]. Livingly.com. Retrieved 2 November 2016.</ref>
From 2007 to 2008, Jiroux served as a backup dancer for Miley Cyrus on her Best of Both Worlds Tour, and the two girls became friends. In 2008, they began ''The Miley and Mandy Show'' on YouTube, and their videos quickly accumulated millions of views.<ref name="blogtalk">Williams, Candace (4/15/09). [http://blog.blogtalkradio.com/blogtalkradio/miley-cyrus-bff-mandy-jiroux-our-age-difference-is-not-an-issue-but-i-am-a-better-burper-than-she-is/ Miley Cyrus’ BFF Mandy Jiroux: Our Age Difference Is NOT an Issue (but I AM a Better Burper Than She Is)] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807102144/https://blog.blogtalkradio.com/blogtalkradio/miley-cyrus-bff-mandy-jiroux-our-age-difference-is-not-an-issue-but-i-am-a-better-burper-than-she-is/ |date=August 7, 2020 }}. blog.blogtalkradio.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.</ref> She has later claimed that, during this period, Jiroux taught Cyrus how to twerk.<ref name="lifestyle">Maycock, Selina (9/26/14). [http://lifestyle.one/heat/celebrity/news/didn-t-get-sing-wear-wanted-kris-jenner-s-girl-group-says-miley-cyrus-bff-mandy/ ‘I didn’t get to sing or wear what I wanted when I was in Kris Jenner’s girl group’ says Miley Cyrus’ BFF Mandy]. lifestyle.one. Retrieved 3 November 2016.</ref>
In April 2008, director Jon Chu and dancer Adam Sevani founded the ACDC Dance Cru and challenged Cyrus and Jiroux's "M&M Cru" to a YouTube dance competition.<ref name="NYTimes">(6/25/10). [https://www.nytimes.com/2010/06/25/arts/dance/25webdance.html?_r=0 It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, It’s a Superdancer!]. nytimes.com. Retrieved 4 November 2016.</ref> The two crews continued to release dance videos over the following months, accumulating millions of views, and culminating in a final televised dance battle at the 2008 Teen Choice Awards.<ref name="wired">Watercutter, Angela (8/04/08). [https://www.wired.com/2008/08/interview-membe/ M&M Cru, ACDC Take YouTube Dance Battle to Prime Time]. wired.com. Retrieved 4 November 2016.</ref>
=== With BG5 === thumb|right|Jiroux (second from left) with BG5 in 2009. {{Main|YLA (group)|l1 = BG5}} In 2008, Jiroux joined the all-girl group BG5 (which stands for The Beach Girl5) alongside Brooke Allison, Noreen Juliano, Laura New, and Dominique Domingo.<ref name="celebuzz">(9/27/10). [http://www.celebuzz.com/2010-09-27/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-bg5/ Five Things You Need to Know About BG5] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120427022625/http://www.celebuzz.com/2010-09-27/five-things-you-need-to-know-about-bg5/ |date=April 27, 2012 }}. celebuzz.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.</ref> In 2010, Kris Jenner became part of the group's management and the group appeared in several episodes of ''Keeping Up with the Kardashians''.<ref name="lifestyle" /><ref name="celebuzz" /> The group opened for Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez; they also released an EP and several singles produced by Rock Mafia.<ref name="celebuzz" />
Jiroux departed from the group in late 2012, citing a desire for more creative control over her music and style.<ref name="lifestyle" /> In 2014, she noted: "As much as I loved it and I loved the girls, I’m much happier doing my own thing."<ref name="lifestyle" />
=== Solo career ===
Jiroux continued a YouTube presence on her own channel dedicated to breaking down popular choreography into quick lessons. These videos have amassed millions of views, and her channel has over one million subscribers.<ref name="iHeart" /> In 2014, Jiroux partnered with YouTube musicians Chester See and Kurt Hugo Schneider to release a medley music video of Zedd songs.<ref name="j14">Van De Wall, Virginia (6/12/14). [http://www.j-14.com/posts/find-out-what-mandy-jiroux-from-the-miley-and-mandy-show-is-doing-now-39271/photos/miley-and-mandy-1-42613 Find Out What Mandy Jiroux From the 'Miley and Mandy Show' Is Doing Now] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160402170751/http://www.j-14.com/posts/find-out-what-mandy-jiroux-from-the-miley-and-mandy-show-is-doing-now-39271/photos/miley-and-mandy-1-42613 |date=April 2, 2016 }}. J-14.com. Retrieved 3 November 2016.</ref>
That same year, Jiroux DJed and performed at the Milwaukee Summerfest, in a lineup that included DJ Cassidy and Arctic Monkeys.<ref name="tapmilwaukee">(7/05/14). [http://archive.jsonline.com/entertainment/festivals/complete-summerfest-2014-schedule-b99282613z1-261828101.html Complete Summerfest 2014 schedule]. jsonline.com. Retrieved 4 November 2016.</ref> Also in 2014, Jiroux was featured on "Tonight", a track by Fagault & Marina. The song was later remixed by DJ and EDM producer Starkillers.<ref name="tapsongz">(7/16/14). [http://www.tapsongz.com/mandy-jiroux after performance at summerfest, mandy jiroux prepares new releases]. tapsongz.com. Retrieved 4 November 2016.</ref><ref name="thatdrop">(7/29/14). [http://www.thatdrop.com/starkillers-premiere-remix-tonight-fagault-marina-ft-mandy-jiroux/ Starkillers Premiere Remix of “Tonight” by Fagault & Marina ft. Mandy Jiroux]. Thatdrop.com. Retrieved 7 November 2016.</ref>
In 2015, Jiroux released the single "My Forever", under VarCity Productions, which was followed by "Fade Away" the next year, under Armada Music.<ref name="powerhouse">(7/17/15). [http://www.powerhousemusic.nl/releases/mandy-jiroux-feat-reez-my-forever/ Mandy Jiroux ft. Reez – My Forever]{{Dead link|date=August 2025 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}. powerhousemusic.nl. Retrieved 7 November 2016.</ref> Both tracks were collaborations with EDM duo REEZ.<ref name="housem">(1/18/16). [http://www.housem.nl/2016/01/18/reez-teams-up-with-mandy-jiroux/ REEZ TEAMS UP WITH MANDY JIROUX]. housem.nl. Retrieved 4 November 2016.</ref>
In 2016, Jiroux was sued by members of the band Blind Melon over her song "Insane", which incorporated large sections of Blind Melon's "No Rain".<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blind-melon-sues-insane-songwriters-923580 Blind Melon Sues "Insane" Songwriters for Covering Up 'No Rain' Infringement], The Hollywood Reporter (Aug. 30, 2016)</ref> According to the lawsuit, Blind Melon's manager and guitarist were told by Mandy's manager that "Insane" was merely a cover of "No Rain", but upon discovering the liberties that "Insane" took with the original song, concluded that it was actually a "derivative work" under copyright law and consequently unauthorized. The lawsuit was settled between the parties the following year.<ref>[https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/thr-esq/blind-melon-settles-insane-copyright-lawsuit-973828 Blind Melon Settles "Insane" Copyright Lawsuit], The Hollywood Reporter (Feb. 9, 2017)</ref>
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== External links == * {{IMDb name|2989498}} * [https://www.youtube.com/user/mileymandy/featured ''The Miley and Mandy Show'' official YouTube channel] * [https://www.youtube.com/user/MandyMJiroux Mandy Jiroux official YouTube channel]
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