# Mandy Jiroux > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mandy_Jiroux > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Mandy_Jiroux.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Jiroux > Source revision: 1348717697 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{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](/source/Phoenix%2C_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](/source/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](/source/Miley_Cyrus), and for her dance tutorial YouTube channel.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.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. == Career == === Choreography and backup dancing === Jiroux began dancing competitively by the age of 3 and toured with professional choreographers throughout her school years.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. From 2007 to 2008, Jiroux served as a backup dancer for Miley Cyrus on her [Best of Both Worlds Tour](/source/Best_of_Both_Worlds_Tour_(Miley_Cyrus)), 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.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. She has later claimed that, during this period, Jiroux taught Cyrus how to [twerk](/source/twerk).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. In April 2008, director [Jon Chu](/source/Jon_Chu) and dancer [Adam Sevani](/source/Adam_Sevani) founded the ACDC Dance Cru and challenged Cyrus and Jiroux's "M&M Cru" to a YouTube dance competition.(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. 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](/source/Teen_Choice_Awards).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. === 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](/source/YLA_(group)) (which stands for The Beach Girl5) alongside [Brooke Allison](/source/Brooke_Allison), Noreen Juliano, Laura New, and Dominique Domingo.(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. In 2010, [Kris Jenner](/source/Kris_Jenner) became part of the group's management and the group appeared in several episodes of ''[Keeping Up with the Kardashians](/source/Keeping_Up_with_the_Kardashians)''. The group opened for Justin Bieber and [Selena Gomez](/source/Selena_Gomez); they also released an EP and several singles produced by [Rock Mafia](/source/Rock_Mafia). Jiroux departed from the group in late 2012, citing a desire for more creative control over her music and style. In 2014, she noted: "As much as I loved it and I loved the girls, I’m much happier doing my own thing." === 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. In 2014, Jiroux partnered with YouTube musicians [Chester See](/source/Chester_See) and [Kurt Hugo Schneider](/source/Kurt_Hugo_Schneider) to release a medley music video of [Zedd](/source/Zedd) songs.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. That same year, Jiroux DJed and performed at the Milwaukee Summerfest, in a lineup that included [DJ Cassidy](/source/DJ_Cassidy) and [Arctic Monkeys](/source/Arctic_Monkeys).(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. Also in 2014, Jiroux was featured on "Tonight", a track by Fagault & Marina. The song was later remixed by DJ and EDM producer [Starkillers](/source/Starkillers).(7/16/14). [http://www.tapsongz.com/mandy-jiroux after performance at summerfest, mandy jiroux prepares new releases]. tapsongz.com. Retrieved 4 November 2016.(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. In 2015, Jiroux released the single "My Forever", under VarCity Productions, which was followed by "Fade Away" the next year, under [Armada Music](/source/Armada_Music).(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. Both tracks were collaborations with EDM duo REEZ.(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. In 2016, Jiroux was sued by members of the band [Blind Melon](/source/Blind_Melon) over her song "Insane", which incorporated large sections of Blind Melon's "[No Rain](/source/No_Rain)".[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) 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.[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) == References == {{reflist}} == 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] {{authority control}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Jiroux, Mandy}} Category:American women pop singers Category:American actresses Category:American female dancers Category:American women DJs Category:American women choreographers Category:American choreographers Category:Living people Category:1987 births --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Mandy Jiroux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Jiroux) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mandy_Jiroux?action=history)). 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