She may be under fire for her Vanity Fair and Internet photos, but Miley Cyrus will be center stage Saturday at the 2008 Disney Channel Games.

The Disney Channel stands by their Hannah Montana superstar, confirming that she will perform at the concert wrapping the week-long charity event held at Walt Disney World in Orlando.

After some private photos hit the blogs, but before Cyrus apologized for the "embarrassing" magazine shoot, a Disney exec conceded, "the internet adds a whole new twist to typical teenage life."

"Being the most famous 15-year-old in the world is exciting but fraught with challenges and exceptional responsibility," said Gary Marsh, Disney Channel entertainment president to The L.A. Times about their biggest star, whose show is so popular merchandising sales are expected to hit a billion dollars this year.

Marsh adds: "But above all, Miley is a bright, talented young lady who appreciates and understands the trust kids and parents have in her."

The scandal hasn't slowed down Cyrus's packed schedule. In addition to the concert – which also features the Jonas Brothers, The Cheetah Girls, Demi Lovato and Jordan Pruitt and will be aired in July – she will begin filming the Hannah Montana movie next week in Nashville. Her new album is slated for a July release.

Not to mention most industry experts expect Cyrus will be just fine. "The audience is going to let this one go. The parents are going to forgive and the kids are going to love her just as much," says Jerry Del Colliano, a music industry professor at the University of Southern California.

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