Starbucks' Hannah Montana Drink Faces Backlash

0:00On March 24, Starbucks launched a special drink called the Secret Pop Star Refresher to mark the 20th anniversary of Hannah Montana. It's a strawberry-accie refresher topped with raspberry-cold foam meant to celebrate the iconic Disney show starring Miley Cyrus. Fans immediately pointed out a big problem from the series. In a season 1 episode, Hannah Montana turns down a raspberry perfume deal because Miley has hated raspberries since childhood thanks to a bad, pie-eating contest memory that made her sick. The backlash spread fast online, with viewers sharing clips of Hannah gagging at the scent and refusing to overcome her fear just for a promotion. Many say the flavor choice misses a key part of the character story. Starbucks plans to play Hannah Montana songs and stores all day for the anniversary. The bigger events are on Disney Plus, where Miley Cyrus will look back at the show that launched her career. This mix-up has fans debating if they will try the drink anyway, but it highlights how much

1:00the show's details still stick with people two decades. Later, stay in the know with entertainment and celebrity news today. AI-powered updates. I'm Corey with The Story.