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Los Angeles – Miley Cyrus says she is embarrassed about photos of her which will appear in an upcoming issue Vanity Fair magazine.

In the new issue, the 15-year-old singer/actress is shown partially nude, only wearing a dark sheet.

The “Hanna Montana” star says the photo shoot was supposed to be artistic.

“I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be ‘artistic’ and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed,” Cyrus said in a statement released today. “I never intended for any of this to happen and I apologize to my fans who I care so deeply about.”

This latest incident comes just one week after racy photos of Cyrus hit the net. The images, which were allegedly hacked from herMySpace page, show Cyrus pulling down her shirt to reveal a green bra.

Cyrus says the leaked photos were “silly” and “inappropriate.”

“The pictures of me on the Internet were silly, inappropriate shots. I appreciate all the support of my fans, and hope they understand that along the way I am going to make mistakes and I am not perfect. I never intended for any of this to happen and I am truly sorry if I have disappointed anyone.

“Most of all,” she says, “I have let myself down. I will learn from my mistakes and trust my support team. My family and my faith will guide me through my life’s journey.”

The photos of Cyrus for Vanity Fair were shot by famed photographer Annie Leibovitz, who has also shot covers of many famous celebrities including Nicole Kidman and Cameron Diaz