Miley Cyrus news
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The gist
Miley Cyrus announced her 10th album 'Bass Persuades' on Sept. 18 and two Hollywood Bowl shows.
She dropped her last name, now going by just Miley, marking a new era.
Background
Miley Cyrus, known for hits like 'Flowers,' has announced her tenth studio album 'Bass Persuades' set for release on September 18. She also revealed two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl on October 16 and 18, her first major performances since 2022. In a rebrand, she has dropped her last name on social media, now going by just 'Miley.' Her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, publicly supported the change, comparing it to icons like Cher and Prince.
How it unfolded
- Oct 16, 2025 and 18, 2026Miley is scheduled to perform at the Hollywood Bowl.
- Aug 31, 2026Miley removed her last name from social media and posted a photo captioned 'MILEY.'
- Sep 1, 2026Miley announced her new album 'Bass Persuades' and two Hollywood Bowl shows via Instagram.
- Sep 3, 2026She released the title track 'Bass Persuades' as a single with a music video directed by Mert Alas.
- Sep 3, 2026Billy Ray Cyrus defended Miley's name change on social media, saying he felt good about it.
- Sep 18, 2026Album 'Bass Persuades' is scheduled for release.
Who’s saying what
- Support
- Billy Ray Cyrus said he is 'all good' with Miley dropping her last name, comparing her to icons like Cher and Prince.
- Caution
- Some fans and media question whether the name change is permanent, as Miley has not indicated if it is.
Still unverified
Whether Miley's name change is permanent has not been confirmed by the singer.