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Miley Cyrus Drops Her Surname Online Ahead of New Album 'Bass Persuades'

By Tertius News AI Desk 2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Name Change Signals New Era

Miley Cyrus has updated her website from com to com and changed her Instagram handle to 'miley', dropping her last name as she appears to enter a new musical era. The changes follow a news release on Sept. 1 that notably referred to her simply as "Miley" while announcing her upcoming album. Her official Instagram page no longer features her surname, and a recent post, a crimson-filtered close-up, was captioned simply "Miley."

The move comes ahead of her 10th studio album, "Bass Persuades," which is set for release on Sept. 18. In an Instagram post on Sept. 1, Cyrus explained the inspiration for the album, writing, "Music takes hold of us..." The album arrives a year after her ninth studio effort, "Something Beautiful." USA TODAY music critic Melissa Ruggieri praised that album for its eclectic sound, writing that Cyrus has evolved "into one of the most charismatic singers and intriguing songwriters of her generation."

Hollywood Bowl Shows Announced

Alongside the album announcement, Cyrus will perform a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18. Tickets go on sale Sept. 8 with an American Express presale, followed by other presales and a general sale on Sept. 10.

A Name with History

Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus in November 1992 to Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus. As a child, she was given the nickname "Smiley," later shortened to Miley. In 2008, she legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus. The decision to drop her surname is not entirely new: in a 2013 interview with Notion magazine, Cyrus said, "I was thinking about dropping the Cyrus and just being Miley but there's something powerful about the fact that my name now is like a household name."

Her mother, Tish, explained on the Tea Time with Raven & Miranda podcast that Billy Ray came up with the nickname "Miley" because she always smiled as a child. Billy Ray told US Weekly that she will always be Destiny Hope in his eyes and shared memories about her name.

Fans have responded enthusiastically to the rebrand, with comments on her recent posts including "LET'S GO MOTHER" and "MILEY IS COMING." LADbible Group has contacted Cyrus's team for comment on the change.

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LADbible

Framing: Miley Cyrus makes a bold official move after changing her name

as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Miley Cyrus updated her website from mileycyrus.com to miley.com on Sunday, dropping her last name.
She changed her social media handle to 'miley' on Instagram.
Her Instagram post featured a red snap with the caption 'MILEY.'
In 2013, Miley Cyrus considered dropping the surname in an interview with Notion magazine: “I was thinking about dropping the Cyrus and just being Miley but there’s something powerful about the fact that my name now is like a household name.”
She was born in November 1992 with the name 'Destiny Hope' to Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus.
Her mother explained on the Tea Time with Raven & Miranda podcast that Billy Ray came up with the nickname 'Miley' because she always smiled as a child.
She legally changed her name to Miley in 2008.
Billy Ray told US Weekly that she will always be Destiny Hope in his eyes and shared memories about her name.

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USA Today

Framing: Focuses on the name change, presenting it as a standalone news hook. — Neutral and informative

as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Miley Cyrus has seemingly changed her stage name to 'Miley' ahead of her new album 'Bass Persuades.'
The change was announced in a news release on Sept. 1, which notably omitted her surname.
Cyrus will perform a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18.
Cyrus's official Instagram page no longer features her last name as of publication.
One recent Instagram post, a crimson-filtered close-up, was captioned 'Miley.'
Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus in November 1992 to Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus.
As a child, she was given the nickname 'Smiley,' later shortened to Miley.
In 2008, she legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.
'Bass Persuades' is her 10th studio album, coming a year after 'Something Beautiful.'
USA TODAY music critic Melissa Ruggieri praised 'Something Beautiful' for its eclectic sound and Cyrus's evolution as a singer-songwriter.
Cyrus explained the inspiration for 'Bass Persuades' in an Instagram post on Sept. 1, writing 'Music takes hold of us...'
The album is set for release on Sept. 18.
Tickets for the Hollywood Bowl shows go on sale Sept. 8 with an American Express presale, followed by other presales and general sale on Sept. 10.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMiley Cyrus has seemingly changed her stage name to 'Miley' ahead of her new album 'Bass Persuades.'	ConfidenceMedium	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimThe change was announced in a news release on Sept. 1, which notably omitted her surname.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimCyrus will perform a two-night stand at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimCyrus's official Instagram page no longer features her last name as of publication.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimOne recent Instagram post, a crimson-filtered close-up, was captioned 'Miley.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimCyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus in November 1992 to Billy Ray Cyrus and Tish Cyrus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimAs a child, she was given the nickname 'Smiley,' later shortened to Miley.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimIn 2008, she legally changed her name to Miley Ray Cyrus.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusMulti-source (2 outlets · 2 distinct) via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC, LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
Claim'Bass Persuades' is her 10th studio album, coming a year after 'Something Beautiful.'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimUSA TODAY music critic Melissa Ruggieri praised 'Something Beautiful' for its eclectic sound and Cyrus's evolution as a singer-songwriter.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimCyrus explained the inspiration for 'Bass Persuades' in an Instagram post on Sept. 1, writing 'Music takes hold of us...'	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimThe album is set for release on Sept. 18.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimTickets for the Hollywood Bowl shows go on sale Sept. 8 with an American Express presale, followed by other presales and general sale on Sept. 10.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via USA Today as of Sep 1, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC
ClaimMiley Cyrus updated her website from mileycyrus.com to miley.com on Sunday, dropping her last name.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimShe changed her social media handle to 'miley' on Instagram.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimIn 2013, Miley Cyrus considered dropping the surname in an interview with Notion magazine: "I was thinking about dropping the Cyrus and just being Miley but there's something powerful about the fact that my name now is like a household name."	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimHer mother explained on the Tea Time with Raven & Miranda podcast that Billy Ray came up with the nickname 'Miley' because she always smiled as a child.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC
ClaimBilly Ray told US Weekly that she will always be Destiny Hope in his eyes and shared memories about her name.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via LADbible as of Aug 31, 2026, 6:16 PM UTC

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2 distinct · 2 mastheads · 2 articles consulted: LADbible, USA Today 18 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01