Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name in Social Media Rebrand Ahead of 10th Album

Miley Cyrus has sparked widespread attention by removing her last name from her social media profiles, now presenting herself simply as 'Miley.' The pop star updated her Instagram with striking red-and-black photographs captioned only "MILEY," hinting at a new creative direction.

The rebrand comes as Cyrus prepares to release her 10th studio album, her first since 2025's 'Something Beautiful.' Last month, she moved to Atlantic Records, setting the stage for this new musical chapter. Sources indicate the name change is a career move and unrelated to past family matters.

Cyrus has previously described the upcoming record as a "layered, multi-dimensional love story," reflecting significant personal growth and self-love. The project follows several personal milestones, including her engagement to producer Maxx Morando in late 2025.

The singer recently paid tribute to her late godmother, Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 at age 80 after a brief battle with cancer. In an emotional Instagram post, Cyrus wrote about their private moments and Parton's influence on her music, saying she has "an angel by my side." She noted their last conversations touched on music and metamorphosis, themes that resonate with her current artistic evolution.