Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name From Social Media, Sparks Buzz Over New Music Era

September 1, 2026

Los Angeles: Miley Cyrus has sparked speculation among fans after dropping her last name from her social media profiles and now presenting herself simply as “Miley”.

The pop star recently updated her Instagram profile and shared a series of striking red-and-black photographs carrying the single caption, “MILEY”. She has not publicly revealed why she made the change.

The move comes as Miley prepares for her 10th studio album, marking another major phase in her music career. Sources have reportedly indicated that the decision to remove her surname is a career-related rebranding move and is not connected to past tensions within her family.

Miley recently moved to Atlantic Records, paving the way for the next chapter of her musical journey. The upcoming album will be her first full-length project since 2025’s Something Beautiful.

Miley teases new album

The singer has previously hinted at the creative direction of her upcoming record. She described it as a “layered, multi-dimensional love story”, reflecting her personal growth and journey towards self-love.

The new musical era follows several important personal milestones for Miley. She has been engaged to producer Maxx Morando since late 2025.

Miley has also been mourning the death of her godmother, country music legend Dolly Parton, who died on August 25 at the age of 80 following a brief battle with cancer.

Paying tribute to Parton, Miley described her loss as deeply painful and recalled their special bond. She also said one of their final conversations was about music and “metamorphosis”.

With the new social media identity and her 10th studio album on the horizon, Miley appears ready to enter a fresh chapter of her career.