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Miley Cyrus Drops Last Name, Signals New Era with Atlantic Records

Grammy winner Miley Cyrus drops her last name on social media, signaling a new era following her signing with Atlantic Records.

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Miley Cyrus removed her last name from her social media profiles and now appears only as 'Miley'. [1] Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that her tenth studio album, titled 'Bass Persuades,' will be released on September 18. [2] Miley Cyrus shared two new photos on Instagram, one captioned simply 'MILEY', without providing an explanation for the name change. [3] The singer signed a new contract with Atlantic Records last month, following her previous tenures at Columbia and RCA Records. [4] In a promotional video accompanying the announcement, Miley Cyrus was seen playing an electric guitar while wearing a white suit. [5] Miley Cyrus updated her official website to remove her surname from her stage name, presenting herself simply as Miley. [6] The singer is currently in a relationship with Maxx Morando, whom she engaged to in December 2025. [7] Miley Cyrus plans to promote the album with two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October 2026. [8]
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  1. Miley Cyrus removed her last name from her social media profiles and now appears only as 'Miley'. · Elle
  2. Miley Cyrus announced on Instagram that her tenth studio album, titled 'Bass Persuades,' will be released on September 18. · Caracol Radio
  3. Miley Cyrus shared two new photos on Instagram, one captioned simply 'MILEY', without providing an explanation for the name change. · Elle
  4. The singer signed a new contract with Atlantic Records last month, following her previous tenures at Columbia and RCA Records. · Elle
  5. In a promotional video accompanying the announcement, Miley Cyrus was seen playing an electric guitar while wearing a white suit. · Caracol Radio
  6. Miley Cyrus updated her official website to remove her surname from her stage name, presenting herself simply as Miley. · Caracol Radio
  7. The singer is currently in a relationship with Maxx Morando, whom she engaged to in December 2025. · Elle
  8. Miley Cyrus plans to promote the album with two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles in October 2026. · Caracol Radio
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