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Miley Cyrus drops last name ahead of new music release

Pop star Miley Cyrus drops her last name ahead of a new album release, prompting public reactions from her family.

By · Published September 3, 2026 at 16:31 UTC · Updated September 4, 2026 at 04:24 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.
  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 22.
  4. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.

Source diversity sample: People.com · Yahoo · New York Post · Variety · instyle.com · yahoo.com · The Daily Beast · Billboard.

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What happened

Page Six and Syracuse.com first established that the singer made a major change to her name ahead of a new music release. Initial reports noted she was reintroducing herself in her 10th album era.

Billboard, USA Today, and Yahoo subsequently revealed the upcoming album titled Bass Persuades, describing the new project as vulnerable and noting plans for Hollywood Bowl concerts. Outlets including InStyle also covered a rare public outing with fiancé Maxx Morando following the name change announcement.

Variety, Yahoo, and The Daily Beast added that her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, defended the change and reacted to the family drama surrounding it. According to current reporting across outlets like the New York Post, tickets for the Hollywood Bowl shows are available now alongside the album announcement, while broader details regarding the name change and family situation remain grounded in the stated reactions.

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Questions people are asking

What is the title of the new album?

The new album is titled Bass Persuades.

How did Billy Ray Cyrus react to the name change?

Billy Ray Cyrus defended the change and reacted following family drama, according to coverage.

What live performances were announced?

Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl were announced alongside the album.

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Miley Cyrus Bass Persuades Billy Ray Cyrus Hollywood Bowl Music

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