Miley Cyrus reveals surprising name change ahead of new album

Miley Cyrus has gone by many names, but now she's taking it back to the basics.

Ahead of her new album "Bass Persuades," the three-time Grammy-winning pop singer and former child star has seemingly changed her stage name, going simply by "Miley," according to a news release.

"Multi-platinum global superstar Miley has officially announced her highly anticipated 10th studio album, 'Bass Persuades,'" the Sept. 1 release reads, notably omitting Cyrus' famous surname. "Miley will also make her return to the stage, announcing a two-night stand at the legendary Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on Oct. 16 and Oct. 18."

Cyrus also seemed to signal the rebrand on social media. As of publication, the singer's official Instagram page no longer features her last name. One of her most recent posts, a crimson-filtered close-up photo, included the self-titled caption, "Miley."

Cyrus, daughter of country music icon Billy Ray Cyrus and entertainment manager Tish Cyrus, was born Destiny Hope Cyrus in November 1992.

As a child, Cyrus was given the nickname "Smiley" for her bubbly demeanor, and the name was eventually shortened to Miley. She kept the family moniker when she launched her own Hollywood career in her teens, landing the title role…

Original source: https://www.usatoday.com/entertainment/