Archive · 1 Sep 2026
Miley Drops Cyrus From Social Media Amid New Album Speculation
Miley Cyrus changed her social media name so it now only says “Miley.”
She also shared pictures with the word “MILEY” written on them.
Fans think this might be a clue about her next music album.
Miley has not confirmed the album’s name, release date, or first song.
She recently joined Atlantic Records, a new record label for her.
She has also talked about making an album that tells a love story.
Photos showed her visiting a recording studio in Los Angeles.
The name change happened while she was grieving the death of Dolly Parton.
Parton was Miley’s godmother, close friend, and music mentor.
Miley Cyrus removed “Cyrus” from her social media handles on Monday, August 31.
She posted red-and-black portraits labeled “MILEY” but did not explain the change.
Fans and outlets speculate that “MILEY” could be the title of her next album.
Cyrus recently signed with Atlantic Records, her first new label since releasing music through Columbia and RCA.
The rebrand came as Cyrus mourned Dolly Parton, her godmother and longtime mentor, after Parton’s death.
- Who
- Singer Miley Cyrus, with fans and outlets speculating about her next album.
- What
- Cyrus removed “Cyrus” from her social media handles and now appears as “Miley.”
- When
- Monday, August 31; the change followed her recent signing with Atlantic Records.
- Where
- Across Cyrus’s social media accounts; she was also photographed at a Los Angeles recording studio.
- Why
- Cyrus has not given a reason, while fans and outlets connect the change to her upcoming album and new label.
Fan and Media Speculation
Officially Unconfirmed
Meaning of “MILEY”
Fan and Media Speculation
Fans and outlets believe the simplified name and the “MILEY” posts could signal that her next album will be called “MILEY.”
Officially Unconfirmed
Cyrus has not confirmed that “MILEY” is the album title or explained why she changed her handles.
Connection to New Music
Fan and Media Speculation
The timing of the rebrand, her Atlantic Records signing, and her studio visit suggest to observers that new music may be approaching.
Officially Unconfirmed
No release date, lead single, or other official album details have been announced.
- New social media name
- Miley
- Recent label
- Atlantic Records
- Previous labels
- Columbia and RCA
- Last album
- “Something Beautiful,” released in May 2025 through Columbia
- Previous album
- “Endless Summer Vacation,” released in 2023
- Album speculation
- “MILEY” may be the title of Cyrus’s next album, but this is unconfirmed
- Music theme
- Cyrus described the upcoming record as a love story
- Family connection
- Dolly Parton was Cyrus’s godmother and longtime mentor