Miley Cyrus, at 33, removed the surname "Cyrus" from her social media profiles and began presenting herself simply as "Miley", marking a new phase in her career. The change was evident on Monday, when the "Hannah Montana" star posted an image on Instagram to preview her upcoming musical era, showing her wearing a black jacket under reddish lighting, with the caption containing only the word "MILEY".
The surname also disappeared from the singer's identification on her online profiles, leading fans to interpret the change as the adoption of a new stage name. The change comes shortly after the death of Dolly Parton, Miley's godmother and one of the most important people in her personal and professional journey.
Dolly Parton's death appears to have been the trigger for this decision, representing a symbolic break with her previous identity. Fans celebrated the change on social media, with comments like "Hello, name change" and "Just Miley", while pop music forums also echoed the alteration.
