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Miley Cyrus is apparently ready to ditch her last name.
And, surprisingly, her famous father has no problem with it.
Billy Ray Cyrus addressed his daughter’s decision to drop their shared surname on Wednesday, and considering the pair’s complicated history, his reaction was about as supportive as it gets.
Miley recently wiped “Cyrus” from her social media handles and began identifying herself simply as “Miley.”
The timing is notable, as the singer is preparing to enter a new musical era with her upcoming 10th studio album, Bass Persuades.
And while fans were left wondering whether the name change had anything to do with her family, Billy Ray, 65, appears to be taking the whole thing in stride.
On Wednesday, the country singer shared a throwback photo of himself with a young Miley and her brother, Braison Cyrus, while explaining that he has always called his daughter by her first name anyway.
“Family means more than ever now,” Billy Ray wrote before explaining that he has always called his daughter simply “Miley.”
He then revealed that he had spoken with her about the decision and told her he felt good about her going by her first name.
Naturally, Billy Ray had a few famous examples to point to.
He compared Miley’s move to legendary artists including Cher, Elvis, Prince, and the late Dolly Parton — all of whom managed to become household names without exactly needing a surname attached.
Billy Ray even joked that he had once considered going by “Cyrus” himself before his record label apparently had other ideas.
“I could have done something!!! Ha ha !!!” he wrote.
So, no, Billy Ray doesn’t seem particularly offended that his daughter is stepping away from the family name professionally.
That’s perhaps for the best, considering the father and daughter have spent years navigating a very public estrangement.
Billy Ray and Miley’s relationship became strained following his 2022 divorce from Miley’s mother, Tish Cyrus. At one point, reports suggested Miley had little interest in repairing the relationship.
But time, as it turns out, appears to have done some of its famous healing.
The pair reunited in 2025, and Miley later acknowledged that she and her father had experienced “challenges” but said that family had become her priority.
She also released the song “Secrets,” which she described as a peace offering for someone she had “lost for a time but always loved.”
That someone was her dad.
Now Miley is apparently entering another chapter, one where she needs only one name.
And Billy Ray seems perfectly happy to let her be just… Miley.
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If you’ve listened to contemporary radio at all in recent months, then there’s a good chance that you’ve encountered Stella Lefty’s hit single “Boston.”
It might be second only to Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” as the song of the summer — but many listeners feel like they’ve heard it somewhere before.
Yes, Lefty — who is the daughter of billionaire Groupon founder and Tempus AI CEO Eric Lefkofsky — has been accused of plagiarizing Noah Kahan’s hit “Stick Season.”
Stella’s fans have ardently defended her, but the similarities between the two melodies are undeniable (we’ve included music videos for both songs below).
That doesn’t mean that the young singer-songwriter intentionally ripped off Kahan, of course.
But whatever the case, this probably isn’t how Stella had hoped to kick off her career.
She has her first major hit — the song currently sits at number two on the Billboard charts, behind, of course, “Choosin’ Texas.”
But across social media, Stella is earning more scorn than praise at the moment.
Her situation is not helped by the fact that her dad is worth over $6 billion and made much of that wealth from AI — tech that’s not especially beloved by folks working in creative fields at the moment.
Lefty’s career trajectory has drawn comparisons to other “nepo babies” currently churning out mainstream hits, especially Gracie Abrams.
But at least Gracie’s dad, J.J. Abrams, is a beloved filmmaker.
To many, her rise seems a little more organic due to the fact that she’s the daughter of a writer-director, not an entrepreneur.
Is that assessment fair? Not necessarily, but as we’re often reminded in 2026, public opinion is rarely governed by logic.
Of course, for most of her detractors, Stella’s greatest sin is her alleged act of plagiarism.
Lefty may not have helped her case when she granted a co-songwriting credit to Kahan, but if that move enabled her to avoid a messy lawsuit, then it was probably a smart one.
After all, nepo babies are the norm throughout the entertainment industry today. In fact, it’s hard to think of a current rising star who doesn’t have at least one parent with their own Wikipedia page.
But taking advantage of inherited wealth and privilege is one thing, and ripping off a beloved recent hit song is quite another.
“When I was writing the song, I wasn’t thinking about Noah Kahan. I was literally thinking about nothing at all,” Stella told Vanity Fair (via Variety).
But as many online sleuths have pointed out, Kahan seems to be on her mind quite a bit.
In videos posted to YouTube, she’s covered several of his songs — including “Stick Season” — and she’s often cited him as one of her biggest influences.
So yeah … consciously or otherwise, Stella seems to have been influenced by Noah.
As her signature song approaches 200 million streams on Spotify, it seems that Ms. Lefty’s fans are unconcerned about “Boston”‘s origins.
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Erin Andrews has been through more than enough heartbreak on her journey to motherhood.
But the Fox Sports broadcaster isn’t ready to throw in the towel just yet.
Andrews, 48, revealed that she and husband Jarret Stoll are still hoping to welcome a second child, despite years of fertility struggles and a devastating surrogate miscarriage.
“It’s a lot harder at 48 than I ever thought it would be,” Andrews admitted during a recent interview (via Penn Live).
Still, anyone expecting Andrews to quietly accept defeat clearly doesn’t know her very well.
“For some reason, I don’t take ‘no’ or bad visits very well,” she said. “I said to my doctor the other day, ‘I’m not done.’”
Andrews and Stoll, a former NHL player, became parents to son Mack in July 2023 after a lengthy fertility journey that included IVF and ultimately surrogacy.
The couple’s dream of giving Mack a sibling suffered a devastating blow in May 2025, when they learned that their surrogate had miscarried.
Andrews subsequently spoke openly about the loss, refusing to sugarcoat an experience that so many couples endure privately.
“I’m not going to freaking candy-coat this anymore,” she previously said of her decision to be candid about her fertility struggles (via Us Weekly).
Now, she insists she isn’t finished trying.
“I’m very, very interested in continuing this whole thing and seeing what I can do,” Andrews said.
The broadcaster acknowledged that she’s faced plenty of difficult chapters in her life before — and she’s managed to come through them.
“Listen, I feel like I’ve been through a lot before, and I’ve come out on the other side,” she said. “So I’m ready to rewrite a little history with this too.”
For Erin, that history includes another major battle.
September marks 10 years since Andrews was diagnosed with cervical cancer after a routine screening in 2016. She underwent two surgeries and was declared cancer-free in 2017.
The experience also dramatically changed her perspective on her health and her future family.
Andrews has since become an advocate for early cancer detection, while also reaching a significant milestone in her own follow-up care: She now sees her oncologist annually rather than every six months.
And having Mack has only made taking care of herself more important.
“Everything takes on a different meaning when you have this little, 3-year-old bundle of joy,” she said. “You’ve got to take care of yourself. You need to take care of him. You need to take care of your mental health even more because it’s a lot.”
As for the possibility of another baby? Erin isn’t putting a deadline on her dream.
She also isn’t pretending the process is easy.
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Who would vandalize Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star?
The American cultural icon passed away on August 25 at the age of 80.
Though she was almost universally beloved and thus almost universally mourned, someone has vandalized her star in Hollywood.
Repairs are already underway. But who did this?
Who vandalized Dolly Parton’s Hollywood star?
For the past week, fans have been leaving items in tribute at Dolly Parton’s Hollywood Walk of Fame star to express their love and their grief.
All over the world, people have been mourning the icon — for her music, her acting, her philanthropy, and for being a fundamentally good person.
Hollywood Walk of Fame producer Ana Martinez reported that the star, at 6710-1712 Hollywood Boulevard, appears to have been vandalized, NBC Los Angeles reports.
It appears that the star has been defaced with a series of scratches.
Though flowers and other items were present out of love, it is unclear what could motivate someone to attack a symbol of Dolly’s indelible legacy.
Dolly Parton’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame was recently vandalised, with her name being scratched off.
Repairs are reportedly underway. pic.twitter.com/V2pVcLTUY6
— Pop Base (@PopBase) September 1, 2026
Repairs are already underway — beginning on Tuesday, September 1.
Unfortunately, this meant that flowers and other items had to be removed in order to make way for the repairs.
The Hollywood Historic Trust maintains and repairs these stars.
At this time, it is unclear if law enforcement is looking into the alleged vandalism.
However, we hope that the star has a full restoration in short order — and never faces disfigurement again.
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#Dolly #Hollywood #USDemocracy— Ruben Garcia (@gorubenruben.bsky.social) August 26, 2026 at 11:24 AM
Could there be some innocent explanation?
One would hope that the marks, which appear to be scratches, are some sort of accident.
Days of intense foot traffic can sometimes lead to damage to sites that people intended to honor and respect. That can apply to memorials, Hollywood stars, or even Stonehenge.
Foot traffic is almost always destructive. In some places, like boats, specific types of shoes tend to leave permanent damage.
It is preferable to believe that the marks are tragic accidents than the alternatives.
Did someone try to take part of her star as a keepsake? That … seems unlikely, given the evidence. Did someone lash out at the star out of misplaced anger or jealousy? We do not know, unfortunately.
Dolly Parton was one of the most gifted songwriters of the past century, and she had the Grammy Awards to prove it.
A Country singer, she was internationally beloved by an audience far larger than most Country singers can boast.
Why? Because she was a profoundly good person who accumulated a vast fortune and used that money towards positive ends, from funding vaccine research to helping thousands of children develop a love of reading.
She was a Country star, a movie star, an LGBTQ+ icon, and an American cultural institution unto herself.
We all dearly miss her.
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Travis Kelce would change one thing about his wedding to Taylor Swift, if he could.
Don’t worry — it isn’t the bride.
Speaking on the season premiere of his podcast, Travis gushed about his nuptials.
He also gave a special shout-out to one special person from the ceremony. That wasn’t Taylor, either.
Travis Kelce is opening up about his wedding
On the Wednesday, September 2 episode of the New Heights podcast, hosts Travis and Jason Kelce ushered in the new season.
Episodes have aired following Travis’ wedding to Taylor Swift.
However, those podcast episodes were filmed in advance of the big day.
This time, the football player slash trophy husband showed off his golden wedding band while discussing the July 3 nuptials.
“It’s a night out we’ll never forget,” Travis gushed about his wedding.
“Me and Taylor are so thankful for everybody that showed up,” Travis affirmed.
He expressed that he had a great time “from the vows to just seeing everyone, to how much fun we had, throughout the entire evening.”
Travis continued: “And hearing that, kind of be relayed through everybody’s stories of the night.”
He raved: “And it was just so magical, man.”
Weddings tend to be stressful to plan, and the nuptials can feel like you’re on a knife’s edge. But when it goes well, a successful wedding is a cherished memory for years to come. In this case, just shy of two months.
What was Travis’ one regret about his wedding to Taylor?
Travis Kelce admitted that there was one thing that he would have changed about his nuptials, if he could.
“I wish it could have lasted even longer than it did,” Travis admitted.
“It felt like it just happened in the blink of an eye,” he admitted.
Jason, his brother and co-host, joked: “They kicked us out.”
Travis acknowledged: “Well, once the drinks stopped being served, everyone kinda just starts to, you know, mosey out.”
During the same episode, Travis was also sure to gush about the “best f–king person” at his wedding. And no, it was not his wife.
“I can’t say thank you to everyone without giving a special thank you to the Adam Sandler,” he announced.
Sandler was not only a guest but the officiant of the wedding. Travis also had a cameo in Happy Gilmore 2.
“He’s been just the best f–king person on this planet,” Travis praised.
We’re sure that Travis is busy with his ball games coming back into season (there’s something called a “pre-season” and a “post-season” too, we’ve learned), but it was nice of him to take the time to share details.
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The cast for Dancing With the Stars Season 35 was revealed today.
And three of the contestants are raising eyebrows among fans who feel they have an unfair advantage.
Jenna Dewan is a former pro dancer who starred in the dance film Step Up.
And while Julia Stiles was never a professional dancer, per se, one of her most famous roles is Save the Last Dance — in which she did a whole lot of dancing.
And that brings us to Harry Shum Jr. who worked as a pro dancer before appearing in such films as Step Up 2 and Step Up 3D.
Basically, the rest of the cast may want to start worrying now. But who knows? Everyone loves an upset.
And here’s the full list of stars who will be competing with Jenna, Julia, and Harry for the coveted Mirror Ball Trophy.
Tatyana Ali and Jan Ravnik
The former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star is also joining the competition. Ali has enjoyed a lengthy career as an actress, singer and author, and she’s a five-time NAACP Image Award winner.
She’ll be hoping that experience helps when the judges start handing out scores.
Taylor Hanson and Britt Stewart
Yes, that Taylor Hanson.
The musician, who formed Hanson with his brothers Isaac and Zac as a child, will attempt to turn “MMMBop” into Mirrorball material.
We can only hope the choreography includes at least one dramatic ’90s throwback.
Giada De Laurentiis and Alan Bersten
The Food Network icon is trading pasta for cha-cha.
The Emmy-winning chef, cookbook author, and restaurateur will bring her culinary celebrity to the ballroom, though unfortunately, it doesn’t appear that making a plate of pasta earns bonus points from the judges.
Amber Glenn and Pasha Pashkov
The Olympic gold medalist and three-time U.S. national champion figure skater certainly knows a thing or two about performing under pressure.
Glenn made history at the 2026 Olympics, including becoming the first U.S. woman to land three triple Axels at a single Games.
Tyler Cameron and Sharna Burgess
The former Bachelorette heartthrob is back in the reality TV spotlight — this time without roses.
Cameron will compete with returning pro Sharna Burgess.
Also joining the cast are Summer House star Ciara Miller, Savannah Bananas player Jackson Olson, comedian Connor Wood, Love Thy Nader star Sarah Jane Nader, Secret Lives of Mormon Wives personality Conner Leavitt (whose wife, Whitney Leavitt, competed last season), Paralympic champion Ezra Frech, Traitors runner-up Maura Higgins and Jimmy Kimmel sidekick Guillermo Rodriguez.
Season 35 premieres September 15 and 16 at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Disney+, with new episodes streaming on Hulu the following day.
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