Miley Drops Her Last Name, Train Celebrates New Album in Free SF Show, Kidjo Gets Hollywood Star

Entertainment news today is bringing several different kinds of star power: from a major rebrand to a hometown celebration and a long-overdue cultural milestone.

Miley Cyrus is now presenting herself simply as “Miley.” As Nine.com.au reports, her former website, mileycyrus.com, now directs fans to mileyofficial.com, where the homepage features the name “MILEY” prominently. Her social accounts still use Miley Cyrus, so the change appears to be a professional rebrand rather than a confirmed legal name change.

The move has fans watching closely for clues about a possible new musical era. It also fits the broader conversation about artists reshaping their identities on their own terms: something outlets such as The Honey POP frequently explore through fan-focused music coverage.

Train took a more communal approach. The San Francisco-founded band held a free hometown block party outside Mad Dog in the Fog in the Haight-Ashbury neighborhood to celebrate its new album, Mad Dog in the Fog. The August 27 event connected the band’s latest chapter to one of the early venues in its story, according to ABC7 News.

In Hollywood, Angélique Kidjo received a Walk of Fame star on August 18. EL PAÍS described the honor as a historic moment: Kidjo became the first Black African artist recognized on the famous boulevard.

Meanwhile, Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra brought nostalgic energy to a Backstreet Boys concert at Las Vegas’ Sphere. The Times of India reported that the couple danced and sang along to “I Want It That Way” as videos spread online.

Which story caught your attention most: Miley’s new era, Train’s hometown roots, Kidjo’s historic recognition, or the Jonas-Chopra concert moment? Share your take with the Brownstone Worldwide community.