Take Miley Cyrus, who was born Destiny Hope Cyrus but adopted a stage name based on her childhood nickname "Smiley" when she started acting in Hannah Montana. Fast forward to 2008, the singer ...

After all, a unique moniker sticks in the mind better than a catchy jingle. Take Miley Cyrus, who was born Destiny Hope Cyrus but adopted a stage name based on her childhood nickname "Smiley" when ...

Miley Ray Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992. Her parents named her because they hoped she would achieve greatness. Her childhood nickname, Smiley, due to her cheerful ...

Producer Clarence Paul said they needed to change his name and suggested "Little Stevie Wonder". Miley Ray Cyrus was born Destiny Hope Cyrus on November 23, 1992. Her parents named her because they ...

USA TODAY’s Books Reporter read 50 books this year. Here are the stories that stuck with her the most in 2024, including "Intermezzo" and "James." ...

Cyrus Shams – a newly sober poet – makes ... What it’s about: Catalina Ituralde's acceptance to Harvard felt like destiny fulfilled – she's the girl from Latin America who escaped death ...

Let’s take a quick tour of Miley’s edgy evolution. November 1992: Miley Cyrus is born in Tennessee. Her birth name is Destiny Hope. Over the top? Yes. Fitting? You decide. March 2006 ...