Huge US pop star releasing secret album packed full of songs about break-up with Hollywood hunk
SHE’S only just released her eighth album, with Endless Summer Vacation debuting at the top spot this week.
But Miley Cyrus isn’t resting on her laurels.
I can reveal the pop superstar will release a bumper second volume of the record in the next few months, featuring even more autobiographical songs about her rocky love life, and a remix of Miley’s No1 hit Flowers also on the cards.
The move mirrors that of Taylor Swift and Beyonce, who have both dropped surprise albums over the past year.
It’s a strategy that record label bosses love, as it helps to build hype around a release and often sparks a social media meltdown.
A source said: “Miley wrote so many amazing songs for the album and it quickly became clear just a standard record would be a waste.
“Initially the plan was to call the album Endless Summer Vacation Volume 1 but then it was decided a surprise drop would be better.”
Last week speculation about Miley’s plans spread on social media after her actress sister Brandi was asked about Endless Summer Vacation and replied: “My favourite song is actually not on here, it will be coming out later.”
My source continued: “Last year Miley had a few leaks in terms of music so the past few months has been a total lockdown with everything on a need-to-know basis.
“Even some in her wider team were kept in the dark about what was on Endless Summer Vacation.
“Her inner circle had managed to keep things under wraps but Brandi’s comment has given the game away.
“As with Endless Summer Vacation the next release is very autobiographical and covers the breakdown of her relationship with Liam Hemsworth and finding love again with (current partner) Maxx Morando.”
Earlier this month I told how Miley took aim at Liam in some of her most savage lyrics ever.
While she has been careful not to name him, she has made no secret the record is about her own experiences.
On Muddy Feet ft SIA, she appears to confirm rumours he cheated on her, singing: “You smell like perfume that I didn’t purchase / Now I know why you’ve been closing the curtains. I don’t know who the hell you think you’re messin’ with / Get the f*** out of my house with that s*** / Get the f*** out of my life with that s***.”
Miley and Liam married in 2018 but just over a year later it was all over and they divorced in January 2020.
The new album is arguably Miley’s best, so as Liam is still smarting over the tracks, I suspect he’s the only person who won’t be celebrating that there is more to come.
Captain Nic gives fan an aye aye-ful…
NICOLE SCHERZINGER is the captain of her own ship.
The former X Factor judge wore a plunging sequin dress and matching shawl as she set sail for new horizons.
Rather than ditching her life on stage for a bizarre career change as a ferry captain, Nicole has just been named the godmother of P&O Cruises’ new ship Arvia.
Which, come to think of it, is just as strange.
Taking her role seriously, Nicole completed her look by rocking a classic white sailor’s hat.
Olly Murs was also on hand to get guests into the party spirit by performing at the boat’s naming ceremony in Barbados.
BBC DJs Sara Cox and Trevor Nelson kept the party going into the early hours.
I can only assume my invitation got lost in the post.
Lola has a fan in Madge
SOUTH London singer Lola Young has captured the attention of A-listers after teasing a song on TikTok.
She put a snippet of her track Don’t Hate Me on the social media app and it has now been used to soundtrack 200,000 videos.
She has since released the song in full.
Madonna is the latest star to make a TikTok video to it, while others who have done so include Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner and Brooklyn Beckham.
That’s one way of getting your music out there.
LIAM GALLAGHER has reignited his war of words with brother Noel.
Despite his savage tones, the Brit music legend told fans an Oasis reunion “is happening”, only to take a swipe at Noel’s music minutes later.
After admitting he is going “cuckoo” from being housebound following double hip surgery, Liam started a Q and A session with his fans on Twitter.
Asked what he thinks Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds’ upcoming album will sound like, Liam hit out: “Give a s***. He polishes his mate’s t***. No Liam Gallagher. No Rock N Roll.”
As much as I’d love to see the boys back together, I won’t be holding my breath.
Ava’s max exposure
AVA MAX has only just released her second album but she’s already planning her next move in music.
I understand she has hit the studio with Australian dance music trio Pnau.
A source said: “It’s early days but after just one session, Ava and Pnau really hit it off in the studio. It has the markings of another hit.”
Pnau, who have also just teamed up with Khalid on the song The Hard Part, are the masterminds behind Dua Lipa’s hit Cold Heart.
That topped the charts in 2021 so they will be hoping to repeat that success this time around.
Pnau dropped a new single, electronic dancefloor-filler The Hard Way, with Khalid last week.
Ava will kick off her debut tour next month with shows in Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham and London.
. . . and Rita’s all at sea too
BEING a pop star isn’t always easy sailing for Rita Ora.
The pop beauty admits she struggled to get into her stage costume for her latest gig – because her dressing room was aboard a private boat.
Though never one to miss a great photo opportunity, Rita still managed to pose at the back of the yacht for a sultry snap in this check minidress.
Sharing a string of shots from the evening online, Rita told fans: “My last couple of days – part one – the good, the crazy and the real
“Last video is us changing for the show on the bumpiest boat of all time . . . with my stylist, and when mother nature calls it calls. It’s called real life people – get used to it.
“It’s not all glitz and glam. And yes, I wear big black pants on stage.”
I love you, Rita, but this really is the definition of First World problems.