The comeback we've been waiting for
Real talk: it’s been a minute since we’ve seen Miley Cyrus in her element as a full-blown headliner. On Friday night, the star took the stage at the iconic Hollywood Bowl for the first of her two-night stint, "Miley: Bass Persuades – Live at the Hollywood Bowl." It’s her first major headlining run in forever, and the vibes were immaculate.
Miley—who is going by just her first name for this era—announced these shows back in September alongside the drop of her latest album, Bass Persuades. She’s been keeping things lowkey compared to her Bangerz tour days, mostly sticking to festival sets or intimate events like her TikTok show at the Chateau Marmont. But seeing her back at the Bowl? It’s giving classic LA energy.
Why she stopped touring
If you've been wondering why it’s been so quiet on the touring front, Miley has been super transparent about it. Back in 2023, she told British Vogue that after her 2014 tour, she realized she didn't want to live her life solely for the fulfillment of others. She’s officially over the non-stop tour bus life, and honestly? Say less.
The new game plan
In a recent chat with Zane Lowe, she lowkey confirmed that residencies are her new favorite hack. Calling these Bowl shows the "ultimate dress rehearsal," she noted that she’s happy to have fans come to her rather than the other way around. "I don’t need to drive to you," she said. "I like to sleep in my marshmallow bed so we can both be happy." We love a queen who prioritizes her sleep schedule.
Why it matters
Miley’s return to the stage signals a major shift in how A-list artists are handling live music. By ditching the exhausting, multi-city tour model for localized residencies, she’s setting a new standard that protects her mental health while still giving fans the performances they’ve been craving. She ate, and the industry is definitely taking notes.
