Miley Cyrus has been opening up about her evolving music journey, revisiting past albums and sharing new creative milestones. During her appearance on the latest episode of the Every Single Album podcast, Cyrus reflected on her 2020 album Plastic Hearts, particularly her collaboration with British pop star Dua Lipa on the track “Prisoner.”
The Flowers hitmaker didn’t hold back when discussing the track, candidly stating, “It wasn’t my idea.” While Miley Cyrus emphasized that her remarks were not a criticism of Dua Lipa personally, she explained that the duet didn’t quite fit with the overall tone of the album. “No shade to Dua,” Miley said, “but ‘Prisoner’ just isn’t cohesive with the album.” She further mused that Dua would have been a better fit for her 2023 album Endless Summer Vacation, especially on tracks like “Wildcard” or “River.” “Could you imagine?” she added, highlighting how musical chemistry is often about timing and context.
This reflection comes as Miley Cyrus releases her ninth studio album, Something Beautiful, on May 30. The album draws heavy inspiration from Alan Parker’s 1982 surrealist film The Wall, itself influenced by the iconic Pink Floyd album. Cyrus revealed to Harper’s Bazaar that she first watched the film as a teenager with friends, in a limo, wearing ‘70s fur coats and smoking weed — fully immersing themselves in the era’s aesthetic. “We really leaned in,” she said, adding with a laugh, “My idea was making The Wall but with a better wardrobe.”
Now, Miley Cyrus is stepping into the world of film direction with her Tribeca Film Festival debut. She co-directed a 55-minute visual experience titled Something Beautiful, which features all 13 tracks from the album. The film will premiere at Tribeca tonight and be released in theaters for one night only on June 12 in the US and Canada, and globally on June 27.
As Miley Cyrus continues to experiment across music and film, fans can expect more bold, creative ventures from the ever-evolving artist. Whether she’s revisiting past decisions or debuting new work, Cyrus remains unapologetically herself.