Miley Cyrus/YouTube Miley Cyrus released her ninth studio album,Something Beautiful, on Friday, May 30 The album features collaborations with the likes of Brittany Howard and Naomi Campbell It will be paired with a visual film that premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 6 Miley Cyrus' new album has arrived — and it isSomething Beautiful! On Friday, May 30, the 32-year-oldGrammywinner joined the New Music Friday lineup with her ninth studio album, which will be accompanied by a complete visual film that premieres on June 6 at theTribeca Film Festival. Cyrus producedSomething Beautifulalongside Shawn Everett. It features contributions from the likes ofBrittany Howard(on "Walk of Fame") andNaomi Campbell(on "Every Girl You've Ever Loved"). The singer's boyfriendMaxx Morandoalso worked on the project, which was described as "introspective, sonically adventurous and emotionally grounded" in a press release. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories. Glen Luchford Cyrus took toInstagramto celebrate the album's imminent drop on the evening of Thursday, May 29, writing, "Celebrating the release ofSomething Beautifulthe perfect way." The pop star continued, "Tonight was heaven, surrounded by the ones I love, adorning our ears with beautiful things as we count down to the moment I get to fill yours with this album I adore. Love to everyone who showed their support along this journey. xM" To celebrate the big day, the"Flowers"hitmaker also offered another glimpse at the visual component of her album with the unveiling of amusic video for the song "Easy Lover." In it, Cyrus performs the track and delivers a choreographed routine while wearing a pair of vintage, fringed Mugler chaps that areolder than she is. She paired the turquoise chaps with a matching stoned bra. Both pieces are archival and date back to Thierry Mugler's spring 1992 ready to wear collection. The collection debuted in 1991, a year before Cyrus was born. The visual component of the album was directed by Directed by Cyrus, Brendan Walter, Jacob Bixenman and acclaimed filmmaker Panos Cosmatos. Miley Cyrus/YouTube While onJimmy Kimmel Livein May, Cyrus explained that the film "has no story" and is instead focused on the music. "The music is the story. Every song is storytelling," she said. "Even though this has become very kind of psychedelic and over the top [like] everything that I do, but at the end of it, really the heart of it is just the music. Really, the storytelling. So there was no need for characterization because I'm the character. And I never want to become something or someone that I'm not." Cyrus firstannounced her new albumin March and began teasing visuals with the release of hersong and music video for "End of the World"in April. Avisual for "More to Lose"followed in May. Something Beautifulfollows her last record, 2023'sEndless Summer Vacation. The project earned Cyrus six Grammy nominations at the 2024 ceremony. Shetook home two— Record of the Year and Best Pop Solo Performance — for her chart-topping single "Flowers." The PEOPLE Appis now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! During a May appearance on Apple Music 1'sThe Zane Lowe Show, the pop star explained how the wins were "healing" for her. "I think somewhere inside of me, I needed maybe to hold a trophy and just feel for a moment that I have something that I can hold in my hands that feels like a true achievement," she explained. According to Cyrus,Something Beautifulis "just the appetizer" for what is to follow — her "next album." She described it as being "extremely experimental," telling her fans to "have fun with that" during a listening party covered byBillboard. Fans in the United States and Canada will be able to catch theSomething Beautifulvisual film in theaters on June 12. Tickets are availablehere. Read the original article onPeople
