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SNL 50: Miley Cyrus says singing with Brittany Howard is a dream. Watch them perform Sinead O'Connor's 'Nothing Compares 2 U'
Miley Cyrus and Nashville's Brittany Howard hit the stage at "SNL50: The Anniversary Special" to perform a soulful, rousing tribute to Sinead O'Connor.
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Honor Sinèad O'Connor on “SNL” 50th Special with 'Nothing Compares 2 U' Cover
O'Connor was a musical guest on 'Saturday Night Live' in 1992 Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard teamed up once again for Saturday Night Live. On Sunday, Feb. 16 during SNL50: The Anniversary Special, the singers performed an emotional duet of the late Sinèad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U.
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Sing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50,’ But Don’t Reference Sinéad O’Connor Controversy
On "SNL50," Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard covered "Nothing Compares 2 U," the Prince song famously covered by Sinead O'Connor.
Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, the Roots Perform a Rousing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50’
Sinéad O’Connor famously performed Bob Marley's “War”rather than the Prince-penned song she made a hit on her 1992 SNL turn
Miley Cyrus Has Thoughts on Backlash to Performance at 'SNL50': It's "Quite Comical to Her"
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard performed Sinéad O'Connor version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" during SNL50 on Sunday, which apparently generated some controversy due to Sinéad being infamously banned from SNL after ripping up a photo of the Pope.
"A stunning duet": Fans react wholesomely as Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard sang 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at SNL50 Anniversary Special
Live officially turned 50 on October 11, 2025, and to mark the celebrations it hosted the Saturday Night Live 50: The Homecoming concert at the Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
Miley Cyrus performs ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL 50’ after Sinead O’Connor feud
Miley Cyrus channeled Sinéad O’Connor in her rendition of the late alt-rocker’s chart-topping Prince cover, which she performed with singer-guitarist Brittany Howard.
Watch Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard Cover “Nothing Compares 2 U” On SNL 50th Anniversary Special
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard covered Queen’s “Crazy Little Thing Called Love” at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert, which aired on Peacock. Tonight the pair returned for the big SNL 50: The Anniversary Celebration on NBC primetime.
Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard, And The Roots Honor Sinéad O’Connor With An ‘SNL50’ Performance
Elsewhere in the show, Dave Chappelle introduced a performance by Lil Wayne, who was also backed by The Roots. He performed a medley of hits featuring “Uproar,” “Lollipop,” “6 Foot 7 Foot,” “Mrs. Officer,” and “A Milli.”
Miley Cyrus faces backlash for Sinead O'Connor tribute during SNL's 50th anniversary
Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard teamed up to perform Sinead O'Connor's iconic 1990 Prince cover 'Nothing Compares 2 U' on Saturday Night Live's 50th anniversary special, and the tribute has caused some backlash online.
Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard's High-Octane "Nothing Compares 2 U" Cover Is a Marvel
The Anniversary Special, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard joined forces with The Roots to pay tribute to the late Sinéad O'Connor with a cover of her worldwide hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U." It was everything the SNL50 musical performances set out to be: tour de forces that remind fans everywhere that some of the most iconic music moments happen in Studio 8H.
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Miley Cyrus Covers Sinead O’Connor’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ With Brittany Howard for ‘SNL50’ Special
By Katie Atkinson Executive Digital Director, West Coast Miley Cyrus teamed up with Brittany Howard to cover “Nothing Compares 2 U,” the Prince-written hit made famous by Sinéad O’Connor ...
Miley Cyrus calls Alabama singer ‘the best of the best’
One of pop’s superstars has been starstruck. Miley Cyrus took to social media to voice her admiration of Brittany Howard, ...