Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Sing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50,’ But Don’t Reference Sinéad O’Connor Controversy

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard paid tribute to Sinéad O’Connor by performing her hit song “Nothing Compares 2 U” on “SNL50: The Anniversary Special.” The duet was backed by The Roots and came more than a year after O’Connor’s passing. The performance marked over three decades since O’Connor’s controversial appearance on “SNL” in 1992. Despite past tensions between Cyrus and O’Connor, Cyrus expressed admiration for O’Connor’s bravery and dedication to her art.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – NOVEMBER 06: Miley Cyrus attends the 10th Annual LACMA Art+Film Gala presented by Gucci at Los Angeles County Museum of Art on November 06, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

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