Brittany Howard, Miley Cyrus and SNL

Who Is Brittany Howard? 5 Things About the Singer From ‘SNL50’
The 36-year-old is a founding member of Alabama Shakes, a band formed in 2009. In addition to Brittany, who serves as the lead vocalist and guitarist, the group includes bassist Zac Cockrell and guitarist Heath Fogg. They are known for hit songs such as “Hold On,” “Sound & Color,” and “Don’t Wanna Fight,” which have earned them critical acclaim.
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 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.
"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 Covers Sinead O’Connor’s ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ With Brittany Howard for ‘SNL50’ Special
Miley Cyrus teamed up with Brittany Howard to cover “Nothing Compares 2 U,” the Prince-written hit made famous by Sinéad O’Connor, on Sunday night’s (Feb. 16) SNL50: The Anniversary Special.
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 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.
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 & Brittany Howard perform ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50’ without O’Connor mention
Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard seemingly honour Sinéad O’Connor on 'SNL50' avoiding references to her past controversy.
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, Brittany Howard, the Roots Perform a Rousing ‘Nothing Compares 2 U’ on ‘SNL50’
Miley Cyrus, Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard, and the Roots teamed up for an excellent tribute to the late Sinéad O’Connor during SNL50: The Anniversary Special on Sunday. Aubrey Plaza ...
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How a UVA Student Landed Backstage at ‘SNL50’
Kiera Chambers’ dream internship took her behind the scenes of the legendary show’s anniversary special Sunday.
Aubrey Plaza Honors Late Husband Jeff Baena on ‘SNL50’ in First Public Appearance at Since His Death
Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since the death of her husband, Jeff Baena, on Saturday Night Live ‘s 50th ...
How to Watch ‘SNL50: The Anniversary Special' Without Cable
Live is putting on a star-studded special to celebrate its 50th birthday - here's how you can watch the live show online ...