Miley Cyrus teamed up with Brittany Howard to cover "Nothing Compares 2 U," the hit made famous by Sinéad O'Connor, on Sunday's SNL50 special.

Aubrey Plaza made her first public appearance since the untimely death of her husband, Jeff Baena. Plaza, 40, appeared during Saturday Night Live’s 50th anniversary special on Sunday, February 16, introducing singers Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard.

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard appeared to honor Sinéad O’Connor during “SNL50: The Anniversary Special” on Sunday night. The duo, who also performed during the “Saturday Night Live” concert special two nights prior,

Two years after she made her Saturday Night Live debut as host, Aubrey Plaza was back on the show for the SNL50 anniversary special, introducing one of the musical performances. This marked Plaza’s first public appearance since her husband,

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard performed Sinéad O'Connor's "Nothing Compares 2 U" more than three decades after the Irish singer's "SNL" controversy.

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 and Brittany Howard paid tribute to Sinead O'Connor with a cover of "Nothing Compares 2 U" at SNL50 anniversary special.

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard covered "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" in a nod to Queen's final public performance in North American prior to Freddie Mercury's passing.

O'Connor also has her own complicated history with the sketch comedy program, following her infamous tearing of the Pope's picture on a 1992 episode.

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.

It’s been 18 months since Sinéad O’Connor passed away at 56 on July 26, 2023. But the Irish icon — who was at the center of one of the most controversial moments in “Saturday Night Live” history when she ripped up a photo of Pope John Paul II in 1992 — lived on Sunday night during “SNL 50: The Anniversary Special” when Miley Cyrus channeled her during a performance of O’Connor’s signature song “Nothing Compares 2 U.

Cyrus entertained the crowd, as always, with quippy remarks throughout her performance, including calling out to actor Paul Rudd in the audience mid-chorus of "Flowers." "I love y