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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.
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 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 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.
Watch Miley Cyrus, Brittany Howard perform Sinead O'Connor tribute on 'SNL50'
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.
‘SNL50': Aubrey Plaza Introduces Miley Cyrus & Brittany Howard In First Public Appearance Since Her Husband's Death
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 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: Sinéad O’Connor hit performed by Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard on "SNL50"
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.
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 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, ...
Did you miss the 'SNL' 50th anniversary special? Where to watch, stream it
According to Screen Rant, one of the hosts in question was former NFL legend O.J. Simpson, who was arrested in 1994 and ...