Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard honored Sinéad O'Connor in a live performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" during the SNL50 Anniversary Special, introduced by Aubrey Plaza. This tribute was linked to O'Connor's controversial 1992 SNL appearance, where she tore a photo of Pope John Paul II. Lorne Michaels commented on the moment, emphasizing that SNL has never banned anyone and that they embraced bold performances. The special featured various highlights, including a duet by Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter, showcasing the event's celebration of musical history and cultural significance.
"Part of me just admired the bravery of what she'd done, and also the absolute sincerity of it," said Lorne Michaels about Sinéad O'Connor's controversial SNL performance.
In a surprise appearance, Aubrey Plaza introduced Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard's performance of 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at the SNL50 special.
Cyrus and Howard's tribute was tied to O'Connor's infamous 1992 performance, where she made headlines for ripping up a photograph of the Pope.
The Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special also featured memorable moments, including Paul Simon duet and Black Jeopardy with Eddie Murphy.
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