How Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Honor Sinèad O'Connor on SNL

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard in SNL

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard paid tribute to Sinead O'Connor on SNL'

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The singers performed "Nothing Compares 2 U," a song that O'Connor made famous in 1990.

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O'Connor's performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" on SNL in 1990 was a watershed moment in pop culture

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The song was a hit, and O'Connor's performance helped to raise awareness of mental health issues

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O'Connor died in July 2023 , She was 56 years old

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Cyrus and Howard's performance of "Nothing Compares 2 U" was a fitting tribute to O'Connor's legacy

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It was a reminder of her enduring impact on popular culture

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Drake's Cryptic Post on Serena Williams

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