Miley Cyrus Defends SNL50 Tribute Amid Backlash

During the Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary concert, Miley Cyrus paid tribute to Sinéad O'Connor by performing 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' a song originally written by Prince. While many viewers were moved by the performance, some criticized the choice due to O'Connor's controversial past with SNL, including her 1992 protest against the Catholic Church. Despite the backlash, Cyrus reportedly expressed no regrets and found the criticism 'comical,' emphasizing that the tribute was her idea and she believed she delivered a strong performance. An insider stated that Cyrus feels she doesn't owe any credit to O'Connor, as the song was not originally hers, and would rather credit Prince for his influence on her. Throughout the performance, Cyrus and her collaborator Brittany Howard refrained from mentioning O'Connor's protest or their previous feud. Ultimately, Cyrus plans to disregard the controversy, asserting that she will not apologize for her artistic choices.