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17-02-2025
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Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Cover 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at SNL50: Watch
The post Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Cover 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at SNL50: Watch appeared first on Consequence. Having teamed up earlier in the weekend to pay tribute to Queen at the SNL50 Homecoming Concert, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard again joined forces during the SNL50 live special. This time, they performed a rendition of Prince's 'Nothing Compares 2 U.' Check out the video below. Get Alabama Shakes Tickets Here In a surprise appearance, Aubrey Plaza introduced the duo's performance. For Plaza, it wasn't just a return to 30 Rock after being a former Saturday Night Live page, but her first public appearance since the passing of her husband, director Jeff Baena, earlier this year. Cyrus and Howard's choice of cover was, of course, tied to SNL lore. While the purple attire and Howard's ripping guitar solo aligned it with the Prince version, 'Nothing Compared 2 U' was made famous by Sinéad O'Connor. During O'Connor's infamous 1992 SNL performance, she ripped up a photograph of Pope John Paul II, leading to her being banned from the show. Or so we thought. Lorne Michaels himself said in Questlove's Ladies & Gentlemen… 50 Years of SNL Music that they'd actually never banned anyone, including O'Connor: 'We're way too crass and opportunistic,' he said. 'If something's hot, we're going to go for it and have it on.' Of O'Connor in particular, Michaels said, 'Part of me just admired the bravery of what she'd done, and also the absolute sincerity of it.' The Saturday Night Live 50th Anniversary Special opened with Paul Simon and Sabrina Carpenter duetting on Simon & Garfunkel's 'Homeward Bound.' Other highlights from Sunday's show include Black Jeopardy (with Eddie Murphy playing Tracey Morgan next to Tracey Morgan), the return of Domingo with his brothers Pedro Pascal and Bad Bunny, Bill Murray ranking 'Weekend Update' anchors, and Adam Sandler singing a touching tribute to 50 years of Saturday Night. For more of Howard, you can catch her on tour with the reunited Alabama Shakes this summer by getting tickets here. Word has it they're working on new music, as well. Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard Cover 'Nothing Compares 2 U' at SNL50: Watch Ben Kaye Popular Posts Kid Rock Storms Off Stage After Audience Doesn't Clap Dan Aykroyd and Bill Hader Will Be Absent From SNL's 50th Anniversary Special: Report Post Malone Fronts Nirvana Reunion at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Kanye West and Bianca Censori Getting Divorced: Report Ben Folds Resigns from Advisory Position at Kennedy Center Lady Gaga Sings "Dick in a Box" in Epic Lonely Island Medley at SNL 50th Anniversary Concert: Watch Subscribe to Consequence's email digest and get the latest breaking news in music, film, and television, tour updates, access to exclusive giveaways, and more straight to your inbox.
Express Tribune
15-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer revive ‘The Culps' to roast Kendrick Lamar-Drake feud at ‘SNL50'
Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer brought back The Culps at SNL50: The Homecoming Concert , delivering their signature blend of awkwardly hilarious musical covers—this time with a pop culture twist. The beloved duo, reprising their roles as music teachers Marty and Bobbi Mohan-Culp, performed a medley of hits, including Kendrick Lamar's "Not Like Us," while playfully addressing the rapper's ongoing feud with Drake. Photo: Peacock 'Are Kenny Lamar and Drake Graham in the house?' Ferrell joked, before suggesting, 'Maybe you two can hug it out tonight in the name of love and fellowship.' When met with silence, he quipped, 'No? Not in hell. Message received.' Will Ferrell and Ana Gasteyer perform their cover of They Not like Us at the SNL50 Homecoming Concert The audience, including stars like Amy Schumer and Mark Ronson, erupted in laughter as The Culps broke down Lamar's infamous "a minor" lyric from the viral diss track. The set also included covers of Charli XCX's "Brat," Britney Spears' "Work Bitch," and Megan Thee Stallion's "Body," showcasing their signature over-the-top delivery. The SNL50 celebration continues with SNL50: The Anniversary Special airing live on February 16 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock. The star-studded event features performances from Miley Cyrus, Bad Bunny, Lady Gaga, and more.
