Miley Cyrus has shot back at haters who criticized her for singing a classic Sinead O'Connor song during the SNL anniversary special.

Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard performed Sinéad O'Connor version of Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U" during SNL50 on Sunday, which apparently generated some controversy due to Sinéad being infamously banned from SNL after ripping up a photo of the Pope.

Miley Cyrus joined by Brittany Howard on the 'SNL50' stage to perform Sinead O'Connor's rendition of 'Nothing Compares 2 U,' years after a bitter feud with the late musician.

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.

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.

The Anniversary Special, Miley Cyrus and Brittany Howard joined forces with The Roots to pay tribute to the late Sinéad O'Connor with a cover of her worldwide hit, "Nothing Compares 2 U." It was everything the SNL50 musical performances set out to be: tour de forces that remind fans everywhere that some of the most iconic music moments happen in Studio 8H.