Diane Warren’s streak of Oscar losses continues, as the songwriter — on her 16th Best Original Song nomination — once again lost in the category for The Six Triple Eight’s “The Journey.” Despite the 16 nominations — and eight consecutive Best Original Song nominations, dating back to 2017’s “Stand Up …
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Robbie Williams has brushed off the Oscars’ decision to boot his Better Man track “Forbidden Road” from the shortlist for Best Original Song. “Forbidden Road,” which Williams penned for his new primate-infused biopic, was disqualified from Oscar contention late last month after the Music Branch of the Academy of Motion …
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Songs by Pharrell, Elton John, and Lainey Wilson, as well as multiple selections from Emelia Pérez, have made the Oscars’ shortlist for Best Original Song. Pharrell’s “Piece by Piece,” the title track from his animated Lego biopic, made the cut, as did John’s “Never Too Late,” co-written with Brandi Carlile …
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Heading into the 2024 Academy Awards, a pair of Barbie tracks were favorites to win Best Original Song: Billie Eilish’s ballad “What Was I Made For?” — which took home the same award at the Golden Globes and Grammys earlier this year — and the Ryan Gosling-sung anthem “I’m Just …
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