In a thrilling turn of events, the shortlist for the 2024 Oscars‘ Best Original Song category has been revealed, featuring an eclectic mix of tunes, including unexpected entries from Barbie and a standout ballad from Olivia Rodrigo.
The potential nominees include three tracks from Barbie’s repertoire: “I’m Just Ken” performed by Ryan Gosling, “What Was I Made For?” by the iconic Billie Eilish (previous winner for “No Time To Die”), and “Dance The Night” by the ever-talented Dua Lipa.
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The competition heats up with Olivia Rodrigo’s emotive ballad, “Can’t Catch Me Now,” featured in The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes, and the celestial “Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven)” from Asteroid City.
Here’s the full list of potential nominees:
- “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
- “Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven)” from Asteroid City
- “Dance The Night” from Barbie
- “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
- “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
- “Keep It Movin'” from The Color Purple
- “Superpower (I)” from The Color Purple
- “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
- “High Life” from Flora and Son
- “Meet In The Middle” from Flora and Son
- “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
- “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon
- “Quiet Eyes” from Past Lives
- “Road To Freedom” from Rustin
- “Am I Dreaming” from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
The 96th Academy Awards are scheduled to air on March 10, 2024. Stay tuned to find out which of these musical gems will take home the coveted Oscar.