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Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, and ‘I’m Just Ken’ Among Potential Oscar Nominees for Best Original Song

In the race for the 2024 Oscars, the shortlist for 10 categories was revealed today, with Best Original Song being one of the highlighted segments. Notably, three songs from Barbie have made it to the potential nominees, including “I’m Just Ken” performed by Ryan Gosling, “What Was I Made For?” by Billie Eilish (who previously won for “No Time To Die”), and “Dance The Night” by Dua Lipa.

Other contenders vying for the coveted nomination include Olivia Rodrigo‘s ballad “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes and “Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven)” from Asteroid City, the apparent favorite among the public.

Here’s the complete shortlist:

  1. “It Never Went Away” from American Symphony
  2. “Dear Alien (Who Art In Heaven)” from Asteroid City
  3. “Dance The Night” from Barbie
  4. “I’m Just Ken” from Barbie
  5. “What Was I Made For?” from Barbie
  6. “Keep It Movin'” from The Color Purple
  7. “Superpower (I)” from The Color Purple
  8. “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot
  9. “High Life” from Flora and Son
  10. “Meet In The Middle” from Flora and Son
  11. “Can’t Catch Me Now” from The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes
  12. “Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from Killers of the Flower Moon
  13. “Quiet Eyes” from Past Lives
  14. “Road To Freedom” from Rustin
  15. “Am I Dreaming” from Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse

The 96th Academy Awards ceremony is scheduled to air on March 10, 2024.