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In a continuation of her notable yet frustrating history at the Oscars, Diane Warren received her 16th nomination for Best Original Song for “The Journey,” featured in the film The Six Triple Eight. This nomination marks another missed opportunity for Warren, who has yet to secure a win in this prestigious category.
Warren’s extensive experience includes eight consecutive nominations for Best Original Song since 2017, starting with “Stand Up for Something” from the film Marshall. The 97th Academy Awards appeared to present a promising chance for her to finally take home the trophy. “The Journey” was not only performed by acclaimed artist H.E.R. but also came from a film that garnered significant attention. It seemed that the competition would be less fierce this year, especially given the backdrop of the Emilia Pérez social media controversy, where standout tracks were notably absent.
Despite these favorable conditions, the award ultimately went to “El Mal” from Emilia Pérez. This song, crafted by Jacques Audiard and the duo Camille & Clément Ducol, was performed by Zoe Saldaña, who also took home the award for Best Supporting Actress earlier in the evening.
Diane Warren first made her mark in the Oscars race in 1987 with the song “Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now” from Mannequin, famously performed by Starship. Other notable losses include powerhouse ballads like Celine Dion’s “Because You Loved Me” from Up Close and Personal, Aerosmith’s iconic “I Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing” from Armageddon, and LeAnn Rimes’ memorable “How Do I Live” from Con Air.
This year, the nominees competing for the Best Original Song alongside Warren’s work included “Mi Camino” from Emilia Pérez, featuring Selena Gomez, “Like a Bird” from Sing Sing, performed by Abraham Alexander and Adrian Quesada, and “Never Too Late,” a collaboration by Elton John and Brandi Carlile for the documentary of the same name.
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