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2023 Oscars Guide: Original Song : Pop Culture Happy Hour The Oscar nominees for best original song can be anything from soaring ballads over the credits to toe-tappers that ground musical numbers. This year, they include entries from big artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and frequent Oscar nominee Diane Warren. Today, we get into what we think will win, what should win, and what makes a great original song.

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2023 Oscars Guide: Original Song

2023 Oscars Guide: Original Song

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Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. in RRR. The film's song "Naatu Naatu" was nominated for an Oscar. DVV Entertainment & Variance Films hide caption

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Ram Charan and N.T. Rama Rao Jr. in RRR. The film's song "Naatu Naatu" was nominated for an Oscar.

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The Oscar nominees for best original song can be anything from soaring ballads over the credits to toe-tappers that ground musical numbers. This year, they include entries from big artists like Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and frequent Oscar nominee Diane Warren. Today, we get into what we think will win, what should win, and what makes a great original song.