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Zoe Saldaña performs "El Mal" in Emilia Pérez. The song is one of two from the musical that was nominated for the Oscar for best original song.

Zoe Saldaña performs "El Mal" in the film Emilia Pérez. The song is one of two from the musical that was nominated for the Oscar for best original song. Shanna Besson/Netflix hide caption

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Oscars 2025

The 2025 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

This year's race — which includes beloved stars, up-and-coming talents and a pair of songs from a successful but controversial musical — feels wide open. That doesn't mean all the songs are equally worthy.

The 2023 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

"Naatu Naatu" from the film RRR is up for best original song at the 95th Academy Awards. The tiger flying in the air toward Ram Charan (right), however, is not. DVV Entertainment & Variance Films hide caption

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Music Lists

The 2023 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

This year's crop may not have a James Bond theme or a ubiquitous Disney banger, but it's got range — thanks in part to a viral dance number from RRR.

The 2023 Oscars' best original song nominees, cruelly ranked

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Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

Diane Warren released her debut album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1, on Aug. 27. Stefanie Keenan/Getty Images for The Hollywood Reporter hide caption

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Music Interviews

Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with award-winning songwriter Diane Warren about the release of her debut studio album, The Cave Sessions, Vol. 1.

Mega-Pop Career Fully Established, Diane Warren Is Finally Putting Her Name In Front

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Diane Warren On 'Til It Happens To You,' A Modern Anthem For A Hard Truth

Diane Warren co-wrote the song "Til It Happens to You" with Lady Gaga. It has been nominated for a Grammy and an Oscar for Best Song. Emily Shur/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Music Interviews

Diane Warren On 'Til It Happens To You,' A Modern Anthem For A Hard Truth

A career-long hitmaker, Warren knows how to write about intimacy and heartbreak. But when she collaborated with Lady Gaga for a song about sexual assault, it unlocked a few stories she'd never shared.

Diane Warren On 'Til It Happens To You,' A Modern Anthem For A Hard Truth

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Music Interviews

Insider Secrets To Great Songwriting

For over 25 years, Diane Warren has written top ten hits for some of the greatest voices in the recording industry. She reveals her secrets to great songwriting. And Jack Perricone, chair of the songwriting department at the Berklee College of Music, talks about songwriting across musical genres.

Insider Secrets To Great Songwriting

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