One of the big question marks for the 2024 Academy Awards was whether Ryan Gosling would perform “I’m Just Ken” in public for the first time. On Monday, it was reported that Gosling was in and today, the Academy made it official. And, as expected, not only is Gosling going to perform, but Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, Scott George, and the Osage Singers. Moreover, Gosling will be joined by one of the nominated songwriters of “I’m Just Ken,” Mark Ronson.
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Here are the nominated songs, their performers, and their original songwriters.
“The Fire Inside” from “Flamin’ Hot” – Performed by Becky G
Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
“I’m Just Ken” from “Barbie” – Performed by Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson
Music and Lyric by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt
“It Never Went Away” from “American Symphony” – Performed by Jon Batiste
Music and Lyric by Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson
“Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)” from “Killers of the Flower Moon” – Performed by Scott George and the Osage Singers
Music and Lyric by Scott George
“What Was I Made For?” from “Barbie” – Performed by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
Music and Lyric by Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell
It’s unclear if the telecast will feature any other musical numbers or performances, but we’re personally still holding out hope Dua Lipa shows up to kick off the show with “Dance the Night” from “Barbie” although it’s an absolute longshot.
The 2024 Academy Awards feature executive producer and showrunner Raj Kapoor and executive producers Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan. Jimmy Kimmel returns as the host.
The 96th Oscars will air live on ABC and broadcast outlets worldwide on Sunday, March 10, 2024, at the new time of 7 p.m. EDT/4 p.m. PDT.