Best Original Song Predictions for the Oscars 2023

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Oscars 2023 Predictions: Best Original Song

Cover art for Lady Gaga’s song ‘Hold My Hand’ from ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.

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“RRR” caused a stir around the world, even reaching mainstream audiences thanks to American distribution from Variance Films. There are many wonderful numbers from the film, but the awards campaign team decided to push the track “Naatu Naatu”

At a recent public screening of the film at the TCL Chinese Theatre, where Academy members and Guild voters were also present, the epic’s megafans stood up and started singing and dancing when the “Naatu Naatu” scene was playing. The infectious musical numbers and likeable filmmakers make their rounds. The buzz continues to mount.

Also up for grabs this year are songs from some of the world’s biggest musicians, including music superstar Lady Gaga, who penned the anthem “Hold My Hand” to box office juggernaut “Top Gun: Maverick.” Fresh off her shocking Best Actress snub for “House of Gucci,” the music branch has never wavered in their love for “Mama Monster.” Shown by her two previous names in this category – “Til ‘it Happens to You” from “The Hunting Ground” (2015) and Oscar-winning “Shallow” from “A Star is Born” (2018), for which she was also nominated for the best actress.

Taylor Swift performs and writes the song “Carolina” from Sony’s “Where the Crawdads Sing,” something that might factor into the awards conversation. She’ll get double exposure this season with her short film “All Too Well” starring Sadie Sink, which is up for the Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.

Billie Eilish and Finneas walked away with the statuette in this category last year for the James Bond song “No Time to Die” from the film of the same title. The musical-brother duo look like solid bets to return with the charming “Nobody Like U” from Pixar’s “Turning Red,” which is gaining momentum for Best Animated Feature.

And never count on the power of Diane Warren, who will receive an honorary Oscar this year. She’s back with another track “Applause” from Samuel Goldwyn Films’ documentary “Tell It Like a Woman.”

There are even more songs to follow and the table below is not complete as eligibility and submissions may change.

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And the expected nominees are:
Rank Film Title of the song Distributer
1 “RRR” “Naatu Naatu” by Kala Bhairava, MM Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj Variance Movies
A fictional story about two legendary revolutionaries and their journey far from home before they started fighting for their country in the 1920s.
2 “Going Red” “Nobody Like U” by Billie Eilish and Finneas Pixar
A 13-year-old girl named Meilin turns into a giant red panda whenever she gets too excited.
3 Top Gun: Maverick “Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga Paramount Pictures
Thirty years on, Maverick is still pushing the envelope as a top naval aviator, but must face the ghosts of his past as he leads TOP GUN’s elite graduates on a mission that demands the ultimate sacrifice of those chosen. to drive it.
4 “Where the Crawdads Sing” “Carolina” by Taylor Swift Sony Pictures
A woman who grew up in the swamps of the Deep South becomes suspicious in the murder of a man she was once involved with.
5 “White Noise” “New Body Rhumba” by LCD Soundsystem netflix
Dramatizes a contemporary American family’s attempts to deal with the mundane conflicts of everyday life while grappling with the universal mysteries of love, death, and the possibility of happiness in an uncertain world.
Next in line
6 “Say it like a woman” “Applause” by Diane Warren Films by Samuel Goldwyn
Stories of women, in front of and behind the camera.
seven “Everything, everywhere, all at once” “It’s a Life” by David Byrne, Ryan Lott and Mitski A24
An aging Chinese immigrant is drawn into a crazy adventure, in which only she can save the world by exploring other universes related to the lives she could have led.
8 “Until” “Stand Up” by Jazmine Sullivan and D’Mile Release of Orion/United Artists
In 1955, after Emmett Till was murdered in a brutal lynching, his mother vowed to expose the racism behind the attack while working to bring those involved to justice.
9 “The Automaton” “At the Automaton” by Mel Brooks A Slice of Pie Productions
Documentary centered on the vending machine popularized in the 20th century that offered fresh cooked meals in a commissary-style restaurant.
ten “Dedication” “Not Alone” by Joe Jonas Sony Pictures
Two US Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become one of the Navy’s most famous wingmen.
Other top contenders
11 “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” “Heartbeat” by Shawn Mendes Sony Pictures
12 “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me” to be announced Apple Original Movies
13 “Brothers” “Love Is Not Love” by Marc Shaiman and Billy Eichner Universal images
14 “The Woman King” “Keep Rising” by Jessy Wilson and Angelique Kidjo Sony Pictures
15 Amsterdam “Time” by Drake, Giveon Evans, Jahaan Akil Sweet and Daniel Pemberton 20th century workshops
16 “Marry me” “On My Way (Marry Me)” by Ivy Adara, Leroy Clampitt and Michael Pollack Universal images
17 “Let Me Be Me” “I Feel Like Me” by Gin Wigmore Greenwich Entertainment
18 “The Blues of a Jazzman” “Paper Airplanes” by Ruth B. netflix
19 “Body Body Body” “Alice” by Amandla Stenberg A24
20 “Bones and All” “(You Made It Feel Like) Home” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross MGM/United Artists release
List of all contenders (without alphabetical order)
— “The Blues of a Jazzman” “Paper Airplanes” by Ruth B. netflix
— Amsterdam “Time” by Drake, Giveon Evans, Jahaan Akil Sweet and Daniel Pemberton 20th century workshops
— “Body Body Body” “Alice” by Amandla Stenberg A24
— “Bones and All” “(You Made It Feel Like) Home” by Trent Reznor and Atticus Ross MGM/United Artists release
— “Brothers” “Love Is Not Love” by Marc Shaiman and Billy Eichner Universal images
— “Dedication” “Not Alone” by Joe Jonas Sony Pictures
— “Elvis” “Vegas” by Doja Cat Warner Bros.
— “Everything, everywhere, all at once” “It’s a Life” by David Byrne, Ryan Lott and Mitski A24
— Pinocchio by Guillermo del Toro Will be announced by Guillermo del Toro netflix
— “Let Me Be Me” “I Feel Like Me” by Gin Wigmore Greenwich Entertainment
— “Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile” “Heartbeat” by Shawn Mendes Sony Pictures
— “Marry me” “On My Way (Marry Me)” by Ivy Adara, Leroy Clampitt and Michael Pollack Universal images
— “RRR” “Naatu Naatu” by Kala Bhairava, MM Keeravani, Rahul Sipligunj Variance Movies
— “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me” to be announced Apple Original Movies
— “Say it like a woman” “Applause” by Diane Warren Films by Samuel Goldwyn
— “The Automaton” “At the Automaton” by Mel Brooks A Slice of Pie Productions
— “The Voice of Dust and Ashes” “Dust & Ash” by J. Ralph Mathilde Productions
— “The Woman King” “Keep Rising” by Jessy Wilson and Angelique Kidjo Sony Pictures
— “Three thousand years of nostalgia” “Cautionary Tale” by George Miller and Augusta Gore MGM/United Artists release
— “Until” “Stand Up” by Jazmine Sullivan and D’Mile Release of Orion/United Artists
— Top Gun: Maverick “Hold My Hand” by Lady Gaga Paramount Pictures
— Top Gun: Maverick “I’m Not Worried” by One Republic Paramount Pictures
— “Going Red” “Nobody Like U” by Billie Eilish and Finneas Pixar
— “We Are Art: Through the Eyes of Annalaura” “We Are Art” by Annalaura di Luggo and Paky Di Maio Annydi Productions
— “Where the Crawdads Sing” “Carolina” by Taylor Swift Sony Pictures
— “White Noise” “New Body Rhumba” by LCD Soundsystem netflix

Oscars 2023 Predictions

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The 95th Academy Awards will be held at the Dolby Theater and will be televised live Sunday, March 12, 2022 on ABC.

2022 Category Winner: “No Time to Die” by Billie Eilish and Finneas from “No Time to Die” (MGM/United Artists Releasing)

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