Current:Home > NewsRyan Gosling performing Oscar-nominated song "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" at 2024 Academy Awards -ProfitClass
Ryan Gosling performing Oscar-nominated song "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" at 2024 Academy Awards
View
Date:2025-04-16 19:46:37
Ryan Gosling will be performing "I'm Just Ken" from "Barbie" at the Oscars, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced. Gosling, who will perform with song co-writer Mark Ronson, joins several other performers announced Wednesday for the 2024 Academy Awards.
Gosling, who earned a best supporting actor nomination for his portrayal of Barbie's long-term boyfriend, performed "I'm Just Ken" in the box office hit. Written by Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, it's one of two tracks from "Barbie" up for best original song at the award show, which will be hosted by Jimmy Kimmel at Los Angeles' Dolby Theatre on Sunday, March 10, at 7 p.m. EDT.
"What Was I Made For?" by Billie Eilish and her brother Finneas O'Connell is the other song from "Barbie" up for the Oscar. It's already won a Golden Globe and a Grammy. At the Critics Choice Awards, "I'm Just Ken" took the best song award. Eilish is also set to perform at the Oscars.
This is Gosling's third time nominated for an Academy Award (he was previously up for "La La Land" and "Half Nelson").
Before the Oscar nominations came out in January, Gosling was asked if he was going to perform his character's song at the Academy Awards.
"I wasn't thinking about it until now, and now it's all I'm going to think about," he told W Magazine with a smile. "… Do you get paid for that? What do you get paid to sing at the Oscars? … They pick you up at least, right? Do you have to self-drive?"
When the nominations were revealed without nods for Gosling's co-star Margot Robbie in the best actress category or for Greta Gerwig for best director, Gosling spoke out against the academy's decision.
"There is no Ken without Barbie, and there is no Barbie movie without Greta Gerwig and Margot Robbie, the two people most responsible for this history-making, globally celebrated film," he said in a statement. "… To say that I'm disappointed that they are not nominated in their respective categories would be an understatement."
The movie received a total of eight Oscar nominations, including a best supporting actress nod for America Ferrera. Gerwig was nominated for best adapted screenplay with her partner, Noah Baumbach, and Robbie is also a producer for the movie, which is up for best picture.
- In:
- Ryan Gosling
- Barbie
- Music
- Academy Awards
Alex Sundby is a senior editor at CBSNews.com. In addition to editing content, Alex also covers breaking news, writing about crime and severe weather as well as everything from multistate lottery jackpots to the July Fourth hot dog eating contest.
TwitterveryGood! (9452)
Related
- Beware of giant spiders: Thousands of tarantulas to emerge in 3 states for mating season
- Michael Keaton Reveals Why He’s Dropping His Stage Name for His Real Name
- Why a small shift in Milton's path could mean catastrophe for Tampa
- 'Shrinkflation' in Pepsi, Coke, General Mills products targeted by Democrats
- Louisiana high court temporarily removes Judge Eboni Johnson Rose from Baton Rouge bench amid probe
- Jennifer Lopez Details How Her F--king World Exploded” After This Is Me...Now Debut
- Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees
- See who tops MLS 22 Under 22 list. Hint: 5 Inter Miami players make cut
- Newly elected West Virginia lawmaker arrested and accused of making terroristic threats
- These Are the Best October Prime Day 2024 Essentials That Influencers (And TikTok) Can’t Live Without
Ranking
- Shilo Sanders' bankruptcy case reaches 'impasse' over NIL information for CU star
- Trump says migrants who have committed murder have introduced ‘a lot of bad genes in our country’
- Mega Millions winning numbers for October 8 drawing: Jackpot rises to $129 million
- October Prime Day 2024 Home Decor Deals Worth Shopping—$11 Holiday Plants & 75% Off Fall and Winter Finds
- 'As foretold in the prophecy': Elon Musk and internet react as Tesla stock hits $420 all
- Louisiana’s Cajun and Creole heritage will be showcased at 50th annual Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
- As schools ban mobile phones, parents seek a 'safe' option for kids
- Shop Prime Day 2024 Beauty Deals From 52 Celebrities: Kyle Richards, Sydney Sweeney, Kandi Burruss & More
Recommendation
Selena Gomez engaged to Benny Blanco after 1 year together: 'Forever begins now'
How FEMA misinformation brought criticism down on social media royalty 'Mama Tot'
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down USA TODAY's daily crossword puzzle, Hot in Here
Al Roker reveals when he learned of Hoda Kotb's 'Today' exit, reflects on life as a grandfather
Where will Elmo go? HBO moves away from 'Sesame Street'
Washington state woman calls 911 after being hounded by up to 100 raccoons
Piers Morgan apologizes to Jay-Z and Beyoncé after Jaguar Wright interview
Premiums this year may surprise you: Why health insurance is getting more expensive