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Ryan Gosling performs 'I'm Just Ken' from "Barbie" onstage during the 2024 Oscars

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At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson performed an unforgettable version of "What Was I Made For?" [From The Motion PictureBarbie], which is up for Best Original Song at the ceremony.

Morgan Enos

|GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2024 - 01:53 am

At the 2024 Oscars, Ryan Gosling and Mark Ronson performed a jubilant version of "I'm Just Ken" [From The Motion Picture*Barbie*], which is up for Best Original Song at the ceremony.

With an effervescent backing of black-suited dancers, Gosling leaned into the universal male yearning of the instant Barbie classic. And the arena rock magnitude was helped along by two guitar shredders who rightly dominate that world: Slash and Wolfgang Van Halen.

As Gosling put it at CinemaCon in 2023, Gosling initially doubted his Kenergy.

"It was like I was living my life and then one day I was bleaching my hair, shaving my legs, wearing bespoke neon outfits, and rollerblading down Venice Beach," he said.

"It came on like a light scarlet fever and then I woke up one day and was like, 'Why is there fake tanner in my sheets? What just happened?'"

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Billie Eilish and FINNEAS won the Oscar for Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" [From The Motion PictureBarbie] at the 2024 Academy Awards.

Keep checking this space for more updates on the 2024 Oscars — including GRAMMY winners and nominees who are featured during the big night!

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Pop-soul newcomer Dylan Chambers offers his rendition of "Uptown Funk," Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' infectious 2014 hit.

D. Mariah

|GRAMMYs/Apr 16, 2024 - 05:03 pm

In the latest episode of ReImagined, soul-pop newcomer Dylan Chambers delivers a fresh, heartfelt take on "Uptown Funk", using an electric guitar to drive the performance.

In the year of its inception, Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars' "Uptown Funk" quickly made strides across the map, from a No. 1 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 to a Record Of The Year and Best Pop Duo/Group Performance win at the 2014 GRAMMYs. Ten years after its release, it is the ninth most-viewed YouTube video of all-time and was named one of Billboard's "Songs That Defined The Decade."

Chambers named Mars as one of his most influential inspirations and praised Silk Sonic's Las Vegas residency as one of the "greatest concerts" he has attended in an interview with Muzic Notez.

"Don't believe me, just watch," Chambers calls in the chorus, recreating its notable doo-wop ad-libs with the strums of his instrument.

Chambers dropped his latest single, "I Can Never Get Enough" on April 10, following his March release "High (When I'm Low)." Both tracks will be a part of his upcoming EP, For Your Listening Pleasure!, out May 17.

Press play on the video above to watch Dylan Chambers' groovy rendition of Bruno Mars & Mark Ronson's "Uptown Funk," and check back to GRAMMY.com for more new episodes of ReImagined.

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Ludwig Göransson holds his Oscar award for Best Original Score for Oppenheimer at the 2024 Oscars in Hollywood, CA.

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The 'Oppenheimer' win by one of the youngest composers to ever receive the award for Best Original Score, marks a second Oscar victory for Ludwig Goransson.

Nina Frazier

|GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2024 - 03:52 am

Ludwig Göransson's captivating composition for Oppenheimer has triumphed in the Best Original Score category at the 2024 Oscars.

Göransson's victory represents his exceptional talent and innovative approach to film scoring, as one of the youngest composers to ever receive the Best Original Score Oscar. It marks his second win in the category — he took home his first Oscar in 2019 for Black Panther. Göransson's work on Oppenheimer also won at the 2024 GRAMMYs for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media (Includes Film And Television).

Göransson's work stood out among the competition, going up against the scores of American Fiction, Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Poor Things. His ability to convey deep emotional narratives and complex historical contexts through his scores has established him as one of the most innovative and sought-after composers in Hollywood.

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Göransson's composition for Oppenheimer serves as the heartbeat of the movie, underpinning the film's exploration of the moral complexities and monumental impact of J. Robert Oppenheimer's work on the atomic bomb. Through his music, Göransson invites audiences into the internal and external conflicts faced by the "father of the atomic bomb," providing a sonic backdrop that is as thought-provoking as it is visceral.

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The award was presented by fellow GRAMMY winners, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who will star together in the Wizard of Oz big screen adaptation of the musical Wicked as Glinda and Elphaba respectively, premiering on the silver screen later this year. Speaking to the power of music to leave an indelible mark on the viewer through film, Grande said, "a great film score can leave a handprint on our hearts forever. It can ignite wonder and astonishment, make us feel sadness and longing and even transport us to new worlds."

Göransson achieved just that. In his acceptance speech, Göransson thanked his colleagues, and stars of the film for contributions to his distinctive vision. "Christopher Nolan, it was your idea to use a violin in the score and it allowed me to work and collaborate with my wonderful wife and acclaimed violinist, Serena Göransson," he said.

Göransson ended his speech by acknowledging his parents, "Thank you for giving me guitars and drum machines and not buying me video games."

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Finneas O'Connell and Billie Eilish show off their Oscar awards for Best Original Song for 'What Was I Made For?' from 'Barbie'' at the 96th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood.

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The duo's win for "What Was I Made For?" [From The Motion Picture'Barbie'] marks the second Oscar win for Billie Eilish and FINNEAS, making Eilish the youngest two-time Oscar winner ever.

Nina Frazier

|GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2024 - 02:23 am

Sibling duo Billie Eilish and FINNEAS are taking home more awards "What Was I Made For" [From The Motion Picture*Barbie*], this time at the 2024 Oscars, winning the prestigious Best Original Song award for their heartfelt ballad.

Once again, they've proven their unparalleled talent crosses effortlessly between the realms of music and film. Billie Eilish and Finneas won their first Oscar in 2022 for Best Original Song with "No Time to Die," the theme for the James Bond film of the same name.

Fittingly, the award was presented by two GRAMMY-winning musical performers, Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo, who star as Glinda and Elphaba in the Wizard of Oz big screen adaptation of the musical Wicked, premiering on the silver screen later this year.

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Eilish, who admitted to having a nightmare the night before receiving the award, burst into laughs before thanking the Academy and Barbie director Greta Gerwig, "Thank you to Greta, where did you go? I love you. Thank you for this. I'm so grateful for this song and this movie and the way that it made me feel."

The pair contended for the award against a diverse group of nominees: Diane Warren with "The Fire Inside" from "Flamin' Hot," Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for "I'm Just Ken" also from Barbie, Jon Batiste and Dan Wilson with "It Never Went Away" from American Symphony, and Scott George for "Wahzhazhe (A Song for My People)" from Killers of the Flower Moon.

Ahead of the win, Eilish and O'Connell gave a stirring paired back performance that highlighted their power as a pair.

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"What Was I Made For?" captivated audiences and critics alike with its poignant lyrics and emotive composition, underscoring the siblings' ability to tap into universal feelings of identity and purpose.

This Oscar win is a significant milestone for both artists, reinforcing their status as multifaceted talents capable of storytelling that resonates across different mediums. At the 2024 GRAMMYs, they had already made waves with the same song, winning Song Of The Year and Best Song Written For Visual Media.

Eilish and Finneas's journey from the music studios to the glitz of the Oscar stage is a testament to their hard work, creativity, and the deep connection they share as siblings. Their ability to collaborate and push the boundaries of music, now recognized by both the Recording Academy and the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, sets a high bar for artists striving to make their mark across multiple industries.

Eilish and FINNEAS are not just a powerful duo in music but also formidable talents in film music composition. Their Oscar victory tonight is not just a win for them but a win for the incredible synergy between music and storytelling in cinema.

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Becky G performs 'The Fire Inside' from "Flamin' Hot" onstage during the 2024 Oscars

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At the 2024 Academy Awards, rapper/singer Becky G performed a combustible version of "The Fire Inside" from the 2023 comedy drama "Flamin’ Hot,’ directed by Eva Longoria.

Morgan Enos

|GRAMMYs/Mar 11, 2024 - 01:32 am

At the 2024 Oscars on March 10, rapping and singing firebrand Becky G performed a blazing version of "The Fire Inside," from the 2023 comedy drama "Flamin’ Hot,’ the directorial debut of Eva Longoria. The song was written by GRAMMY winner and 15-time nominee Diane Warren. (A clip of the song will be added to this article shortly.)

At the ceremony, G didn’t disappoint, turning in a scorching rendition of the song, with apt digital flames billowing behind her and her accompanists.

“Nothing can hold you back/ No one can kill your vibe/ When you got the fire inside,“ G sang with authority and aplomb. “And oh, you're gonna own this life/ Cause you got the fire inside/ 'Cause you got the fire, you got the fire.“

At song’s end, Warren hollered her approval. What it must have been like to see your creation transpire on the 2024 Oscars stage, whether for the first time or after many.

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Billie Eilish and FINNEAS won the Oscar for Original Song for "What Was I Made For?" [From The Motion Picture*Barbie*] at the 2024 Academy Awards.

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Why didn't Ryan Gosling want to do Barbie? ›

'” Just as in “Blue Valentine,” he was playing a partner who couldn't keep his relationship together, but this time, he had to make it funny. Maybe that explains why he initially passed on “Barbie.” “There were actual reasons why I couldn't do the film,” Gosling says. “Schedule things. Life things.

Who is Ryan Gosling's wife? ›

Gosling and Mendes starred together in the drama "The Place Beyond the Pines." Three-time Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling shares two children with his partner Eva Mendes, whom he has called his hero.

How many kids does Ryan Gosling have? ›

To his kids, though, Ryan Gosling is dad. Actually, he's “Papi,” which is “Daddy” in Spanish. That's what the “Fall Guy” star is called by his two daughters, Esmeralda Amada, 9, and Amada Lee, 8, which he revealed in a May 2 interview with the Wall Street Journal.

Did Ryan Gosling perform Im Just Ken at the Oscars? ›

But the performance went very right. Gosling, bathed in pink lighting and wearing a sparkling pink suit and pink gloves, started singing “I'm Just Ken” while in the audience sitting behind Margot Robbie. He then made his way to the stage, where he was joined by Mark Ronson and Slash on guitars.

Is Ryan Gosling still married? ›

Eva Mendes didn't confirm her marriage to Ryan Gosling until November 2022, after years of rumors about the pair's relationship status. “Everyone is so welcoming here, and my husband Ryan is here and we are having the best time,” she shared with an Australian news outlet at the time.

Who turned down the role of Ken? ›

In a new interview with Variety, Ryan Gosling revealed that he initially turned down the role of Ken in Greta Gerwig's Barbie, for which he received an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. “There were actual reasons why I couldn't do the film,” he said.

Who is older Eva Mendes or Ryan Gosling? ›

Gosling was born on Nov. 12, 1980, to parents Donna and Thomas Ray Gosling in Ontario, Canada. Mendes was born Eva de la Caridad Méndez in Miami to Cuban parents Eva Pérez Suárez and Juan Carlos Méndez on March 5, 1974, making her six years and eight months older than Gosling.

How many tattoos does Ryan Gosling have? ›

While many Hollywood celebrities haven't inked their skin or may prefer to hide it, the Barbie star is proud to have and show his tattoos, as he considers them a reflection of his life and experiences. While his wife has only inked her skin once, Gosling has five known tattoos.

Is Eva Mendes Mexican? ›

Eva de la Caridad Méndez was born in Miami, Florida, to Cuban parents Eva Pérez Suárez and Juan Carlos Méndez, and was raised by her mother in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Silver Lake after her parents' divorce. Mendes grew up a Roman Catholic and at one time even considered becoming a Catholic nun.

How rich is Ryan Gosling? ›

Gosling, hailing from Canada, has a net worth of $70 million, making him one of the richest actors in the industry. The actor earned fortunes from his movie career. The Crazy Stupid Love actor began his career with The Mickey Mouse Club, where he was not paid well. The actor worked for $185 a week.

Is Ryan Gosling related to Ryan Reynolds? ›

No, Ryan Gosling and Ryan Reynolds are not the same person. They are two different individuals, both of whom are popular actors in Hollywood. Ryan Gosling is a Canadian actor and musician, known for his roles in films like "The Notebook," "La La Land," and "Drive," among others.

Did Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling date? ›

Although the twosome were never romantically involved in real life, Gosling and Stone developed a fast friendship on set of the rom-com. “She's everything, all the time,” Gosling shared with MTV News at the Crazy, Stupid, Love premiere in July 2011. “There's no one like her.

Why didn't Ryan Gosling want to perform at the Oscars? ›

Synopsis Earlier this month, Ryan Gosling said the Academy hadn't asked him to perform at the Oscar Award ceremony. He also said that it might be too risky to have him do it, he did not know how that would work, but he was open to it.

Who was sitting next to Ryan Gosling at the Oscars? ›

Gosling, who was nominated for best actor in a supporting role as Ken in "Barbie," attended the Oscars with his sister Mandi Gosling, whom he also took as his guest at a "Barbie" press event last year.

Why was pregnant Barbie controversial? ›

Mattel's idea behind the doll was to appeal to girls aged five to eight who enjoyed playing house, as well as to families who were expecting a new sibling. However, many parents were outraged at the idea of a pregnant Barbie, as theyy believed it promoted teen pregnancy.

Why girls are rejecting the new curvy Barbie? ›

Notably, when asked why they would not want to play with her, at least 25 percent of the girls said it was because curvy Barbie was fat, chubby, or "big." The tendency to idealize thin bodies and show negative attitudes toward fatter bodies has implications for how children treat each other.

Did Margot Robbie ask Ryan Gosling to play Ken? ›

Although it seems like he was born to play Ken, it turns out Ryan Gosling wasn't immediately sold on his role in the new Barbie movie. But his co-star Margot Robbie was determined to have him join the cast. “Margot was like, 'Is it weird if I go to his house?'

How much did Ryan Gosling get paid for Barbie? ›

Summary. Ryan Gosling's role in Barbie was one of his highest-paying yet, earning him $12.5 million. Despite not playing the title character, Gosling's salary matching Margot Robbie's for Barbie shows the value of his performance and his importance to the film's marketing.

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