The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences confirmed audiences will be treated to a live performance of “I’m Just Ken” by Barbie‘s top Ken, Ryan Gosling, during the 2024 Oscars. While Greta Gerwig was snubbed in the Best Director category and the film’s titular Barbie, Margot Robbie, wasn’t recognized with a nomination, Gosling and America Ferrera did earn acting nominations. Altogether, box office superstar Barbie picked up eight nominations, two of which came in the Best Original Song category.
Jon Batiste, Becky G, Billie Eilish and Finneas O’Connell, and Scott George and the Osage Singers will also take the stage and perform the 96th Oscars original songs nominees. The Academy released the following list of songs and performers:
- “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
Raj Kapoor will guide this year’s live awards show as showrunner and executive producer. Additional executive producers include Molly McNearney and Katy Mullan.
Jimmy Kimmel is on board as host of the 96th Oscars airing live on ABC on Sunday, March 10, 2024 from the Dolby Theatre at Ovation Hollywood. The telecast will begin at a new time – 7pm ET/4pm PT.
