Billie Eilish (and her brother Finneas) earned their first-ever Oscar nominations this year. Their single “No Time To Die” from the James Bond film of the same name received a nod for Best Original Song. The siblings called the nomination “a peak life experience.”
Beyoncé is one of the most-awarded artists of all time. This year, she might add Oscar winner to her list of achievements. She received a Best Original Song nom for “Be Alive” from King Richard. She’s also performing at the ceremony, which is a win for all viewers.
Lin-Manuel Miranda is a two-time Oscar nominee. He was first nominated for Best Original Song in 2017 for his Moana single, “How Far I’ll Go.” He earned his second nomination in the category this year for “Dos Oruguitas” from Encanto.
Will Smith has four Oscar noms, including three for Best Actor. He was nominated for his starring roles in 2001’s Ali, 2006’s The Pursuit of Happyness, and this year’s King Richard. Producing the 2022 film about Venus and Serena Williams also earned him a nod for Best Picture.
Lady Gaga earned her first Best Original Song nomination in 2016 for co-writing The Hunting Ground’s “Til It Happens To You” with Diane Warren. She finally took home the prize in 2019 for A Star Is Born’s “Shallow.” Gaga also received a Best Actress nomination for the film.
Mary J. Blige received two nominations at the 2018 Oscars for Mudbound: Best Supporting Actress and Best Original Song. She didn’t win in either category but is the first person nominated for an acting and song category in the same year. Gaga also achieved the feat a year later.
Following the success of SZA and Kendrick Lamar’s “All The Stars” from Black Panther, the duo earned their first Oscar nomination for Best Original Song in 2019.
John Legend and Common were joint winners of Best Original Song at the 2015 Oscars. They won for the triumphant track “Glory” from Selma. Fun facts: John Legend also completed the EGOT feat, while Common was nominated again in 2018 for “Stand Up For Something” from Marshall.