Sibling duo, Billie Eilish and FINNEAS have once again found themselves in the spotlight as they clinch their second Best Original Song Oscar nomination.
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The pair received the nod for co-writing the enchanting track “What Was I Made For?” featured in the Barbie movie. The news broke today, January 23, sending ripples of excitement through the music industry and their legion of fans.
The dynamic duo wasted no time in expressing their elation, calling into ABC’s Good Morning America to share their joy with host Lara Spencer. Billie, visibly thrilled, exclaimed, “Ohmigod, we’re feeling so good and excited and honored! Ohmigod, it’s a crazy, crazy morning, so cool!”
Adding to the jubilation, FINNEAS chimed in, “We just woke up ’cause it’s five in the morning in LA. So, it feels a little bit like we’re dreaming, which is crazy!”
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This isn’t unfamiliar territory for the siblings. In 2022, they secured their first Best Original Song Oscar for crafting the James Bond theme “No Time to Die,” solidifying their position as forces to be reckoned with in the music world.
Competing for the prestigious accolade this year, “What Was I Made For?” faces tough contenders, including another song from the Barbie movie, “I’m Just Ken,” written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, along with three other noteworthy compositions.
The track has already garnered acclaim by winning the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, adding to the anticipation surrounding the upcoming Oscars. Meanwhile, “I’m Just Ken” clinched the Critics Choice Award in the same category.
In a nod to their previous achievements, the talented duo secured their first Oscar for crafting the James Bond theme “No Time to Die” in 2022.
Now, with “What Was I Made For?” in the running, the anticipation for the upcoming Oscars reaches a fever pitch. The track has already earned accolades, clinching the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, while its competitor, “I’m Just Ken,” secured the Critics Choice Award in the same category.
