Elton John has been nominated for another Oscar!
John and his longtime writing partner Bernie Taupinâs song, â(Iâm Gonna) Love Me Againâ from Rocketman, garnered a nomination at the 92nd Academy Awards for Best Original Song. With it, the legendary musician could bring home his second Academy Award of his career, and Taupin his first. (Fans will recall, John won the 1994 trophy for âCan You Feel the Love Tonight" from The Lion King.)
Other competitors in the best song category this year include âI Can't Let You Throw Yourself Awayâ from Toy Story 4, âI'm Standing With Youâ from Breakthrough, âInto The Unknownâ from Frozen 2, and âStand Upâ from Harriet.
The Rocketman tune has already become an early favorite this awards season, having swept its competition by claiming the Criticsâ Choice Movie Award, Satellite Award, and Golden Globe for Best Song. "Everyone involved in this film... it was one of the most emotional moments of my life. It's the first time I've ever won an award with [Taupin]Â ever. We never won a GRAMMY. We never won anything together except for this, and I am so happy,â John said while accepting the Golden Globe.
Taupin added: "This is really sweet, because this is not just about a song we wrote for a movie. This is a song we wrote for a movie which deals with our relationship, and it's a relationship that doesn't happen much in this town. It's a 52-year-old marriage, so, thank you."
The 2020 Oscars ceremony will take place on February 9, airing live on ABC from Hollywoodâs Dolby Theater. (See the nominees here.)
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