The speculation surrounding Ryan Gosling's participation in the Oscars intensified amidst discussions about the 'Barbie' movie and the prolonged Oscar debate. Ever since Gosling and the song received nominations in January, the question of whether he would perform live at the awards ceremony loomed large. After much speculation, it has been officially confirmed that Ryan Gosling will indeed perform 'I'm Just Ken' live at the Oscars. Let's dive into the details. 👇
Sources have confirmed that Ryan Gosling will take the stage at the 96th annual Oscars on March 10th to perform the Academy Award-nominated song from 'Barbie,' 'I'm Just Ken.' Despite earlier uncertainty and speculation, Variety has received confirmation that Gosling will deliver a live rendition of the nominated track during the prestigious awards ceremony.
In a February interview with Variety, Gosling emphasized that the Academy had not extended an offer for a performance. Despite the perceived risk, Gosling, nominated for an acting Oscar for his portrayal of Ken, expressed openness to the challenge. 'I don't know how I'm going to do it. But I'm game,' he added, embracing the opportunity to perform live at the Oscars.
Mark Ronson, the songwriter behind the song, expressed his dream of Gosling performing at the Academy Awards. When asked about the possibility of replacing Gosling if he decides against performing, Ronson stated firmly, 'No. I think if Ryan doesn't do it, then we won't do it either.'
'I'm Just Ken' is one of the two 'Barbie' songs nominated for an Oscar in the Best Original Song category. The other song, 'What Was I Made For?' by Billie Eilish and Finneas, won a Grammy in the Best Song Written for Visual Media category, surpassing both 'I'm Just Ken' and another 'Barbie' hit, 'Dance the Night.'