Just as movie buffs wait all year to see what film will take home the coveted Oscar for Best Picture, music gurus also tune in to the iconic awards show to check out who will win Best Original Song. The category was first introduced at the seventh annual Academy Awards which took place in 1934 and saw "The Continental" - from "The Gay Divorcee" - take home the win. The song had music by Con Conrad and lyrics by Herb Magidson, stars of yesteryear. The award has since named many current, high-profile winners including Lionel Richie, John Legend, Adele, and Billie Eilish.
In order to be nominated for this award, the songwriter's composition must have been written for a film. "An original song consists of words and music, both of which are original and written specifically for the motion picture," the official rules for the Academy Awards read. "There must be a clearly audible,...
In order to be nominated for this award, the songwriter's composition must have been written for a film. "An original song consists of words and music, both of which are original and written specifically for the motion picture," the official rules for the Academy Awards read. "There must be a clearly audible,...
- 3/10/2023
- by Jessica Vacco-Bolanos
- Popsugar.com
Lauren Conrad designed an adorable nautical-themed nursery for her 4-month son Liam James — complete with plenty of whales and sailboats — but she says making the decision wasn’t easy.
“When it came time to design Liam’s nursery, I was all over the place. At first I wanted to make it a celestial theme with a navy wall covered in constellations,” Conrad revealed on her blog, adding that she started “seeing celestial nurseries popping up all over Pinterest, so I decided to try something else.”
“Next, I thought a wilderness theme could be cute. I found the perfect wallpaper with black and white birch trees,...
“When it came time to design Liam’s nursery, I was all over the place. At first I wanted to make it a celestial theme with a navy wall covered in constellations,” Conrad revealed on her blog, adding that she started “seeing celestial nurseries popping up all over Pinterest, so I decided to try something else.”
“Next, I thought a wilderness theme could be cute. I found the perfect wallpaper with black and white birch trees,...
- 11/30/2017
- by Maria Pasquini
- PEOPLE.com
Former Hills star Lauren Conrad gets candid about marriage, motherhood and how she’s happier than ever. Subscribe now for an inside look at her journey, plus Exclusive first baby photos — only in People!
Lauren Conrad got her start in front of cameras, but she most likely won’t be returning to reality TV anytime soon.
“I don’t think I’m doing any more reality television that includes my personal life,” Conrad, 31, tells People in this week’s issue.
For more on Lauren Conrad’s life as a new mom with husband William and son Liam, pick up this week’s issue of People,...
Lauren Conrad got her start in front of cameras, but she most likely won’t be returning to reality TV anytime soon.
“I don’t think I’m doing any more reality television that includes my personal life,” Conrad, 31, tells People in this week’s issue.
For more on Lauren Conrad’s life as a new mom with husband William and son Liam, pick up this week’s issue of People,...
- 8/7/2017
- by Aili Nahas
- PEOPLE.com
Former Hills star Lauren Conrad gets candid about marriage, motherhood and how she’s happier than ever. Subscribe now for an inside look at her journey, plus Exclusive first baby photos — only in People!
World, meet baby William “Liam” James.
Lauren Conrad and her husband, lawyer William Tell, welcomed their first child on July 5 — and now, the Hills alum is sharing the story of her little bundle of joy — and his first photos! — exclusively with People.
“Before the delivery, I felt like I was getting ready for a blind date,” recalls Conrad, 31. “We considered doing the 4D ultrasound but then decided to wait.
World, meet baby William “Liam” James.
Lauren Conrad and her husband, lawyer William Tell, welcomed their first child on July 5 — and now, the Hills alum is sharing the story of her little bundle of joy — and his first photos! — exclusively with People.
“Before the delivery, I felt like I was getting ready for a blind date,” recalls Conrad, 31. “We considered doing the 4D ultrasound but then decided to wait.
- 8/2/2017
- by Aili Nahas
- PEOPLE.com
It's not an easy time in the Claybourne/Conrad household right now. After last episode's revelation that Daphne is struggling with depression, Deacon has to figure out how to help her. Meanwhile, Scarlett has to face the man who is the father of her child, while Juliette needs to face her anxiety. Here's a look at Nashville's "Til I Can Make It on My Own."...
- 6/8/2017
- by [email protected]
- buddytv.com
On this episode of Nashville, "I'll Fly Away," friends and family gather to pay their last respects to Rayna, Will has doubts about getting involved with Zach, Tandy worries about the future of Highway 65 and Deacon makes a big decision regarding Maddie's and Daphne's futures.
Rayna's dead, and her funeral is a modest, sparsely-attended affair -- just the usual suspects. Returning to town for the somber occasion are Rayna's sister, Tandy, and her ex-con, ex-husband Teddy Conrad. Deacon can barely get through the stellar poem "Funeral Blues" by Wh Auden (now ruined for me forever because of Deacon's grating twang.)...
Rayna's dead, and her funeral is a modest, sparsely-attended affair -- just the usual suspects. Returning to town for the somber occasion are Rayna's sister, Tandy, and her ex-con, ex-husband Teddy Conrad. Deacon can barely get through the stellar poem "Funeral Blues" by Wh Auden (now ruined for me forever because of Deacon's grating twang.)...
- 3/2/2017
- by [email protected]
- buddytv.com
If you weren’t Maddie Conrad/Claybourne’s biggest fan during Nashville‘s fourth season, the men responsible for another highly talked-about TV teen want you to know: They’re on it.
“I can say that i was not a fan of the storyline that they gave Maddie last year,” says Marshall Herskovitz, who along with Ed Zwick assumed showrunning duties when the country-music drama moved to Cmt for Season 5. He refers to the series’ emancipated minor plot, which found Rayna and Deacon’s adolescent daughter (played by Lennon Stella) legally separating from her parents when they wouldn’t allow...
“I can say that i was not a fan of the storyline that they gave Maddie last year,” says Marshall Herskovitz, who along with Ed Zwick assumed showrunning duties when the country-music drama moved to Cmt for Season 5. He refers to the series’ emancipated minor plot, which found Rayna and Deacon’s adolescent daughter (played by Lennon Stella) legally separating from her parents when they wouldn’t allow...
- 12/15/2016
- TVLine.com
Each year one of our awards traditions is to help fellow Bfca members choose more wisely when it comes to the "Young Performer" category by sharing an eligibility list. The lazy nominations each year prove that help is needed. Here's the thing: it can be difficult to even think of who is eligible when you're filling out a ballot because you don't get a list of choices and it's not a category people campaign for or one that the internet talks about. So we solve that problem right here. Our other belief, which is why we do this, is that if you actually pay attention there are enough worthy performances each year to divvy this category up into male and female as the other acting categories are divvied up. But, yes, you have to be paying attention beyond 5 or 6 movies and leading roles to notice the truly special work.
Ballots...
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- 11/17/2016
- by NATHANIEL R
- FilmExperience
Here’s your daily dose of an indie film, web series, TV pilot, what-have-you in progress — at the end of the week, you’ll have the chance to vote for your favorite.
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
Orchestrating Change
Logline: The documentary film that tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only classical music organization in the world for people living with mental illness and those who support them.
Elevator Pitch:
Ronald Braunstein, Me2/Orchestra’s founder and music director, was a Juilliard-trained, internationally-known conductor until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ronald’s manager dropped him and the classical music community shunned him. Ronald created Me2/Orchestra for musicians like himself living with mental illness. The documentary “Orchestrating Change” depicts the poignant and powerful ways Me2/Orchestra is transforming lives and creating a new model for...
In the meantime: Is this a project you’d want to see? Tell us in the comments.
Orchestrating Change
Logline: The documentary film that tells the inspiring story of Me2/Orchestra, the only classical music organization in the world for people living with mental illness and those who support them.
Elevator Pitch:
Ronald Braunstein, Me2/Orchestra’s founder and music director, was a Juilliard-trained, internationally-known conductor until he was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Ronald’s manager dropped him and the classical music community shunned him. Ronald created Me2/Orchestra for musicians like himself living with mental illness. The documentary “Orchestrating Change” depicts the poignant and powerful ways Me2/Orchestra is transforming lives and creating a new model for...
- 7/13/2016
- by Steve Greene
- Indiewire
Best Song Oscar 2016 contender 'Fifty Shades of Grey,' with Dakota Johnson and Jamie Dornan. 74 entries in contention for 2016 Best Song Academy Award 'Tis the season for the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to announce the semi-finalists – in some instances, the semi-semi-finalists – for the Academy Awards. Today, the Academy released the list of songs eligible for the 2016 Best Song – or rather, Best Original Song – Oscar. There are 74 contenders, with titles ranging from “Happy” and “I'll See You in My Dreams” to “Hypnosis” and “Bhoomiyilenghanumundo.” Curiously, apart from the inevitable animated and/or kiddie flicks (Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip, Anomalisa, Pan, Shaun the Sheep Movie, Home, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge out of Water, etc.) most of this year's contenders are songs from smaller movies and Bollywood/South Asian releases. Exceptions include Sam Taylor-Johnson's Fifty Shades of Grey, Ryan Coogler's Creed, Kenneth Branagh's...
- 12/11/2015
- by Steve Montgomery
- Alt Film Guide
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