There is more Oscars drama to talk about, but this time it didn’t make it to TV screens. According to Puck News, Best Song nominee Diane Warren was upset with Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo’s presentation of the award. She reportedly expressed her frustration, even throwing a “mini tantrum” because Ariana went straight to announcing the winner without listing the nominees, which meant Diane’s name wasn’t mentioned before Billie Eilish’s win.
Diane Warren has been a perennial nominee in the Best Song category, receiving 15 nominations since 2014. This year, her song “The Fire Inside” from Flamin’ Hot was nominated, a movie based on the origin story of Flamin’ Hot Cheetos. Despite not always creating chart-topping hits, Diane consistently receives Oscar nominations. She desired more recognition for her work, including a namedrop during the ceremony.
Although Diane did receive a mention, she reportedly wanted more acknowledgment. The show failed to recap the categories throughout the night, leading to confusion among viewers. Despite this, Diane’s reaction to the situation was seen as embarrassing, with witnesses claiming she frantically searched for someone to voice her complaint to during the show.
It is suggested that future ceremonies should consider recapping the nominees to avoid similar incidents. What are your thoughts on this, Perezcious readers?
[Image via MEGA/WENN/Oscars/ABC/YouTube.]
Loading PerspectiveSplit analysis...
