Oscars: Original Song Shortlist Sees Miley Cyrus ‘Last Showgirl’ Tune Snubbed; Lin-Manuel Miranda Eyeing EGOT; Diane Warren’s Possible 16th Nom & More

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Oscars' original song shortlist loaded with musically-driven films as industry veterans Diane Warren and Lin-Manuel Miranda eye potential wins.

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Veteran songwriter Diane Warren could earn her 16th Oscar nomination for her work on a song from a musically-themed film, further cementing her status as one of the most decorated non-winning nominees in Academy history.
Lin-Manuel Miranda, the acclaimed creator of 'Hamilton,' is eyeing the coveted EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) as he's in the running for an Oscar nomination for an original song, which would complete his quest for the prestigious entertainment quadruple crown.

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Diane Warren, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Moana 2, The Lion King, Piece by Piece, 'Hamilton'