Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Benjamin is a New York-based writer covering global pop music. Rosé winning Best International Song at the BRIT Awards 2026 ...

Last year, the Academy Awards' race for best original song could be fairly boiled down to a two-horse race between two deeply different — and equally excellent — songs from the blockbuster Barbie ...

Whether "Emilia Pérez" or Diane Warren wins the Oscar for Best Original Song, it will be victory for Netflix. Regardless of who wins, Netflix seems bound to collect an Oscar for Best Original Song, ...

South African pop star Tyla continues her winning streak on the global stage as she stacks up the trophies after scooping the Outstanding International Song honours at the 57th National Association ...

At last year's Academy Awards, the race for best original song was sleepy enough that the nominees — led by winner "El Mal," from Emilia Pérez — weren't even performed on the telecast. This year, the ...