The Nominees:
"Applause" from "Tell It Like a Woman," performed by Sofia Carson, written by Diane Warren
"Naatu Naatu" from "RRR," performed by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava, written by M. M. Keeravani and Chandrabose
"Lift Me Up" from "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," performed by Rihanna, written by Rihanna, Ludwig Göransson, Ryan Coogler, and Tems
"Hold My Hand" from "Top Gun: Maverick," performed by Lady Gaga, written by Lady Gaga and BloodPop
"This Is a Life" from "Everything Everywhere All at Once," by Ryan Lott, David Byrne, and Mitski
Who Will Win: "Naatu Naatu"
Most of the songs on this list played over the credits of their respective movies. Not "Naatu Naatu," which soundtracks a thrilling, almost five-minute-long sequence in "RRR," where the leads — played by Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava — sing, dance, and bring down the house. Many Oscars watchers were shocked that the Indian Telugu-language epic wasn't nominated in more categories, but it would be outrageous if it didn't win here.