When Ryan Gosling took the stage to rehearse the Oscar-nominated Barbie song 'I’m Just Ken' on Friday at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, the mood turned electric. The energy was palpable as Gosling, dressed casually in jeans and a T-shirt, showed no signs of nerves while working on the much-anticipated musical number with Mark Ronson, who co-wrote the hit Barbie tune.
According to a source, Gosling was in great spirits, joking around, and having a great time during the upbeat rehearsal just two days ahead of the Oscars. The insider mentioned that the rehearsal involved 'many dancers,' hinting at a visually captivating performance.
Gosling, who earned a Best Supporting Actor nomination for his role as Ken in Barbie, is set to grace the stage alongside other high-profile stars during the Oscars ceremony on Sunday. The Original Song nominees to be performed include 'The Fire Inside' from Flamin’ Hot, 'It Never Went Away' from American Symphony, 'Wahzhazhe (A Song For My People)' from Killers of the Flower Moon, and 'What Was I Made For?' from Barbie.
Leading up to the Oscars, Gosling has been actively promoting the event, appearing in a humorous TV promo with his Barbie co-stars America Ferrera and Kate McKinnon. The promo also featured Jimmy Kimmel, who is returning as host for the fourth time and expressed his excitement for the upcoming show.
As the 96th Academy Awards approach, the anticipation is building for a memorable night filled with star-studded performances and celebrations of cinematic achievements. The live broadcast from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California, is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, March 10.
