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Bowser's Ballad: Jack Black Mourns Academy's Oversight
3 Apr
Summary
- Jack Black expressed disappointment that Bowser's song 'Peaches' wasn't nominated for an Oscar.
- He felt the song was a 'banger' and deserved Academy attention.
- Black joked about Ryan Gosling's 'I'm Just Ken' receiving a nomination.
Jack Black recently expressed his feelings about the Academy Awards snubbing his song 'Peaches' from 'The Super Mario Brothers Movie'. The actor lamented that his animated character, Bowser, did not receive any attention or love from the Academy for the popular song, which he described as a "banger." Black admitted to a bit of professional jealousy, especially when Ryan Gosling's song 'I'm Just Ken,' also from a 2023 film, received a nomination.
During an appearance on 'The Tonight Show,' Black shared his disappointment and even performed a short, humorous song detailing Bowser's vows of revenge against Gosling for the perceived slight. While Black acknowledged his love for the 'Barbie' movie and Gosling's contribution, he couldn't hide his feelings about 'Peaches' being overlooked during awards season, despite its significant fan reception.