Lady Gaga 'Doesn't Deserve' 2016 Oscars Nomination? Linda Perry 'Best Song' Twitter Rant Blast
After snagging the Golden Globe for "Best Actress (Miniseries or Television Film)," Lady Gaga was nominated for "Best Original Song" at the upcoming 2016 Oscars. But according to fellow singer Linda Perry, the "Born This Way" superstar doesn't deserve such recognition.
Official nominations for the 88th annual Academy Awards were announced earlier this month. Gaga was recognized for her work with Diane Warren on their hit collaboration, "Til it Happens to You" (featured in the sexual assault documentary, "The Hunting Ground"). So, why is 50-year-old Perry so angry?
Well, things began on Twitter positive enough...
@RealLindaPerry: "Congratulations to all nominees especially @Diane_Warren you wrote a beautiful song and @ladygaga gave a powerful performance... And @MileyCyrus thank you for delivering an incredible performance. I know it wasn't your thing but you were so generous. Very appreciated. :)"
But then her tone suddenly changed. Apparently, the "Fill Me Up" rocker doesn't think that Mother Monster truly contributed enough to the music and lyrics:
@RealLindaPerry: "Normally I wouldn't respond to all this but I don't know Im feeling spunky. There was another artist that originally was gonna sing #TIHTY."
@RealLindaPerry: "I have Diane's original demo with her singing. The only line that has been changed 'Till you're at the end, the end of your rope.'"
@RealLindaPerry: "Originally was 'TIL YOU GOT A HOLE RIPPED IN YOUR SOUL.' So I guess technically one line was changed so sure Gaga possibly 'rewrote' a line."
@RealLindaPerry: "But chances are Diane still took part in rewriting that line which means Gaga contributed a few words. Is that writing? Not in my book."
Interesting...
@RealLindaPerry: "I love Gaga so much respect and love this song that has nothing to do with anything. Why did Gaga get credit? Maybe because Diane wanted to ensure her support in promoting the song. Gaga is a very smart business women she knew a song written by Diane Warren would be up for an Oscar. And you know it's hard getting music out there and heard. Especially a song from a documentary, so Diane knew if she gave Gaga writing credit it would ensure the support this song needed and deserved. And Gaga knows her power. I'm not putting anyone or anything down. I'm stating the truth. I credit Diane for writing this song, it is her experience her pain her words. That's it kids."
Obviously, several Gaga fans were not too happy about this opinion. But Perry won't back down:
@RealLindaPerry: "Good night! What good is twitter if you can't ruffle some feathers once in a while... #truth."
@RealLindaPerry: "Listen, one of you Gaga kids got upset when I said Diane wrote a great song. You can't win on Twitter. I'm stating why I didn't include."
@RealLindaPerry: "There's no bitterness, I've stated Gaga killed this song so powerful so blown away by her performance... Don't turn things negative. I'm stating my truth that's it if you don't like it, it's ok just don't spend anytime here... Breathe everything is ok! Interesting what we react to. We could learn a lot about ourselves by just observing our reaction to things."
@RealLindaPerry: "I just want you guys to know I'm reading your tweets. I see you! Good night....
Well, what do MstarsNews readers think - does the "American Horror Story: Hotel" countess deserve the credit?
Meanwhile, Gaga continues celebrating such honors online.