Elton John, Bernie Taupin Win Oscar for Best Original Song
Elton John and Bernie Taupin won big during the 92nd Academy Awards by taking home the Oscar for Best Original Song.
The songwriting partners won the Oscar for “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” from the biopic Rocketman. This was John’s second Oscar win and Taupin’s first. Last month, John and Taupin also won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song.
Before the Oscar for Best Original Song was given out, Sir Elton performed “(I’m Gonna) Love Me Again” live during the Academy Awards ceremony.
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