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Diane Warren ‘proud’ to land 16th Oscar nod as fans say ‘she better win this time!’ after Malibu home burned

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Diane Warren received her sixteenth Oscar nomination. The songwriter got the nod for writing the song The Journey, sung by HER, in the film The Six Triple Eight.

Diane Warren received her sixteenth Oscar nomination.

The composer got the go-ahead to write the song. The tripsung by HER, in the movie The Six Triple Eight.

“I’m so proud and honored to be nominated for my song The Journey from Tyler Perry’s Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight,” the iconic music creator began.

“Inspired by the powerful true story of these incredible women and brought to life with perfection by the incredible artist HER, this song about resilience resonates within the film and in life.”

Diane ended with: “We are all on our own journey.”

Her fans took to social media to tell the Academy that “Diane better win this time.” Another said: “Give him the gold, dammit, he earned it.”

Diane Warren received her sixteenth Oscar nomination. The songwriter got the nod for writing the song The Journey, sung by HER, in the film The Six Triple Eight. “I’m so proud and honored to be nominated for my song The Journey from Tyler Perry’s Netflix movie The Six Triple Eight,” the iconic music creator began. Seen on January 8 in New York.

Kerry Washington and Milauna Jackson in The Six Triple Eight

Kerry Washington and Milauna Jackson in The Six Triple Eight

He never won, but he already received an honorary Oscar from his friend Cher in 2022.

This also marks Warren’s eighth consecutive nomination in the category in the last eight years.

Diane’s beach house of almost 30 years was destroyed in the wildfires that ravaged Southern California.

The 68-year-old veteran hitmaker posted a photo of a prominent rock in the waves, which she photographs annually to commemorate the death of her “incredible crazy friend” Leah from cancer.

‘This is the last photo I took of Leah’s rock from my beach house. I have had this house for almost 30 years. Looks like it was lost in the fire last night,” Diane wrote on instagram.

“There is a rainbow shining above it, which I take as a sign of hope for all creatures who have been affected by this tragedy.”

Warren also assured her 249,000 social media followers that the chickens, ducks, goats, cows and horses living on her rescue ranch “are fine, which is the most important thing.” Stay safe everyone.’

The Songwriters Hall of Famer, who previously had a home damaged by the 1994 Northridge earthquake, spends most of her time writing future classics in her cluttered Hollywood Hills office.

Warren announced that her beach house of nearly 30 years was destroyed in the wildfires that ravaged Southern California (pictured in 2020).

Warren announced that her beach house of nearly 30 years was destroyed in the wildfires that ravaged Southern California (pictured in 2020).

He had his white piano next to the windows so he could look at the sea.

He had his white piano next to the windows so he could look at the sea.

Diane’s post received supportive comments from Titanic alum Frances Fisher, who wrote: ‘We had a good time there; Our memories will never burn. I’m glad your ranch and all your rescued animals are safe. I love you.’

Legendary songwriter Paul Williams commented: “I’m so sorry, but I’m glad your animals are safe and you are too.” Prayers are born for all those who suffered this catastrophic event. I love you… Paul.’

Warren wrote five of JoJo’s songs, including The Change in 2020, and the pop star wrote: “Diane, I’m so sorry.”

Savage Garden alum Darren Hayes commented: ‘Diane, I love you. This is devastating. My heart is with you.’

The Realsongs founder wrote Belinda Carlisle’s five-track EP Kismet in 2023, and The Go-Go frontwoman wrote: ‘OMG. Very sorry.’

The City of Los Angeles has been hit by strong Santa Ana winds exceeding 100 mph in some areas, resulting in five wildfires that killed five people, destroyed more than 1,100 structures, and forced 70,000 residents to evacuate.

Other celebrities who lost their homes in the devastation include James Woods, Anna Faris, Cary Elwes, Paris Hilton, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Eugene Levy, Miles Teller, Billy Crystal and Adam Brody and Leighton Meester.

Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency and FEMA approved a fire management assistance grant to provide critical resources for firefighting efforts.

Diane, who is just one Tony Award away from EGOT status, has written nine number one hits and 33 top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, including songs by Cher, Celine Dion, LeAnn Rimes and Aerosmith.

Warren’s 40-year career was chronicled in Bess Kargman’s documentary Diane Warren: Relentless, which opens in US theaters this Friday and on MasterClass on January 16.

On December 17, Say Don’t Go co-writer The Journey, performed by HER for the Netflix war drama The Six Triple Eight. was shortlisted with 13 other tracks for the best original song category at the 97th Academy Awards.

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