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Episode 70: We’re Not the Dying Swan (2002)

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Eminem made history with his hit song "Lose Yourself," writing the first rap song to be nominated for the Oscar. The controversial rapper wasn't the first choice for producer Brian Grazer's film about a wannabe rapper, but Grazer couldn't take his eyes off the superstar, and 8 Mile gave Eminem the opportunity to act and give us one of his signature songs. His competition for the Oscar was stiff, with compositions by Paul Simon and U2 in the mix. With the Miramax machine behind them, U2 looked like they had the best chances of winning the 2002 Original Song Oscar. Find out who won on this episode!

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Eminem made history with his hit song "Lose Yourself," writing the first rap song to be nominated for the Oscar. The controversial rapper wasn't the first choice for producer Brian Grazer's film about a wannabe rapper, but Grazer couldn't take his eyes off the superstar, and 8 Mile gave Eminem the opportunity to act and give us one of his signature songs. His competition for the Oscar was stiff, with compositions by Paul Simon and U2 in the mix. With the Miramax machine behind them, U2 looked like they had the best chances of winning the 2002 Original Song Oscar. Find out who won on this episode!

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