"I'm Just Ken": The Unconventional Oscar Triumph
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Choreographer Mandy Moore orchestrated the showstopping number "I'm Just Ken" for the Oscars telecast, inspired by ideas from Ryan Gosling and Greta Gerwig, and featuring 62 dancers and a live performance by Gosling himself. Despite not winning an Oscar, the performance was a hit, with high expectations and promises of a spectacular show fulfilled, thanks to Moore's expertise and collaboration with Gosling.
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