Dune: Part Two wins Grammy despite Oscar disqualification

Hans Zimmer's score for "Dune: Part Two" won the Grammy for Best Score Soundtrack for Visual Media at the recent Grammy Awards, despite being disqualified from the Oscars due to its reliance on themes from the first film. The Academy's rules stipulate that sequels can use no more than 20% of existing music, a decision that has drawn criticism, including from director Denis Villeneuve, who called the exclusion 'absolutely against' the merit of the score. The Grammy win marks Zimmer's fifth, reaffirming the soundtrack's acclaim even as fans expressed disappointment over its Oscar ineligibility. "Dune: Part Two" is nominated for Best Picture at the Oscars, but the absence of a nomination for Zimmer's score has been a sore point among supporters. The win also sparked conversations on social media, with fans celebrating the recognition from the Grammys while lamenting the Oscars' decision. Other winners at the Grammys included Kendrick Lamar and Beyoncé, highlighting a night of notable achievements in music.