While Lady Gaga is over the moon about her first Oscar nomination for her song "Til It Happens To You," co-written with Diane Warren from the documentary "The Hunting Ground," singer-songwriter Linda Perry doesn't think Gaga deserves to be on that elite list. In a series of tweets posted this morning, Perry explained that she does not think Gaga contributed enough to the writing of the song, but only performed it, which, according to the Academy rules, does not mean she should be eligible for the Oscar, according to the Hollywood Reporter.
"I have Diane's original demo with her singing. The only line that has been changed 'Till you're at the end, the end of your rope," she wrote, adding, "Originally was 'TIL YOU GOT A HOLE RIPPED IN YOUR SOUL.' So I guess technically one line was changed so sure Gaga possible 'rewrote' a line... But chances are Diane still took part in rewriting that line which means Gaga contributed a few words. Is that writing? Not in my book."
"I love Gaga so much respect and love this song that has nothing to do with anything," continued Perry. "Gaga is a very smart business women, she knew a song written by Diane Warren would be up for an Oscar... Diane knew if she gave Gaga writing credit, it would ensure the support this song needed and deserved. And Gaga knows her power. I'm not putting anyone or anything down. I'm stating the truth. I credit Diane for writing this song. It is her experience, her pain, her words."
Once some of Gaga's fans started to go after Perry for her claims, she replied by saying: "There's no bitterness. I've stated Gaga killed this song. So powerful, so blown away by her performance. Don't turn things negative. I'm stating my truth, that's it. If you don't like it, it's OK."
When Warren got word of Perry's allegations, she defended herself, Gaga and the documentary.
"'Til It Happens To You' was written for 'The Hunting Ground,' an incredibly powerful documentary about sexual assault on college campuses," tweeted Warren, adding, "The song is the result of a special collaboration between myself and Lady Gaga. As Lady Gaga and I have consistly said. 'Til It Happens To You' was inspired by the countless survivors of abuse who need our support and love so they know they're not alone."
