This morning, the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (ATAS) revealed to everyone the nominees for the 78th edition of the Emmy Awards.
The multifaceted Lady Gaga, landed a nomination for the 2026 Emmyslike Best Original Music and Lyrics, for “The Dead Dance”from the series Wednesday the Netflix.
Gaga now has a total of six Emmy nominations, including a win at the Sports Emmys for his performance of “Hold My Hand” at the 2025 Super Bowl.
Gaga composed, produced and performed the theme song. The production was carried out by Gaga and her frequent collaborators, Andrew Watt and Cirkut (Henry Russell Walter).
“The Dead Dance” can be heard in episode 7 of the second season of Wednesdayduring the dance routine between Enid (Emma Myers) and Agnes (Evie Templeteon) at the Venetian Gala.
The song was officially released in September 2025, accompanied by a music video directed by Burton himself, filmed on the iconic Island of the Dolls in XochimilcoMexico City, where we see her surrounded by the famous doll heads that flood the island. “The Dead Dance” was later incorporated by the artist into the setlist of her world tour. Mayhem Ball Tour 2025-2026.
In addition to participating with the original song, Gaga appeared in the second season of the series Tim Burtonin a guest star role, playing the mysterious and legendary teacher of the Nevermore Academy. Her performance was a cameo of less than three minutes and, according to the rules of the Emmy Awards, due to its duration, she was not eligible to opt for a nomination for best guest actress.
On the making of “The Dead Dance,” Gaga – who was already a fan of Wednesday– he told Tudum in September 2025:
“I got a call telling me they were looking for music for the show. I immediately thought of a song called 'The Dead Dance'. When I found out it was going to be for 'Wednesday,' I decided to work even harder on it and make it even more special for the show.”
Gaga explains that a breakup was the inspiration, but far from being a sad song, it is about transformation and celebration:
“It's about how we sometimes feel when it's over, how the end of a relationship can destroy our ability to have hope in love. In the song I say, 'I'll keep on dancing until I'm dead,' which means I recognize it and I'm going to move on. I also say, 'I'll take back control.'”
“In the middle of the song, he says over and over again, 'Do the Dead Dance, the Dead Dance.' And that's when the song stops being just about the relationship. It becomes a conversation about having fun with friends after you've been through something hard and wonderful.”
Of his collaboration with Gaga, Burton told Variety, “She's a great artist, so for me, working with an artist is inspiring.”
The Final round of voting is August 17-26. Los Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards are presented on September 5 and 6with the main gala taking place on September 14.
The best music and lyrics category is part of the Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
Videoclip oficial “The Dead Dance”:
Source: https://cine3.com/lady-gaga-nominada-emmys-2026-the-dead-dance-wednesday/
