Lady Gaga Submits to Emmys With ‘Wednesday’ Original Song ‘The Dead Dance’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Lady Gaga's original song 'The Dead Dance' from Netflix's 'Wednesday' is being submitted for Emmy consideration in the outstanding music and lyrics category. The song, which plays during a dance routine in the show's second season, reflects themes of transformation and celebration following a breakup. Gaga, who also made a cameo in the series, collaborated with Tim Burton on the song and its accompanying video.
- ▪Lady Gaga's 'The Dead Dance' is submitted for Emmy consideration.
- ▪The song is featured in the second season of Netflix's 'Wednesday' during a dance routine.
- ▪Gaga describes the song as a celebration of transformation after a breakup.
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Home TV News May 18, 2026 6:00am PT Lady Gaga Submits to Emmys With ‘Wednesday’ Original Song ‘The Dead Dance’ (EXCLUSIVE) By Jazz Tangcay Plus Icon Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor @jazzt Latest ‘Sonic 4’ Wraps Shooting; First Look at Metal Sonic Revealed 3 days ago ‘Outlander’ Post-Credits Scene Honors Author Diana Gabaldon: Every Easter Egg and Cameo in the Series’ Final Moments (EXCLUSIVE) 3 days ago ‘The Batman: Part 2′: Matt Reeves Confirms Brian Tyree Henry, Scarlett Johansson, Sebastian Stan, Charles Dance and More Cast Additions 4 days ago See All SOPHY HOLLAND/NETFLIX Lady Gaga’s “The Dead Dance” from Netflix’s “Wednesday” will be submitted for Emmys consideration in the outstanding music and lyrics category.
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