From music to the movies: Lady Gaga and Sam Smith receive first Oscar nominations as they compete for Best Original Song

Lady Gaga and Sam Smith will go head-to-head for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards on February 28. 

'Mother Monster', 29, - real name Stefani Germanotta - and the British singer, 23, both received their first ever Oscar nominations when this year's contenders were announced in Los Angeles on Thursday morning. 

The musical duo are now set to battle it out with their tracks Til It Happens To You and Writing's On The Wall, from movies The Hunting Ground and Spectre respectively.

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It's not often we see Lady Gaga wearing something we'd love to have hanging in our own wardrobes, but last night at the Golden Globes the pop star nailed it and we're seeing her in a whole new light.
She was elegant and oozed old school Hollywood glamour in a fabulous off shoulder gown by Atelier Versace. It's a classic look and one that's easier to copy in the real world than some of the other showstopping numbers we saw on the red carpet.
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Going for gold: Lady Gaga, real name Stefani Germanotta, co-wrote, produced and performed the haunting track for the soundtrack of documentary film The Hunting Ground which tackles issues surround alleged campus rapes in American educational institutions

We've found shoulder baring dresses by Balenciaga, Jessica Wright and Flynn Skye that'll do the trick. Style with a slick of scarlet lipstick to complete the bombshell look.

Overjoyed: The astounded singer took to Twitter just moments after the announcement, to share the news with her 54.5M followers, posting an image of a typewriter with lettering reading: 'Thank you to THE ACADEMY for recognizing the movement of people who have come together for this film and song in the name of sexual assault.

The astounded singer took to Twitter just moments after the announcement, to share the news with her 54.5M followers, posting an image of a typewriter with lettering reading: 'Thank you to THE ACADEMY for recognizing the movement of people who have come together for this film and song in the name of sexual assault.

'Myself and Diane are simply honoured to represent the voices of so many survivors'. 

She added the caption: 'Til It Happens To You my original score with @Diane_Warren for "The Hunting Ground" was nominated for an OSCAR'

Overjoyed! The handsome singer was quick to express his glee as he shared an image on Instagram, with the caption: 'This is my Oscar Nomination face. Unreal. Freaking out. Thank you Academy - Thank You Thank You Thank You'

Sam meanwhile joined a huge roster of musical icons to record a Bond theme, his being Writing's On The Wall - the chilling theme tune to Spectre.

The handsome singer was quick to express his glee as he shared an image on Instagram, with the caption: 'This is my Oscar Nomination face. Unreal. Freaking out. Thank you Academy - Thank You Thank You Thank You'.

Other performances to be given a nod in the prestigious category include The Weeknd's hit single Earned It from Fifty Shades of Grey and Manta Ray from Racing Extinction, which was written and performed by J. Ralph and Anton.

David Lang’s track Simple Song #3 from Michael Caine-starring Youth rounded off the star-studded category.

In it to win it? Other performances to be given a nod in the prestigious category include The Weeknd's hit single Earned It from Fifty Shades of Grey and Manta Ray from Racing Extinction which was written and performed by J. Ralph and Anton

On Sunday, Gaga moved away from her music to be honoured with the coveted Best Actress in a Miniseries Golden Globe gong for her role as The Countess in critically-acclaimed horror anthology American Horror Story: Hotel.

After she won, the overwhelmed singer said: 'This is one of the greatest moments of my life...I am really and truly speechless.' 

Sam meanwhile proved he may just sweep the award season board, as he was feted with Best Original Song in a Motion Picture for Writing's On The Wall.

Incredible: On Sunday, Gaga moved away from her music to be honoured with the coveted Best Actress in a Miniseries Golden Globe gong for her role as The Countess in critically-acclaimed horror anthology American Horror Story: Hotel