Robbie Williams, Forbidden Road

Robbie Williams Song ‘Forbidden Road’ Ruled Oscars Ineligible Despite Making Shortlist
Robbie Williams song "Forbidden Road" has been disqualified from Oscars contention right after making the shortlist.
Robbie Williams’ “Forbidden Road” Deemed Ineligible at Academy Awards
A letter to the Academy’s music branch explains that the song from the biopic 'Better Man' has been removed from its shortlist since it “incorporates material from an existing song that was not written for this film.
Robbie Williams’ 'Forbidden Road' removed from Oscar contention due to eligibility rules
Robbie Williams’ song “Forbidden Road” from his biopic Better Man has been ruled ineligible for the 2025 Academy Awards in the Best Original Song category. A letter sent to the Academy’s music branch on Friday confirmed the removal, citing that the song “incorporates material from an existing song that was not written for this film.”
“Forbidden Road” Song From Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Disqualified From Oscar Shortlist
The Robbie Williams Song from 'Better Man' called "Forbidden Road" has been Disqualified from the Academy's Shortlist of 15 finalists forOriginalSong.
‘Better Man’ Original Song by Robbie Williams Disqualified from Oscars Shortlist
The original song 'Forbidden Road' by Robbie Williams for 'Better Man' has been disqualified from the Oscars after landing on the shortlist.
Robbie Williams’ “Forbidden Road” Disqualified From Oscars Shortlist
The new Robbie Williams biopic Better Man arrives next week and stars a CGI monkey. For the film, the British musician wrote the song “Forbidden Road,” and it has just been removed from the Oscars shortlist for Best Original Song.
Robbie Williams Song Dropped From 2025 Oscar Shortlist: Here's Why
Members of the music branch will choose the five nominees for best original song from a shortlist of 14 songs, rather than the customary 15.
Robbie Williams Song Disqualified From Oscars Over Alleged Similarities With Other Tune
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Robbie Williams song ‘Forbidden Road’ disqualified from Oscar shortlist
Academy's music branch executive committee determines song contained elements from a song not written for Better Man.