Robbie Williams' Song Disqualified from Oscars

Robbie Williams' song 'Forbidden Road' from his biopic 'Better Man' has been disqualified from the Oscars' Best Original Song category despite being shortlisted. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ruled that the track incorporates material from 'I Got a Name,' a song written for a different film, violating eligibility rules. This decision was communicated to Academy members after the similarities were noticed by the executive committee just prior to the disqualification announcement. Although Williams expressed pleasure at being shortlisted, he will not be competing for an Oscar this year. 'Better Man' remains eligible for an Oscar nomination in the Visual Effects category. The disqualification of songs after initial qualification is not uncommon in the Academy's history.