Robbie Williams, Forbidden Road

Robbie Williams Song 'Forbidden Road' Ruled Oscars Ineligible Despite Making Shortlist
The Robbie Williams song "Forbidden Road" - featured in the upcoming film "Better Man" - has been disqualified from Oscars contention right after making the shortlist. TheWrap learned via insiders that "Forbidden Road" was dropped from consideration for Best Original song after learning it "incorporates material from an existing song that was not written for the film.
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 Song Dropped From 2025 Oscar Shortlist: Here’s Why
Robbie Williams’ “Forbidden Road” was removed from the 2025 Oscar shortlist for best original song on the grounds that it lifts from an existing song.
“Forbidden Road” Song From Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Disqualified From Oscar Shortlist
After making the Oscar shortlist of 15 finalists for Music (Original Song) at this year’s 97th Annual Academy Awards, the Motion Picture Academy confirms to Deadline that the shortlisted song, “Forbidden Road” from the Robbie Williams biopic,
‘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 Song Disqualified From Oscars Over Alleged Similarities With Other Tune
Robbie Williams' "Forbidden Road" was disqualified from the Oscars Best Original Song category over its alleged similarities with a Jim Croce tune.
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.”
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.
Academy Disqualifies Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Track from Oscar Eligibility
Despite making the finalists for Best Original Song at the Oscars, the Academy disqualifies Robbie Williams’ track from his recent biopic. Robbie Williams’ song, “Forbidden Road” from his recent biopic,
Elton John & Brandi Carlile, Lainey Wilson and More Music Stars Shortlisted for 2025 Oscars for Best Original Song
Here are the 15 songs shortlisted for 2025 Oscars for Best Original Song, and some songs that didn't make the shortlist.
Robbie Williams’ ‘Better Man’ Original Song Disqualified From Oscars After Making Shortlist
Robbie Williams' song from 'Better Man' has been disqualified from Oscar contention, just one day after it was announced it ...