Robbie nominated for songwriting award

Robbie Williams has scored a victory over his critics today with an Ivor Novello songwriting nomination for his single 'Rudebox'.

The attempt at electro-funk, panned by critics, is up for the International Hit of the Year, alongside Madonna's 'Sorry' and the Scissor Sisters hit 'I Don't Feel Like Dancin''.

Pop queen Madonna also has a second nomination for 'Sorry' in the category of Most Performed Work.

'Rudebox' marked a new sound for Williams, but was widely derided and failed to earn the star a Brit nomination for the first time in a decade.

Now the nomination, for sales across the world, could mark a turning point for the 'Angels' singer, who spent his 33rd birthday in rehab.

The Ivor Novellos recognise British songwriters and composers rather than performers.

Williams, whose musical reputation took a battering after parting with co-songwriter Guy Chambers, co-wrote the 'Rudebox 'single.

Amy Winehouse has been nominated for Best Contemporary Song for 'Rehab', which she penned herself.

She competes in the category against Hot Chip's 'Over and Over' and 'Yeah Yeah', performed by Bodyrox Ft Luciana.

Arctic Monkeys hit song 'When the Sun Goes Down', penned by frontman Alex Turner, is nominated for Best Song Musically and Lyrically.

'Casino Royale' has been nominated for Best Original Film Score.

The 52nd Ivor Novellos will be held at The Grosvenor House hotel in central London on May 24.