Gabriel withdraws from performing at Oscars

Rocker Peter Gabriel has pulled out of performing at the Oscars - because awards show bosses wouldn't let him perform the complete version of his nominated song from the 'WALL-E' soundtrack.

Gabriel thought he'd get the chance to sing 'Down To Earth', the song he composed with Thomas Newman, and when he realised he would only have time to perform an edited version, he withdrew from the Academy Awards.