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Becky Anderson and Idris Elba (CNN via CNN Newsource) *Abu Dhabi (CNN) — British actor Idris Elba, perhaps best known for roles including Stringer Bell from “The Wire” and John Luther from the eponymous TV show, has ambitions beyond the screen. For his latest role, he wants to build a “smart eco-city” that runs off […]

*Although Idris Elba would be great as James Bond after Daniel Craig exits the series, one insider insists that the producers, no matter how much they try to leak otherwise, would never cast a person of color for the iconic role. Elba has once again shut down the rumor that he’s going to play Bond after rumors circulated […]

Idris Elba – Getty *Apple TV+ has landed “Hijack,” a new seven-part thriller starring Idris Elba, who will also serve as executive producer.  The series marks the first project under Elba’s first-look deal with Apple TV+. According to Deadline, Elba will produce global series and feature films for the streaming service through his Green […]

Idris Elba (Instagram) *Welp, so much for the Madonna/Idris Elba dating rumors. As previously reported, the actor was all over Madonna’s social media this past weekend, sparking talk that the two are the newest celebrity couple. The Material Girl was front and center at Idris’ kickboxing match and posted footage on her Instagram. Also, […]

Idris Elba as Dr. Nate Samuels in Beast. “Beast,” with Idris Elba as the heroic, doting dad, is a must-see. Considering all the negative and disparaging Hollywood jungle movies made, “Beast” is like a breath of fresh air and a great Christmas gift in August. “Beast” also eats away at the deplorable myth of […]

*In a new interview with the Daily Mail insert Event, Idris Elba was back at dishing about playing James Bond and why he has no interest in the role. The Hollywood heartthrob has previously confirmed that he will not play James Bond after Daniel Craig leaves the franchise. And now he gets candid about why. […]

Actor Idris Elba arrives on the red carpet for the Santos de Cartier Watch Launch at Pier 48 on April 5, 2018 in San Francisco, California. *Idris Elba is headed to Netflix to lead its new original series, “Turn Up Charlie,” Variety reports. Co-created by Elba and TV producer Gary Reich, the series follows Charlie […]

*For over a decade now, Idris Elba has been entertaining the world, on small and big screens alike. The British actor is also well-known for his charisma and irresistible sex appeal. Elba has worked hard to earn his rightful place on the A-list. Being on the A-list also means his bank account is about to […]

Idris Elba (Netflix) *After catching a case of the coronavirus and being quarantined, now Idris Elba has to deal with this bit of bad news: His Netflix comedy, “Turn Up Charlie,” has been canceled after only one season. “‘Turn Up Charlie’ will not return for a second season,” Netflix said in a statement Monday. […]

* Idris Elba may be known more for his work on the big and small screen, but the “Luther” actor stepped into the political arena as he spoke to members of Parliament about diversity on television. According to Independent.ie, Elba touched on the importance of the creative industries to the British economy while calling for […]

Frankie Hervey and Idris Elba in Turn Up Charlie (Netflix) *Idris Elba‘s new 8-episode “manny” series “Turn Up Charlie” hits Netflix on March 15. Love me some Idris, but I’m not really feeling this one, mostly because disrespectful, cursing, entitled kids played for laughs are my pet peeve. This series goes way over the top […]

Idris Elba – Getty Images *(CNN) — British actor Idris Elba has said that he’s an “absolute workaholic” and is in therapy to tackle “unhealthy habits.” Speaking to the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast in an episode released Monday, Elba said he’s been in therapy for about a year. “In my therapy, I’ve been […]

Idris Elba (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images) *Idris Elba admits he is glad he did not attain instant success at the start of his acting career.  “I’m so fortunate to have the life I have now,” Elba tells PEOPLE. “It has been, though, the hardest and toughest journey. Back then, I would’ve wished […]

* Idris Elba hit up Twitter a day after revealing his positive coronavirus diagnosis to give fans an update on his health. While he maintains he doesn’t have any symptoms, Elba has asthma so he’s worried how it will affect him since the virus targets the pulmonary system, PEOPLE reports.  “Yes, of course I’m worried,” […]

Idris Elba (L) in a kickboxing match filmed by Madonna *For some reason, Madonna was in the front row to watch Idris Elba win his first professional kickboxing match. As previously reported, Elba has been training in the sport and filming his journey for an upcoming reality series on the Discovery Channel. The 44-year-old […]