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EXCLUSIVE: Idris Elba is narrating and exec producing a Nat Geo series about people of color who fought during World War Two. Nat Geo’s Tom McDonald has also unveiled shows on the FBI and a groundbreaking new DNA project being used to identify John and Jane Does across America, as he says he wants to cement the network’s reputation as a “brand of record.”

EbonyLife CEO Mo Abudu has called out TV’s gatekeepers, saying they must stop the excuses and begin to order African show with global budgets.

George Kay looks conflicted. Speaking to Deadline before the resolution of the writers strike, the British WGA member had put down his pen on an Amazon Studios movie project and ducked a U.S. publicity round for his Apple TV+ series Hijack. But it’s fair to say that the strikes coincided with Kay having a serious moment.

Max Romeo has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and PolyGram Records over alleged unpaid royalties dating back to 1976.In a DancehallMag report, the legendary reggae artist claimed he had not received any royalties from the licensing or sampling of his music for 50 years. He is specifically suing over two albums, ‘War Ina Babylon’ (1976) and ‘Reconstruction’ (1977).

There’s new casting information about Pacific Rim!

Guillermo del Toro is talking about the Pacific Rim sequel and opening up as to why he didn’t end up directing it.

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Idris Elba revealed on the “Changes With Annie Macmanus” podcast that he’s been going to therapy for the last year after developing “unhealthy habits” as a professional actor. Mainly, Elba is such “an absolute workaholic” that there are now instances where he feels more relaxed working than he does with his own family. “I’ve been in therapy the last… about a year now.

Idris Elba has revealed he developed some “unhealthy habits” and is in therapy to work through them.

appearing on the “Changes with Annie Macmanus” podcast. “In my therapy, I’ve been thinking a lot about changing, almost to the point of neuropaths [sic] being changed and shifting.”“It’s not because I don’t like myself or anything like that, it’s just because I have some unhealthy habits that have really formed,” continued the “Beast” star.

Idris Elba has revealed he’s been going to therapy for the last year after forming some “unhealthy habits”.The actor made an appearance on the Changes with Annie Macmanus podcast where he admitted that he’s “an absolute workaholic” and wants to “adjust”.“It’s not because I don’t like myself or anything like that,” Elba said. “It’s just that I have some unhealthy habits that have really formed.

Cyberpunk 2077‘s Phantom Liberty expansion includes tracks from Idris Elba in its soundtrack, and the actor and DJ has dropped a new EP featuring three of the songs.The Phantom Files EP “[explores] a darker and more heavily produced sound, where glitches and industrial sounds speak to the game’s dystopian feel”, read the press release. The tracks are ‘ChokeHold’, ‘Walk Of Shame’ and the lead single ‘Rolla Coaster’.It is available through Apple Music, Amazon Music, Anghami, Deezer, Spotify and YouTube Music.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock dressed to impress as she made an appearance at the much-anticipated Notting Hill Carnival.The former Little Mix star, 31, donned a stunning beaded bodysuit, complete with huge red and green feathers, as she attended the annual celebration of Caribbean culture and history For to occasion, Leigh-Anne took over the Instagram page for Spotify UK, sharing a number of photos and videos of her lavish outfit on the page, as she continued to enjoy the festivities. And Leigh-Anne wasn't the only star in attendance, with one DJ set being hosted by Luther star Idris Elba, who has been DJing for years and had a residency in the Club Room at HI Ibiza in 2022.

Idris Elba has been named as the UK’s top choice to play the next James Bond, according to a new poll.Conducted by William Hill Vegas, the nationwide survey polled 3,500 Bond fans, asking them to name their ideal pick to take over from Daniel Craig, whose tenure as 007 came to an end with No Time To Die.Elba, who has previously been linked with the role, emerged at the very top of the list with 17.5 percent of the public’s vote.His fellow long-term frontrunner Tom Hardy came just behind on 16.6 percent, narrowly ahead of Henry Cavill on 16.5 percent.However, those wishing to see any of these three actors take up the mantle of 007 are likely to be disappointed, given that franchise producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson have previously stated that the next actor will need to be in their early 30s, and be able to commit to the role for at least 10 year.One of the current favourites to become the next Bond is 33-year-old Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who recently refused to rule out the casting.Elsewhere in William Hill Vegas’ survey, fans were also asked to vote for their all-time favourite Bond movie.Skyfall, starring Daniel Craig, topped the list with 17.5 percent of the vote, far ahead of the second-placed Goldfinger (8.5 percent), starring the late Sean Connery.

Ever since “No Time To Die” hit theaters in 2021, James Bond fans have wondered who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave, sophisticated British super spy in the series’ next installment. Rumors abound as to an answer, but nothing concrete.

Ever since “No Time To Die” hit theaters in 2021, James Bond fans have wondered who will replace Daniel Craig as the suave, sophisticated British super spy in the series’ next installment. Rumors abound as to an answer, but nothing concrete.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane was teased by Micah Richards and Daniel Sturridge after they spotted his cameo in a new Sky Sports advert.

James Bond.According to Online Betting Guide (OLBG), Idris is the current favourite to replace Daniel Craig with 2/1 odds. Bridgerton star Regé-Jean Page and Aaron Taylor-Johnson, who was previously considered a frontrunner, follow closely behind with odds at 3/1.Other contenders in the top five include Happy Valley star James Norton at 7/2 odds, who has distanced himself from the rumours on numerous occasions.

Taika Waititi and Rita Ora tied the knot one year ago, but the duo haven’t said much about their nuptials — until now.

Idris Elba has revealed that he was once held at gunpoint in the US while trying to intervene in a dispute between a couple.The British actor said that the situation became life-threatening after a gun was pulled on him when he reportedly intervened in an argument.“I nearly lost my fucking life after attempting to stop a man threatening his girlfriend outside a club,” the Luther actor told the Daily Mail in a recent interview.“A guy [was] wailing on his missus, screaming in her face, ‘I’ll fucking kill you,’ and so on. I come round and I go, ‘Look how beautiful she is.

Idris Elba once faced a terrifying situation. In an interview with, the 50-year-old actor said that he'd once been held at gunpoint while trying to defend a man's girlfriend.«I nearly lost my f**king life after attempting to stop a man threatening his girlfriend outside a club,» he said.

told Daily Mail.“A guy [was] whaling on his missus, screaming in her face, ‘I’ll f–king kill you,’ and so on. I come round and I go, ‘Look how beautiful she is.

Charlie Mackesy won even more hearts with his Instagram message on a napkin to his 1.8million followers from the Oscars – more specifically, from inside the toilet where he was hiding prior to his category being announced. 

Idris Elba and Richard Madden has topped the Netflix UK film chart.Bastille Day, directed and co-written by James Watkins, was released on the streaming service this week and has quickly become a hit on the platform. In the US, the film is titled The Take.An official synopsis reads: “After a mix-up lands him in hot water, skilled pickpocket Michael Mason (Madden) is forced to help a no-nonsense CIA operative (Elba) track a terrorist group in Paris.”Other cast members include Charlotte Le Bon, Kelly Reilly, Jose Garcia, Thierry Godard, Anatol Yusef, Eriq Ebouaney and Arieh Worthalter.When it was released in 2016, Bastille Day received a mixed reception from critics, with the film earning a 48 per cent score on Rotten Tomatoes.Gonna check out BASTILLE DAY because Netflix keeps putting it in my face whenever I start up that app and I'm too weak to think for myself pic.twitter.com/HDKg2GdRd8— Jon Ẉalmsley (@ArghZombies) July 19, 2023Watched a great thing on Netflix last night with Iris Elba, Bastille Day.It was really good actually.— TFRM (@Bondson007) July 20, 2023The star appeal of Elba and Madden, however, is likely attracting Netflix subscribers to the film. Earlier this year, the former starred in Luther: The Fallen Sun.

Outlander star Sam Heughan wished his on-screen love interest a happy birthday as he posted a throwback snap to mark the occasion. Sam and Priyanka Chopra worked alongside each other on 2023 rom-com movie Love Again, and the pair sparked a close bond off-screen.

Carlos Alcaraz is #1 – and here to stay!

The stars are stepping out the Men’s Singles Finals!

Idris Elba is addressing those James Bond casting rumors and the public’s reaction to them.

Idris Elba has complicated feelings about all those James Bond casting rumours.

next contender to be James Bond — but Idris Elba didn’t feel very suave filming his new Apple TV+ series “Hijack.” “Some camera angles are not sexy, man – especially on a plane,” Elba, 50, told reporters at a Zoom press conference.“Let me tell you, [director] Jim Field Smith has got the camera right up my nozzle. And I’m like ‘Are you sure that’s the angle, bro?'”Elba stars in and executive-produced “Hijack,” a thriller co-created by Field Smith and George Kay (“Lupin”) that tracks a hijacked plane on its seven-hour flight en route from Dubai to London. One of the passengers, Sam Nelson (Elba), is an accomplished corporate negotiator in the business world, and tries to step up and use his smarts to save his fellow passengers. Archie Panjabi, no stranger to plane mystery shows, co-stars as Zahra Gahfoor, a counter-terrorism officer on the ground.Elba, who said that he’s 6-foot-3, was interested in exploring new territory for this role. “I’m sure it’s all subjective [and] I’m sure I’m not good looking to everyone, but … with my size and shape, all my life, it’s been like ‘Oh, you’re a big lad,'” he said. “And I’ve taken roles that feed into that.

They acted together in the US legal drama Suits. Bit actor Max Beesley refused to answer questions about his co-star Meghan Markle during an appearance on Good Morning Britain.