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Daniel Radcliffe Named Rear Of The Year 2015
Daniel Radcliffe has been named Rear Of The Year 2015.The 25-year-old actor, who's best known for his starring role in the 'Harry Potter' franchise, beat the likes of Idris Elba and 'Fifty Shades of Grey'...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 01 July 2015
Idris Elba Answers The James Bond Question: "It's Just A Rumour. I Have No Idea"
Idris Elba has long been rumoured to be the next in line to play James Bond once Daniel Craig steps down from the franchise later this year. But while ‘The Wire’ actor has previously stated...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2015
Idris Elba Has 'No Idea' If He'll Play James Bond
Idris Elba has ''no idea'' whether he'll be the next James Bond.The 42-year-old actor - who previously starred as former South African President Nelson Mandela in ' Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' - has been...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 June 2015
Channing Tatum: Don't Have An American James Bond
Channing Tatum would love to be the next James Bond - but says the secret agent ''shouldn't be an American''.The 35-year-old actor - who plays an undercover cop in the 'Jump Street' franchise - has...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 18 June 2015
Idris Elba Feels Like A Fashion Lottery Winner
Idris Elba feels like he's ''won the lottery'' since launching a fashion line with Superdry. The 'Prometheus' star partnered with the popular high street clothing brand to produce a 250 premium-piece collection that launched last...
By Bang Showbiz in Fashion / Beauty on 17 June 2015
Is Damian Lewis Set To Replace Daniel Craig As James Bond?
‘Homeland’ star Damian Lewis has emerged as one of the frontrunners to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond, after a string of bets caused bookies to slash their odds on the actor. Current Bond Daniel...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 16 June 2015
Idris Elba Shows Off Rap Skills On Remix Of Skepta's 'Shutdown'
Idris Elba’s burgeoning career as a musician continues with aplomb, after the star showcased his rapping skills on a remix of Skepta’s single ‘Shutdown’ on Twitter yesterday.The ‘Luther’ star uploaded his re-working of the British...
By Ed Biggs in Music / Festivals on 02 June 2015
Idris Elba Pulls Out Of Dj Gig Over Film Scheduling Issues
The Wire star was booked to perform on the first night of the Forbidden Fruit festival in Dublin, but he has withdrawn his name. A spokesperson for the event says, "Idris had...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 May 2015
Tinie Tempah Wants To Star In Movies
Tinie Tempah has his sights set on acting in films.The 26-year-old rapper - whose last single 'Lover Not A Fighter' failed to reach the UK Top 10 - has revealed that he's keen to train...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 21 May 2015
Idris Elba Drives Bentley At 180mph, Breaks UK Land Speed Record
Idris Elba has broken the UK land speed record whilst filming for an upcoming television series. Driving his Bentley Continental GT Speed, Elba's average speed was 180.361mph although he reached a top speed of 186mph.Idris...
By Elinor Cosgrave in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 May 2015
Idris Elba Breaks British Land Speed Record
As if it wasn’t enough being one of the downright coolest actors and musicians on Earth, Idris Elba has given the world yet another reason to love him: he’s just broken the British land speed...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 06 May 2015
So Here's Why Loki Is Not In 'Avengers: Age Of Ultron', According To Joss Whedon
Did you walk away from Avengers: Age of Ultron feeling a little less than satisfied? Like perhaps there was a big Loki shaped hole in the movie and when it was all over you felt...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 02 May 2015
'Star Trek 3' Titled 'Star Trek Beyond', Details On Elba's Character
The third instalment of Paramount's rebooted Star Trek franchise is to be titled Star Trek Beyond, according to TrekMovie.com, who say the name has been registered with the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA).Idris Elba...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 23 April 2015
Hey Internet, You Ruined Idris Elba's Chances Of Being Bond
According to the bookmakers, Idris Elba is still the strong favourite to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond in two movies time, though the man himself has poured cold water on the idea.Idris Elba says...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2015
Idris Elba Dropped By Record Label
Idris Elba has been dropped by his record label.The 42-year-old actor and musician signed to Parlophone less than a year ago but has revealed his music was ''not commercial enough'' for the company.He admitted: ''The...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 09 April 2015
Idris Elba Dismisses James Bond Rumours
Idris Elba believes the chances of him playing James Bond are ''gone''.The 'Luther' actor has been backed by countless famous faces to become the next actor to play the iconic spy in the film franchise...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2015
Idris Elba Blames Daniel Craig For James Bond Rumours
Most of us would be pretty happy if we were continually linked to playing James Bond, but Idris Elba has expressed frustration at the subject continually being brought up. He believes that, even if the...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 April 2015
Simon Pegg Is 'Barely Able To Talk' Due To Star Trek Pressure
Simon Pegg feels under such pressure writing 'Star Trek 3' he's ''barely able to speak''.The 45-year-old star is co-writing the much-anticipated new sci-fi movie and has joked that the strain of the job is taking...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 March 2015
Roger Moore: 'A Black Bond Is Unrealistic'
Elba has been long touted as a contender for the role when current star Daniel Craig steps down, even receiving support from another former Bond, Pierce Brosnan. However, Moore is convinced a...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 March 2015
Roger Moore Denies Racism Over Idris Elba James Bond Comments
Roger Moore has attempted to clarify the comments he made about the possibility of Idris Elba becoming the next James Bond, after he was accused of racism. In the interview conducted with Paris Match magazine,...
By Stephanie Chase in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 March 2015
Idris Elba Designing Clothing Line
The Wire star is teaming up with the brand's design director James Holder to produce a premium line to be sold in autumn and winter (15). Elba will also become the face...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Idris Elba In Talks For Star Trek 3
Idris Elba is in talks to play the villain in 'Star Trek 3'.The 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom' actor is in early talks for a role in the latest installment of the sci-fi franchise, Variety...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Idris Elba In Talks To Play Villain In 'Star Trek 3'
Idris Elba is in early negotiations to play the villain in Star Trek 3, which is to be directed by Justin Lin. The primary cast of Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Simon Pegg, Zoe Saldana and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 26 March 2015
Idris Elba In Talks To Play Star Trek Villain
A day after it was confirmed he had replaced Jamie Foxx in star-studded thriller The Trap, Elba is reportedly close to signing on for the bad guy role in director Justin Lin's first...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Idris Elba To Replace Jamie Foxx In Harmony Korine's 'The Trap'
Idris Elba is to replace Jamie Foxx in Hamony Korine's movie The Trap and will star in one of the most glittering casts of the year opposite Benicio Del Toro, Robert Pattinson, James Franco and...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Idris Elba Replacing Jamie Foxx In Crime Thriller
Foxx was originally cast opposite Benicio Del Toro, but he has unexpectedly pulled out of the project, leaving the Luther star to take his place. The movie also stars another Brit, Robert...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
Beyonce To Star In The Big Short?
Beyonce could be set to star in 'The Big Short'.The 'Drunk In Love' hitmaker is rumoured to have joined the star studded cast of the upcoming film adaptation of Michael Lewis' book of the same...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 25 March 2015
U.s. Adaptation Of Luther Delayed
The Pacific Rim star signed on to executive produce the U.S. adaptation last year (14), but he won't be reprising his role as the obsessive title character, homicide detective John Luther, for the...
By WENN in Movies / TV / Theatre on 11 March 2015
Will Smith Wants Idris Elba For 007
Will Smith is backing Idris Elba to be the next James Bond.The 'Focus' actor believes the 'Luther' star is the sure favourite to take the part when Daniel Craig gives it up, insisting his race...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 09 March 2015
Cinemas Boycott Netflix's $12 Million Purchase 'Beasts Of No Nation'
Beasts of No Nation, Cary Fukunaga's African war drama that was acquired by Netflix for $12 million, may only be shown in 200 to 250 independent theaters after Regal, AMC and Cinemark committed to boycotting...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 04 March 2015
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