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Idris Elba Planning To Move To Africa

Idris Elba is planning to move to Africa within the next "five to 10 years".The 'Luther' star was born in London but his mother Eve is from Ghana and his father Winston is from Sierra...

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Idris Elba Eyes Duet With Rapper Doja Cat

Idris Elba would love to work with rap sensation Doja Cat.The ‘Hijack’ actor, 51, is also a keen DJ and musician and would love to get to do a song with the 'Paint The Town...

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Idris Elba And Rebecca Ferguson To Star In New Kathryn Bigelow Film

Idris Elba and Rebecca Ferguson are set for parts in Kathryn Bigelow's next movie.The pair are in line to appear in Bigelow's first film since 2017 although details about what characters they will be playing...

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Idris Elba Tops List Of Sexy Male Voices

Idris Elba has been voted as having the sexiest male voice.The ‘Luther’ actor’s gravelly tones won him the top spot in a new survey, placing narrowly ahead of fellow actor Tom Hardy and James Bond...

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Idris Elba 'Throws Everything' Into Music

Idris Elba “throws everything” into his music.The ‘Luther’ actor is also a keen DJ and musician, and he spends hours “fine tuning” his tracks to get them right, which he showed off in Ibiza over...

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Keanu Reeves Gets Seal Of Approval Of His 'Sonic The Hedgehog 3' Co-stars

Idris Elba is thrilled Keanu Reeves has joined him in 'Sonic the Hedgehog 3'.The 59-year-old star is a new member of the voice cast in the upcoming flick in the hit franchise based on Sega's...

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Idris Elba Wants Black Panther Role

Idris Elba wants to be part of a new 'Black Panther' movie.The 51-year-old actor has previously played the Asgardian named Heimdall in all of the 'Thor' movies, 'Avengers: Age of Ultron' and 'Avengers: Infinity War',...

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'More Famous For Not Playing Bond': Idris Elba Laughs Off Long-running 007 Speculation

Idris Elba joked he's "more famous for not playing James Bond" than past actors who have had the role.The 51-year-old actor has long been linked to taking over the role from Daniel Craig - who...

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Idris Elba Explains The Success Of The Sonic Movies Franchise: 'People Just Want More From It!'

Idris Elba thinks the 'Sonic' movies came about at a time of "superhero fatigue". The 51-year-old actor voiced the role of Knuckles in the 2022 sequel to the smash hit film based on the classic...

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Idris Elba Plans To Build Eco-friendly City In Sierra Leone

Idris Elba wants to build an eco-friendly smart city in Sierra Leone.The 51-year-old star is working with Siaka Stevens, his childhood friend, to develop a smart city on Sherbro Island, after the region was given...

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Idris Elba Got 'Kicked Out' Of Robert De Niro's Office

Idris Elba got "kicked out" of Robert De Niro's office after "scamming" his way in to land an audition.The 51-year-old 'Luther' star was an aspiring teenage actor in the early 1990s when he decided to...

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Skepta: I'm Bored Of The Black James Bond Conversation

Skepta has grown "bored" of debates about whether an actor of colour could play James Bond.The 41-year-old rapper makes his film debut in 'Tribal Mark', which centres on a black undercover secret service agent, and...

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Idris Elba Wants To Use His Fame To Speak Up On Knife Crime: 'Just Knock This S*** Off!'

Idris Elba wants to use his platform to help stop knife crime.The 51-year-old actor explained that while he cannot use his celebrity status to make a difference with global issues, he can and feels he...

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Idris Elba Calls For Knife Ban To End 'Brutal' Stabbings

Idris Elba is urging the UK government to do more to end knife crime in the country.The 51-year-old Hollywood actor has launched the Don't Stop Your Future campaign - which is calling for a ban...

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Idris Elba To Release Rap Track In Aid Of Knife Crime Charities

Idris Elba is releasing a rap track to raise money for knife crime charities.The 'Luther' star has recorded a video in East London for the single 'Knife Bill', which sees him take aim at politicians...

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James Bond Producer Barbra Broccoli Insists There Is A 'Big, Big Road Ahead' Before They Recast The Iconic Role

James Bond being recast is a long way off yet.Barbra Broccoli, who runs the money-spinning 007 franchise with her half-brother Michael G. Wilson, has admitted there is a "big, big road ahead reinventing" the iconic...

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Beverley Knight Admits Husband Wasn't Her Type Physically

Beverley Knight thought she'd end up with a "big, strapping Idris Elba type" before being swept off her feet by her "lean" Irish husband.The 50-year-old singer has been married to production technician James O’Keefe, 47,...

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Idris Elba To Produce And Narrate Ww2 Documentary

Idris Elba is set to produce and narrate the National Geographic docuseries 'The Color Of Victory: Heroes Of WW2’.The project, which will be produced by October Film and the actor's Green Door Pictures, will cover...

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Idris Elba Reveals He’S Been In Therapy For A Year After He Became A Workaholic

Idris Elba has been in therapy for a year after he became a workaholic.The ‘Luther’ actor, 51, said he spiralled into “unhealthy habits” due to his many roles, which have ranged from acting in Hollywood...

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Video Games Can Change The World, Says Idris Elba

Idris Elba believes video games have the power to change the world.The 51-year-old actor - who stars as Solomon Reed in 'Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty', a new spy-thriller game - thinks the industry actually has...

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'He Pulled Out A Gun, Stuck It Right In My Face...' Idris Elba Recalls Scary Nightclub Incident

Idris Elba “nearly lost [his] life” when he was held at gunpoint after trying to diffuse an argument.The ‘Hijack’ actor learned not to “play negotiations” following the terrifying incident, which took place outside a club...

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Idris Elba Ready To Direct

Idris Elba thinks it would be a “natural progression” to move into directing.The ‘Luther’ actor is still passionate about his career in front of the camera but he’s looking ahead to the possibility of juggling...

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Idris Elba More Than Doubles Fortune To £11.2 Million

Idris Elba has more than doubled his fortune to £11.2 million in the last year.Latest accounts for the 50-year-old actor’s IE7 Limited company show cash reserves shot up £5.8 million in 2021, up from £5.4...

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Idris Elba 'Sparks Bidding War Between Streaming Platforms' For New Cooking Show

Idris Elba has sparked a bidding war between the likes of Netflix and Disney for a new cooking show.The 'Luther' actor is reportedly looking into becoming a TV chef and exploring his roots in the...

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Aaron Taylor-johnson ‘Has Filmed Iconic 007 Gunshot Opening’

Aaron Taylor-Johnson is being tipped as the next James Bond as he has reportedly filmed a version of the 007 films’ iconic gunshot opening.The ‘Kick-Ass’ actor, 32, was said on Sunday (11.12.22) by The Sun...

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Idris Elba Wants To Be Known As ‘Doctor Dris’ After Picking Up Honorary Doctorate

Idris Elba wants to be known as “Doctor Dris” after being awarded an honorary doctorate.The Golden Globe winner, 50, made the joke as he picked up the tribute from Ravensbourne University London, Mail Online reported...

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Idris Elba: Luther Film Will Keep Tv Elements

Idris Elba has promised that the tone of the 'Luther' TV series will be preserved in the film.The 50-year-old star will reprise his role as detective John Luther on the big screen but explained that...

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Idris Elba Was Shocked When He No Longer Had To Audition For Movies

Idris Elba was shocked when he no longer had to audition for movies.The 50-year-old actor started his career by starring in a commercial but now starred in over 50 blockbusters and remembers feeling "mind-blown" when...

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Idris Elba And Slick Rick Film Music Video For Upcoming Collaboration

Idris Elba and Slick Rick are joining forces on a new musical collaboration.The 'Luther' actor signed the hip-hop legend - whose real name is Richard Martin Lloyd Walters - to his 7 Wallace UK...

Will Packer: Movie Making Is Always A Risk

Will Packer says movie making is "always" a risk.The 48-year-old producer has overseen the production of almost 30 blockbusters through his self-titled company including the likes of 'Girls Trip, 'Little' and 'What Men Want' and...

As one of the most acclaimed actors of his day, Idris Elba appears in the news a huge amount. Whether it is for his work in the film industry, his personal life, or rumours about his upcoming film appearances, you can find these stories here, on Contact Music. To read a story which interests you, simply follow any of the links listed down below for your convenience.

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