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Idris Elba says he’s an ‘observant’ actor
The ‘Luther’ star has made the transition from acting to directing and believes he has picked up a lot of tips from other directors he has worked with in the past.
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Idris Elba 'still in the frame to play James Bond'
Movie boss Barbara Broccoli has reportedly told an industry pal it is time for a non-white star to play 007.
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Idris Elba's fiancée is being attacked by his fans
The 'Luther' star proposed to his girlfriend Sabrina Dhowre in February and, although he pre-warned her that she may be targeted by his adoring supporters, he didn't expect her to be scrutinised and attacked on social media the way she is right now.
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Idris Elba launches record label
The 45-year-old actor certainly isn't taking his time with his new venture as he has already announced that he's signed his first client, French artist James BKS.
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International celebrities remember Winnie Madikizela-Mandela
Idris Elba, who also played Madiba in the movie 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom', says she lived a full life, contributing to a nation through activism.
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Idris Elba: Racism has more of an impact now
Speaking about how they have tackled racial issues in the show The i Paper, Elba said: 'We take it on as it was'.
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Idris Elba says his acting career was inspired by Robert De Niro
The 45-year-old told his teacher about his aspiration to be like the ‘Meet The Fockers’ star, and when they told him to 'follow his dreams' he never looked back.
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Idris Elba: SA is like a second home
The Emmy-winning star has shot a number of projects in the country, including 'The Dark Tower'.
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Butt of the joke: McConaughey teases Elba for rear award
Matthew McConaughey has been poking fun at Idris Elba after he was named Rear of the Year, branding him "the ass of class".
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James Bond set for 2019 return, no word on 007 star
The 2015 film took some $880 million at the global box office, according to film tracker BoxOfficeMojo.com.
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Idris Elba wants to become an astronaut
Elba is hoping the Discovery Channel will fund his childhood dreams of becoming an astronaut.
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Idris Elba wins kickboxing fight
The actor has been undergoing gruelling training to become a professional grappler for his upcoming documentary.
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Idris Elba to have kickboxing bout
He took up the combat sport to stay in shape but has decided to take his hobby to the next level.
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Idris Elba makes James Bond shortlist
Other names that made the shortlist include Aidan Turner, Luke Evans and Tom Hiddleston.
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Idris Elba training to become a professional kickboxer
The actor has been training for almost a year & will chronicle his journey in a new docu-series.
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Oscars organisers invite new members in diversity push
Actor Idris Elba is among the 683 potential new members, the academy said in a statement.
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'Spotlight,' actors of colour win big at SAG awards
Leonardo DiCaprio, Brie Larson and the cast of 'Spotlight', all white actors, won the top three film awards.
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'No special treatment' while SA visa rules get amended
Actor Idris Elba was unable to enter SA after failing to produce an unabridged certificate for his daughter.
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Idris Elba not allowed to enter SA with daughter
The actor was told he did not have the correct documents for his daughter.
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'Beasts of No Nation' steals the show at Toronto Film Festival
The film about child soldiers in West Africa is drawing lot of attention after it premiered last night.
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The race to be the new James Bond
Author Anthony Horowitz says that Idris Elba may be 'a bit too street' for the role.
