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Idris Elba: 'Success Has Not Negated Racism For Me'
Idris Elba says ''success has not negated racism'' for him.The 47-year-old actor and DJ revealed that his parents always warned him he would have to be ''twice as good as the white man'' to succeed...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 26 June 2020
Wiley Drops Surprise Album
Wiley has surprised fans by releasing a new album, just days after his ''final'' record. The 41-year-old grime MC has dropped his second album in a month, 'Boasty Gang', after he released 'The Godfather 3'...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 23 June 2020
James Gunn Doesn't Want To Direct An Avengers Movie
James Gunn doesn't want to direct an 'Avengers' movie.The 'Guardians of the Galaxy' filmmaker admits that he would never helm a film in the money-spinning franchise, saying it simply doesn't ''appeal'' to him.In response to...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 June 2020
Judi Dench Hates Her Appearance In Cats
Dame Judi Dench is not a fan of her appearance in 'Cats'.The 85-year-old actress played Old Deuteronomy in the much-maligned big screen adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber's hit musical, which was widely-panned after its release...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 May 2020
Hercules Live-action Remake In The Works
A live-action remake of Disney classic 'Hercules' is in the works.According to The Hollywood Reporter, Joe and Anthony Russo - who have been at the helm of several movies in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU),...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 May 2020
Billie Eilish And Post Malone Lead 2020 Webby Awards Nominations
Billie Eilish and Post Malone lead the nominations for the Webby Awards 2020.The annual ceremony aims to celebrate the Internet from popular websites, to social media pages, film and video, podcasts and digital audio, as...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 28 April 2020
Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez And More Added To Lady Gaga's Virtual Benefit Concert
Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Sam Smith and more have been added to Lady Gaga's star-studded virtual 'One World: Together at Home' concert.The 'Born this Way' hitmaker has teamed up with Global Citizen and the World...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 15 April 2020
James Gunn: Guardians 3 Plans Remain The Same
James Gunn says 'Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3' plans are still ''exactly the same as they were before coronavirus''. The 53-year-old director reassured fans the motion picture - which Disney is yet to assign...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 April 2020
James Gunn Hints The Suicide Squad Will Be Released In August 2021
James Gunn has hinted 'The Suicide Squad' is still on course for an August 2021 release.Numerous films have had their release plans altered by the coronavirus crisis, but the superhero sequel - which finished shooting...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 10 April 2020
Idris Elba Defied Horse Allergy For Concrete Cowboys
Idris Elba learned how to ride horses for 'Concrete Cowboys', even though he is allergic to the animals.The 'Luther' actor both stars in and produces the new movie, which sees 'Stranger Things' star Caleb McLaughlin...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 08 April 2020
Lady Gaga Announced Star-studded Virtual Concert
Lady Gaga is to lead a huge virtual concert to honour medical workers during the coronavirus pandemic.The 'Born this Way' hitmaker has teamed up with Global Citizen and the World Health Organisation (WHO) for the...
By Bang Showbiz in Music / Festivals on 07 April 2020
Will Smith Lands Comic Show On Quibi
Will Smith will host a new stand-up comedy series for Quibi.The 51-year-old actor will front 'This Joka' for the mobile platform, with each of the 16 episodes including stand-up sets and one-on-one conversations between the...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 April 2020
Hilarious Attempted Idris Elba Doll Goes Viral
Idris Elba may officially be the Sexiest Man Alive, according to People magazine, but apparently that doesn’t mean he’s due the respect of having a doll-maker pay the faintest attention to what he actually looks...
By Ed Biggs in Bizarre / Weird Wonderful on 15 November 2018
Most Powerful Culturally Diverse Movies Of The Last Five Years
It's hard to believe that it's 2018 and Hollywood still occasionally struggles to produce culturally diverse films to represent people of all backgrounds. On the other hand, the last decade - and in particular the...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 01 September 2018
Idris Elba Rules Himself Out As Next James Bond Actor
There’s been big changes today in the future of the James Bond movies, with Idris Elba ruling himself out after weeks of recent speculation that he might be the next 007, on the same day...
By Ed Biggs in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2018
The Lowdown On 'Bond 25': Danny Boyle's Out And Idris Is The Word On The Street
Fans everywhere are wondering if they'll see the hugely anticipated 25th James Bond movie by the Fall of 2019 after all, as producers announce a huge shift in direction. Danny Boyle is no longer on...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 22 August 2018
"Door Open" For A Black James Bond Actor, Idris Elba Tagged As Favourite Once Again
Having kicked the discussions over the next James Bond into the long grass by having Daniel Craig back for one last film, the film’s bosses have reportedly decided that the path will be clear for...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 09 August 2018
Idris Elba Will Play The Villain In 'Fast & Furious' Spinoff
Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) will be making their 'Fast & Furious' return in a spinoff movie aptly titled 'Hobbs and Shaw', set for release in August 2019, and now some...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 07 July 2018
Who Is James Bks? Idris Elba Unveils The First Signing On His New Label
Twelve years after dropping his debut EP 'Big Man', Idris Elba has finally launched a record label of his very own. And not only that, but he's also announced the label's first ever signing: James...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 04 July 2018
Amazon Studios Head Promises 'The Dark Tower' Tv Series Isn't "Dead"
Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' book series is one of the most popular franchises the author has put together. Unfortunately, when the story made the move to the big screen last year, with Idris Elba...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 13 June 2018
Idris Elba Goes From Victor Headley To Victor Hugo With 'Hunchback Of Notre Dame' Reboot
With Disney making endless live action adaptations of animated classics, it seems 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame' could be the next to return to our screens; though this will be rebooted for Netflix with none...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 24 May 2018
Idris Elba Gets Engaged At 'Yardie' Screening
The super smooth Idris Elba proved just how romantic he could be by proposing to his girlfriend of one year Sabrina Dhowre in a London cinema full of people during the preview for his directorial...
By Holly Williams in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 February 2018
Idris Elba Believes Meghan Markle Will Be A "Beacon" Within The Royal Family
Idris Elba has stated that Meghan Markle will be “a beacon” and a role model in the Royal Family once she ties the knot with Prince Harry next year.The 45 year old star of ‘Luther’...
By Ed Biggs in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 15 December 2017
Kate Winslet Reveals Idris Elba Was Nervous Filming Sex Scenes With Her
British acting icons, Kate Winslet and Idris Elba are taking cinematic screens by storm with their new film, The Mountain Between Us. With decades of acting experience and scores of TV series and films on...
By Charlotte Court in Movies / TV / Theatre on 12 October 2017
Idris Elba Auditioned For Gaston In Live-action 'Beauty And The Beast'
Many people know Idris Elba as an action star. He's brought gritty detective drama 'Luther' to fans across the globe, starred as The Gunslinger in the film adaptation of Stephen King's novel series 'The Dark...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 30 September 2017
Why Kate Winslet Could Not Avoid Ice Stunt On 'The Mountain Between Us'
Kate Winslet is set to appear alongside Idris Elba on the adventure drama 'The Mountain Between Us' this Fall, which sees her perform many an action stunt - including getting dunked into ice cold water...
By Holly Mosley in Movies / TV / Theatre on 27 September 2017
Idris Elba Explains The Lure Of The Dark Tower
The film has been in the works for more than a decade, and its path to the cinema has been rocky. The first hurdle came with the casting of Idris Elba in the lead role,...
By Rich Cline in Movies / TV / Theatre on 15 August 2017
Idris Elba Faced 'Homelessness Once'
Idris Elba faced ''homelessness once''. The 44-year-old actor has admitted at one point in his life he had to find another place to stay the night because he did not have a home to go...
By Clive King in Music / Festivals on 10 August 2017
'The Dark Tower' Slated By Critics
One of the biggest movies of this summer is the long-awaited 'The Dark Tower' film adaptation, based on the stories told by acclaimed author Stephen King is his eight book novel series. Idris Elba steps...
By Daniel Falconer in Movies / TV / Theatre on 05 August 2017
Idris Elba Doing Google Translate Songs Is The Best Thing You'll See Today
If you've ever used Google translate to change song lyrics into a foreign language and then back again, you'll know how funny the new lyrics turn out. That's exactly what Idris Elba was in for...
By Holly Mosley in Music / Festivals on 03 August 2017
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