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WATCH: Idris Elba Laughs At Reporter Who Asks Would Kamala Harris ‘Make a Good President?’ During Africa Trip

Tommy ChristopherMar 28th
Kyrie Irving Says He Became Right-Handed After Getting in Trouble With Nuns During Catholic School

Candice OrtizSep 2nd
WATCH: Idris Elba Confronts Fellow Celebs About Why They Want Him to be Cast as James Bond, Asks if It’s Just Because of Race

Candice OrtizSep 2nd
Actor Idris Elba Says He Couldn’t Cast Real Life Daughter to Play His Daughter in New Film ‘Beast’: ‘The Chemistry Wasn’t Right’

Candice OrtizAug 19th
Idris Elba Reveals He Used to Sell Weed to Dave Chappelle Before His Wire Days

Candice OrtizApr 8th
Idris Elba Announces He’s Tested Positive for Coronavirus: ‘Stay Home People’

Josh FeldmanMar 16th
Stephen King’s ‘The Dark Tower’ Is Coming to Theaters!

Sam ReismanMar 1st
#OscarsSoWhite Activist Blasts Film Critic for Calling Idris Elba Character ‘African Savage’

Tommy ChristopherJan 19th
New James Bond Author Says Idris Elba Too ‘Street’ to Play 007

Andrew HusbandSep 1st
Rush Is Right: James Bond Is White – Here’s a Very Big Reason Why

Joe ConchaJan 5th
Rush Limbaugh Is Furious Over Prospect of a Black James Bond

Matt WilsteinDec 23rd
The Butler Dominates Box Office in Second Weekend with $17 Million Haul

Tommy ChristopherAug 26th