• James Bond Author Calls Idris Elba "Too Street" to Play the Character, Twitter Reacts

    Anthony Horowitz, author of the latest book in the James Bond series, just put his foot in his mouth after doing an interview with 'The Daily Mail' published on Aug. 29 about who he thought should replace Daniel Craig as 007 in the next film adaptaion. British actor and dj Idris Elba is rumored to be a strong frontrunner for the role, but Horowitz doesn't believe he'd be a great fit.

  • Idris Elba Previews Five Tracks Off Upcoming 'Mi Mandela' Nelson Mandela Tribute [LISTEN]

    Idris Elba who played the late Nelson Mandela in last year's Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom, has combined his talents as an actor, musician, producer and DJ for his new project, an album of original material in tribute to Mandela. The 11-track effort, titled mi Mandela, is due out Nov. 24 on Elba's own 7wallace imprint in conjunction with Parlophone Records. In anticipation of the release, Elba has released five songs for streaming — lead single "Aero Mathata," "You Give Me Love" feat. Maverick Sabre, "So Many People" feat. Shaun Escoffery, "Thank You For Freedom" and "Tree" feat. Audra Mae & Cody ChesnuTT, Billboard reports.

  • Idris Elba To Appear In 'Avengers: Age of Ultron'

    Idris Elba has revealed that he will be appearing in the upcoming Avengers film, Avengers: Age Of Ultron. He revealed to The Telegraph in an interview that he would be in the film. "And I'm doing a scene with Chris Hemsworth [who plays Thor] and Tom Hiddleston [Loki], and they're like, [whispers] - 'Aren't you [meant to be] in Ibiza?"

  • Mumford & Sons, James Blake To Appear On Idris Elba's Nelson Mandela-Inspired Album 'Mi Mandela'

    NME reports that British actor and musician Idris Elba will be releasing an album called Mi Mandela, inspired by his performance as South African president Nelson Mandela in the 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. The album will feature contributions from Mumford & Sons and James Blake, as well as Maverick Sabre, Mr. Hudson, Cody Chestnutt, George the Poet, Nothembi Mkhwebane, and Mahotella Queens.
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