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Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, LeBron James Hit UK For Gin & Juice Launch

Published: 07/19/2024
Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre haven't performed together in the UK in 30 years -- but the two hip hop OGs broke that tradition in style last night ... and their celebrity pals were in tow. Shaquille O'Neal and Yungblud joined forces to host the star-studded shindig inside London's Flipper's Roller Boogie…
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Poot In HBO's 'The Wire' 'Memba Him?!

Published: 03/28/2023
American actor Tray Chaney was 20 years old when he first started playing the role of 'Poot' -- the drug dealer who works his way up but eventually leaves the drug trade -- in HBO's "The Wire" back in 2002. Chaney shared the big screen with Dominic West as the Baltimore city police officer who…
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What's The Big Frigin' Difference?!

Published: 03/04/2023
English actor Idris Elba has proven time after time he's down to take on any action-packed challenge, and now he's passing one off to you ... Hop in the driver's seat, and see if you can cruise through the two images and find the minor differences! The A-lister was recently in London, England…
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Lance Gross Supports Idris Elba Refusing to Be Called a 'Black Actor'

Published: 02/17/2023
Lance Gross has no problem with Idris Elba refusing to call himself a "Black actor" ... and while he isn't necessarily hopping on that train, he's definitely not down with labels. We got LG out in L.A. Thursday and got his thoughts on the whole "Black actor" discussion ... sparked by Idris…
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Idris Elba Clarifies 'Black Actor' Quote, Says Race Doesn't Define Him

Published: 02/11/2023
Idris Elba is clearing up what he meant when he recently said he no longer calls himself a Black actor -- this after much debate online -- by now saying, my job ain't about race. The actor's original quote showed up in an interview he did with Esquire magazine this past week, in which he said ...…
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Coachella Releases 2023 Lineup, Bad Bunny, Blackpink, Frank Ocean And More

Published: 01/10/2023
Coachella has dropped this year's highly anticipated lineup ... and some of the biggest artists are comin' to bring the house down. Bad Bunny is set to hit the stage Friday, with Gorillaz, Metro Boomin, and Pusha T goin' all out throughout the day, amongst others. Idris Elba is also touching down…
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Idris Elba Says His Daughter Didn't Get Role in 'Beast,' No Nepotism

Published: 08/20/2022
Idris Elba says his own kid auditioned to play his onscreen daughter in his latest movie -- a part she didn't get ... even though her old man could've presumably pulled some strings. The actor was recently on "The Breakfast Club" with producer Will Packer, plugging their new flick "Beast" ...…
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Idris Elba in the 'Conversation' to Play James Bond Next, Producers Say

Published: 01/22/2022
Fans' demands for Idris Elba to play James Bond are NOT falling on deaf ears for those who can make it happen ... because he seems to be at the forefront of their minds. Two producers who are key to the franchise, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, dished about Daniel Craig's final outing as…
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Idris Elba Claims Doc Told Him He'll Be Immune to Coronavirus

Published: 03/26/2020
Idris Elba is on the mend in his bout with coronavirus ... and pretty soon he could be immune to the disease, so he says. The actor gave his fans a huge health update and said his doctor told him that after quarantine "we will be immune for a certain time since our antibodies fought this." Idris…
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Idris Elba's Wife Tells Oprah She Tested Positive for Coronavirus with No Symptoms

Published: 03/22/2020
Idris Elba's wife just told Oprah she tested positive for the coronavirus, and it raises the issue that people are talking about from The White House to Hollywood -- how are these tests being distributed? Sabrina Dhowre told Oprah she's been by Idris' side the whole time, and that's not going to…
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Idris Elba's Quarantined Movie Crew Peeved Over Lack of Tests, Communication

Published: 03/22/2020
Idris Elba contracting the coronavirus meant several members of his movie crew had to quarantine like he did, but they're pissed about how producers handled the crisis. As we reported, Idris revealed Monday he tested positive for COVID-19, but actually went into isolation on March 13 when he…
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Idris Elba Says He Has COVID-19, Tested Positive for Coronavirus

Published: 03/16/2020
Idris Elba got back his coronavirus test, and it ain't good news. The actor says he's contracted COVID-19, and he's placed himself in self-quarantine. Actually, Idris says he's been on lockdown since Friday. What's interesting about his case is he says he wasn't experiencing ANY symptoms. Idris…
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Lance Gross Supports Idris Elba Refusing to Be Called a 'Black Actor'

Lance Gross has no problem with Idris Elba refusing to call himself a Black actor ... and while he isn't necessarily hopping on that train, he's definitely not down with labels.
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Idris Elba in the 'Conversation' to Play James Bond Next, Producers Say

Fans' demands for Idris Elba to play James Bond are NOT falling on deaf ears for those who can make it happen ... because he seems to be at the forefront of their minds.
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Idris Elba DJ's at Coachella Week 2 and Shows How It's Done

Idris Elba has settled into his new role as a DJ, looking relaxed and confident as he played to a packed house Saturday night at Coachella, Week 2.
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'L&HH' Star Says Idris Elba Is A Sex God | TMZ Live

K. Michelle says she learned all sorts of business skills during her relationship with Idris Elba ... but the most important talents he showed her were in the bedroom.
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New Idris Elba Doll Is God Awful

Who made this thing?!
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Oscars -- Killer Party Draws Huge Celebs

The Hollywood Hills was alive and kicking Friday night with a mansion packed to the gills with celebs.
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Josh Brolin -- Throws Up Black Power Fist ... Idris Elba Got Stiffed and So Did I

Josh Brolin's got issues with the Academy Awards -- not only because they dissed some worthy black actors, but they also gave him the cold shoulder.
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Idris Elba -- The Name Will NOT Be Bond

Idris Elba put one of the hottest Hollywood rumors to rest ... he will NOT replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.
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Idris Elba’s Bulge Gives Jon Hamm Competition

Photos came out of Idris Elba on set, showing off what looked like a very long schlong! Idris Elba then went to Twitter to set the record straight.
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Idris Elba Through The Years

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Prince Harry And Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding

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