Idris Elba reveals sad reason he turned down role as next James Bond

Idris Elba has revealed he turned down the role of being the next James Bond due to racist comments about the idea being made online. The actor, who was tipped to be the favourite to take over from Daniel Craig, appeared on the SmartLess podcast, where he explained why the offer was 'pinnacle', but he simply couldn't take it because of the 'world's vote'. "Those that weren’t happy about the idea made the whole thing disgusting and off-putting, because it became about race," he said. "It became about nonsense and I got the brunt of it." Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter

2023-06-29 00:28

Who are Pat Benatar's children? Rock singer fires back at Ted Cruz's bizarre rant involving her, President Biden and child murders

Ted Cruz earlier said Senate Democrats wouldn’t vote to convict Biden even if they saw him murdering children while singing a Pat Benatar song

2023-06-18 20:58

Singer CoCo Lee mourned by family and fans at emotional funeral

Family and fans bade farewell to singer and actress CoCo Lee at her funeral in Hong Kong on Monday, celebrating a decades-long career that included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows across the globe.

2023-08-01 16:49

Brendan Fraser and girlfriend Jeanne Moore rock matching blue outfits, snuggling up at NYC charity gala

Jeanne Moore has been with Brendan Fraser for about 6 months, after they made their red carpet debut at the Venice Film Festival in September 2022

2023-05-11 22:24

The show that's being allowed to continue filming during the strikes

It's up to you to debate whether this is a case of divine intervention or not,

2023-07-18 22:50

MrBeast's epic reply to Kai Cenat's $100K appeal at Sidemen Charity Match breaks Internet

MrBeast responded with a tongue-in-cheek remark to Kai Cenat's hilarious request

2023-09-12 15:50

‘GMA’ star Whit Johnson's dance-off with Robin Robert's nephew left him ‘icing his knees’ at co-host's wedding with Amber Laign

'GMA' host Whit Johnson didn't hesitate to burn the dance floor with his groovy moves at co-host Robin Roberts' wedding with Amber Laign

2023-09-12 11:50

Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble show support for Tristan Thompson at LA Lakers playoff game

Kris Jenner, 67, and Corey Gamble, 42, donned all-black ensembles to watch the Lakers take on the Nuggets

2023-05-23 20:57

'Dream come true': Internet shares Sabrina Carpenter's happiness in opening for Taylor Swift on Eras Tour

Sabrina Carpenter's debut performance on the tour was in Mexico City, where she sang Taylor Swift's 'Picture to Burn'

2023-11-16 20:24

Spain's exiled former king to make third visit home

Spain's scandal-tinted former king Juan Carlos will make his third visit home this week since moving to Abu Dhabi in 2020 amid fraud investigations, a source close...

2023-07-25 23:21

Aoki Lee Simmons calls out 'misogynistic' insults in her DMs amid public feud with dad Russell Simmons

'Until a short time ago, this is the man who told me 'always defend and look after your mother girls,' wrote Aoki Lee Simmons

2023-06-23 05:20

'AGT' Season 18: Who is 40 pounds? CEO of Lyve Tyme dance group wows judges with hat-flipping routine

40 pounds, the hat-flipping dancer on 'AGT' Season 18, is not only the CEO of Lyve Tyme dance group but also a viral sensation on Instagram and TikTok

2023-07-12 06:25