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

Where is Ben Savage now? 'Boy Meets World' star ghosted costars by going 'no contact' for last 3 years

'He just kind of disappeared from our lives,' Danielle Fishel said while talking about Ben Savage

2023-06-29 20:54

Hailey Bieber trolled for 'hideous' footwear choice as fans notice her big feet in photoshoot: 'Not doing socks and sandals era again'

Hailey Bieber looked gorgeous as she posed for a series of candid photos taken at her home

2023-06-22 09:29

Paige Spiranac reveals her unique approach to influencer stardom: 'I am the CEO of my own media company'

In a recent revelation, Paige Spiranac offered insights into her distinctive approach to achieving influencer stardom

2023-10-19 18:27

How Virtual Reality is Changing Filmmaking

Virtual reality is reinventing the grammar of storytelling.

2023-10-23 21:29

Pokimane falls victim to Harvest Watchers in 'World of Warcrafts' game

'Hardcore World of Warcraft' is a merciless game and popular Twitch streamer Pokimane realized this the hard way

2023-11-28 18:22

GMA's Robin Roberts has priceless reaction to Michael Strahan after he refuses to get up from her lap

Robin Roberts was completely taken aback by Michael Strahan’s on-air behavior

2023-09-30 10:53

Rick Astley followed The Smiths' Andy Rourke around Manchester

Rick Astley was obsessed with The Smiths as a youngster and once followed bassist Andy Rourke around Manchester after spotting him during a day out shopping

2023-09-18 17:29

Blur 'pull out of festival headline slot after Dave Rowntree injury'

Blur have pulled out of a headline slot at France’s Festival Beauregard this week after drummer Dave Rowntree picked up a knee injury, just days ahead of their Wembley Stadium shows on Saturday (08.07.23) and Sunday (09.07.23).

2023-07-04 15:27

'Ted Lasso' Season 3 Episode 12 Preview: Ted's bombshell revelation to Rebecca could be ultimate gamechanger

In Episode 11, Ted Lasso turns the tables when he reveals he has 'something to say' to Rebecca

2023-05-31 08:50

Hilary Farr announces exit from 'Love It or List It' after 19 seasons, fans dub her 'diva' of HGTV show

Hilary Farr, the home design expert who joined 'Love It or List It' in 2008, shared that she will be leaving the HGTV show as 'it's just time'

2023-12-02 20:54

What are Shakira’s tax troubles? Pop star faces new probe over alleged tax fraud in Spain as second investigation unfolds

Shakira faces an ongoing trial in Spain for allegedly not paying $13.9 million in taxes on income earned from 2012 to 2014

2023-07-22 16:28