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    Idris Elba Struggled During 'Concrete Cowboy' Filming Due to Horse Allergy

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    The ‘Star Trek Beyond’ actor reveals he suffered from runny nose during the filming of his new movie due to horse allergy and often had to hide his face behind mask.

    Apr 4, 2021

    AceShowbiz –
    Idris Elba had no intention of starring in new Western “Concrete Cowboy” after signing on as a producer, because he is allergic to horses.

    The “Thor” star was originally approached to help get the movie made as a behind-the-scenes talent, and he didn’t hesitate to jump onboard as he was fascinated by the story, which focuses on a troubled black teen stuck between a life of crime and his estranged father’s urban-cowboy subculture.

    The film is based on the Greg Neri novel “Ghetto Cowboy”, which was inspired by the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club, based at an inner-city stables in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and urban African-American horseriding culture.

    “I was asked to be a producer on the film before being an actor, and I read that script on a flight, and as soon as we landed, I said, ‘We have to do this,’ ” Idris told U.S. breakfast show “Today”.

    “It’s such a beautiful story, there’s so much common truth, even though it’s a story about stables and people we might not have known exist, but I really got touched by the story and signed on (as a producer) immediately.”

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    Idris initially wanted nothing to do with becoming a castmember, but he later relented and took on the role of the protagonist’s father – in spite of his allergies.

    “I didn’t want to play (any character or have) anything to do with it because I’m allergic to horses, so I was like, ‘Someone else can have that, I’m good, but I want to make this film,’ and eventually I got involved so I took some antihistamines,” he smiled.

    However, he made sure to make the most of the bandana, which made up part of his cowboy costume, to shield his health struggles from the camera.

    “There’s a lot of shots where I’ve got a mask over my mouth, and it does look cool, but it’s to hide my runny nose!” he laughed.

    “Concrete Cowboy”, which co-stars “Stranger Things” actor Caleb McLaughlin, debuts on Netflix on Friday

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      Megan Thee Stallion and Idris Elba Recording 'Banger' Collaboration

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      According to the ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ actor, his next single coming out soon is a ‘really cool’ collaboration with the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ hitmaker.

      Feb 23, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Megan Thee Stallion and Idris Elba have teamed up on a new “banger,” the actor and musician has revealed.
      During an interview with MistaJam on CapitalFM’s “The All-New Capital Weekender” show, Idris let slip that he’s teamed up with the U.S. rap sensation and record producer Davido on a new tune.
      “I’m doing more music, Jam you know what it’s like, I’m trying to stay with it when we’re not gigging now,” he said. “So I’ve got some really cool music coming, been working with Franky Wah on a tune I’m looking forward to droppin’. I’ve got a bit of a banger, I don’t want to say too much but me, Megan Thee Stallion and Davido that’s coming. Shout out to the fanatics.”

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      The “Luther” star has previously teamed up with the likes of grime star Wiley, Sean Paul, and MC Kah-Lo on tracks.
      Meanwhile, Idris previously revealed he would love to perform with pop megastar Taylor Swift.
      The “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” actor starred alongside the “Love Story” hitmaker in 2019’s “Cats” and later said he’d love to join the Grammy-winner on stage in the future.
      “I’ve known Taylor a few years. People see the album sales, the awards. What they don’t see is the hard work,” he said. “She is an incredibly hard-working person, she isn’t resting on her achievements. To perform live with her would be fun and hopefully we can make that happen.”

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      Courteney Cox Channels Her Inner Rapper and Drops Bars in Idris Elba's Music Video

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      The ‘Friends’ star makes a cameo appearance in a new music video where the ‘Pacific Rim’ actor and rapper Connor Price pay homage to the actress in a song named after her.

      Jan 29, 2021
      AceShowbiz – Idris Elba has recruited former “Friends” star Courteney Cox for his latest music video.
      The actress wrote and recorded a rap for the actor and DJ’s latest track, titled “Courteney Cox” – a collaboration with rapper Connor Price, who wrote the song after confessing to a lifelong crush on Cox.
      The tune started out as a freestyle with Elba talking about his COVID battle last spring – he encouraged musicians to jump on the song with him and Price, a former child star, took on the challenge, and he and Elba became fast friends.
      The “Cinderella Man” actor convinced Idris to turn their collaboration into an ode to his favourite Friends star – and Elba used his Hollywood connections to recruit Cox for the video. She added a rap, which became part of the tune.

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      “I kind of thought Idris was joking when he was like, ‘Hey, if we ever do this music video, we gotta get Courteney Cox.’ Then, surely enough, he’s Idris Elba. I thought, ‘He can probably make that happen.’ Idris’ publicist and someone from her team made that connection. We each sent her a one-minute video introducing ourselves, which was awkward to do…”
      “We pretty much said who we were and sent her the song. We said, ‘There’s no disrespect towards you, we love you, and we’d love for you to hear the song and be involved in any way you want.’ She came back and liked it… That skit at the end and rap was entirely her idea. We originally came to her and was unsure how she’d react (sic).”
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      Idris adds, “She looped the instrumental herself. She got a musical background and a musical family. She plays the piano and stuff. She looped that, wrote that and we were like, ‘D**n, OK!’ It was funny, man.”

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      Excited Idris Elba Jumps at the Chance to Interview Paul McCartney for BBC Special

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      ‘Idris Elba meets Paul McCartney’ is set to air on U.K. TV on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December, and will cover The Beatles member’s incredible life and career.

      Nov 28, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Paul McCartney is to be interviewed by Idris Elba for an hour-long BBC special covering his incredible life and career.
      The “Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw” actor meets Paul McCartney will air on U.K. TV on BBC One and BBC iPlayer in December. The show will also air as a radio broadcast on BBC Radio 2 and BBC Sounds.
      According to a press release, the show will span Paul’s first songwriting forays as a teenager, through his rise to fame with The Beatles and his solo work right up to his new album, “McCartney III”, out December 18.

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      The actor and musician reveals that, when asked to interview the music legend, he jumped at the chance, saying: “When I was asked if I wanted to speak to Paul McCartney, after I realised it wasn’t a joke, I immediately said, ‘Yes’… who wouldn’t?!”.
      “I am a massive fan of Paul’s! His work has inspired and driven me as a musician, and once I get through the shock of sharing the stage with him, I’m excited to talk about his music and craft. What an honour! Looking forward to sitting with you, Paul.”
      An equally enthusiastic Paul adds: “I’m looking forward to sitting down to a chat with the mighty Idris!”.
      In addition to the interview special, the BBC will also air the “Hey Jude” hitmaker’s July, 2018 homecoming gig at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England – the venue where The Beatles made their name in the 1960s – over the Christmas period.

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      Idris Elba's Movie Filming Shut Down Again Due to New Covid-19 Scare

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      The filming of ‘The Harder They Fall’ is stopped for the second time only a few weeks after resuming production following a break in March when Idris Elba star tested positive for the killer virus.

      Oct 18, 2020
      AceShowbiz – The Netflix western that was forced to shut down in March (20) when leading man Idris Elba tested positive for COVID-19 has halted filming again following another health scare.
      Production on “The Harder They Fall”, which also features Regina King, has stopped after an actor tested positive for the coronavirus, according to Deadline.
      Filming on the project resumed in New Mexico last month (Sep20) and shut down on Thursday (15Oct20).
      “The Harder They Fall” isn’t the only major production, which has been forced to shut down in recent weeks due to a positive test – “The Batman” and “Jurassic World: Dominion” are among the blockbusters forced to halt filming since the coronavirus restrictions were lifted and movie projects were able to start up again.

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      Elba was among the first Hollywood stars to publicly reveal he had contracted COVID-19, prompting producers to shut down filming as the Brit and his wife, Sabrina Dhowre Elba, self-isolated.
      As Hollywood is struggling to adapt to post-coronavirus world since lockdown was first imposed earlier this year, filmmakers such as Martin Scorsese, Clint Eastwood, James Cameron, Christopher Nolan, Judd Apatow, Jon Chu, Sofia Coppola, Alfonso Cuaron, Patty Jenkins, and Michael Bay recently signed an open letter pleading with the congress to help bail out cinemas hit by the crisis.
      Music industry and Broadway have also been impacted by pandemic. Numerous musicians are forced to put their tours on hold and delays their new music.
      Similarly on the Great White Way, the productions were either halted or called off as the industry was brought to a standstill following lockdown. While many are determined to return to stage during the re-opening next year, some like “Frozen”, “Hangmen”, and “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” have already announced they ended for good.

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      Idris Elba Opens Fight School in New BBC Documentary

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      The ‘Star Trek Beyond’ actor is expected to mentor young aspiring male and female fighters as they are learning boxing skills and life lessons from former champions.
      Aug 27, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Idris Elba is to set up an experimental fight school for young men and women that will be the focus of a new BBC documentary.
      The London school aims to provide an outlet for young people from tough backgrounds, with Idris signing up seven recruits who will learn boxing skills from former champions, as well as discipline, how to train, and life lessons.
      In a press release announcing the new series, Idris says, “I see history constantly repeating itself and can empathise with these kids. I believe there is a better way to teach people that you don’t need knives to protect yourself.”
      “It’s a proven fact that in urban areas where fight schools open, violent crime drops dramatically – which is why I wanted to do this project, in hope that we can change people’s lives. I want this project to be an ongoing presence that will continue to provide support and education for the community for years to come.”
      Over the course of six months, those involved will battle it out with other amateurs and work towards a big showcase finale – with the “Thor” star mentoring them along the way.
      An air date for the show, titled “Idris Elba’s Fight School”, is yet to be announced.
      The 47 year old previously transformed himself into a kickboxer for the TV documentary, “Idris Elba: Fighter”, back in 2017.

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      Idris Elba to Star in Africa Spy Romance Movie With 'Mr. and Mrs. Smith' Vibes

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      The ‘Thor’ actor teams up with Simon Kinberg for the upcoming project which will be set in Africa as he is set to star in and serve as a producer for the movie.
      Aug 17, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Idris Elba is set to star in a forthcoming spy romance movie from Simon Kinberg.
      According to The Hollywood Reporter (THR), the movie will be set in Africa and have a Mr. & Mrs. Smith feel to it – Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s 2005 movie which sees a bored, upper middle class married couple surprised to learn that they are assassins belonging to competing agencies, and that they have been assigned to kill each other.
      Further details of the flick remain under wraps.
      Idris is on board to produce the movie, with Travon Free writing the screenplay, THR confirmed
      The actor is booked and busy, starring in “Western Concrete Cowboys”, which is set to premiere at the Toronto Film Festival. He will also star in “The Suicide Squad” sequel, coming out in 2021.

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      Idris Elba Scores BAFTA Special Award for Championing Diversity

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      In a released statement, the ‘Luther’ star calls his recognition the ‘necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment.’
      Jul 21, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Idris Elba is to receive one of the British Academy of Film and Television Arts’ highest honours at a ceremony later this month (July 31).
      “The Wire” and “Luther” star will be recognised for championing diversity and new talent with the BAFTA Special Award for Television.
      Previous recipients have included TV personality and singer Cilla Black and comedian and actor Sir Lenny Henry.
      “It’s been a mission of mine to provide opportunity and access to emerging talent from diverse backgrounds in this industry, which is the same opportunity I received many years ago from open-minded and diversity conscious casting,” Elba says in a statement.
      “I thank BAFTA for recognising myself and others who are dedicated to the same cause, as these are all necessary steps towards helping to shift the awareness and understanding of the diversity gap in entertainment.”
      Amanda Berry, BAFTA’s chief executive, adds, “He (Elba) is a driving force for championing diversity, ensuring talented people from all backgrounds achieve their potential. We’re delighted to recognise Idris, and his outstanding work, at this year’s ceremony.”

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      Idris Elba Is Against Censoring 'Racist' Contents on TV

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      The ‘Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom’ actor says problematic contents should be accompanied with a warning instead of being censored or pulled out of television.
      Jul 15, 2020
      AceShowbiz – Idris Elba has called on TV networks to avoid censoring shows with “racist” content, and instead introduce a rating system to educate viewers on outdated practices. In the wake of Black Lives Matter protests against systematic racism worldwide, sitcoms including “Little Britain”, which see stars Matt Lucas and David Walliams use blackface make-up in some sketches, were recently dropped from on demand services including Netflix.
      “Golden Girls”, “The Office”, “Scrubs”, and “30 Rock” are among the shows that have also been impacted.
      However, speaking to Radio Times magazine, Idris insisted he’s “very much a believer in freedom of speech,” and called on executives to introduce a ratings system warning viewers that a film or show has outdated, insulting viewpoints.
      While not referring to a specific programme, he said, “To mock the truth, you have to know the truth. But to censor racist themes within a show, to pull it… I think viewers should know that people made shows like this.”
      “Commissioners and archive-holders pulling things they think are exceptionally tone-deaf at this time – fair enough and good for you,” the star continued. “But I think, moving forward, people should know that freedom of speech is accepted, but the audience should know what they’re getting into.”
      “I don’t believe in censorship,” the “In the Long Run” actor added. “I believe that we should be allowed to say what we want to say. Because, after all, we’re story-makers.”
      During the chat, Idris also suggested that boosting diversity needs a change in attitude, reflecting, “Money helps… (But) it’s a shift in attitude, in perspective, in tolerance. And you can’t put an amount on that.”

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