Idris Elba has earned his first Bafta television awards nomination.

Brooklyn has been named film of the year at the London Evening Standard British Film Awards.

Luther star Idris Elba has said the UK is “moving in the right direction” when it comes to diversity in TV roles.

Idris Elba admits fame has made him "paranoid" about people.

Get On Up (12A), Tate Taylor’s biopic of ‘the Godfather of Soul’, James Brown, is no ordinary rags-to-riches tale. 

Idris Elba has hit out at being offered parts in "rubbish films" after 'Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom'.

Bill Murray will voice Baloo the bear in 'The Jungle Book'.

Lupita Nyong'o and Scarlett Johansson are in talks to star in 'The Jungle Book'.

Idris Elba's girlfriend has given birth to a baby boy.

Hollywood star Idris Elba and his partner have welcomed a baby boy into the world, he has announced.

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Idris Elba struggled to perfect Nelson Mandela's accent.

Idris Elba claims that fame has ruined his love life.

Idris Elba hates the phrase "black Bond".

Idris Elba was "blown away" when he was offered the role of Nelson Mandela.

Quentin Tarantino refused to cast Idris Elba in 'Django Unchained' - because he's British.

Idris Elba has been tipped to replace Daniel Craig as James Bond.

Idris Elba has vowed 'Thor 2' will be "huge".

British actor Idris Elba is going to play Nelson Mandela in a film-adaptation of his autobiography, 'Long Walk To Freedom'.

High class costume drama Downton Abbey was among a clutch of British winners at this year’s Golden Globes, scooping the award for best television mini series.

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“We’re takers. That’s what we do … we take!” Nobody in this quite ordinary heist movie gives.

Merely another stalker thriller handicapped by the obvious fact that Knowles can’t act … and by the fact that we’ve seen it all before, done with more style and menace.

HE reckons the recession won’t damage his wedding planner business — but then the brides who seek Peter Kelly’s services aren’t just high-heeled, they’re well-heeled.

SHOW JUMPER Sarah-Kate Quinlivan went one better at Newcastle West in Limerick yesterday, when winning the Spring Mount Grand Prix, having finished runner-up last year.