When a black actor or actress delivers a flawless performance in an American project, one is probably inclined to assume they’re American…until the press run, that is. Many British actors have risen to prominence in Hollywood by studying and mastering American accents, not only showing their own range and versatility, but bringing depth and authenticity […]
We got a chance to chop it up with rising Black Brit star Malcolm Kamulete on his elevation from 'Top Boy' to 'Champion' by way of UK rap.
Jodie Smith’s radiant brown skin made her the perfect woman to play Queen in Lena Waithe’s Queen & Slim. But her chocolate complexion wasn’t always valued. In a candid and detailed post on Instagram, the rising actress revealed her struggle with accepting herself. https://www.instagram.com/p/B6L-Y3wA0_d/ Like many dark skin women, Jodie revealed she hated herself and […]
LONDON (AP) — Even though Idris Elba isn’t trying to become the next James Bond, he’s disheartened that some people don’t think he should be considered for the spy role because he’s black. The British actor says in the August issue of Vanity Fair that it’s frustrating that there are people who say “‘It can’t […]
The British actor and Sabrina Dhowre married in a beautiful ceremony in Morocco on Friday.
LONDON (AP) — Was that martini offered to Idris Elba at the “Yardie” premiere shaken or stirred? Unclear, but it was a good try by a reporter looking to find out if he’ll become the first black James Bond. Elba, who directed “Yardie,” was also hounded by a flying insect that buzzed him and fiancee […]
LONDON (AP) — His name is Idris Elba, but will he be first black Bond? British actor Idris Elba is stoking speculation he may take over the role of James Bond when Daniel Craig steps aside, offering an enigmatic Twitter post that fueled the buzz about him becoming the first black Bond. The star of […]
The actor officially went public with his relationship over the weekend with East African beauty Sabrina Dhowre.
NEW YORK (AP) — Daniel Kaluuya, star of the horror hit “Get Out,” has responded to Samuel L. Jackson‘s suggestion that a black American actor ought to have played his part. Jackson last week told radio station Hot 97 that he thought too many roles were going to British black actors. Jackson said an “American […]
NEW YORK (AP) — Samuel L. Jackson has criticized the casting of black British actors in American films like the horror hit “Get Out” and the Martin Luther King Jr. drama “Selma.” In an interview Monday, Jackson noted that a lot of roles are going to British actors. He said he wondered what “Get Out” […]
We are one week away from the release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, which will finally give racist diehards of the franchise other things to focus on besides the “black stormtrooper.” The casting of John Boyega famously caused controversy on Nov. 28, 2014, when he appeared in a stormtrooper costume in the film’s first teaser, […]
Actor Roger Moore, who played the fictional spy James Bond in seven movies from 1973-1985 says he was misquoted in comments in a recent interview about fellow Brit star Idris Elba’s chances of playing James Bond. The now 87-year-old actor who debonair style made him one of the most popular Bonds ever, was quotes as […]
