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NEWSFLASH!!! Actor Idris Elba has tested positive for coronavirus.
Elba hit the tweets on Monday to share the news with fans stating:
“This morning I tested positive for Covid 19,” he wrote. “I feel ok, I have no symptoms so far but have been isolated since I found out about my possible exposure to the virus.
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Media mogul Tyler Perry recently unveiled his new star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame yesterday (October 1).
During the ceremony, Perry reflected on his career offered hope and words of support to those who are still finding their way.
“For anyone whose dreams may be on life support, I want you to walk past this star in particular and know that I’ve been there,” said Perry.
Kerry Washington, who co-starred in Perry’s 2010 film “For Colored Girls”, Idris Elba, who starred in the 2007 movie “Daddy’s Little Girls,” and Crystal Fox (The Haves & The Have Nots) were among those there to honor their longtime friend and each paid tribute with a speech during the ceremony.
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It’s official. Idris Elba has been named the ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ by People Magazine.
So what did Elba think when he first heard he’d landed the coveted title?
?Looked in the mirror, I checked myself out. I was like, ?Yeah, you are kind of sexy today.? But to be honest, it was just a nice feeling. It was a nice surprise ? an ego boost for sure.?
Check out the cover below and Elba’s reaction.
The actor/director/dj celebrated his 46th birthday a few days ago (September 6th) and he’s looking better than ever!
Elba was recently featured in ShortList Magazine, where he admits that he’s perfectly imperfect and hopes to show people how to overcome fear on his Discovery Channel show, ‘Idris Elba: No Limits’ stating:
?I don?t know what the f*ck I?m doing. Do I still have fears as a human being? Of course!?
“If I would like to be remembered for anything, as egotistical as it sounds, I want people to think, ?F*cking hell, man. If he can do it, I can do it.?
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While her man was outfitted in a classic navy blue Givenchy suit, Dhowre opted for head to toe Gucci with the designers signature red & green accents.
Many style connoisseur’s consider Dhowre’s outfit to be a bit classless, however Idris promptly hit the net to defend his wife to-be against her detractors.
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Idris Elba?has come a long way from ‘Stringer Bell,’ the fictional character he portrayed in HBO’s ‘The Wire’ but he’s still finer than ever!
Elba is featured in the August 2017 issue of Essence Magazine, where he discusses his lengthy acting career which now includes a groundbreaking Showtime miniseries and a new film co-starring Matthew McConaughey… and most importantly, he takes his shirt off!
Idris Elba has found his purpose behind the camera. Obviously, he’s fantastic in front of it, but his directorial debut in Yardie will show where his true passion lies. As our August 2017 cover star, the actor talks about his upcoming films, jammed packed schedule and love life.
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