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Ukraine, climate, economy: Takeaways from glitzy Davos event

Power brokers have wrapped up the World Economic Forum’s annual conclave in the Swiss town of Davos as worries about the war in Ukraine, a warming planet and a cooling global economy dominated discussions about the world’s ills.

Actor Idris Elba calls out celebrity advocacy as ‘polarizing’ and 'patronizing' at elite Davos forum

Movie and TV star Idris Elba called out celebrity advocacy while attending the swanky Davos forum, saying some find it "polarizing" and "a bit patronizing."

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Davos organizers: Musk wasn't invited despite what he says

The World Economic Forum says billionaire Elon Musk wasn’t on the guest list for the annual meeting of business executives, global leaders and cultural trend-setters in Davos, Switzerland — despite what the Twitter owner claims.

Actors Idris and Sabrina Dhowre Elba on how their parents inspired their activism

Actors Idris Elba and Sabrina Dhowre Elba say their parents were driving forces behind their own activism today, which focuses on food security.

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Chris Evans named Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine

“Captain America” star Chris Evans has a new title — he's been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive.

Jeff Goldbum turns 70: A look at Hollywood 'Zaddys'

Hollywood stars, including Christopher Meloni, Jeff Goldblum and Matthew McConaughey, have been described on social media as "Zaddys," confident older men.

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Jeff Goldblum turns 70: A look at Hollywood 'Zaddys'

Hollywood stars, including Christopher Meloni, Jeff Goldblum and Matthew McConaughey, have been described on social media as "Zaddys," confident older men.

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'The Invitation' tops tepid weekend at box office

The horror film “The Invitation” needed just $7 million to finish at the top of the weakest weekend of the summer at the North American box office.

Prince Charles edits British Black newspaper 'The Voice'

The Prince of Wales has edited an edition of British African-Caribbean newspaper "The Voice" to mark its 40-year anniversary.

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Prince Charles edits British Black newspaper 'The Voice'

The Prince of Wales has edited an edition of British African-Caribbean newspaper “The Voice” to mark its 40-year anniversary.

Charges dropped against Atlanta police officers involved in Rayshard Brooks fatal shooting

More than two years after the fatal shooting of Rayshard Brooks, the two officers charged in his death have been exonerated.

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‘Dragon Ball Super’ bests ‘Beast’ at box office with $20.1M

“Dragon Ball Super: Super Hero” topped the charts in its first weekend in theaters, with $20.1 million in ticket sales according to studio estimates on Sunday.

George Miller, Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba talk power of story

George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing” spans millennia, but it can often feel longer waiting in between films from the “Mad Max” director

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George Miller, Tilda Swinton, Idris Elba talk power of story

George Miller’s “Three Thousand Years of Longing” spans millennia, but it can often feel longer waiting in between films from the “Mad Max” director.

Idris Elba's Daughter Isan Didn't Talk To Him For Three Weeks After Not Landing A Role In His New Film 'Beast'

Idris Elba says his daughter Isan didn’t talk to him for three weeks after not landing a role in his new film.

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'Bullet Train' repeats No. 1; 'Top Gun' flies back up ranks

Sunday studio estimates say the Brad Pitt action film “Bullet Train” led all movies in ticket sales for a second straight weekend.

Cannes Film Festival, born out of war, grapples with Ukraine

The war in Ukraine took a starring role on the opening night of the 75th Cannes Film Festival and it has rarely been far out of frame since.

Veering from Mad Max, George Miller debuts '3,000 Years'

It’s taken a lot of time and a good deal of yearning for Australian director George Miller to make “Three Thousand Years of Longing,” his long-awaited follow-up to “Mad Max: Fury Road.”.

Back to normal? Cannes Film Festival prepares to party

After the 2020 Cannes Film Festival was canceled by the pandemic and the 2021 edition was scaled back — even kisses were forbade on the red carpet — the lavish French Riviera cinema soiree is set to return with a festival that promises to be something like normal.

Idris Elba on new Sonic film, music and why playing James Bond is "not in the cards"

In his new film "Sonic the Hedgehog 2," Idris Elba plays the villainous Knuckles, an echidna warrior.

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'Sonic the Hedgehog 2' is a sluggish sequel

The Sega game-inspired sequel again features Ben Schwartz in the role of the quippy, animated title character.

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Dior reimagines feminist fashion in history in Paris show

Dior’s affirmed feminist designer Maria Grazia Chiuri used the male gaze, as reflected in female oil portraits across the centuries, to make a fashion statement on female empowerment and subjugation.

Jennifer Hudson wins top honor at 53rd NAACP Image Awards

Jennifer Hudson was named entertainer of the year at the 53rd annual NAACP Image Awards that highlighted works by entertainers and writers of color.

Everything Our Editors Loved in January

A poet laureate’s memoir, ‘Station Eleven,’ and a lacrosse drama based on a true story

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Booking.com Super Bowl ad looks to tap 'tremendous' desire to travel, CEO says

Booking.com is reviving its 2013 Booking.yeah campaign in its first-ever Super Bowl commercial. The ad will star award-winning actor and director Idris Elba.

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‘Harder They Fall,’ 'Insecure,' H.E.R. nab NAACP awards noms

Netflix could be a dominant force at next month’s 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

After Years of Speculation, Idris Elba Is Reportedly Joining the ‘Bond’ World

Idris Elba is reportedly in talks to join the James Bond franchise, but those hoping that he’s taking on the title of 007 will still […]

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Will Smith says he borrowed $10,000 from a drug dealer after he went broke from not paying taxes

During the London leg of his book tour, Will Smith shared he relocated to Los Angeles in the 1990s for a new start after owing the IRS a large debt.

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People magazine names Paul Rudd as 2021's Sexiest Man Alive

Paul Rudd has been crowned as 2021’s Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine.

Casting Black actors in period pieces like ‘The Harder They Fall’ isn’t diversity. It’s history.

"The Harder They Fall" doesn’t recast the American West with Black cowboys. It sets the record straight, reimagining the genre without the White gaze.

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Giving the Western some swagger in 'The Harder They Fall'

“The Harder They Fall" has all of the gunfights, train robberies, saloons, and showdowns you would expect in a Western.

New this week: 'Finch,' ABBA and 'The Harder They Fall'

This week’s new entertainment releases include the first ABBA album in a whopping 39 years and a stylish and kinetic update to the Western in Jeymes Samuel’s “The Harder They Fall” starring Idris Elba and Regina King.

Who will star as James Bond? 6 actors rumored to play 007 after Daniel Craig

Speculation has swirled that actors like Tom Hardy, Idris Elba and Henry Cavill would take over the iconic role after Daniel Craig's final flick "No Time to Die."

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A fall movie season (like everything else) in flux

The fall movie season -- usually a reliable rhythm and cozy autumn comfort — is this year, like much of the past 18 months, a little disorienting.

Iconic Celebrity Met Gala Co-Chairs

Taylor Swift and Idris Elba were selected as the co-chairs for “Manus X Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology.” (According to Swift lore, she met Tom Hiddleston here, too.)

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With coronavirus rising, 'The Suicide Squad' opens softly

Moviegoing, once expected to be closer to semi-normal levels by now, continues to be battered by the pandemic, the delta variant of the coronavirus and in-home streaming.

New this week: 'The Suicide Squad,' 'Vivo' and Streisand

This week’s new entertainment releases include a new collection of previously unreleased songs from Barbra Streisand and the new Netflix animated movie, “Vivo,” in which Lin-Manuel Miranda is a voice actor and provides original songs.

12 Extravagant Celebrity Vacation Spots

Did someone say private island? Idris Elba and his wife Sabrina vacationed at this resort on a, you guessed it, private island. One&Only Reethi Rah, MaldivesOne&Only Reethi Rah, Maldives

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'Concrete Cowboy' shows Philadelphia's Black cowboy culture

“Concrete Cowboy,” an urban Western about African American riders in Philadelphia starring Idris Elba, is about an often unseen — and persisting — Black cowboy culture. “Concrete Cowboy" is a father-son drama set around Fletcher Street Stables, one of the oldest and last-remaining of Philadelphia's hardscrabble inner-city stables. But through tenacity and improvisation, Fletcher Street has remained a cherished refuge and an ardent pastime for both kids and adults on the streets of Philadelphia’s Strawberry Mansion. “It didn’t occur to me until the Bob Marley song ‘Buffalo Soldier,’ which opened my interest about Black cowboys. They’re trying to raise money for an equestrian center and to convince Philadelphia government officials that the Fletcher Street heritage is worth preserving.

New this week: Godzilla vs Kong, 'Concrete Cowboy' & Mahalia

This combination photo shows poster art for the film "Godzilla vs Kong," premiering on HBO Max on March 31, left, "Concrete Cowboy," premiering April 2 on Netflix and "Robin Roberts Presents: Mahalia," premiering April 3 on Lifetime. (HBO Max/Netflix/Lifetime via AP)Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week. MOVIES— Two of cinema’s most famous giants are headed for an old-fashioned big budget clash in “Godzilla vs. Kong,” available on HBO Max for 31 days starting Friday. After a pandemic-induced blockbuster drought, Henry told the AP that the film will be a welcome change of pace. Ad— Legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson gets overdue biopic attention in a Lifetime film debuting Saturday.

Spike Lee's children named Golden Globe ambassadors

FILE - Director Spike Lee, second right, and his family, from left, son Jackson Lee, wife Tonya Lewis Lee and daughter Satchel Lee, right, arrive at the 76th annual Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. on Jan. 6, 2019. Lees daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Spike Lee’s daughter and son have been chosen as the Golden Globe ambassadors to assist with the awards ceremony. Jackson is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters, the volunteer-supported mentoring network. Callen-Lorde and Big Brothers Big Sisters will each receive a grant from the HFPA for $25,000 made on the Lees' behalf.

Roku buys library of the short-lived streaming service Quibi

FILE - This Aug. 13, 2020 file photo shows a logo for Roku on a remote control in Portland, Ore. On Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, Roku is buying short-lived streaming service Quibis content library to bolster content for its free Roku Channel. AP Photo/Jenny Kane, File)Roku is buying the content library of Quibi, the short-lived streaming service, to bulk up its own free ad-supported channel. Quibi, short for quick bites, raised $1.75 billion from investors including major Hollywood players like Disney, NBCUniversal and Viacom. Roku created its business solely as a hub for other streaming services, but has recently begun piling up content for its free Roku Channel. Idris Elba, Kevin Hart, Liam Hemsworth, Anna Kendrick, Nicole Richie, Chrissy Teigen and Lena Waithe have all been in Quibi shows.

People magazine names Michael B. Jordan as Sexiest Man Alive

FILE - Michael B. Jordan arrives at the Hollywood Film Awards on Nov. 4, 2018, in Beverly Hills, Calif. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Known for his critically-acclaimed performances in "Fruitvale Station," "Creed" and "Black Panther," he was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020, on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Actor Michael B. Jordan has been crowned as 2020's Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. “When my grandmother was alive, it was something that she collected, and then my mom naturally reads it a lot and my aunts as well,” Jordan said. Jordan has been active in the Black Lives Matter movement and vocal about early voting registration for this year’s election.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson released from hospital after coronavirus treatment

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson attend the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. The couple left hospital and were in self-quarantine, son Chet Hanks said in a video message on his Instagram account. Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have been released from an Australian hospital after being treated for the new coronavirus. Hanks announced last Thursday on Instagram that he and his wife had come down with the virus. The couple were released from the Gold Coast University Hospital and are now quarantining themselves in their rented Queensland home, media reports say.

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Idris Elba says he has coronavirus: 'no symptoms so far'

LOS ANGELES, Calif. – Idris Elba says he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The actor tweeted Monday that he has no symptoms so far and has been isolated since Friday when he found out about his possible exposure. Elba is the latest high profile celebrity to have tested positive for the virus. For most people, the new coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, such as fever and cough. Elba in a video message said that his wife has not been tested yet but is feeling OK.“This is serious.

Idris Elba says he tested positive for coronavirus

British actor Idris Elba announced Monday that he tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This morning I tested positive for Covid 19. Elba is one of the first public figures to announce he has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus. Tom Hanks said he and wife Rita Wilson tested positive late last week. In the U.S., over 3,700 people have tested positive for the disease and at least 71 have died.

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Mustang Mach-E: Five things to know about Ford's first all-electric SUV

Ford Motor Executive Chairman Bill Ford, left, and actor Idris Elba next to Ford's all-electric Mustang Mach-E GT SUV at Jet Center Los Angeles in Hawthorne, California on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2019. FordLOS ANGELES Ford Motor on Sunday unveiled the 2021 Mustang Mach E, the automaker's first all-electric performance SUV and the beginning of a new EV strategy for the company. Ford,PerformanceTop performance models of the Mustang Mach-E will achieve 0 to 60 mph in the mid-3-second range with an estimated 459 horsepower and 612 lb.-ft. of torque. The range of the all-electric vehicle, depending on the model, is expected to achieve between roughly 210 miles and more than 300 miles on a full charge. Aside from its badging and performance, the Mach-E includes Mustang design aspects such as a long hood, rear haunch, aggressive headlights, and trademark tri-bar taillamps.

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John Legend Says He's 'Perplexed' While Comparing Himself to Idris Elba After Sexiest

It's an exciting day for John Legend, who received yet another major honor! The "All of Me" crooner was announced as the Sexiest Man Alive on Tuesday, but couldn't help compare himself to the former honoree, Idris Elba. 2017's Sexiest Man Alive, Blake Shelton, was the one who formally announced Legend as this year's SMA during Tuesday's episode of The Voice. "It is my duty to formally introduce the next Sexiest Man Alive," Shelton said. RELATED CONTENT:See Chrissy Teigen's Epic Reaction to Husband John Legend Being Named 2019 Sexiest Man AliveJohn Legend Is the 2019 Sexiest Man Alive

People magazine names John Legend as 2019 Sexiest Man Alive

FILE - This Nov. 2, 2019 file photo shows John Legend at the 2019 LACMA Art and Film Gala in Los Angeles. People magazine has named Legend as the sexiest man alive in their special double issue on newsstands nationwide on Nov. 15. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES, CA – R&B crooner John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People magazine. Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice." The country singer then handed Legend some short shorts with bedazzled letters "EGOTSMA" to signify the singer's many honors: an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony and now, Sexiest Man Alive.

John Legend named "2019 Sexiest Man Alive" by People Magazine

John Legend has been named the Sexiest Man Alive by People Magazine this year. The Grammy-winning singer known for his silky-smooth vocals was revealed as this year's winner Tuesday night on NBC's "The Voice." Shelton, who was named Sexiest Man Alive in 2017, announced Legend's honor on "The Voice." Legend told the magazine in an issue out Friday that receiving the title comes with some pressure to follow Idris Elba, who was last year's winner. Legend has two children with model-television host-cookbook author Chrissy Teigen, who tweeted her excitement at the news Tuesday evening.

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Jai Courtney Says 'The Suicide Squad' Is a 'Whole New Thing' (Exclusive)

Jai Courtney calls from Atlanta, where he's currently filming The Suicide Squad. The movie is writer-director James Gunn's semi-sequel, semi-reboot of 2016's Suicide Squad and will see Courtney reprise his role as bogan jewel thief Captain Boomerang opposite a few familiar faces (including Margot Robbie's Harley Quinn) and a squad of new recruits. I don't know [Laughs] I'm going to stop talking, because I'm going to walk into something I don't want to talk about and f**k it up! The Suicide Squad is out Aug. 6, 2021. RELATED CONTENT:Jai Courtney Shares Character Stories Behind 'Divergent,' 'Suicide Squad' and MoreKeanu Reeves Has Read the 'Matrix 4' Script and Says It's 'Very Ambitious!'

Taylor Swift Shows Off Her Dance Moves in New 'Cats' Teaser

The magic of Cats is coming to the big screen -- and the cast couldn't be more excited to show off their feline footwork! "If you told me I was going to get to be a cat, for work? Swift gushed of her role of Bombalurina in the upcoming Rob Marshall-directed film. However, Corden says, the crazy concept of Cats (and the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical it's based on) is where the magic comes from. "You're gonna take a load of people, and they're going to pretend to be cats," he laughs in the new teaser.

Idris Elba and Jason Statham Spill 'Hobbs & Shaw' Set Secrets (Exclusive)

ETs Nischelle Turner was with Hobbs & Shaw stars Idris Elba and Jason Statham in London, England, ahead of the films release on Friday. He's afraid of heights, he gets motion sickness, Statham shared when asked about his co-stars most embarrassing secret. That's a true fact!Meanwhile, Elba dished a little secret about the films Black Superman line, which he says in the trailer. See what Johnson told ET about keeping things in the family below. RELATED CONTENT:Dwayne Johnson on Cousin Roman Reigns Very Scary Leukemia Battle (Exclusive)Vanessa Kirby Dishes on Her Epic Fight Scenes in 'Hobbs & Shaw' (Exclusive)Helen Mirren Begged a 'Fast & Furious' OG Star for a Role in 'Hobbs & Shaw' (Exclusive)

'Cats' Official Trailer Drops With Taylor Swift, Idris Elba and More in Digital Fur

The first official trailer for Cats is finally here! Released by Universal Pictures on Friday, the highly anticipated trailer gives fans an up-close look at Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson, Rebel Wilson, James Corden, Dame Judi Dench and more stars in costume, with the enhancement of digital fur technology. Swift, as Bombalurina, appears at the 1:12 mark, looking like the sexiest of all the cats (as Wilson promised ET!) Swift was also featured in the video, revealing that she "came right off of a stadium tour" and straight into rehearsals for the film. RELATED CONTENT:'Cats' Movie: First Look at Taylor Swift, Idris Elba, Jennifer Hudson and More Stars in RehearsalJennifer Hudson Sings 'Memory' During 'Cats' Presentation at CinemaConTaylor Swift Attends 'Cats' Wrap Party in Leopard Print Look

Idris Elba Reveals Meghan Markle Sent Him a Playlist Ahead of DJing the Royal Wedding

Meghan Markle made sure that a handful of fun tunes played during her and Prince Harry's wedding reception. Idris Elba had the honor of being the DJ at the Duke and Duchess of Sussex's royal wedding last year -- and he's now spilling some details about how that night went. Elba has previously opened up about being asked to DJ Meghan and Harry's wedding reception, telling Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show that he was dumbfounded. Are you joking?Relive the royal wedding in the video below. RELATED CONTENT:How Meghan Markle and Prince Harry Have Paved Their Own Path Since the Royal WeddingMeghan Markle and Prince Harry's Royal Wedding: Details You Might Not RememberIdris Elba Recalls Getting Asked to DJ Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding

Hollywood Minute: Idris Elba denies discrimination

Idris Elba responds to writers' claims about his newest project. Distributed by LAKANA. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Idris Elba Was 'Disheartened' That 'the Color of My Skin' Caused James Bond

Idris Elba is speaking his mind regarding negativity he's received over the very suggestion of him playing Agent 007. "James Bond is a hugely coveted, iconic, beloved character, that takes audiences on this massive escapism journey," he tells Vanity Fair of the role, which his name has been inextricably linked with for years. "Of course, if someone said to me Do you want to play James Bond?, Id be like, Yeah! But its not something Ive expressed, like, Yeah, I wanna be the black James Bond." "I think that's what it should be," Craig added.

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