Janet Jackson’s long-awaited return to the charts has been heralded with giddy approval from fans around the world and the iconic performer who has bequeathed us with enduring hits like “Pleasure Principle”, “Rhythm Nation”, and so much more, is enjoying her appropriate position in the spotlight.
Well, we certainly didn’t see this one coming. According to Deadline, Oscar-winning actress Cate Blanchett will be channeling the spirit of revered comedic actress Lucille Ball in an upcoming biopic. The script will be written by Aaron Sorkin who also penned the Michael Fassbender starrer Steve Jobs.
Idris Elba will be uttering the phrase: “The name is James…James Bond”. And it’s going to happen sooner rather than later. Sure, white males can’t fathom the notion that a black man could possibly be recruited to the elite position of protecting an old white lady who walks around with a crown of jewels on her head.