--- description: The Emmy nominee has played in Ibiza and at Glastonbury title: Idris Elba Will Open for Madonna on Her Rebel Heart Tour image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/blt0af63074bc18fbd5/6988706e524fc04714df5692/gettyimages-495723508.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Entertainment](/section/entertainment/) ## Entertainment Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Idris Elba Will Open for Madonna on Her Rebel Heart Tour by [Will Robinson / EW](/author/entertainment-weekly/) ## Will Robinson / EW Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 11, 2015 2:31 AM CUT  Idris Elba presents the award for Best Album during the MOBO Awards at First Direct Arena on Nov. 4, 2015 in Leeds, England Idris Elba presents the award for Best Album during the MOBO Awards at First Direct Arena on Nov. 4, 2015 in Leeds, EnglandDave J Hogan—Getty Images by [Will Robinson / EW](/author/entertainment-weekly/) ## Will Robinson / EW Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Nov 11, 2015 2:31 AM CUT Idris Elba isn’t James Bond yet, but he’s linking up with a former _Bond_ theme singer. Madonna announced Monday that Elba, a DJ, producer, and rapper will open her Rebel Heart Tour stop in Berlin on Tuesday. Beyond acting in [BBC series _Luther_](http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/05/idris-elbas-luther-special-sets-december-premiere-date "undefined") and [Netflix film_Beasts of No Nation_](http://www.ew.com/article/2015/10/08/beasts-of-no-nation-ew-review "undefined"), Elba has a strong music resume. He occasionally dabbles in bars, but the Emmy nominee has played in Ibiza and at Glastonbury. The pop legend has cycled through opening acts on the international tour supporting her May record. In North America, comedian Amy Schumer, DJs Diplo, and Lunice were among the opening acts. Rejjie Snow and Mary Mac were the previous openers on the first two European stops. No word yet if Elba will re-create [actress Jessica Chastain’s recent stunt](http://www.ew.com/article/2015/11/08/jessica-chastain-madonna-rebel-heart-tour-prague "undefined"). 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