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SXSW opened with Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters, a psychedelic, absurdist caper about fashionista shoplifters targeting a fashion icon to resell her line. The premiere at the Paramount Theatre drew laughs and a standing ovation, with a star-studded cast including Keke Palmer and Demi Moore delivering sharp performances as Riley discusses art, capitalism, and time-travel twists in his satirical take.
Boots Riley's I Love Boosters arrives at SXSW as a gonzo, magical-realist satire of fashion consumerism, following Keke Palmer’s Corvette and two allies as the Velvet Gang who boost couture to take on a branding-obsessed designer; it blends sharp social satire with wild visuals and a playful, subversive energy.
Deadline’s SXSW review frames Boots Riley’s I Love Boosters as a surreal, hyperpop takedown of capitalism: three women steal and resell designer goods, triggering a fashion-world revolt, with camp visuals, claymation minions, and miniature-set chases underpinning a sharp dystopian satire anchored by Keke Palmer and a strong ensemble.
Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer recount dating men older than them as teens while starring on Disney/Nickelodeon shows, describing intense pressure and exploitation and noting they only realized the problems in adulthood; they discuss coping through self-medication, the lack of understanding from peers, and how songs like Hilary Duff’s Mature and Lovato’s own 29 helped them process that period.
Demi Lovato and Keke Palmer, both former teen stars, spoke about dating older partners during their teenage years on the Baby, It’s Keke Palmer podcast, explaining how the pressures of early fame and being breadwinners pushed them toward relationships with older men and how they now view those romances as exploitative and inappropriate, tying their experiences to their Disney/Nickelodeon past and noting Hilary Duff’s 'Mature' and Lovato’s '29' as artistic reflections on those dynamics.
Keke Palmer headlines Boots Riley’s SXSW premiere I Love Boosters, a Oakland-set, left-wing sci-fi about a group of women boosting to survive, blending sharp political bite with humor while Palmer reflects on growing up in the industry and using her platform for progress.
Demi Lovato says the frequent Disney-era comparisons to Selena Gomez and Miley Cyrus were challenging and fed insecurities, but her mom reminded her that there’s room for everyone and that it isn’t a competition; she emphasizes rooting for all of them, recalls meeting Gomez on Barney & Friends, and notes her own chart history and a 2025 album, while also speaking openly about past struggles with addiction and mental health.
Peacock's The Burbs remake leans into a cozy mystery with Keke Palmer at the helm; while the cast brings charm and the setting is inviting, the eight-episode expansion stretches the premise and drags, ending with a clunky cliffhanger that dampens enthusiasm for a second season, arriving on Peacock February 8 (UK date to follow).
Celebrities celebrated Halloween 2025 with creative costumes, including Lady Gaga as the Garden of Eden, Niecy Nash-Betts and Jessica Betts as Kendrick Lamar and Serena Williams, Keke Palmer as Snoop Dogg, and Heidi Klum as Medusa, showcasing a wide range of inventive and themed outfits.
Eddie Murphy, Pete Davidson, and Keke Palmer attended the world premiere of the action-comedy film 'The Pickup' at Regal LA Live, with other notable attendees including Paige Butcher, Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and various celebrities. The film, starring Murphy, Davidson, and Palmer, is set to premiere on Prime Video on August 6 and follows two armored truck drivers caught in a chaotic criminal heist.
Keke Palmer explained that her podcast episode with Jonathan Majors was pulled due to concerns over insensitivity following his legal issues and public reaction, despite her intention to provide a platform for him to speak. She emphasized her unbiased approach and respect for free speech, while also expressing hope that the interview might be released in the future.
Bill Pullman and Rick Moranis are returning to reprise their roles in a new Spaceballs movie from Amazon MGM Studios, with Keke Palmer also cast. The film, directed by Josh Greenbaum and set for a 2027 release, will feature original cast members including Mel Brooks, and is described as a sequel with reboot elements. The project aims to expand the franchise while maintaining its comedic homage to sci-fi classics.
A sequel to the hit comedy 'One of Them Days' starring Keke Palmer and SZA, produced by Issa Rae, is in early development at TriStar Pictures, with the original cast and creative team expected to return, following the film's successful box office and streaming performance.
During an episode of Shannon Sharpe's "Club Shay Shay" podcast, actress Keke Palmer humorously brought up Sharpe's accidental Instagram Live incident where he was caught having sex, leading to laughter and playful banter between the two. Sharpe, who had previously expressed embarrassment over the viral moment, was a good sport about Palmer's jokes, which referenced the unnamed woman involved in the incident.
Keke Palmer revealed on The Toast podcast that a supportive voicemail from Will Smith helped her during a challenging time in her life when she was considering emancipation from her parents at 17. Smith's message, received while he was filming "Karate Kid" with his son Jaden, encouraged Palmer to stay focused and cherish her family, ultimately influencing her decision to remain with her parents.