Keke Palmer, an actress and singer, is back making waves. Appearing in a hit Netflix comedic film, a daring podcast announcement, and fashion accolades, Palmer has been having an active first part of this spring.
Let’s go through all the latest events the multi-talented star has been involved in.
One of Them Days Hits Big on Netflix
The day was Mar 31, 2025, when Netflix gave out One of Them Days, a buddy comedy movie seeking its first success in the name of Keke Palmer and singer SZA in her first ever acting role.
The story talks of Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA), who are best friends and are in need of quick cash of $1,500 after they realize their rent was mistaken. The exciting journey of them is motivated by the idea of more than one strange loan, a huge medical bill and a local gang.
The creation turned out to be a blockbuster very fast and never slowed down since. Up to now, it is the most profitable movie in the U.S. market and the only comedy to have reached the highest earnings since the year 2023. It has been at more than $50 million in terms of the national box office revenue.
Both audience and the reviews have heaped praises on Palmer and SZA for their amazing chemistry and the right amount of humor.
Controversy Surrounds Upcoming Podcast Episode
Palmer is now enjoying the spotlight with her show Baby, This Is Keke Palmer under intense debate.
One of the April days was marked as the announcement day for the latest episode of Palmer’s podcast Baby, This Is Keke Palmer with her next-door neighbor Jonathan Majors as a guest. Taking into account the topic which is No Easy Answers: Accountability and Moving Forward, the conversation is planned to occur on April 8, 2025.
The actor has been in the news lately after being accused of assault. When the invitation was made public, some of his fans were not happy with his public appearance on the show as they reacted with their tweets.
Some of Palmer’s advocates were saying that open and truthful conversations regarding responsibility are necessary, even when they are hard. According to reports, this episode’s release will surely lead to the public reaction boiling over.
Speculation of 106 & Park Hosting by Keke Palmer Proven False
At the beginning of the week, rumors yeah? arose that Palmer would be a host of the program 106 & Park, a reboot with Kai Cenat, a popular Twitch streamer. The internet was fired up with the news of the comeback of the BET music countdown show and resurrected the emotions of loyal fans of the program.
But as of 3rd April confirmatory reports flashed all over, it was affirmed that it was an April Fool’s act. No official announcements have been made by BET or the stars.
Even though most of the fans were extremely disappointed with the news, a faction was still holding on to a strong belief that the program could possibly find its way in the future.
Legal Process with Former Boyfriend Is Still Ongoing
Pamler is currently engulfed in a legal matter with her ex-lover, Darius Jackson.
Her complaint was filed on December 27, 2023, where she accused the guy of abusing every now and then starting from November and eventually, she asked for a restraining order. But on December 30, 2023, the case made a big turnaround when Jackson presented his petition for legal protection.
No aspect of the issue has been concluded yet, and the two main disputants have not uttered any much other.
Keke’s Attire at Oscars Party Stuns Everyone
Besides featuring in multiple movies and hosting a podcast, Palmer also took fashion by storm.
Remember, at the 2025 Vanity Fair Oscars After-Party, she was wearing a revived piece from Versace and it was the gown once donned by Christina Aguilera in 2003. The gown was indeed very light and was studded with Swarovski crystals and it bared Palmer’s personal dressing style.
The public’s feedback on various social media platforms and blogs was all positive; the fans were very elated as they commented on how well she had turned out that day–and that was one of the reasons she became the celebrities best-dressed on that occasion.
Palmer’s Year of Spotlight Continues
Keke Palmer seems never to run out of ideas to stand out and reinvent herself on top of a very successful career as an actress and TV show host. Lately, she has demonstrated her courage and talent to speak up the truth not only by acting but also in her podcast, igniting a lot of meaningful and at the same time, conflicting issues that have made her one of the most popular artists in Hollywood.
Another engaging year in the spotlight is yet to unfold, and thus, Palmer will be the one we shall follow in all her journeys.
