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Mom, dad and son—all having fun! Keke Palmer’s baby’s name is making the rounds all across the Internet. The Nope star revealed that she gave birth to a healthy newborn son on February 28, 2023.

Actress Keke Palmer has welcomed a baby boy with partner Darius Jackson. Sharing the exciting news to social media, the new mum posted a number of photos and video clips of her newborn son.

Keke Palmer is a proud new mother!

Keke Palmer is a mother!

Keke Palmer is officially a mother! On Monday, the 29-year-old announced she gave birth to her first child with her boyfriend, Darius Jackson.Taking to Instagram, Palmer announced she welcomed a baby boy named Leodis Andrellton Jackson.

Keke Palmer says she's feeling the same during her pregnancy. «Pregnancy is a road. I remember my doctor saying, 'Pregnancy isn't a disease. It's a natural thing! You don't have to feel like you're walking on eggshells.' I honestly feel like the same old me,» the star tells  for this year’s Hollywood Issue.«I really expected something so dramatic.

’s Hollywood issue is out! Selena Gomez, Austin Butler, Florence Pugh, Ana de Armas, Jonathan Majors, Keke Palmer, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Julia Garner, Regé-Jean Page, Emma Corrin, HoYeon Jung and Jeremy Allen White bring young Hollywood front and center to this year’s issue — which was photographed by Steven Klein and styled by Patti Wilson.«It's always an incredibly hard challenge to decide who's going to be there, but it was really important to to pick 12 people who had never been on the Hollywood cover before,» Britt Hennemuth, 's Senior West Coast editor, told ET. «We really wanted to highlight some new and exciting faces and it's always about the right mix, right? The people you love, the people you know, people who have been in the business for a long time and have always deserved to be there, and some of the young stars that have really popped in the last couple of months and taken the zeitgeist by storm.»The theme for this year’s Hollywood Issue is the after, after-party. To make this massive production happen, the 12 stars met at Milk Studios in Los Angeles over the course of three days, with 300 pairs of shoes at their disposal, 112 dresses, 36 racks of clothes, and 10 armed jewelry guards. A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair)A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair)A post shared by Vanity Fair (@vanityfair)«All of the stars once again were back together in one room.

As far as celebrity pregnancy announcements go, Rihanna might have just topped it. Moments before performing her mega mix of hits at Sunday’s Super Bowl, RiRi, 34, revealed that she is pregnant with her second child.The Diamonds singer had made hints that she’d be bringing someone along with her after five years off stage. Nine months after the birth of her first son who she shares with A$AP Rocky, fans speculated that it could be a guest spot from Jay-Z, Drake or Eminem.

Neither critics nor audiences really took to David O. Russell‘s “Amsterdam” last Fall.

Neither critics nor audiences really took to David O. Russell‘s “Amsterdam” last Fall.

Keke Palmer is undoubtedly one of 2022’s breakout stars thanks to turns in “Alice,” “Lightyear,” and Jordan Peele‘s “NOPE.” The actress culminates the year by hosting “Saturday Night Live” tomorrow night, too, a telltale sign that someone’s made it. Now, Deadline reports Palmer has another major project on the way, with Amazon scooping it up from the marketplace.

EXCLUSIVE: After landing the hot package Red Shirt earlier in the week, Amazon Studios has added another high-profile property to their slate as Sources tell Deadline the studio has landed the action comedy Moxie starring Keke Palmer. Deadline broke the news that the package was out to buyers before the Thanksgiving Holiday and Amazon moved fast to land the rights tot pic featuring one of the bigger stars of 2022. Hawkeye director Bert is on board to direct with Heather Quinn penning the script. Palmer, Peter Lawson and Kate Churchill are producing. Sharon Palmer is exec producing.

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Big spender! Blue Ivy, the eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay-Z, accompanied her parents Wearable Art Gala — and she had her eye on the prize.

One of the biggest box office hits and critically-acclaimed films of the year, Jordan Peele’s mysterious UFO horror thriller “Nope” is finally coming to home video.  While the Digital Collector’s Edition of “Nope” was released in September, the 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray, and DVD arrives on October 25, 2022, from Universal Pictures Home Entertainment.

Variety’s Legends and Groundbreakers Award on Ron Howard, the festival will recognize several creatives at their 2022 Festival Honors on Oct. 16 and Eddie Redmayne on Oct. 15. Eddie RedmayneIcon Award When Oscar winner Redmayne sat down in his first production meeting for “The Good Nurse,” his daughter had just been born. His daughter is 6 now as the feature is finally seeing its Netflix debut on Oct. 26. “It’s been a passion project, and it’s been one of those projects that each step of the way has been massively enjoyable, despite the intensity of the subject matter,” Redmayne says. The feature, directed by Tobias Lindholm, is inspired by the true crimes of nurse Charlie Cullen who was investigated by nurse Amy Loughren, played by Jessica Chastain.

2022 has been a good year for Keke Palmer. Not only is her film, “Nope,” a huge hit and being mentioned for possible awards consideration, but she also started working on the Aziz Ansari film, “Being Mortal,” which was expected to be a high-profile film for the actress.

Keke Palmer is ready to hop into a nun's habit if she gets the call!The star spoke with ET's Matt Cohen at the 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival Honors, held at the Balboa Bay Club in Newport Beach, California, on Sunday, and opened up about Whoopi Goldberg's recent comments about wanting Palmer to co-star with her in the planned .«Yes!» Palmer declared, before belting a few notes of «Joyful, Joyful.»«I'm ready! Your girl is ready for the part!» she declared. «Come on!»During a recent appearance on Comedy Central’s  with host Charlamagne Tha God, Golberg shared that she has a list of people she would love to see come in to join the cast for, including Palmer, Lizzo, and Nicki Minaj.«I want everybody,» she declared.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Keke Palmer has thrown her name in the hat for “Sister Act 3.” No, not a formal audition, but she showed off her vocal chops by singing a snippet of “Joyful, Joyful” on the carpet at the Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on Saturday evening. “I’m your girl,” Palmer said. “I’m ready.” “Sister Act” star Whoopi Goldberg recently revealed her dream cast for a potential third installment of the nun comedy. “I’m gonna ask Keke to come. You know, I want everybody to come in. I want Lizzo to come,” Goldberg said during an appearance on Comedy Central’s “Hell of a Week With Charlamagne tha God.” Nicki Minaj is also on her wish list.

Sister Act fans! Not only is Whoopi Goldberg certain that a third installment will happen — she's already drafting up her dream cast!During an appearance on Comedy Central’s  with host Charlamagne Tha God, the 66-year-old actress shared that she has a list of people she would love to see come in to join the cast for , including Keke Palmer, Lizzo, and «the girl with the chest. What's her name?»An assist from Charlamagne Tha God helped  cohost identify said girl to be rapper Nicki Minaj.

Rapper Soulja Boy has welcomed his first child, a baby boy named KeAndre.The rapper, 32, welcomed his child with girlfriend Jackilyn Martinez and has since introduced fans to the new addition to his family, sharing some cute snaps of the newborn to his Instagram, which he captioned with "daddy love u".The singer, born DeAndre Cortez Way, posted a sweet shot of himself holding his child, affectionately nicknamed 'Lil Soulja.' The newborn, may have only been born recently but already has his own Instagram account, the bio of which reads: "Soulja Boy’s son official instagram". New mum Jackilyn shared some more snaps to her own Instagram account as she celebrated her own birthday alongside the birth of her son.

HAIM have revealed that they’re going to be guests on the next season of Sesame Street.The band shared the news on Instagram alongside a photo of themselves with Big Bird – one of the characters from the long-running children’s show.“Guess who’s gonna be on the next season of Sesame Street!?” the band wrote. Check out the post here:A post shared by HAIM (@haimtheband)The band join a long-list of illustrious guests who have appeared on the show over the years.Last year, Billie Eilish performed a child-friendly reworking of her track ‘Happier Than Ever’ on the show.During the episode, Eilish performed a duet with the Count about the joys of counting, beginning with the lyrics “When I’m counting with you, I’m happier than ever“.Anderson .Paak, Kacey Musgraves, Jon Batiste, actress Keke Palmer, poet Amanda Gorman and tennis player Naomi Osaka were among the guest stars last year.

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Keke Palmer is adding a new role to her long list of titles — network creator! On Friday, the actress revealed that she’s launching her own digital network called KeyTV, aiming to spotlight “a new generation of creators.”

Keke Palmer is launching her own digital network. The 29-year-old actress has taken to social media to announce that she's launching KeyTV, with the ambition of showcasing a "new generation of creators". The Hollywood star - whose real name is Lauren - said in an Instagram video: "Hi, I'm Lauren Palmer and this is Keke Palmer, the brand I created 20 years ago, all the way back in Illinois with my mom.

Keke Palmer is adding a new role to her long list of titles — network creator! On Friday, the actress revealed that she's launching her own digital network called KeyTV, aiming to spotlight «a new generation of creators.»In a post shared to the 29-year-old's social media accounts, Palmer introduced the world to KeyTV by reintroducing herself.«Hi, I'm Lauren Palmer and this is Keke Palmer, the brand I created 20 years ago, all the way back in Illinois with my mom,» the 2022 TIME100 Next honoree says. «In those 20 years, I learned how to be a few things.»Palmer walks us through her career journey in a few scenes, explaining how she has made a name for herself as an actress, a singer, a writer, a director and the one role she considers the most important of them all -- a collaborator.«I want to share everything I learned with you, because this is my greatest dream of all,» she continues as she sits in a director's chair. «All it takes is one of us to unlock a door to unlock a million doors for each other.

Keke Palmer, Machine Gun Kelly, Adam Sandler and more are among the stars set to be honored at the 2022 Newport Beach Film Festival.The annual film festival's awards ceremony will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 at Balboa Bay Resort, celebrating a host of talents from the big screen.Palmer, Aubrey Plaza, Jonathan Majors, and Patton Oswalt will receive Artist of Distinction Awards, «presented to individuals known for their contribution to the arts, philanthropic endeavors, and an overriding commitment to their craft to tell unique and bold stories.» Kelly, who goes by his real name, Colson Baker, in his acting roles, and star Anna Diop will receive Spotlight Awards.Sandler will be honored with the festival’s inaugural Performance of the Year Award in recognition of his work in, Eddie Redmayne will be presented with the Icon Award at the NBFF Centerpiece screening of his upcoming film,, and director Paul Feig will receive the Career Achievement Award at a screening for Additionally, filmmaker Ron Howard will receive the Variety Legend and Groundbreaker Award, «for his outstanding creative leadership and impactful artistic achievements that have proved both visionary and enduring,» director and star Cooper Raiff will receive the Maverick Award, and star Aimee Carrero will receive the Breakout Award. The 23rd Newport Beach Film Festival will be held in person from October 13-20 and will spotlight over 350 films from around the world.

TIME100 Next roundup, which recognizes up-and-coming professionals who are changing the world across a wide variety of industries. Among the entertainers selected for the 2022 list are Machine Gun Kelly, Keke Palmer, SZA, Joe Alwyn, Jack Harlow, Sadie Sink, Sydney Sweeney, Lily Collins and FKA Twigs. In abrief profile penned by Ryan Reynolds, peppered with his signature humor, Taylor Swift's beau, Alwyn, is credited as someone who «lives at the intersection of enigmatic mystery and fun drinking buddy.» «I've known Joe Alwyn for six years — and that's long enough to see someone's heart. Long enough to know whether or not they're made of good stuff.

Keke Palmer has never been afraid to shoot her shot for a role, but this time the fans are doing it for her! A video of the Nope actress showing off different outfits for  sparked a conversation about casting her as a comic-book hero when Palmer briefly appears in a black leather outfit and says she's «manifesting a superhero role» because it would make a perfect costume. While many of the suggestions were the popular casting choices for Black actresses — regardless of personality — one particular fan's idea went viral. TikToker @jacobfordridgway noted that although suggestions like Storm and Bumblebee were understandable, Palmer would work best in a role that tapped into her real-life superpower -- her vivaciousness. «If you want her to deliver a powerhouse lead, she's got to have room to play in that role,» he explains, suggesting that Palmer should play X-Men's Rogue, giving her a «fun, boisterous role.»The idea quickly took off on TikTok and Twitter, finding its way to Palmer herself. When the TikTok video began to gain viral status on Twitter, she quote-retweeted it with the caption, «Come on agentttttttt,» showing her appreciation for fans thinking of her.Of course, a viral fan-casting being kicked off from a Tiktok video doesn't exactly make for a traditional copy letter but it wouldn't be the first time Palmer landed a role through unconventional means. In September 2020, Palmer hooked her guest-starring role in 's final season by flagging Issa Rae through social media.

the loss of Queen Elizabeth II: stop placing stuffed Paddington Bears and marmalade sandwiches at Green Park next to Buckingham Palace.Earlier this year, the 96-year-old monarch starred in a promotional video with the CGI character during her Platinum Jubilee celebrations. The pair sipped tea as Elizabeth jokingly revealed she carries a marmalade sandwich in her purse wherever she goes.

, Jordan Peele’s third blockbuster horror film, has been revered by fans and critics alike, bringing in more than $149 million since its theatrical debut on July 22, 2022. Now, audiences can bring the awe-inspiring movie home and watch  online.In the US, is now available to rent on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+ for $19.99.  is now available to watch from the comfort of your own home on Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV+. Starring actor Daniel Kaluuya,   Steven Yeun, beloved actress Keke Palmer and Brandon Perea,  follows ​​two siblings struggling to run their family’s horse ranch in Southern California.

Nope sequel.Following the release of the director’s new sci-fi horror – starring Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer – fans were quick to note the omission of an IMDB-listed character named “Nobody”, played by Michael Busch.Despite also featuring in the trailer, “Nobody” doesn’t appear in the final cut of the film. However, Peele has now hinted that the character is likely to be involved in an eventual follow-up.“People are doing a lot of interesting detective work,” Peele told The New York Times about the eagle-eyed fans who questioned the character’s whereabouts.He continued: “The story of that character has yet to be told, I can tell you that.

VMAs.Rap royals LL Cool J, Nicki Minaj and Jack Harlow have been tapped to share hosting duties during this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.The taste-making trio, each boasting their own VMAs accolades, will anchor the star-studded show, announcing its first-class lineup of performers — including BLACKPINK, J Balvin, Lizzo and Panic! At The Disco. The threesome will also introduce the night’s high-profile presenters and deserving winners. LL Cool J, 54, who took home the “Best Rap Video” Moonman for his hit track “Mama Said Knock You Out” at the 1991 VMAs and was granted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard in 1997, previously appeared as a presenter at the awards in 2000. His fellow Queens native and co-host, Nicki Minaj, 39, is poised to perform at this year’s show for the first time since 2018.

Keke Palmer is making all kinds of waves at the moment, not only kicking off her reign as the host of NBC's revival of Password, but also starring in the film Nope.MORE: Keke Palmer's dazzling thigh slit dress is all we can think aboutThe actress opened up in a recent interview with The Guardian about her career beginnings and the difficulties it posed.VIDEO: Keke Palmer hosts PasswordShe achieved her first major acting role at the age of 11 in 2004's Barbershop 2: Back in Business, and got her first bit of significant attention two years later in Akeelah and the Bee.While talking about Nope, Keke mentioned the similarities she felt with her character, explaining: "I really related to it.MORE: Michael Strahan pays touching tribute following GMA reunion with Keke Palmer"I think performing in general is exploitative. I think that being a child entertainer is really exploitative, because you don't even know your limits yourself.

critically-acclaimed horror movie Nope will be coming to DVD and Blu-ray later this year. The summer blockbuster will be landing on home video, with multiple options available. Over at Zavvi, three of the DVD and Blu-ray options are actually reduced in price during the pre-order period.

Keke Palmer truly went to infinity and beyond for her role! In an ET exclusive behind-the-scenes clip from the recent Disney/Pixar release, the actress and the film's director, Angus MacLane, detail how Palmer embodied the character of Izzy Hawthorne, an idealistic young recruit who fights alongside Buzz Lightyear (Chris Evans) on the colonial defense forces.«Keke Palmer is a force of nature,» MacLane raves in the clip. «She's insightful, super empathetic, and very direct in a very charming way.»«She was able to do both the fast-delivery comedy, and also the delivering of the emotional message, and have that switch feel natural,» the director adds.For her part, Palmer also praises MacLane as «a great director, because he allows me to play, and go wherever I need to go to find the character.»In, Palmer's character, Izzy, is the granddaughter of Buzz's late friend and commanding officer, Alisha Hawthorne (Uzo Aduba), and has an emotional journey as she strives to live up to her family legacy — as well as save the universe from a powerful threat.«Through this journey with Buzz, she is able to reach her full potential, and fill those shoes of her grandmother, that she thought she'd never be able to fill,» the actress shares.