Palmer played the titular character on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP from 2008 to 2011
Keke Palmer, True Jackson | Credit: Peter 'Hopper' Stone / Nickelodeon / Courtesy Everett / People
Keke Palmer is opening up about whether she'd like to revisit one of her earliest roles: True Jackson.
Palmer, 32, played the titular character on Nickelodeon's True Jackson, VP from 2008 to 2011. In the show, Palmer played a savvy teenager hired to serve as the vice president of Youth Apparel at a fictional fashion company called "Mad Style."
The actor spoke to Parade for a recent interview that touched on another Disney Channel star, Miley Cyrus, who recently revisited her own childhood character in the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.
Asked if Palmer would like to revisit True, the actor responded, "Oh yeah. I'm one of those people that started acting as a kid that really still loves my kid work. Not everything I can revisit because maybe there's not a story there—but in terms of looking back, I have no shame."
Elsewhere in the interview, Palmer speculated on what the character would be up to in 2026, saying True is now "probably the head of Mad Style."
"She is curating spaces, and she's being just the boss like she really became," Palmer added. "She understands what she gave up in her years of being focused as a career woman and building this legacy for herself, so she's now dealing with having to go back and understand the spaces in which she was not cultivating—whether that's love or friendships or just things that started to run when you're out there chasing your dream and being ambitious. She's going to revisit that part of herself that she kept deferring."
Palmer currently stars in the film, I Love Boosters, which she said in another recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter reminded her of her turn as True.
But there was one big difference — that the villain in I Love Boosters, played by Demi Moore, is worlds different than the character of Max Madigan (the CEO of Mad Style, played by Greg Proops) in True Jackson.
“The whole [Moore's character] Christie Smith, she was not a nice Max Madigan OK, she was not!” Palmer told THR.
About TeenNick Europe and this guide: Although TeenNick Europe is not the official name of this channel, it's the name I've given it as it broadcasts primarily in Europe. There are a couple of pan-regional versions of TeenNick: TeenNick Comm (aka TeenNick Europe), which broadcasts in France (under the name Nickelodeon Teen), Hungary and Poland; and TeenNick Global, which is available in Latin America and Romania. All times CET, please check local listings for localised air times. Unless otherwise noted, localised episode titles are Hungarian (Magyar). Most of the premieres listed only apply to TeenNick Hungary (Magyarország). ** This area is currently under review for updating.
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Watson series gets post AFC Championship game premiere on CBS. [Vital Thrills]
Cuban-American actor Carlo Arrechea is ready to embrace “the beauty of being true to oneself” as an openly bisexual man. The 34-year-old, best known for his roles in Nickelodeon Latin America’s Grachi and the series S.W.A.T., came out in a touching letter penned to his younger self for Out. In the note, which he adorably addressed to “Carlito,” Arrechea explained he hoped to inspire others “who feel lost or unseen” through his coming out. [Queerty]
Georgie & Mandy’s First Marriage off to strong start on CBS with 6.6M viewers to top Thursday (Oct. 17); Kathy Bates' Matlock remains solid in time slot debut. [Deadline]
BargainMax.co.uk reveals its Top Toys for Christmas: The online toy retailer's Great Value Toys list includes the Playskool Peppa Pig Sit n Spin and Playskool Step Start Walk ‘n Ride Peppa Pig. [Toy World]
Transformers x Naruto Shippuden toy range more than meets the eye. [Licensing.biz]
Keke Palmer opens up about declaring bankruptcy at 18: 'I was so spooked'. [HuffPost]
The Worldwide Blue Phenomenon of The Smurfs: Learn what the Smurfs have planned for the rest of 2024. [License Global]
Roblox turns to users for guidance on civility and safety: The Roblox Teen Council is recruiting 14- to 17-year-olds in the US to help shape the platform’s future starting in March 2025. [Kidscreen]
Three UConn business students/alums helped shape network news, entertainment industry this year. [UConn Today]
10 Minutes With ... Hasbro on Strategizing and Planning for Key IP Milestones: Ahead of Brand Licensing Europe, License Global sat down with Catrina O’Brien, director, UK licensing consumer products, Hasbro to find out about the significant anniversaries for Peppa Pig turning 20, Transformers turning 40 and Dungeons & Dragons this year and the licensing plans around them. [License Global]
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About TeenNick Europe and this guide: Although TeenNick Europe is not the official name of this channel, it's the name I've given it as it broadcasts primarily in Europe. There are a couple of pan-regional versions of TeenNick: TeenNick Comm (aka TeenNick Europe), which broadcasts in France (under the name Nickelodeon Teen), Hungary and Poland; and TeenNick Global, which is available in Latin America and Romania. All times CET, please check local listings for localised air times. Unless otherwise noted, localised episode titles are Hungarian (Magyar). Most of the premieres listed only apply to TeenNick Hungary (Magyarország). ** This area is currently under review for updating.
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Keke Palmer, Connie Britton, Stephanie Hsu, Anitta, Brothers Osborne, Alec Mapa, Colton Haynes, and More to Grace the Mainstage As Guest Judges
Hit Series Premieres on May 17
May 1, 2024 — Paramount+ today unveiled the official trailer for the ninth season of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS as well as a star-studded guest judge lineup that includes Alec Mapa, Anitta, Brothers Osborne (T.J. & John), Colton Haynes, Connie Britton, Jeremy Scott, Keke Palmer, Kristine W, Ruta Lee and Stephanie Hsu. The new season begins streaming exclusively on the service on Friday, May 17 with two all-new episodes featuring Palmer and Hsu as guest judges.
In RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS season nine, eight fan-favorite queens return to use their drag superpowers for good, competing to win a supersized donation of $200,000, provided by The Palette Fund, for a charity of their choosing. The Palette Fund is a private foundation dedicated to breaking down barriers and advancing social change in communities that are under-resourced and facing significant challenges. This season marks the first time in franchise herstory where the queens are competing for charity and harnessing their drag skills to win money for a variety of organizations.
Additionally, new episodes of RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED – available to stream exclusively on Paramount+ on May 17 – take viewers behind the scenes to the backstage drama as the queens anxiously await their fate each week.
For more information on RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS and up-to-date news, go here. Join the conversation by using #DragRace and #AllStars9, and follow the official accounts on Instagram, X, Facebook, YouTube and TikTok. RUPAUL’S DRAG RACE ALL STARS: UNTUCKED is produced by MTV and World of Wonder.
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World of Wonder (WOW) has reshaped international pop culture, earning 33 Emmys, inspiring two Oscars, creating global network WOW Presents Plus across 190 territories, and bringing drag culture to the world stage via RuPaul’s Drag Race and DragCon. WOW’s pioneering television portfolio includes other smash-hit franchises like Million Dollar Listing. Their film division WOW Docs produces groundbreaking documentaries including Mapplethorpe: Look at the Pictures, Party Monster, and The Eyes of Tammy Faye. WOW also operates YouTube channel WOWPresents, music label World of Wonder Records, the WOW Podcast Network, and year-round international live events. Co-founders Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato have been profiled in Variety’s Reality TV Impact Report and Hollywood Reporter’s Most Powerful Producers in Unscripted. Honors for their trailblazing work include the IDA Pioneer Award, Realscreen’s Global 100 list, Banff’s Impact Award, and the OUT 100. In 2022, World of Wonder was ranked #2 among film and TV powerhouses in Fast Company’s World’s 50 Most Innovative Companies.
True Jackson's Ashley Argota Talks Keke Palmer And Nickelodeon | Ep 63 | Ned's Declassified Podcast Survival Guide
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The gang are joined by fellow Nickelodeon star Ashley Argota! Best known for her role in True Jackson, VP alongside Keke Palmer, Ashley shares her journey working with Nickelodeon, shedding light on her relationship with the cast and crew, and sharing some of her memorable behind-the-scenes stories. Plus, Ashley opens up about her audition journey and shares what surprising requests Nickelodeon had for her.
How did Nickelodeon “dupe” Ashley? What was it like working with Keke? What was Devon’s most romantic date? Tune in now!
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Get set to head on an hilariously fun beach adventure in the brand new movie, Under the Boardwalk, heading to DVD on December 19! The title, from Paramount Home Entertainment, is available to pre-order today, including at Target and Amazon.
Under the Boardwalk synopsis:
From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, True Jackson, VP, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
Under the Boardwalk DVD information:
MPAA rating: Unrated (Not Rated)
Product Dimensions: 1 x 1 x 1 inches; 2.72 Ounces
Media Format: DVD, NTSC
Run time: 86 minutes
Release date: December 19, 2023
Actors: Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale, Keke Palmer
Extras: N/A
Studio: PARAMOUNT HOME ENTERTAINMENT
ASIN: B0CLJKGNY8
Country of Origin: USA
Number of discs: 1
At the time of posting, a Under the Boardwalk Blu-ray release date is currently unknown.
Armen And Ramona Adventures Scene | UNDER THE BOARDWALK (2023) Movie CLIP HD | JoBlo Animated Videos
Armen And Ramona Adventures Scene | UNDER THE BOARDWALK (2023) Movie CLIP HD
PLOT: Under the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore, a land crab townie falls in love with a sea crab tourist, but tensions between their friends and families rise. When a storm casts the duo far from home, their love will lead them on an adventure.
Starring: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale
Story By: Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin
Screenplay By: Lorene Scafaria and David Soren
Directed By: David Soren
About Under the Boardwalk: From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, True Jackson, VP, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
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"Look Around" Performed by Keke Palmer & Michael Cera | Under the Boardwalk | Paramount Movies
When Armen (Michael Cera) and Ramona (Keke Palmer) find themselves far away from home at the Jersey Shore pier, they do whatever they can to get back under the boardwalk. New experiences await them on this rollercoaster ride (literally) and Ramona sings "Look Around" in attempt to calm the anxious mind of her friend, Armen.
Starring: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale
Story By: Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin
Screenplay By: Lorene Scafaria and David Soren
Directed By: David Soren
About Under the Boardwalk: From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, True Jackson, VP, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
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Under the Boardwalk | Songs From The Motion Picture | Paramount Pictures
Under the Boardwalk soundtrack songs include:
Welcome to New Jersey
Anyone Else
Line in the Sand
Look Around
More Than a Meathead
Going Out
Under the Boardwalk is Available to Buy on Digital Today!
Starring: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale
Story By: Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin
Screenplay By: Lorene Scafaria and David Soren
Directed By: David Soren
About Under the Boardwalk: From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, True Jackson, VP, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come. Under the Boardwalk is directed by animation filmmaker David Soren, director of the movies Turbo and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie previously, also working as a storyboard artist in animation for years. The screenplay is written by Lorene Scafaria and David Soren, from a story by Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin. Animated by DNEG Animation. Produced by David Dobkin, Allison Gardner, Dagan Potter. Paramount will debut Soren's Under the Boardwalk movie in select theaters first on October 27th, 2023, then on VOD to watch starting on November 7th this fall. Want to watch?
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Under the Boardwalk | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies
Under the Boardwalk Comes to Theatres October 27 and is Available to Buy on Digital November 7
Starring: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale
Story By: Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin
Screenplay By: Lorene Scafaria and David Soren
Directed By: David Soren
About Under the Boardwalk: From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, True Jackson, VP, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
Under the Boardwalk Poster:
From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come. Under the Boardwalk is directed by animation filmmaker David Soren, director of the movies Turbo and Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie previously, also working as a storyboard artist in animation for years. The screenplay is written by Lorene Scafaria and David Soren, from a story by Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin. Animated by DNEG Animation. Produced by David Dobkin, Allison Gardner, Dagan Potter. Paramount will debut Soren's Under the Boardwalk movie in select theaters first on October 27th, 2023, then on VOD to watch starting on November 7th this fall. Want to watch?
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Under the Boardwalk | Official Trailer | Paramount Movies
Under the Boardwalk Comes to Theatres October 27 and is Available to Buy on Digital November 7
Starring: Keke Palmer, Michael Cera, Bobby Cannavale
Story By: Lorene Scafaria & David Dobkin
Screenplay By: Lorene Scafaria and David Soren
Directed By: David Soren
About Under the Boardwalk: From the director of Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie comes a hilariously fun beach adventure for the whole family! When timid Jersey crab Armen (Michael Cera, Barbie) meets bold tourist sea crab Ramona (Keke Palmer, Lightyear), it causes shell-shocking tension in the community. But when the duo are swept away by a storm, they embark on an epic journey to find home. Their courage unites their families paving the way for great summers to come, Under the Boardwalk.
#UndertheBoardwalk #Trailer #ParamountMovies
.Under the Boardwalk, the brand new theatrical film from Paramount Animation and Nickelodeon Movies, will receive a limited theatrical run on Friday, October 27! The news was announced by David Soren, who served as a writer and director on the movie, on X/Twitter.
Under the Boardwalk is described as a pop punk jukebox musical comedy that follows the hermit crabs who live under the boardwalk at the Jersey Shore. When Armen (a land crab townie) falls in love with Ramona (a sea crab tourist) tensions between their friends and families rise. But when a storm casts the duo far from home, their love will lead them on an epic adventure which unites the divided community. The film is touted as Paramount Animation's first musical feature.
Under the Boardwalk stars Gideon Adlon as Denise, Steve Schirripa as Rocco Marinara, Cassandra Scerbo as Loretta, Sea Crab Mom, Sharon Angela as Mrs. Marinara, Joseph Balderrama as Chauncy, Nick A. Fisheras Looper, Jana Bernard as Loretta, Jenna Lea Rosen as Townie Crab: soloist, David Ian Salter as Unicorn Crab, and Matt DiMona as a Ensemble Vocalist. Ron Funches, Benjamin Mackey, Keke Palmer, Michael Cera and Bobby Cannavale also feature in unspecified roles.
Under the Boardwalk is produced by Nickelodeon Movies, Paramount Animation, Big Kid Pictures, Kevin Lyman Group, New Republic Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, and Walden Media. Paramount Pictures serves as the film's worldwide distributor, with United International Pictures (UIP) distributing the film in select regions.
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Molly Sings LIVE with Stylee (voiced by Keke Palmer!) | “Style” Music Video | Bubble Guppies
Bubble Guppies help out pop singer Stylee with her nerves. Sing along with Molly to help Stylee get her stage confidence back! Jam out to the Bubble Guppies song "Style" as Stylee (voiced by Keke Palmer from True Jackson, VP) sings with Molly!
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Behind the Sketch: Kenan & Kelly - SNL - Saturday Night Live
Join SNL cast members Kenan Thompson and Devon Walker as they give a behind-the-scenes look at the sketch "Kenan & Kelly" starring Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) and featuring Kel Mitchell! Watch the sketch in full here!
Kenan Thompson threw it back to his Nickelodeon roots this weekend on Saturday Night Live!
Saturday Night Live
The Emmy Award winner, 44, gave a gritty reboot of his beloved '90s sitcom Kenan & Kel with help from host fellow Nickelodeon alum Keke Palmer (True Jackson, VP) in a hilarious sketch, titled Kenan & Kelly, which also featured a cameo from Thompson's original partner-in-crime, Kel Mitchell.
After Keke, 29, pitched him the reboot, Kenan said in a documentary-style confessional: "I should have asked questions. I thought it was gonna be a Jordan Peele-produced streaming series. I would have said yes to Kenan & Kel, but now it's just Kelly."
In Kenan & Kelly, the duo recreated the show's theme song, originally performed by late rapper Coolio, with new cast member Devon Walker, before returning to Rigby's grocery store, with Mikey Day playing Chris Rigby.
Hilarity ensued as Keke channeled Kel's whimsical character, stocking the store with piranhas instead of salmon and revealing her head-scratching new catchphrase: "Uh-oh, here comes the bus!"
Saturday Night Live
Keke also added some drama to the sketch by incorporating her pregnancy news, revealing her character's pregnancy with Kenan's baby, before delivering a scenery-chewing monologue that ended with her catchphrase.
"Keke was gunning for an Emmy Award, so she wanted gritty and dramatic moments in it. I thought, 'That won't work.' And I was right!" Kenan said.
Keke had confirmed rumors she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Darius Jackson with a bare baby bump reveal during her SNL monologue.
Devon, 31, then showed Kenan his pretty spot-on impression of Kel as Ed the Good Burger Guy in the duo's hit 1997 comedy Good Burger, based on their All That sketch. "Well thank you, Devon. But I think we already found someone," Kenan told him.
Kel, 44, then entered to applause from the live audience, making a beeline straight to the orange soda. But his reunion was Kenan was quickly cut short when an armed robber (played by James Austin Johnson) entered the store.
Saturday Night Live
Revealing he'd been gone because he was "learning the art of karate," Kel started showing off his moves, before the thief shot him in the chest.
"Don't die on me Kel, no! My baby needs his father," Keke said before cutting her eyes back at Kenan. "You heard that right, Kenan. Kel is the father! I slept with him just to hurt you. Why do I hurt the ones I love most? Here comes the bus!"
Before taking his last breath, Kel uttered his iconic catchphrase one last time: "Aw, here it goes!"
"The show is not good," Kenan then admitted in his confessional. "But Jordan Peele called us."
Saturday Night Live
"He wants us to do a sequel to Nope," Kel added, before fist-bumping Kenan and revealing the poster for the fictional film Yep.
Watch Kenan and Kel reunite on SNL below!
After the episode aired, Keke went on Instagram to talk about how meaningful it was for her to be in the sketch. She called it the “highlight of (her) life” and shared how “influential” the two were on her development. Here’s the full quote from her Instagram story…
"Highlight of my life. You two have been so influential in so many ways and especially in comedy. So much of what I think is good or funny or want to BE is because of you BOTH! Kenan and Kel being from Illinois only made it even more real for me as a fellow Illinois-er haha. And the fact that Kel’s birthday is just a day before makes me feel like it was just meant to be. But seriously. So grateful to be apart of this reunion."
Saturday Night Live
Kenan and Kel starred together on Kenan & Kel, a spin-off from All That, for four years until the series ended in 2000. They last appeared onscreen together at the 2022 Emmy Awards just this past September. Kenan, who hosted the ceremony, performed in a short sketch in which Kel was revealed to be a guest at one of the event's bars, with Kumail Nanjiani as the bartender.
While Kel has never appeared on SNL before his recent onscreen reunion with Kenan, the actor actually auditioned for the show in 2003, the same year his former co-star tried out for the series and was chosen to join the cast.
"I think it's hilarious now thinking about it, but now doing standup and being good at it now, i realize now what I did was not good," Kel said in a 2015 Reddit iAMA session about his SNL audition. "But basically I did this joke about DMX - if DMX was in TOY STORY. It was so bad, it was good, to me."
He continued, "And I remember Tina Fey was there, and I remember afterwards she was like 'Good job!' but I think it was a little too crazy for SNL."
Kel said he also performed a Michael Jackson parody during his audition. "I did a song about Michael Jackson if he was allergic to trees, hahahaha!" he wrote. "I starting dancing, I think my energy was so crazy, I did like a moonwalk move and actually stepped on one of the tables right in front of the stage, and flipped the table with someone's drink on it over, it was a MESS! It was SO funny."
Kel added, "But I wasn't upset about it. I was in a good class of guys who went for SNL and didn't get it." He also said, "So I'll be a guest on the show."
In an April 2022 interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, Kel recalled how Kenan got callbacks after he did not. "He went through, I wanna say, four or five more auditions before he actually got in," he said, adding, "And I love Kenan. I love watching him on there."
Kel continued, "We talk all the time. It's more about us being dads now and talking about the kids and things like that."
