Baby, This is Keke Palmer – Details, episodes & analysis

There aren’t many people who can say they’ve grown up with a dad who’s a famous rapper—but a rapper AND a reverend? Today we’re bringing on the incredible Angela Simmons to talk all about what it was like growing up with a father who was, in fact, both. She shares all the sweet details of her journey from heartthrob reality star on “Run’s House” to her new vegan baking brand Angela’s Cakes. Then we play a game of “Sorry To This Man” and find out how well she really knows the music of the men in her life.

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Get ready to embrace your roots! This week, the fabulous Uzo Aduba joins us for a powerful conversation presented by Dove all about natural hair and the CROWN Act. Uzo opens up about her natural hair journey from childhood to Hollywood, and picks apart what the industry gets wrong about natural hair. We dive into the importance of the CROWN Act, why it’s such a game changer for Black women. Then we test out options for Uzo’s next signature look in a game called “Mane Thriller.”

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Self-discovery isn’t always easy. Sometimes it can take a lot of career pivots and personal awakenings to get there. Today, Wayne Brady sits down to chat all about his journey of self-discovery – from his early days on "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" to his multifaceted career as an actor, comedian, singer, and television host. He also dishes on how his infamous “Chappelle’s Show” appearance changed him, and explains what it means to him to have recently come out as pansexual. Then we play a classic game of “Here For It, Or Nah.”

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Ever wondered what it takes to build a multi-billion dollar media empire from scratch? This week we’re sitting down with one of the most prolific filmmakers of our time – Tyler Perry – to talk about how he did just that. From his humble beginnings on the Chitlin' Circuit to the blockbuster Madea films, Tyler recalls a journey fueled by relentless drive and boundless empathy. He also shares advice on everything from lifting loved ones out of dark places to taking ownership of your creative work. Then we play a new game made JUST for Tyler – it’s called, “Baby, This Is Mabel Earlene Simmons!”

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You might know him as the teen heartthrob who stole our hearts on the daytime drama “All My Children,” or from his chart-topping 2004 hit “Beautiful Soul.” That’s right – we’re talking to the one and only Jesse McCartney today! What was it really like growing up in the spotlight? How did he transition from acting to becoming a pop star sensation? Jesse opens up about his journey from child actor to pop icon, touring with Britney Spears, the catharsis of taking breaks, and how he's managed to stay positive through the ups and downs of his entertainment career. Then he tackles the question we’ve all been wanting to know his answer to – Backstreet Boys or NSYNC?

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Who has what it takes to be a PHENOMENAL actor, director, and musician, all at the same time? Trevor Jackson does! And today, he’s sitting down for an absolutely UNHINGED conversation with his good friend Keke. They reminisce over the first time they met and discuss Trevor’s uncanny ability to do it all. But can Trevor name the 90’s R&B classics we throw at him? Listen to find out!

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Today we’re going into the kitchen of IMAGINATION and cooking up a STORM. Ayo Edebiri from "The Bear" and "Inside Out 2" joins us for this very special live episode presented by Audible, and tells us all about her storytelling skills – both as a writer and actor. Things really heat up when we test out a new game called “Yes Chef, No Chef” that we whipped up just for her.

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What is it about Skilla Baby’s music that women go so crazy for? Today, we’re sitting down to ask him all about that, getting shot, and how he makes music to uplift people. He also shares some hot takes on the best Detroit rappers and inspires Keke to sing an impromptu rendition of Brandy's Full Moon. Then we hear from one of Keke’s biggest fans – who happens to be Skilla’s mom – and things get SWEET.

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It’s hard enough to just BE friends sometimes, but what’s it like to collaborate with one? That’s what we’re talking to JT – one half of the hip hop duo City Girls – about this week on the show! From releasing a hit single while in prison, to becoming a solo artist, her story is just as raw and vibrant as her music. And, she doesn’t shy away from letting her online haters know how she feels about them, so listen up! 

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“Soul Food,” “Independence Day,” “Set It Off,” “Kill Bill” – that’s the ICONIC string of blockbusters that skyrocketed today’s guest to fame. Vivica A Fox, joins us on the show and she shares her incredible career journey from soaps to blockbusters. She reflects on the highs and lows of her career and the many defining moments like fighting for production credits, never being cast as a villain, and how times have changed. Plus, she gives some of our listeners some tough love on some listener emails that really SET IT OFF!

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