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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Keke Palmer shares her top financial habit— ‘If I have $1 million in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500'
Palmer, a multi-hyphenate entertainer and personality in the limelight since she was a child, shares her philosophy on saving and frugality. Keke Palmer is letting us all know how she manages to keep her pockets lined with money and it's not what you think. Sure, she stays booked and busy—Palmer is an actor, podcaster, singer, author, etc.—but she also makes sure to live waaaaay beneath her means, a lesson she learned from her parents, according to CNBC. 'I live under my means. I think it's incredibly important. If I have $1 million in my pocket, my rent is going to be $1,500 — that's how underneath my means I'm talking. My car note is going to be $340. I don't need a [Bentley] Bentayga, I'll ride in a Lexus,' said Palmer. Now, living beneath her means is one thing, but she needs to spill the tea on where she found a place to live for $1,500. I'm guessing she's probably a homeowner, several times over, but still, $1,500/month sounds beautiful. Either way, that lesson in saving and being responsible with money is an important one. Palmer has been in the public eye making money for years and if there's one story we've heard over and over, it's that of a young Hollywood darling who ends up broke after the opportunities dry up and money mismanagement comes into play. That doesn't seem to be Palmer's problem, though, another lesson she picked up from her parents. 'I learned from my parents very early on because they knew their limitations with money and finances. I believe in saving and frugality … I don't play around with that,' shared the 31-year-old actor who taught us all how to spell 'pulchritude' in her breakthrough role as Akeelah Anderson in 2006's 'Akeelah and the Bee.' She also shares her money with her parents in a nod to all of the sacrifices they made for her to become who she is today. 'My dad gave up his pension for me to have an opportunity for my dreams. My mom gave up everything so she could travel with me. What's mine is theirs and what's theirs is mine … I would sacrifice 20 more years of my life working in this industry so that I can provide and we can have the business we have today.' While the old rules of thumb for saving and expenses aren't quite holding up how they used to — the 50/30/20 rule; 50 percent for household expenses, 30 percent for saving, and 20 percent for living — Palmer's methodology of living below her means would likely work for everybody, which means learning and reading up about how to save based on where you are in life and where you want to go…another lesson Palmer said she got right at home. 'Be curious about that kind of stuff, because you don't want to do things based off of survival. You want to do them out of choice. That's something that my mom and my dad taught me very early on.' More must-reads: President Trump signs Take It Down Act, addressing nonconsensual deepfakes. What is it? Denzel Washington receives surprise honorary Palme d'Or at Cannes premiere for 'Highest 2 Lowest' What inspired Tina Knowles to write 'Matriarch'? Beyoncé and Solange's future grandbabies: 'My kids never met my mom'
Associated Press
12-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
'BLOODY MONEY' NOW STREAMING – A HARD-HITTING BROOKLYN CRIME THRILLER FROM THE PRODUCERS OF DOPE FIEND & DOPE KING
A gritty Brooklyn crime thriller, Bloody Money delivers high-stakes action and raw storytelling. Now streaming on Spectrum, Comcast, Fandango (Vudu), and more! 'This isn't just a crime story—it's about humanity trapped in cycles of violence. We wanted to capture the raw, real Brooklyn experience.' — Brigid Turner, Director NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 12, 2025 / / -- Porter+Craig Film & Media Distribution proudly presents Bloody Money, a gripping urban crime thriller that dives deep into Brooklyn's ruthless underworld. From acclaimed director Brigid Turner (HER: Micro-series) and producer Ephraim Benton, Bloody Money delivers a raw and visceral, unfiltered look at the struggle for power, survival, and the cost of loyalty. Now available for purchase on Spectrum, OnDemand, and Fandango Now (Vudu), Bloody Money is a must-watch for fans of high stakes crime thrillers and powerful storytelling. The film, starring Julito McCullum (Akeelah and the Bee, The Wire), Ephraim Benton (Baby Boy, Precious), Deleesa St. Agathe (The Circle) and Shawn Lindsey (Dope Fiend), also features a powerhouse supporting cast, and was written by Angelia Jackson. Bloody Money follows a botched home invasion that spirals into an all-out war between rival crews, tearing apart fragile alliances and forcing every player to choose between loyalty and self-preservation. With authentic Brooklyn locations, gritty action sequences, and emotionally charged performances, this film pulls no punches. Brigid Turner, Director: 'This isn't just a crime story—it's about humanity trapped in cycles of violence. We wanted to capture the raw, real Brooklyn experience.' Ephraim Benton, Producer & Lead Actor: 'We didn't want to sugarcoat this world. Every decision in Bloody Money carries weight, and the audience will feel it.' Filmed on location in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Bloody Money immerses viewers in the reality of Brooklyn's streets, blending intense action, psychological depth, and a hauntingly authentic atmosphere. A Hard-Hitting Look at Crime & Consequences – Bloody Money doesn't glamorize the streets—it exposes the reality of power struggles, ambition, and survival. Critics have called it 'a visceral gut-punch of a thriller' and 'Brooklyn crime cinema at its grittiest.' Distributed by Porter+Craig Film & Media, Bloody Money joins an elite slate of urban thrillers and gripping dramas that bring fresh, bold storytelling to audiences worldwide. The film is making waves as a must-watch crime drama, solidifying its place among the year's most talked-about releases. Telly Davidson Legal Disclaimer:
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Pairing Artwork and Movies on display at Peoria Riverfront Museum
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Like a Sommelier pairs wine with food, Peoria Riverfront Museum guest curator Carlos Valladares pairs artwork with films for a unique event at the museum this weekend. The Frame to Frame: Film Meets Art series ends Saturday with a full day of movies and discussions regarding the pertinent artwork chosen by Valladares. The day starts off with Akeelah and the Bee (2006), at 10 a.m., then goes to Hard Truths (2024), at 2:30 p.m.. The last movie of the day is the 1979 feature about the ground-breaking comedian from Peoria, Richard Pryor: Live in Concert at 6:30 p.m. Tickets for each movie range from $6.50 to $10.50 and are available at the Peoria Riverfront Museum website. The museum is located on Peoria's Riverfront at 222 SW Washington St. Valladares told WMBD This Morning that events like this show there's 'really no museum, at all, nationally, like the Peoria Riverfront Museum. It's really really special.' And don't worry if you can't make the movies, the artwork being featured is on display. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
04-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Actress Keke Palmer on One Of Them Days and the power of leaning into your community
American actress and singer Keke Palmer hasn't had to do any crazy things to make money. But in new buddy comedy One of Them Days, where the 31-year-old stars as Dreux, alongside American singer-songwriter SZA, 35, who portrays her on-screen best friend and roommate Alyssa, she's been close. After Alyssa's boyfriend, Keshawn (Joshua David Neal) blows the rent money, Dreux is faced with obtaining enough cash to replace the empty funds, all while the clock is ticking. If she fails, the two girls are faced with eviction, and their friendship being torn apart. '[I've never had to do] nothing really too, quote, unquote crazy, [but it] depends obviously [on] what you think is crazy. I've been doing the same thing for money most of my life, which is performing. 'So I don't know, if people think it's crazy to get in front of people and perform, then maybe it would be that. But yeah, that's the main job and only job I've had,' says Palmer. In 2004, she made her acting debut as a child with roles in Barbershop 2: Back in Business and The Wool Cap, before her breakthrough role as Akeelah Anderson in the drama film Akeelah and the Bee two years later. It was winning entertainer of the year at the 56th Annual NAACP Image Awards this year, that served as a full-circle moment for Palmer. It was a timely reminder of why belonging to a group or community helps us develop a stronger sense of personal and collective identity – something that was also mirrored in the sisterhood between Dreux and Alyssa. 'You need people, good people around you to remind you of who you are when you lose yourself. I think it's really hard to be a human being. We're constantly trying to build esteem, right?' she says. 'I think people talk about low self-esteem, high self-esteem, I don't think that really exists. I think you're learning how to create your boundaries and how to build what esteem is to you through experiences, and so when you foster a great sense of community around you, they can also be supportive of you in that. 'When it's the right people, they'll be the ones to say, how do you really feel, and is this really good for you? And is this taking from you? 'They're going to ask the right questions, the questions that sometimes we can't ask ourselves, and they're going to be seeing us from a vantage point that we can't see ourselves. 'They're perceiving us outside of ourselves, which I think is so important, because, you know, sometimes we do need those extra set of eyes. 'And I feel like for me, my community has always been that. I'm autonomous, I can think for myself and all that good stuff, but sometimes I do need another voice, and I have a trusted community to go to for that.' When it comes to another community, one of music fans, American star SZA (real name Solana Rowe) has built up a steady following since releasing her debut studio album Ctrl in 2017. It earned her four Grammy nominations and became the second longest-charting R&B album by a woman on the US Billboard 200. Over the years she has gone on to work with big names in the industry like Rihanna, Kendrick Lamar and Maroon 5, but this is her first film role. For Palmer, black comedy has the unique ability to both challenge and entertain us at the same time. But what would she say is a key message this film is trying to portray to viewers? ' Life is crazy. You know, one of them days can be one of them weeks, one of those months, and can be one of those years. But it's the people around you and your sense of community that helps you get through. Even if they sometimes play a part in it, they're going to be the ones that, at the end of the day, love you and stick through with you,' she explains. 'Alyssa's character was nuts, and she was definitely doing too much, but she never left Dreux's side and Dreux never left her side. 'Same thing even when we think about Jameel (Dewayne Perkins), the character that didn't want to do Dreux's hair, he was tripping, but like when they needed him to crack into that phone, he was there. And when they needed him in the end to fix all that stuff up, he was there. 'And so I think that's a big part of a community. They're going to come through when you need them. I feel like that's the point of the movie: never forget that the people around you, they're the ones that you got to go to, that are going to help you get to the next level.' But the clue is always in your imagination when trying to figure out what steps you need to make in life, she muses. 'I think throughout my whole life, I talk a lot about that, actually, in my book, Master of Me that, you know, sitting with myself and and leaning into the fact that, hey, it doesn't have to be this particular way. 'We can just pivot and still get where we're going another way. It's like when they say there are multiple ways to skin a cat, so to speak – although save the cats – it really is.'
Express Tribune
24-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Palmer bags top prize at NAACP Image Awards
Keke Palmer, who starred in this year's 2025 tragicomedy film One of Them Days, won the entertainer of the year award at the 56th NAACP Image Awards on Saturday. The film, in which she starred alongside R&B artist SZA and actor Katt Williams, has a 95 per cent on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes with high praise for Palmer's standout performance. "It's so important that we come here together and celebrate one another," Palmer said, accepting the award in Los Angeles. "Nobody has uplifted me more than you, all the people in this room." The Emmy-winning actor is known for her breakthrough role in the 2006 film Akeelah and the Bee, which led to her leading her own Nickelodeon series as the title character in the 2008 comedy True Jackson, VP. The Image Awards, organised by the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, are considered the top entertainment honours focused on Black actors. Kamala Harris also sparked applause at Saturday's event, broadcast by Black Entertainment Television, when the former vice president took home the Chairman's Award, given to those who "excel in public service and leverage their unique platforms to ignite and drive meaningful change." "While we have no illusions about what we are up against in this chapter of our American story, this chapter will be written not simply by whoever occupies the Oval Office nor by the wealthiest among us," Harris said, referring to President Donald Trump, who defeated her in the November election, and his ally billionaire Elon Musk. "The American story will be written by you, written by us, by we the people," Harris said. Other highlights included the Wayans family being inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame. Keenen Ivory Wayans, Damon Wayans Sr, Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Kim Wayans and Damon Wayans Jr were honoured for their family's Hollywood legacy in comedy. REUTERS
