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Keke Palmer Kisses Host, Talks New Album and Challenges

9/18/2025

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Keke Palmer made her third appearance on 'Hot Ones,' kissing host Sean Evans after he revealed she was his crush.
The episode aired on September 15, coinciding with the launch of the Popeyes x Hot Ones menu.
She discussed perfectionism, her upcoming album 'Just Keke,' and shared a compliment from Eddie Murphy.
Keke humorously referred to the kiss as "trauma bonding" after the spicy wing challenge.
Her album cover reflects her feelings about being viewed as a product in the industry, and her film 'Good for Fortune' premieres next month.

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Story summary

Keke Palmer made her third appearance on 'Hot Ones,' kissing host Sean Evans after he revealed she was his crush.
The episode aired on September 15, coinciding with the launch of the Popeyes x Hot Ones menu.
She discussed perfectionism, her upcoming album 'Just Keke,' and shared a compliment from Eddie Murphy.
Keke humorously referred to the kiss as "trauma bonding" after the spicy wing challenge.
Her album cover reflects her feelings about being viewed as a product in the industry, and her film 'Good for Fortune' premieres next month.