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The biggest story of the last week was a foregone conclusion: It was Donald Trump becoming the first U.S. president to be arraigned on criminal charges. The story was historic enough to score SNL’s pretty delightful Cold Open, and ditto prime real estate a little later on Weekend Update.

Hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che started with his legal team, who in a photo released afterwards could be seen on either side of their client in a manner reminiscent of one of the most famous trials in history (not the least because one was compared by many to perm-era Marcia Clark).

“I don’t like that he’s flanked by an O.J.-amount of lawyers, because that tells me he’s definitely guilty and that he’s definitely getting away with it,” Jost mourned.

Jost also dragged one of his lawyers, Joe Tacopina, whom he called, simply, “Tony Soprano.” Tacopina has argued that Trump won’t receive a fair trial in Manhattan, the city that hates him (with exceptions). Jost agreed. “Even the courtroom sketch artist seems to hate him,” he said, referring to the deeply unflattering painting that Jost said made him look “like the mud monster from Scooby-Doo.”

Fox News also came up in a segment on a report that children today throw tantrums four times a week — prompting Jost to say, “Weeknights on Fox” next to images of Sean Hannity and Tucker Carlson.

Speaking of, Che discussed Fox News honcho Rupert Murdoch having his engagement with Ann Lesley Smith called off last week, and right before the earth-quaking Dominion trial, no less. “She got cold feet after Murdoch passed his physical,” Che quipped.

You can watch the most recent Weekend Update in the videos above and below.

When Donald Trump was indicted last week, it didn’t cause his die-hard followers to wake up and jump ship. Quite the opposite. As predicted, it energized the MAGA wing of the GOP. One of his more prominent disciples, Marjorie Taylor Greene, even compared him to both Nelson Mandela and Jesus Christ. (She wasn’t the first to do so.) After all, they were arrested, too. In so doing, she handed the SNL writing team an Easter gift.

The latest episode kicked off with an Easter special, featuring Mikey Day as Jesus, recreating the Last Supper with his disciples. At one point, Day’s Jesus declares that he has “committed no crime” and predicted that he will be “arrested, tried, and found guilty.”

“Sound familiar?” says James Austin Johnson’s Trump as he interrupts the recreation to find similarities, no matter how blasphemous, between himself and the son of God, who he describes as a “famous, wonderful man arrested for no reason at all.” He then made his point all the more clear, saying, “If you haven’t put it together folks, I’ve compared myself to Jesus, again.”

He added, “And what better time than on his birthday, Easter.”

A lot of SNL’s Trump sketches go far into absurdism, but this one — one of their better digs at the former president — actually sounds eerily close to something he’d really say at his rallies, when he goes way off-script and says things that should offend his evangelical base — but don’t.

For instance, while comparing himself to Christ, he couldn’t help but claim he was better. “He rose from the dead on the third day. “I would have done it faster,” he said. He then called Jesus a “nepo baby,” of course ignoring that he is, too.

Trump did find another point of comparison between himself and Jesus, one that he wouldn’t admit out loud because it would be self-incriminating, saying that “just like Jesus, all I did was be friendly to a sex worker and now they want to put me in jail.”

You can watch the sketch in the video above.

Every single week, our TV and film experts will list the most important ten streaming selections for you to pop into your queues. We’re not strictly operating upon reviews or accrued streaming clicks (although yes, we’ve scoured the streaming site charts) but, instead, upon those selections that are really worth noticing amid the churning sea of content. There’s a lot out there, after all, and your time is valuable.

10: TIE. Unstable (Netflix series)

Rob Lowe is already riding high on the 911 franchise, but he’s here to conquer the streaming world as well. Interestingly enough, Lowe decided to combine forces with the son who torments him on social media. As such, John Owen Lowe joins his dad (who’s playing a bit of a narcissistic nightmare here) for a biotech-focused workplace comedy that comes courtesy of Better Off Ted and Santa Clarita Diet creator Victor Fresco.

TIE: 10. Avatar: The Way Of Water (20th Century Studios movie streaming on Amazon and VOD)

James Cameron once predicted that this sequel would make everyone “sh*t yourself with your mouth wide open” while watching, and although I didn’t see reports of this phenomenon literally going down, the box office did virtually do so. There’s no telling when we’ll see the third movie (The Seed Bearer?) arrive, but in the meantime, everyone has gotten back in league with the Na’vi.

9. Murder Mystery 2 (Netflix film)

Adam Sandler can’t miss on Netflix, and here’s got Jennifer Aniston along for the return ride as they play spouses who end up embroiled in (as the title suggests) homicide-focused mysteries. Hopefully, The Sandman will eventually get back to Uncut Gems-level fare as well, but in the meantime, it’s wonderful to see the continued success of a star who remains humble, and even though his material can sometimes be controversial, no one ever seems to have a bad thing to say about Sandler himself. In this all-seeing day and age, that matters.

8. Dave (FX series on Hulu)

Dave Burd’s brainchild is back for more extreme awkwardness with its title character going on his inaugural tour in this show that’s based upon Burd’s real-life experiences as meta-rapper Lil Dicky. This surprisingly sweet show will take a rollicking ride across the U.S. to turn the lens upon the American culture in a humorous yet also sharp manner. If you haven’t watched this show yet, block out some much deserved time to get caught up, so you won’t be lost for this third season.

7. Lucky Hank (AMC series streaming on AMC+)

Bob Odenkirk didn’t stay away for too long after Better Call Saul ended, and he ended his tour as Saul/Gene/Slippin’ Jimmy. Expect something very different here with Odenkirk portraying Prof. Hank Devereaux, who’s in the midst of both a meltdown and a midlife crisis while navigating trouble on both the professional and personal fronts. On the former note, Hank’s also seeking a greater purpose in this show that’s a less thrilling turn than Saul, but to be fair there, we also knew about the trouble that was coming. In contrast, this Odenkirk heads into unknown territory, which is exciting enough on its own.

6. Rabbit Hole (Paramount+ series)

Kiefer Sutherland adds another intrigue-filled entry to his adrenaline-fueled TV career, and this series looks to be another Paramount+ hit that will add some variety to the streaming services existing and upcoming stable of Taylor Sheridan shows. The 24 star portrays a corporate espionage maestro who ends up being framed for murder, and as of now, the show’s good for at least eight episodes, in which he’ll attempt to clear his name.

5. Creed III (MGM film on Amazon Prime)

Michael B. Jordan not only stars within but also directs the ninth entry of the Rocky franchise, which is a real contender even though Sylvester Stallone sat this one out. This entry includes several parallels to Rocky III and adds elements of Rocky V. Jonathan Majors also joins the club while echoing the past for Adonis Creed, and Tessa Thompson also returns as Adonis’ wife. This movie doesn’t add too much lore to the franchise or break new ground, but it positions Jordan for a directing future.

4. Yellowjackets (Showtime series streaming on Paramount+)

Last week, the series delivered upon the gory promise that it teased from the very beginning. Hopefully, that doesn’t mean that it “peaked” too early, but we’ll find out if that’s the case. Stay tuned for more Citizen Detectivery for the newest episode, which includes Elijah Wood, and enjoy the fact that Shauna is growing more terrifying by the moment, despite that prim-and-proper exterior and demeanor. At this point, I basically want Natalie to make it out of this show alive and drug-free, and then she can maybe take a cruise to Aruba because planes are a bad idea in this series. And maybe Misty can get her own reality show where she shows off her hallucinatory recipes.

3. The Night Agent (Netflix series)

This show is already closing in on the all-time Top 10 English-speaking shows on Netflix, and there’s already an order for Season 2, which tells us that espionage will probably never stop being hot on TV. That’s the case on both cable and streaming, but the better news is that there is no shortage of fixes for spy-loving viewers. This show also has some romance in the mix, and Gabriel Basso return for the next round to clear things up after a fateful phone call. Or to head into a new set of troubles. Or both.

2. Beef (Netflix series)

Road rage might be one the underlying cause of the conflict in this A24 series, but the cause masks a whole lot of symptoms for what ails this show’s two dissatisfied lead characters. Ali Wong and Steven Yeun go through the full spectrum of human emotions while their counterparts set out to destroy each other’s lives after one near collision and a flip of the bird sets mutual insanity into motion. Additionally, the actors have candidly spoken about the physically effects of filming this adrenaline-fueled ride share, so it’s worth enjoying at home while sighing in relief that you are not currently behind the wheel.

1. Succession (HBO series streaming on HBO Max)

After last week’s doozy of a finishing moment, we’ll see if the Roy siblings stick together or not. We could probably use more sad karaoke to help us recover, and it remains to be seen whether Shiv will ever find a divorce lawyer or if Tom has created a conflict of interest with every New York attorney of note. As fans are aware, this shall be the final season, so we’ll see how the media empire shakes out, and if one truly, you know, succeeds Logan Roy.

In their second performance of the night, Jonas Brothers shared some new music from their upcoming album, The Album.

On “Walls,” Joe shines throughout the ballad, as he expresses gratitude for a special love in his life, and makes it known that his life would be incomplete without her.

“If you ever left me, I would die / Even the walls would cry,” sings Joe on the song’s chorus.

On the Saturday Night Live stage, the boys were joined by the choir from the “Waffle House” performance, as Kirk Franklin and Jon Bellion, the latter of whom produced the bulk of their upcoming album, led the choir, who jumped around and offered vibrant displays of energy.

Now that all three of the JoBros are married, we can expect much of their new songs to reflect the love each of them shares with their wives. In a recent interview with Mr. Porter, Joe revealed why he prefers to keep the details of his marriage to actress Sophie Turner in this music, rather than in the public eye.

“I want to feel like an open book,” he said. “But when we started dating, I realized that I didn’t have a ton of stuff that was just for me. And in the end, it makes me a better person to have something for myself.”

You can watch the performance of “Walls” above.

The Album is out 5/5 via Republic. Find more information here.

Ahead of their upcoming album, appropriately titled The Album, the Jonas Brothers paid a visit to Saturday Night Live. During their visit, the brothers delivered a soulful performance of “Waffle House.”

While on stage, the boys were joined by a choir, as they grooved out using the whole stage, and maintaining a rockstar presence. With almost two decades in the game, Jonas Brothers have not lost their magic.

Upon the release of “Waffle House,” the brothers shared that the song was inspired by conversations they had at the namesake diner while on the road.

In a recent interview with Variety, the JoBros revealed that family is a key theme in the album, and they linked with producer and songwriter Jon Bellion to create a body of work that resonates with fans and their families, who have supported them over the years.

“How do we make an album that speaks to all those different walks of life and ages?” “The key to Jon’s initial pitch was bringing in influences from the ’70s, but with a really modern edge to it,” said Nick. “We wanted to find a way to tell stories that are universal but also ultra-personal.”

You can check out the performance above.

The Album is out 5/5 via Republic. Find more information here.

Israel Adesanya (24-2) knocked out Alex Pereira (7-2) to regain his UFC middleweight championship at UFC 287 in Miami.

Pereira picked up right where he left off from their last fight with a slew of outside leg kicks to open the bout. Adesanya looked for openings as the champion circled around him, changing levels with leg kicks of his own and combinations to the head.

Adesanya was more aggressive to open the second round, but it was Pereira who closed the distance and began to control the exchange. Adesanya found his footing, moved away from the cage, and walked down the champion with his own handful of strikes. Pereira was composed as Adesanya began to pour it on, staying in his pocket and waiting for opportunities to strike. He continued to chip away with leg kicks regardless of which stance the challenger was in.

Late in the round, Pereira hurt his opponent with a big leg kick, but Adesanya knocked the champ out with two consecutive big overhand right shots and finished him with a hammer fist for good measure. And in classic Stylebender fashion, Adesanya celebrated the win in style.

The only other loss Adesanya suffered in his UFC career came when he moved up to light heavyweight to fight Jan Błachowicz. Adesanya came into Saturday night 0-3 against Pereira, two coming during his kickboxing days and the last most recently in November when he passed the crown to the middleweight division to Pereira.

Since David Crosby‘s death this past January, fans have been in mourning. When the news broke, a cause of death had not been reported.

During an appearance on Kyle Meredith’s Kyle Meredith With podcast, Graham Nash, Crosby’s bandmate from Crosby, Stills, And Nash, shared that Crosby had passed following a bout of COVID-19.

“He was rehearsing for a show to do in Los Angeles with a full band,” Nash said. “After three days of rehearsals, he felt a little sick. And he’d already had COVID, and he had COVID again. And so he went home and decided that he would take a nap, and he never woke up. But he died in his bed, and that is fantastic.”

He continued, saying, “I mean, the fact that he made it to 81 was astonishing. But [his death] was a shock. It was kind of like an earthquake, you know? You get the initial shock and then you figure out that you survived. But these aftershocks kept coming up, and they’re diminishing in size as I go along.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Nash spoke on his estrangement from Crosby. He recalled a moment from seven years ago when he revealed that their relationship had been strained. However, the two were able to patch things up in recent years.

“I’m very pleased that David and I were getting closer towards the end,” said Nash. “He had a good life. I mean, what incredible music he made. He was a fantastic storyteller. I loved him dearly. In looking back at what separated us, it was just foolish stuff, really. The music is the most important part of our relationship.”

The thing with a no-hitter is it is a far less precise achievement than a perfect game. The latter is simple despite how rare and difficult it is — 27 up, 27 down, no mistakes anywhere — but the former can be littered with imperfections. You can walk a batter, you can hit a batter, there can be an error, any number of little things can go wrong, even if you didn’t allow a hit.

Having said that, losing and throwing a no-hitter is damn near impossible to do, because you have to mess up so many times, both on the mound and at the plate, for that to happen. But folks, that didn’t just happen on Saturday, it happened in a game where the losing team scored five runs. The game between the Rocket City Trash Pandas and the Chattanooga Lookouts ended with the Trash Pandas — the double-A affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels — throwing a combined no-no in a game that the team lost, 7-5.

Rocket City apparently had a 3-0 lead and a very normal no-hitter cooking entering the top of the seventh and final inning. Coleman Crew threw a very respectable six innings of work with six strikeouts and a pair of walks, and the team turned to Ben Joyce to close up shop and get them home. It was at this point that things went entirely off the rails.

Joyce had 0.2 innings of work with four walks, five runs (one earned), and a strikeout. His replacement, Eric Torres, got the final out of the inning, but … well, it was a bit of an adventure.

The Trash Pandas were able to get two back in the bottom half of the seventh, but it was nowhere near enough.

While Taylor Swift is currently on the road celebrating all of her musical eras through the Eras tour, it looks like it’s the end of one era.

Today (April 8), ET reported that Swift and Joe Alwyn have broken up after six years of dating. According to the publication, the split took place a few weeks ago. The two are said to remain amicable.

“it was not dramatic,” said the source to ET, “the relationship had just run its course. It’s why [Alwyn] hasn’t been spotted at any shows.”

Over the course of their relationship, the two kept details of their relationship fairly discreet, however, Alwyn helped co-write and produce several songs on Swift’s albums Folklore, Evermore, and Midnights. For his work, he is credited under the name William Bowery.

Though Swift and Alwyn have never co-starred in a movie or a television show together, Alwyn does make a brief appearance in Swift’s 2020 Netflix documentary, Miss Americana.

At the time of writing, Swift is between stops of the Eras tour. Her next stop will be in Tampa on April 15. She is currently on a high after selling out AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for three consecutive nights. Now that’s a real f*cking legacy!

Representatives for Taylor Swift did not immediately return our request for comment.

At long last, it looks like we may finally be getting new Doja Cat music — that is, if she’s not trolling us this time.

Today (April 8), she took to Twitter and seemingly teased her impending new era. In one tweet is a picture, showing a screenshot of audio files, which appear to be rough drafts of upcoming songs. Some of the song titles include “Wet Vagina,” “Balut,” and “Agora Hills.”

In a follow-up tweet, it looks like she’s hinting at the new direction in which she’s moving.

“no more pop,” she said.

In the past, Doja has said that her fourth studio album would predominantly consist of rap music. She’s also said it would take inspiration from “’90s German rave” culture. She’s also expressed interest in doing an R&B album.

While we aren’t sure what to expect from Doja’s fourth album, it does seem as though she is, in fact, still planning to lead into her rap side.

In a follow-up tweet, she explained, “i also agree with everyone who said the majority of my rap verses are mid and corny. I know they are. I wasnt trying to prove anything I just enjoy making music but I’m getting tired of hearing yall say that i can’t so I will.”