Friday, April 24, 2026 • 3 min read

Wake up with The Yodel

by Natasha Frost with Harriet Sinclair

Good morning, everyone. If you’re hunting for a weekend brunch option, check out this list of restaurants worth traveling for. Anyone for avocado toast? Now, on to the news.

Need to know

Jaafar Jackson poses in front of a Michael sign

Jaafar Jackson attends the Premiere of "Michael" at Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. | Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The new Michael Jackson biopic hits theaters today. Michael highlights the singer's rise to fame, ending in 1989. Here’s what to know.

Cast and controversy: Jaafar Jackson, the pop star’s real-life nephew, plays his uncle. Colman Domingo portrays his father, Jackson 5 manager Joe Jackson, while Nia Long plays his mother, Katherine Jackson. Here’s why the movie doesn’t address Jackson’s sexual abuse allegations, and what his family thinks of the film. [Yahoo Entertainment]
Pushback: Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed slammed Michael director, Antoine Fuqua, for leaving out the allegations and suggesting that Jackson’s accusers were seeking a payout. Jackson was arrested on child molestation charges in 2003 and eventually acquitted of all charges. [Entertainment Weekly]
What the critics say: One reviewer said it was “like being frog-marched through a wax museum,” while another accused it of “every music-movie cliche you can think of.” Read a roundup. The movie is expected to dominate global box office charts. [Pitchfork/Variety]

In case you missed it

Bobbi Althoff pictured at the iHeartPodcast Awards 2024 in Austin, Texas. | Mat Hayward/Getty Images

‘Mormon Wives’ spinoff

The Mormon Wives universe expands to Southern California with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives: Orange County on Hulu later this year. The show will follow young moms, including podcaster Bobbi Althoff and YouTuber Aspyn Ovard. See the cast. [Yahoo Entertainment]

Maduro better arrested

A U.S. soldier involved in the operation to capture Nicolas Maduro was arrested, after allegedly betting on the Venezuelan leader's ouster before the raid became public. Federal investigators believe the bet eventually won him more than $409,000. [CBS News]

Tornado hits Oklahoma

A powerful tornado in northern Oklahoma ripped roofs off buildings, destroyed homes, levelled power lines and forced an Air Force base to close. There were no reported fatalities. More storms could hit the Plains at the weekend. [CBS News/Weather Channel]

Canadian citizenship changes

Considering becoming a Canuck? After a legislative change, anyone with direct Canadian ancestry can now get Canadian citizenship if they have the right documents and fall within the legal provisions. See if you’re eligible. [Washington Post]

NFL Draft Round 1

In a thrilling Round 1, the Cowboys maximized their two first-round picks to snag a versatile safety and an explosive edge rusher, Mike Vrabel addressed reporters and Ty Simpson got snapped up by the Rams. See more winners and losers. The draft continues at 8 p.m. ET. [Yahoo Sports]

What’s happening today

A man and a woman in the woods. The woman is tied up.

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Now streaming

In the Netflix survivalist thriller Apex, starring Charlize Theron, a woman is pushed to her limits under terrifying conditions in the Australian outback. “She’s a true survivor,” Theron said of her character, Sasha. [People]

Now spinning

The Foo Fighters return with their 12th studio album, Your Favorite Toy. Dave Grohl described the record as a “powder keg,” “burning diesel” and even a spicy “jambalaya.” Read what inspired it, and how the band copes without beloved drummer Taylor Hawkins. [BBC News]

In the NBA playoffs

The Timberwolves dominated; the Hawks edged a win; and the Raptors bounced back. Next up, the Celtics face the 76ers at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video, followed by the Lakers-Rockets matchup at 8 p.m. ET and a Spurs-Trails Blazers game 3 at 10:30 p.m. ET. [Yahoo Sports]

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Today in history

Illustration: Yahoo News; photo: NASA

In 1990, the Hubble Space Telescope was launched into orbit aboard the space shuttle Discovery. It has captured some of the most detailed images of the universe ever seen, including these stunning pics of the Trifid Nebula. [AccuWeather]

Feel-good moment

A man and woman; and, a photo of a potato with a sticker reading

Dawn Mussallem and David Doll

Dawn Mussallem got more than she bargained for when she wandered down the produce aisle of her local grocery store in October 2023: a love story. In a nod to their special moment, her now-partner David Doll proposed with a box of custom-labeled purple sweet potatoes. “It was perfect in the way that matters most,” Mussallem said. [People]

Your daily advice

To find joy during difficult times, one expert suggests looking for delight, gratitude and moments where your heart says, “Thank you.” Here’s how to start. [Washington Post]