Jenna Bush Hager Pulls Off April Fool’s Day Prank on 'Today' Show April 1, 2026, marked a chaotic yet humorous episode of Today With Jenna & Sheinelle as host Jenna Bush Hager orchestrated a surprise April Fool’s Day prank on her co-host Willie Geist. The segment, which aired on the morning news show, began with a discussion of unrelated topics, including Lamar Odom’s new documentary and Raye’s album, before escalating into a comedic mishap involving a $20,000 cake. Geist, who had joined Hager for the second day of the week’s episode, was initially taken aback when Hager walked over to assist in moving a cake across the set. The cake, described as a viral sensation on social media, was said to be a one-of-a-kind creation priced at $20,000. As Hager reached for the dessert, it slipped from the tray, splattered across the studio floor, and caused her to lose her balance. The incident left the set in stunned silence before Today Digital Executive Editor Arianna Davis Santana quipped, “Well, there goes the one cake, $20,000.” Geist, however, quickly realized the prank was in motion. He pointed at Hager, declaring, “I knew it,” to which she responded with a playful question: “You knew it?” The moment was further amplified when Geist exclaimed, “April Fools!” after helping Hager up. Hager later admitted she had not planned the fall, though she revealed her children had already pulled pranks on their family ahead of the holiday. The prank’s setup was revealed to be a cleverly staged act. A Jenna & Sheinelle crew member had stripped and re-iced the cake within 45 minutes, creating the illusion of a rare, high-value dessert. Geist humorously remarked that the effort was “worth it,” acknowledging the skill required to execute the trick.#today_show #jenna_bush_hager #lamar_odom #raye #willie_geist
Lamar Odom attorney makes not guilty plea in Las Vegas DUI case An attorney for former NBA basketball star Lamar Odom made a not guilty plea on his client’s behalf Tuesday in a DUI case. Odom, 46, was arrested on DUI and speeding charges in January by the Nevada Highway Patrol. Police reported he drove more than 110 mph on Interstate 15 south of Russell Road and failed multiple sobriety tests while emitting a marijuana odor. He did not appear at the hearing. Defense attorney Kevin Coburn declined to comment on the allegations after court, stating the case was in its preliminary stages and the defense had only recently received discovery materials. Odom entered rehab following his arrest, according to prior news reports, and Coburn confirmed he has completed the program. Odom, who played 14 NBA seasons for the Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Miami Heat, and Dallas Mavericks, had a prior DUI arrest in 2013, the year his relationship with reality star Khloe Kardashian ended. He also nearly died from a drug overdose at a Nye County brothel in 2015. His bench trial is scheduled for July 7. The case highlights ongoing legal challenges for Odom, who has faced multiple allegations over the years. His absence at the recent hearing underscores the complexity of his defense, which remains in early stages. Prosecutors have not yet filed formal charges, and the trial date reflects the procedural delays common in high-profile cases. The incident adds to a pattern of legal troubles for Odom, who has struggled with personal and professional setbacks since retiring from professional basketball. His case has drawn public attention due to his past fame and the severity of the alleged offenses, including the high speed and impaired driving.#lamar_odom #kevin_coburn #nevada_highway_patrol #russell_road #interstate_15
Lawyer for Lamar Odom enters not guilty plea in Las Vegas DUI case A lawyer for Lamar Odom entered a not guilty plea on the former NBA player's behalf in a Las Vegas DUI case Tuesday. Odom did not attend the arraignment hearing in Las Vegas Justice Court, as his attorney, Kevin Coburn, waived the reading of a criminal complaint. Coburn requested a bench trial, and the next hearing was scheduled for July 7. Nevada State Police arrested Odom in January after he was caught speeding on Interstate 15 in Las Vegas. A trooper wrote in the arrest report that Odom reached 110 miles per hour at one point, but his SUV was outpacing the trooper. Once Odom stopped on the side of the freeway, the trooper alleged they "could smell the overwhelming odor of marijuana emanating from the vehicle." Odom denied smoking any cannabis or drinking alcohol, according to the arrest report, but he later admitted that he might have used marijuana hours earlier. Prosecutors have filed a criminal complaint charging him with DUI, speeding 41 mph or greater over the limit, and failure to maintain his travel lane, all misdemeanor counts. A one-time UNLV recruit, Odom played in the NBA from 1999 to 2013 for the Clippers, Heat, Lakers, and Mavericks. He won two championships during his time with the Lakers. He also gained additional fame for his marriage to reality TV star Khloé Kardashian. In 2015, Odom was found unconscious at a brothel in Nye County. He was hospitalized in Las Vegas in a comatose state before being transferred to Los Angeles. He and Kardashian later divorced in 2016.#las_vegas #lamar_odom #kevin_coburn #unlv #khloe_kardashian
