Entertainment Tidbits

Nintendo has postponed pre-orders for the highly-anticipated Switch 2 in the U.S. due to new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, assessing potential price impacts. The tariffs on components from China, Vietnam, and Cambodia could result in a price increase of up to $180. The June 5th release date remains unchanged. (COS)

The Wizard Of Oz will be presented as a fully immersive experience at the Las Vegas Sphere on August 28th. Using advanced technologies, the show aims to enhance the original film while preserving its essence. Additionally, the Sphere will screen From The Edge in 2026, featuring five athletes in extreme sports. (UPI)

Mariah Carey surprised her 13-year-old son Rocky during his Twitch stream, causing hilarity and embarrassment. As his twin sister, Monroe, and Mariah joined the stream, viewers were thrilled, overwhelming Rocky. He jokingly told them all to leave as Mariah’s presence started to cause chaos among the viewers and in the chat. (COS)

Elton John says his “distressing” vision loss is getting worse. “I can see you, but I can’t see TV, I can’t read,” the 78-year-old music legend told the Times of London in an interview published Friday. “I can’t see my boys playing rugby and soccer, and it has been a very stressful time because I’m used to soaking it all up.” (NYDN)

A man named Michael Branham was arrested for allegedly making a bomb threat targeting the Saturday Night Live studio in New York City. Branham, 48, faces charges for making terroristic threats, with his next court date scheduled for April 8. The threat, reportedly communicated to a college in Connecticut, was deemed not credible. (EW)

Bill Murray reflected on an incident from the set of the film Being Mortal, where a non-consensual on-set kiss (through masks) led to production halting. Murray describes attempting to make peace with the accuser but feeling unfairly criticized. “There was no conversation, there was nothing. There was no peacemaking, nothing.” (EW)