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Mark Ronson injured his bicep trying to move stage equipment during a performance. He shared a picture from the hospital and joked about the incident on Instagram. He may need surgery for two popped tendons. Ronson has been performing to support his upcoming memoir and recently did a five-hour vinyl set in New York City. (People)


Juno Temple (best known from Ted Lasso) stars in Apple TV+ series The Husbands based on a novel. Temple plays a woman named Lauren, who discovers her husband Michael has disappeared and been replaced in an infinite cycle. The show explores the concept of living the right path. The series will have eight episodes and is produced by A24. (THR)


Nintendo announces the launch of the new Switch 2 console on June 5 during a livestream event. Priced at $449 or $499 for a bundle with Mario Kart World, the Switch 2 features a 7.9 inch screen with 4K resolution when docked, new Joy-Con 2 controllers with magnetic connection, and a voice chat system accessible with a new button. (UPI)


Jean-Claude Van Damme faces criminal charges in Romania for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with women trafficked by a criminal group. A complaint filed accuses Van Damme of knowingly receiving the women as a “gift” from traffickers at an event in Cannes. The Romanian authorities have opened a criminal investigation. (People)


Pro wrestling legend Mick Foley shared the aftermath of a car accident that left him with a minor concussion. “I have no idea how I am still walking around after this accident. I’m in the hospital now, and I’m sore from my knees to my neck, including a minor concussion,” he wrote in an Instagram post, with a photo of him with his wrecked car. (Us Weekly)


The new documentary Becoming A Spectacle will explore the behind-the-scenes making of 1993’s WrestleMania IX, WWE’s first outdoor event at Caesars Palace. The documentary, featuring WWE legends, will be available on Peacock on April 11, ahead of WrestleMania 41, showcasing how WWE transformed WrestleMania into a grand spectacle. (UPI)


In 2024, the average American spent $112 on recorded music, up from $102 in 2023. (Mostly on streaming service subscriptions.) Live music expenditures increased, with per capita spending on live music reaching $281.08 in 2024, marking a 17% rise from 2023. The percentage of people buying live music tickets grew from 51% to 56% in 2024. (COS)