Christine Samra

Los Angeles

Digital Producer at KTLA-TV (Los Angeles, CA)

@ktla Digital Producer | Emmy Award-Winning Journalist | Pop-Culture Enthusiast | Opinions = my own

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Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date pushed back over tariffs

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Christine Samra

Preorders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 were supposed to begin on April 9, but Nintendo has announced they’ve pushed back the date. The Japanese video game company is citing President Trump’s recent tariffs as the cause. “Pre-orders for Nintendo Switch 2 in the U.S. will not start April 9, 2025 in order to assess the potential impact of tariffs and evolving market conditions,” according to a company statement obtained by the BBC. “Nintendo will update timing at a later date.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorder date pushed back over tariffs

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Samra

Christine SamraFri, April 4, 2025 at 8:04 PM UTC1 min readNintendo Switch 2 preorder date pushed back over tariffsPreorders for the new Nintendo Switch 2 were supposed to begin on April 9, but Nintendo has announced they’ve pushed back the date. The Japanese video game company is citing President Trump’s recent tariffs as the cause.
Fyre Festival II not happening at 2nd location, Mexican officials say

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Samra

Fyre Festival II not happening at 2nd location, Mexican officials sayFri, April 4, 2025 at 5:56 PM UTCFyre Festival II not happening at 2nd location, Mexican officials sayA major issue looms for the planned Fyre Festival II. A representative from Playa del Carmen’s City Hall stated that the music festival is not scheduled to take place there. Just last week, Bill McFarland revealed that the festival was moved from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen.
Fyre Festival II not happening at 2nd location, Mexican officials say

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Christine Samra

A major issue looms for Fyre Festival II. A representative from Playa del Carmen’s City Hall stated that the music festival is not scheduled to take place there. Just last week, McFarland revealed that the festival was moved from Isla Mujeres to Playa del Carmen. In a press conference, he claimed he had the appropriate permits to hold the event.
Tom Cruise speaks on death of Val Kilmer: ‘I can’t tell you how much I admire his work’

2 weeks ago | wate.com | Christine Samra

(KTLA) — Tom Cruise has broken his silence on the death of his “Top Gun” and “Top Gun: Maverick” costar Val Kilmer.
Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, gives birth to baby boy

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Samra

Hi, his name is Elliot Marshall McClintock, and he’s Slim Shady’s first grandchild. Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade Mathers gave birth to a baby boy on March 14. She made the announcement on Instagram on Friday morning. “Happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e,” she wrote in the caption. The name honors the little one’s maternal grandfather, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
Eminem’s daughter, Hailie Jade, gives birth to baby boy

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Christine Samra

Hi, his name is Elliot Marshall McClintock and he’s Slim Shady’s first grandchild. Eminem’s daughter Hailie Jade Mathers gave birth to a baby boy on March 14. She made the announcement on Instagram on Friday morning. “Happy due date//3 weeks earthside little e,” she wrote in the caption. The name honors the little one’s maternal grandfather, whose real name is Marshall Mathers.
Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘never heard’ albums

2 weeks ago | ktla.com | Christine Samra

Bruce Springstreen is set to release not one, but seven new albums. Fans of The Boss will soon hear seven previously unheard records from this singer this summer. The albums are called “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” and “fill in rich chapters of Springsteen’s expansive career timeline — while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist,” his website explained.
Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘never heard’ albums

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Christine Samra

Bruce Springsteen to release 7 ‘never heard’ albumsFri, April 4, 2025 at 2:45 PM UTCBruce Springsteen is set to release not one, but seven new albums. Fans of The Boss will soon hear seven previously unheard records from this singer this summer. The albums are called “Tracks II: The Lost Albums” and “fill in rich chapters of Springsteen’s expansive career timeline — while offering invaluable insight into his life and work as an artist,” his website explained.
Tom Cruise speaks on death of Val Kilmer: ‘I can’t tell you how much I admire his work’

2 weeks ago | qcnews.com | Christine Samra

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