Black screen after selecting "Try or Install Ubuntu" on MSI Laptop (Ryzen 5 & RTX 2050)

I am trying to dual-boot Ubuntu 26.04 LTS alongside Windows on my MSI laptop, but I am stuck at a black screen. When I boot from my live USB, the GRUB menu loader screen appears normally. However, immediately after I select "Try or Install Ubuntu" , the screen goes completely black. The laptop stays turned on, but nothing ever loads, and I am forced to hold down the power button to shut it off. (I…