AP Entertainment SummaryBrief at 5:32 p.m. EDT

Kids ate the multiplex: How family movies are taking over moviegoing, one blockbuster at a time

NEW YORK (AP) — As “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” lands in theaters, coloring stations, collectible popcorn containers and mascot Marios are all in place to entice arguably the most prized moviegoers to Hollywood today. Kids. Despite a lot of talk about the imperiled future of moviegoing, future moviegoers are turning out in droves and fueling today’s biggest blockbusters. By Sunday, Universal Pictures expects the five-day opening of the “Super Mario” sequel to reach $186 million domestically, and around $350 million worldwide. That would make it easily the biggest hit of the year. Increasingly, the multiplex belongs to kids.

Rapper Pooh Shiesty charged with kidnapping over alleged dispute involving rapper Gucci Mane's label

DALLAS (AP) — Federal prosecutors have accused rapper Pooh Shiesty and eight others of robbing three men at gunpoint and kidnapping them in Texas following a contract dispute in January involving rapper Gucci Mane’s record label. The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Dallas has declined to name the victims Thursday and an indictment only refers to them by their initials. One victim, R.D., is described as the owner of 1017 Records, the label belonging to Gucci Mane, whose legal name is Radric Delantic Davis. Pooh Shiesty, whose legal is name Lontrell Williams Jr., did not immediately return an emailed request for comment.

Hailee Steinfeld says she and Bills quarterback Josh Allen have welcomed a baby girl

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and actor and singer Hailee Steinfeld are proud parents of a baby girl. Steinfeld announced Thursday in her newsletter that their daughter has been born without sharing any further specifics on the date or the baby’s name. She wrote they are grateful, blessed and savoring the early moments. Steinfeld is coming off a year in which she earned acclaim for her role in the movie “Sinners.” Allen and Steinfeld married last May and announced in the same newsletter in December that they were expecting their first child.

Heather Morris returns to WWII with 'The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse' set in Nazi-occupied Paris

Heather Morris has a new novel set during World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris. “The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse” will be released in October. The story follows a Jewish girl named Josephine and her piano teacher, Andrée, who is part of the French Resistance. Morris says she's honored to tell this story of courage and resilience. Her first book, “The Tattooist of Auschwitz,” sold millions despite some criticism over historical accuracy. Morris met Grammy-nominated composer Kara Talve during a TV adaptation of her first book. Talve worked on the score. Josephine is based on Talve's grandmother.

Bruce Hornsby looks back with new album 'Indigo Park' that mixes simplicity and complexity

NEW YORK (AP) — Bruce Hornsby has a new album that looks back on his life with warmth, humor and deliberate weirdness. Hornsby calls “Indigo Park” a loose concept record about childhood and memory. The 10 songs mix simple melodies with knotty turns that he knows some longtime fans dislike. The album features Ezra Koenig, Bonnie Raitt and Bob Weir. Hornsby leans into wordplay and literary references. One song recalls hearing about JFK’s assassination at school and another borrows basketball chants from his son’s games. Hornsby picked an Edward Hopper print — “Night Shadows,” a copy of which he owns — as the album cover. It depicts a man alone on a dark street.

'Bob's Burgers' actor Eugene Mirman rescued from fiery crash by New Hampshire governor's detail

BEDFORD, N.H. (AP) — Actor and comedian Eugene Mirman suffered serious injuries after crashing his car into a toll plaza and being pulled from the fiery wreckage by a state trooper assigned to protect the governor of New Hampshire. The crash happened just before noon Tuesday in Bedford, New Hampshire. Authorities say Gov. Kelly Ayotte and her security detail came upon the crash soon after, and a trooper and two others pulled Mirman from the burning car. Mirman is known for voicing musical middle child Gene Belcher on the animated comedy “Bob’s Burgers.” The crash remains under investigation. No charges have been filed.

A priceless ancient golden helmet stolen from a Dutch museum is recovered

ASSEN, Netherlands (AP) — Dutch authorities have recovered a priceless ancient golden helmet from Romania stolen last year from a museum in the Netherlands. Under police guard, prosecutors unveiled the 2,500-year-old Cotofenesti helmet during a press conference in the eastern Dutch city of Assen on Thursday. The helmet, considered a cultural icon of Romania, was on loan to the Drents Museum when it was nabbed more than a year ago. The theft sent shock waves through the art world.

It’s International Fact-Checking Day. Refresh your AI identification skills

Artificial intelligence-generated content is everywhere these days, making it increasingly difficult to separate fact from fiction, particularly when it comes to breaking news. The Iran war is just one example — since its outset, fake footage has reached countless people around the world. Some strategies for identifying these images include looking for visual cues, determining their origin, seeking out multiple reputable sources, making use of technology such as invisible digital watermarks and not immediately sharing content if its authenticity is unclear.

BJ Novak to host PEN America gala on May 14 at the American Museum of Natural History

NEW YORK (AP) — B.J. Novak will host the upcoming PEN America gala at the American Museum of Natural History. Hundreds from the publishing community and beyond are expected to gather on May 14 for the organization's signature fundraising event. Novak is known for his role as Ryan Howard on “The Office” and for his bestselling books. PEN America co-CEO Clarisse Rosaz Shariyf says his wide-ranging artistry makes him ideal to celebrate the written word and free expression. Honorees will include author Ann Patchett and film producer Jason Blum.