'The Super Mario Galaxy Movie' rockets to $629 million worldwide

“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” enjoyed otherworldly success at the box office in its second weekend in theaters. The Universal and Illumination sequel added $69 million from 4,284 theaters in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday.

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial again in a New York rape case

NEW YORK (AP) – After years of #MeToo infamy, legal peril and prison, Harvey Weinstein is again going on trial on a rape charge in New York City.

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

SEOUL (AP) – Tens of thousands of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour. RM, Jin, Suga, j-hope, Jimin, V and Jung Kook were to perform a set drawing from both their catalog and new fifth album, “ARIRANG.”

Coachella looks like fun and glamour for influencers

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Sam Mintesnot had checked off everything she possibly could have from a long list of to-dos in preparation for the Coachella music festival. She crafted the best outfits, got her hair and nails done, booked a one-way ticket to Los Angeles and flew out on Tuesday with a spreadsheet full of ideas for videos she could post related to the festival.

Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall

NEW YORK (AP) – The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host – Pink.

Delta Goodrem follows in Celine Dion's footsteps to Eurovision

LONDON (AP) – With links to Celine Dion and Olivia Newton-John, Delta Goodrem is one of the best-connected contestants at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.

Dave Chappelle helps keep Ohio radio station rooted in hometown with restored building

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio (AP) – Comedian Dave Chappelle stood on the front lawn of a newly restored 19th-century schoolhouse Thursday, joining neighbors and local officials as a small-town radio station secured its future in the community he calls home.

Britain celebrates late Queen Elizabeth II as a style icon

LONDON (AP) – The late Queen Elizabeth II believed the monarch had to be seen to be believed. And she made sure that was true even when Britain’s famously changeable weather intervened, pioneering the use of a clear plastic raincoat so that a stodgy black umbrella didn’t obscure her from public view.

'SNL' closes out with Olivia Rodrigo, Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney

NEW YORK (AP) – Matt Damon, Will Ferrell and Paul McCartney will help close out the “Saturday Night Live” season, along with a double dose of Olivia Rodrigo. Rodrigo will do double duty as host and musical guest on May 2, marking her hosting debut and third time as musical guest, ahead of her new album, “you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love.”