THE CHESTERFIELD KINGS cover the Moving Sidewalks' "99th Floor" (introed by Martha Quinn) and psych up even more on "Sunrise (Turn On)" for Twofer Tuesday.

PHOENIX plays a full set at Brooklyn Steel for Pitchfork Live.

LERA LYN performs a mini-concert for her record release party.

WHITNEY BALLEN advance streams You’re A Shooting Star, I’m A Sinking Ship.

THE WATSON TWINS return with "Hustle and Shake."

KURT VILE shares a video for "Loading Zones."

BOB DYLAN gets almost three hours of analysis and celebration devoted to his later career, from the gospel era to the present day and the Bootleg Series, finishing a trilogy on Political Beats with guest Andrew Kirell of The Daily Beast. Particularly useful in sorting the diamonds from the dogs. ALSO: Aquarium Drunkard reviews the Bootleg Series Vol. 13, 1979-81.

PRINCE: 23 Prince albums from 1995-2010 are now streaming; here's a handy flowchart to enjoying them.

DOLLY PARTON, memeing on Twitter.

THE NUMBER ONES looks at the Supremes' "I Hear A Symphony," another pop classic from the Motown assembly line.

CHRIS HEMSWORTH is the new GQ cover story, talking Thor and more.

THE MTV VMAs went to these people. Congrats?

BEN AFFLECK and Lindsay Shookus have called it quits after a year of dating.

JERRY SEINFELD talks to the New York Times about Comedians In Cars..., Seinfeld, Twitter jokes, and more...

GLOW is heading to Las Vegas for round three.

THE FANTASTIC FOUR almost turned up in Deadpool 2.

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA: NME attempts a list of definitive episodes.

NETFLIX rushes to reassure viewers it's not introducing ads.

EVER SEEN A PEACOCK FLY? I had not.

KIRK, a female Border Collie, watching herself win the 2017 Purina Pro Challenge.

AN ALPACA dies after eating Doritos, Cheese Nips and peanuts.

COYOTES are moving into populated parts of the Adirondacks.

FORTUNATELY, BY SUNDAY EVENING, the problem seems to be resolved. Knock on wood. Anyway:

WEEKEND BOX OFFICE: Crazy Rich Asians tops the chart with 25.2MM -- and 34MM since it's Wednesday debut, against a 30MM budget.  While people will focus on the Asian part, it's perhaps equally notable thatit seems like a long time since a rom-com topped the chart, even during a slow movie period like August. And it's based on one of a series of three novels, so potentially a franchise if it continues to run well during the dog days.  The Meg places with 21.2MM on a 53 percent drop and over 300MM in worldwide sales against a 130-178MM production budget.  The debut of Mile 22 shows with 13.6MM and could be in trouble, even against a reported budget of only 35MM.  Mission: Impossible - Fallout and Alpha are headed for a photo finish in fourtha nd fifth at an estimated 10.5MM apiece, with the latter perhaps surprising some of the gurus.  Below the fold, Disney's Christopher Robin holds the sixth slot with 8.9MM on what would be a leggy 32 percent drop if it hadn't disappointed from its opening frame.

KEVIN SPACEY's Billionaire Boys Club earned an abysmal 126 dollars on opening day.

ASIA ARGENTO, among the first women in the movie business to publicly accuse the producer Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault, mad a deal with her own accuser, according to the New York Times.

ARETHA FRANKLIN HAD POWER. Did we truly respect it? Or her humor?

AN AMPAS BOARD MEMBER says the "popular" Oscar is really a prize for a movie that audiences were entertained by. Keep digging!

LIAM NEESON will play a vengeful snow plow driver in Hard Powder. Really.

ALEC BALDWIN does not approve of his daughter Ireland’s sizzling photo.

BRUCE WILLIS & DEMI MOORE reunited for their daughter Rumer's 30th birthday. Get off my lawn.

WINONA RYDER may have married KEANU REEVES in Romania when they made Bram Stoker's Dracula. (This is technically an old story, but they're starring in an unpcoming rom-com, so...)

WATCHMEN is a go at HBO.

SISQO tied the knot with longtime fiance Elizabeth Pham.

THE 23 BEST FILMS of the 2000s, according to the Washington Post and virtually no one else.

I should be back with the full platter Tuesday.

THE WEEKEND STARTS HERE:

...with ARETHA FRANKLIN, universally acclaimed as the “Queen of Soul” and one of America’s greatest singers (and best sellers) in any style, who died on Thursday at her home in Detroit. She was 76. I usually post this 1968 "Lady Soul" concert -- which includes  "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," "Come Back Baby," "Dr Feelgood (Love Is A Serious Business)," "Since You've Been Gone (Sweet Sweet Baby)" "I  Never Loved A Man (The Way I Love You)," "Chain Of Fools," and "Respect" -- dhring Black History month, not just because she was black, but because she was a piece of black history.  Before Aretha, there were few solo female rock or pop stars; African-American women tended to get packaged in groups. And gospel music tended to be an indirect influence in pop music (excepting perhaps Sam Cooke). She opened many doors and played a role in the civil rights movement (though she was generally humble about that role).  Franklin also became a voice of female empowerment, while never coming across as a doctrinaiire feminist. Indeed, while she was involved and a role model, she was herself most of all -- which her made her story a very American one and her appeal transcend political, racial and gender lines.  She had a personality that matched the force and range of her vocal instrument-- and her seemingly effortless ability to dial her wattage from diva to star to neighbor to mother suggests to the casual observer that she had equal command of both.  These elements may explain her ubiquity over the decades, as noted in so many of the obituaries and tributes pouring forth yesterday.  We still hear Franklin regularly yet it is remarkably difficult to tire of hearing her, not only because of her immense natural talent, but also because of her confidence and depth.  On that note, you vcn go with a playlist of 20 essential songs at the NYT, or a broader playlist from NPR.  Or you could go to Stereogum for 20 great moments and 10 deep cuts, while NPR has a different set of deep cuts.  And if you really want to go deep, Oliver Wang's tweet thread has has you covered. PLUS: A 1999 Fresh Air interview in which Franklin talks about her father's gospel influence, growing up with Sam Cooke, crossing over to pop music and more. She talks about her transormation of Otis Redding's  "Respect" in that interview, and it's also the subject of this piece by Carl Wilson.  PLUS: This 1974 profile from Rolling Stone, and this 2016 longread from The New Yorker. And this story about Etta James and Sarah Vaughn.

CANDI STATON, another great lady of soul, advance streams Unstoppable.

NOTHING advance streams Dance on the Blacktop.

LUCIE SILVAS advance streams E.G.O.

DEE WHITE advance streams Southern Gentleman.

PILOT works their "Magic" on TOTP.

MADONNA's 78 singles, all ranked by The Guardian. It's a bit perverse, which I guess is fitting.

COUNTRY JOE McDONALD talks to Aquarium Drunkard about his recordings, Woodstock, and the politically harried times that surrounded him, along with his artistic connections to Janis Joplin, Grace Slick, and everyone’s favorite anti-hippie John Fahey.

SOCIAL DISTORTION's Mike Ness has been accused of punching a concert attendee at a July show.

THE NUMBER ONES looks at the Beatles' soft, tender "Yesterday."

NOW SHOWING:This weekend's wide releases include Mile 22, which is currently scoring 23 percent on the ol' Tomatometer; Crazy Rich Asians, currently scoring 93 percent; and Alpha, scoring 80 percent.

JAMES GUNN is definitely out at Disney, despite a push from the Guardians of the Galaxy.

JOHNNY DEPP accused Amber Heard and her pals of deliberately soiling the sheets after a violent fight; she denies it.

T.J. MILLER denied allegations that he was a bully on the set of Silicon Valley after his former costar Alice Wetterlund accused him of such behavior.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON tops the Forbes list of the world's highest-paid actresses.

JENNIFER GARNER wants to give BEN AFFLECK the time and opportunity to work on his health and sobriety before finally divorcing.

STAR WARS: Another spin-off has been put on hold.

A TINY ANT heists a diamond. Paul Rudd unavailable for comment.

FLORIDA's GATOR SEASON is underway.

CROWS clean up cigarette butts at a theme park.

A WALLABY is on the lam in Essex.

OH SEES advance stream Smote Reverser.

ERYKAH BADU plays a Tiny Desk Concert.

MOUNTAIN MAN shares three new songs ahead of their first album in eight years.

THE KINKS share the previously unreleased "Time Song" from their Village Green Preservation Society 50th anniversary reissue.

PAUL McCARTNEY shares "Fuh You."

FATHER JOHN MISTY shares a synthpop version of "Mr. Tillman" and a Gillian Welch cover.

STEVE PERRY shares "No Erasin'," his first new song in 24 years.

MUDHONEY shares "Kill Yourself Live."

CAT POWER brings LANA DEL REY on for "Woman."

ARETHA FRANKLIN's nephew says the soul legend is "alert, laughing and talking."

MITSKI talks to GQ about artists, solitude, and more.

SUB POP Turns 30; NME went to Seattle to find out how the indie label achieved their dream of world domination.

THE NUMBER ONES looks at the McCoys' timelessly fun "Hang On Sloopy."

EMMA STONE, interviewed by Jennifer Lawrence.

TOM CRUISE & JAMES CORDEN, skydiving.

BRAD PITT's crew claims Angelina Jolie is is increasing her attacks because joint custody is a done deal.

CHRIS PRATT says it’s “not an easy time” for the Guardians of the Galaxy cast after James Gunn’s sacking.

PENN JILLETTE talks to Vulture about magic, truth, and Trump's alleged Apprentice Tapes.

TESSA THOMPSON & JUSTIN THEROUX will be voicing the live-action /  CGI  remake of Lady and the Tramp.

ELIZABETH BANKS will star in and produce a film about MTV's 1986 “Win A Date With Prince” contest.

NICKI MINAJ is accused of stabbing ex-boyfriend Safaree Samuels.

DESIGNING WOMEN may be in the reboot pipeline.

AN ALLIGATOR that survived WWII bombings is still alive and snapping.

A 515-LB HALIBUT may be a world record.

A PARROT curses out her rescuer.

TOMMY JAMES & THE SHONDELLS topped the UK chart (twice) in August '68 with "Mony Mony," which peaked at No. 3 in the US.

NICK LOWE & LOS STRAITJACKETS visit World Cafe, including a ballad version of "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding."

THE PUNCH BROTHERS stop by The Current for a chat and mini-set.

TOMBERLIN plays a Stereogum Session, including Neil Young's "Powderfinger."

IRON & WINE shares "Waves Of Galveston."

THE LEMON TWIGS share "The Fire."

LOCAL H shares a video for "Innocents," featuring Michael Shannon.

ARETHA FRANKLIN already greenlit an all-star tribute concert at MSG in November.

JEFF TWEEDY is publishing memoirs in November.

SUMMER SONGS started sounding the same in the 1990s.

THE NUMBER ONES looks at Barry McGuire's sign-of-the-times folk-rock anthem "Eve Of Destruction."

BRAD PITT & ANGELINA JOLIE  were hammering out their differences in private ... until she decided to switch tactics and go public with their child support battle, which Pitt believes is doing harm to their children.

DEMI LOVATO will undergo "extensive" rehab.

WES ANDERSON is shooting his new movie in France and it’ll be set immediately after World War II.

THE CHILLING ADVENTURES OF SABRINA shares new pics from the Netflix reboot.

STAR TREK: DISCOVERY casts its Spock.

JORDAN PEELE tals to Variety about why Hollywood’s lack of imagination could be a good thing (and more).

A HIPPO SPANKING is under police investigation.

YOU CAN ADOPT DOGS that failed government training for being too 'nice'.

COWS are allowed to visit nude beaches during a Swedish heat wave.

JOB OPENING: "Cat Whisperer" on a Greek isle.