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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    In 2016, the world lost an entire tier of progressive icons right when it needed them mostIn 2016, the world lost an entire tier of progressive icons right when it needed them most
    Culture

    From Bowie to Prince, George Michael to Carrie Fisher, 2016’s celebrity deaths hit a particular sore spot.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: the Singin’ in the Rain scene that made Debbie Reynolds a starWatch: the Singin’ in the Rain scene that made Debbie Reynolds a star
    Culture

    Reynolds didn’t know how to dance before she was cast opposite the legendary Gene Kelly. That didn’t stop her from stealing the show.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain star and mother to Carrie Fisher, has died at 84Debbie Reynolds, Singin’ in the Rain star and mother to Carrie Fisher, has died at 84
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    A Hollywood legend, Reynolds was a reliable entertainer for well over 60 years.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The best and brightest performances of 2016The best and brightest performances of 2016
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    The actors, musicians, and athletes who made this an entertainment year to remember.

    By Genevieve Koski, Emily St. James and 4 more
    Culture
    13 pop culture events that defined 201613 pop culture events that defined 2016
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    From Trump to Beyoncé, pop culture played a huge role in shaping this year.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    To Carrie Fisher, a woman who knew the power of accepting yourself without apologyTo Carrie Fisher, a woman who knew the power of accepting yourself without apology
    Culture

    Carrie Fisher’s biggest legacy may be the unapologetic life she led.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    ABC’s Speechless dodged family sitcom clichés to become one of 2016’s best new comediesABC’s Speechless dodged family sitcom clichés to become one of 2016’s best new comedies
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    The DiMeos are messy, flawed, and very funny.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The 33 best TV episodes of 2016The 33 best TV episodes of 2016
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    From Game of Thrones to Atlanta, Black Mirror to Beyoncé, this year had some great TV.

    By Caroline Framke and Emily St. James
    Culture
    Watch: Samantha Bee hosts Glenn Beck for a summit on “nonpartisan decency”Watch: Samantha Bee hosts Glenn Beck for a summit on “nonpartisan decency”
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    The two sat down to discuss their shared terror of the future. 2016!

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why “surreal,” not “fascism,” is Merriam-Webster’s word of the yearWhy “surreal,” not “fascism,” is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year
    Culture

    Searches for the word spiked after several world events in 2016.

    By Caroline Framke