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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    11 moments that took RuPaul’s Drag Race from scrappy underdog to pop culture behemoth11 moments that took RuPaul’s Drag Race from scrappy underdog to pop culture behemoth
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    Nine years and more than 100 drag queens later, the show has become a glorious, unstoppable force.

    By Caroline Framke and Alex Abad-Santos
    Culture
    How bisexuality gets erased, explained by the reaction to Cynthia Nixon’s candidacyHow bisexuality gets erased, explained by the reaction to Cynthia Nixon’s candidacy
    Culture

    Calling her “openly gay” invalidates what she herself has said for years.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    The Weinstein Company is officially bankrupt — and ending NDAs that covered up abuseThe Weinstein Company is officially bankrupt — and ending NDAs that covered up abuse
    Culture

    Now women can speak out.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Persian New Year, or Nowruz, explainedPersian New Year, or Nowruz, explained
    Culture

    The holiday of spring and renewal, celebrated by millions of people worldwide, dates back thousands of years.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Why Shuri, Black Panther’s teen girl genius, is Marvel’s most promising character in agesWhy Shuri, Black Panther’s teen girl genius, is Marvel’s most promising character in ages
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    Avengers: Infinity War’s new trailer turns Star-Lord and Iron Man into Marvel’s newest power coupleAvengers: Infinity War’s new trailer turns Star-Lord and Iron Man into Marvel’s newest power couple
    Summer movies 2017

    Plus: more hints at Thanos’s past and the Marvel universe’s future.

    By Alex Abad-Santos and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Ryan Seacrest was accused of sexual misconduct. Hollywood shrugged.Ryan Seacrest was accused of sexual misconduct. Hollywood shrugged.
    Culture

    Time’s not up for the “hardest-working man in Hollywood.” Why?

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    NBC’s Rise is oblivious to the one big problem standing in its way to greatnessNBC’s Rise is oblivious to the one big problem standing in its way to greatness
    Culture

    The new musical drama stars Josh Radnor as the world’s most aggravating drama teacher.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Schitt’s Creek is so much more than its titleSchitt’s Creek is so much more than its title
    Culture

    Please get past its name and let one of TV’s most consistent delights into your heart!

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    How RuPaul’s comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt — and a rare apologyHow RuPaul’s comments on trans women led to a Drag Race revolt — and a rare apology
    Culture

    RuPaul is known for not taking gender seriously. For trans performers, that can pose a problem.

    By Caroline Framke

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