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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    The power of the band Alabama Shakes, in just 10 seconds of their Grammy performanceThe power of the band Alabama Shakes, in just 10 seconds of their Grammy performance
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    The 2016 Grammys just let everyone watch (part of) Hamilton for freeThe 2016 Grammys just let everyone watch (part of) Hamilton for free
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    Also: an acceptance speech in rap form.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Grammy winners 2016: the full listGrammy winners 2016: the full list
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    Kendrick Lamar had the most wins of the night.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Grammys 2016: Rihanna cancels, Lauryn Hill is a no-showGrammys 2016: Rihanna cancels, Lauryn Hill is a no-show
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    This was disappointing.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Kanye’s latest tweetstorm: passionate, vulnerable, brutally honest, perfectly KanyeKanye’s latest tweetstorm: passionate, vulnerable, brutally honest, perfectly Kanye
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    “No matter what level you’re at in life there is still a struggle.”

    By Caroline Framke
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    Vox live-blogs the 2016 GrammysVox live-blogs the 2016 Grammys
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    Follow along for news, commentary, and lots more.

    By Alex Abad-Santos, Emily St. James and 3 more
    23 Valentine’s Day streaming options for singles, couples, and everything in between
    Culture

    We’ve got you covered.

    By Tanya Pai, Caroline Framke and 1 more
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    John Oliver on making Last Week Tonight and why he won’t focus on the 2016 electionJohn Oliver on making Last Week Tonight and why he won’t focus on the 2016 election
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    “it’s always going to be a kind of controlled drowning.”

    By Caroline Framke
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    Kanye West debuted his new album with a lavish, star-studded, deeply confusing eventKanye West debuted his new album with a lavish, star-studded, deeply confusing event
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    What just happened?!

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Musician Andrew Bird on scoring FX comedy Baskets and finding inspiration at CostcoMusician Andrew Bird on scoring FX comedy Baskets and finding inspiration at Costco
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    “I just felt like I could do something more with this.”

    By Caroline Framke