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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

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    3 reasons why the 2018 Grammys fell so flat3 reasons why the 2018 Grammys fell so flat
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    They tried, but in general: yikes.

    By Emily St. James and Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Kesha’s wrenching performance of “Praying” at the 2018 GrammysWatch: Kesha’s wrenching performance of “Praying” at the 2018 Grammys
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    The singer was joined by Cyndi Lauper, Camila Cabello, and more for a searing, relevant performance.

    By Caroline Framke
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    What to expect at the 2018 Grammy AwardsWhat to expect at the 2018 Grammy Awards
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    The awards will be packed with performances from Kesha, Cardi B, SZA, Elton John, and more.

    By Caroline Framke
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    5 reasons One Day at a Time is one of the best, most empathetic shows on TV5 reasons One Day at a Time is one of the best, most empathetic shows on TV
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    The Netflix sitcom, starring Rita Moreno and Justina Machado, makes an old format feel new and crucial again.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Casey Affleck, previously sued for sexual harassment, drops out of presenting at the OscarsCasey Affleck, previously sued for sexual harassment, drops out of presenting at the Oscars
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    Affleck would have presented the award for Best Actress but has instead opted to step aside.

    By Caroline Framke
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    High Maintenance’s stunning season 2 premiere confronts a massive crisis with something like hopeHigh Maintenance’s stunning season 2 premiere confronts a massive crisis with something like hope
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    The HBO comedy is back, and as full of pathos and empathy as ever.

    By Caroline Framke
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    A definitive ranking of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s 101 songsA definitive ranking of Crazy Ex-Girlfriend’s 101 songs
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    This ranking is as weird and perfect as the show itself.

    By Genevieve Koski, Constance Grady and 2 more
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    Samantha Bee on sexual coercion, period: “It doesn’t have to be rape to ruin your life”Samantha Bee on sexual coercion, period: “It doesn’t have to be rape to ruin your life”
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    The Full Frontal host addressed the Aziz Ansari story and growing #MeToo divide.

    By Caroline Framke
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    The controversy around Babe.net’s Aziz Ansari story, explainedThe controversy around Babe.net’s Aziz Ansari story, explained
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    The story deepened a crucial divide in the #MeToo reckoning.

    By Caroline Framke
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    Marvel’s Runaways ended its first season with the promise of teen-show greatness to comeMarvel’s Runaways ended its first season with the promise of teen-show greatness to come
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    One dinosaur and countless makeouts later, Runaways is an okay superhero show with a more promising teen soap trapped underneath.

    By Caroline Framke