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Caroline Framke

Caroline Framke

Former Staff Writer

    Latest articles by Caroline Framke

    Culture
    VMA 2015: Justin Bieber cries after emotional performanceVMA 2015: Justin Bieber cries after emotional performance
    Culture

    “Where Are U Now” that Bieber needs you?

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    2015 VMA: Taylor Swift debuts new music video for “Wildest Dreams”2015 VMA: Taylor Swift debuts new music video for “Wildest Dreams”
    Culture

    The romantic new “Out of Africa”–inspired video invites Scott Eastwood to the stage.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    This massive Twitter response shows the awful discrimination in the music industryThis massive Twitter response shows the awful discrimination in the music industry
    Culture

    There are hundreds of stories — and counting.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ new clip is short, but the lightsabers are stunningStar Wars: The Force Awakens’ new clip is short, but the lightsabers are stunning
    Culture

    The new Instagram video packs a dramatic punch.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Bill Hader’s secret comedy weapon: he’s an incredible actorBill Hader’s secret comedy weapon: he’s an incredible actor
    Culture

    Hader is just as heartbreaking as he is hilarious in IFC’s “Grey Gardens” parody.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    One Direction says this isn’t the end. (This is probably the end.)One Direction says this isn’t the end. (This is probably the end.)
    Culture

    One Direction promises they’re just taking a break. Boy band history says otherwise.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Tig Notaro’s new comedy special is super uncomfortable. That’s why it’s so brilliant.Tig Notaro’s new comedy special is super uncomfortable. That’s why it’s so brilliant.
    Culture

    Boyish Girl Interrupted is hilarious, startling, completely riveting comedy.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    From Muppets to rock stars, here are this week’s celebrity breakups, rankedFrom Muppets to rock stars, here are this week’s celebrity breakups, ranked
    Culture

    This was a weird week for love.

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Watch: Some of Jon Stewart’s biggest targets say goodbye. Sometimes with puppets.Watch: Some of Jon Stewart’s biggest targets say goodbye. Sometimes with puppets.
    Culture

    Not everyone’s going to miss Jon Stewart (except they are).

    By Caroline Framke
    Culture
    Don’t judge someone’s mothering skills from a 6-second Vine, even if she’s Mariah CareyDon’t judge someone’s mothering skills from a 6-second Vine, even if she’s Mariah Carey
    Culture

    The singer got a Walk of Fame Star, but all people care about is her crying kid.

    By Caroline Framke