Kara Weisenstein

Associate Editor – Culture

kara.weisenstein@vice.com
Culture

Accused Rapist Bryan Singer Could Make Over $40M for 'Bohemian Rhapsody'

In light of the allegations against him, the prospect of the hefty paycheck is frustrating many in Hollywood.
Kara Weisenstein
1.30.19
Culture

What It Means for 'The Bachelor' to Address Sexual Assault

Contestant Caelynn Miller-Keyes told Bachelor Colton Underwood that she was raped in college on an emotional one-on-one date.
Kara Weisenstein
1.29.19
Culture

These Jokes About 'Rent: Live' Were Better Than the Actual Musical

Brennin Hunt broke his foot, Fox censored "poo poo," and the internet had many thoughts.
Kara Weisenstein
1.28.19
Culture

True Crime Podcast 'Conviction' Investigates a Vigilante Private Eye

Manuel Gomez made it his mission to take down dirty cops. But is he protecting the innocent or out for revenge?
Kara Weisenstein
1.24.19
Culture

Boots Riley Doesn't Need an Oscar Nomination, According to Boots Riley

"I had no actual belief that we would get nominated."
Kara Weisenstein
1.23.19
Oscars

'Roma' Should Win Best Picture, but It Probably Won't

Only ten foreign language films have ever been nominated for the Oscars's top prize.
Kara Weisenstein
1.22.19
Internet

How YouTube's Ban on Dangerous Stunts Will Affect Creators

The platform is cracking down on pranksters who'll do anything for views.
Kara Weisenstein
1.16.19
Culture

Lindsay Lohan's Reality Show Is Bad, But Not Fun Bad

I'm sorry.
Kara Weisenstein
1.9.19
Culture

Kentucky Governor Insulted Lil Wayne Because of Imagine Dragons

Matt Bevin is just mad that Weezy stole the halftime show during the college football national championship.
Kara Weisenstein
1.8.19
golden globes

Why It's Important for Diverse, Emerging Artists to Win Awards

Representation matters more than you think.
Kara Weisenstein
1.7.19
golden globes

The Best Parts of Sandra Oh and Andy Samberg's Golden Globes Monologue

"We're about to scorch some earth!"
Kara Weisenstein
1.7.19
Culture

Neil DeGrasse Tyson Is Canceled (for Now) Amid His #MeToo Reckoning

Nat Geo is doing the right thing by investigating, but it's coming pretty late.
Kara Weisenstein
1.4.19
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