Vanessa Franko
@vfranko.bsky.social
Journalist, plant parent and music junkie who has a burgeoning interest in taxidermy.
Day job: Audience things at the L.A. Times
Rest of the time: Waxing poetic about pop punk at the turn of the century, collecting wine, talking very loudly about sports.
Day job: Audience things at the L.A. Times
Rest of the time: Waxing poetic about pop punk at the turn of the century, collecting wine, talking very loudly about sports.
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Vanessa Franko
@vfranko.bsky.social
· Nov 11
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Planning to replace the former bird site with this, but doing it at the @vanessafranko.bsky.social user name to keep it consistent.
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Planning to replace the former bird site with this, but doing it at the @vanessafranko.bsky.social user name to keep it consistent.
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bsky.app/profile/vane...
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November 11, 2024 at 3:11 PM
Planning to replace the former bird site with this, but doing it at the @vanessafranko.bsky.social user name to keep it consistent.
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bsky.app/profile/vane...
Conversations with Andy Franko, the NFL in Germany edition.
AF: I saw that they had grass but there was like a dome. I was befiddled.
Me: You were what?
AF: Befiddled.
Me: That’s not a word.
AF: It is now.
AF: I saw that they had grass but there was like a dome. I was befiddled.
Me: You were what?
AF: Befiddled.
Me: That’s not a word.
AF: It is now.
November 5, 2023 at 3:24 PM
Conversations with Andy Franko, the NFL in Germany edition.
AF: I saw that they had grass but there was like a dome. I was befiddled.
Me: You were what?
AF: Befiddled.
Me: That’s not a word.
AF: It is now.
AF: I saw that they had grass but there was like a dome. I was befiddled.
Me: You were what?
AF: Befiddled.
Me: That’s not a word.
AF: It is now.
Reposted by Vanessa Franko
German version of the Beatles’ “She Loves You” playing over the stadium loudspeakers during the Chiefs time out. ❤️🥰❤️🥰
November 5, 2023 at 3:22 PM
German version of the Beatles’ “She Loves You” playing over the stadium loudspeakers during the Chiefs time out. ❤️🥰❤️🥰
If you have the chance to watch one of your favorite bands reunite on the other side of the country and you can go with your bestie who discovered the music alongside you at a show 20+ years ago, book the trip.
My heart is full of joy and my head is full of the Marvelous 3’s music.
My heart is full of joy and my head is full of the Marvelous 3’s music.
October 31, 2023 at 5:41 AM
If you have the chance to watch one of your favorite bands reunite on the other side of the country and you can go with your bestie who discovered the music alongside you at a show 20+ years ago, book the trip.
My heart is full of joy and my head is full of the Marvelous 3’s music.
My heart is full of joy and my head is full of the Marvelous 3’s music.
Night 1 of the Marvelous 3 reunion was incredible. The band sounded amazing and had a perfect set list and I rocked out with one of my besties like it was the year 2000. I am full of joy and can’t wait to do it again tonight.
October 28, 2023 at 1:16 PM
Night 1 of the Marvelous 3 reunion was incredible. The band sounded amazing and had a perfect set list and I rocked out with one of my besties like it was the year 2000. I am full of joy and can’t wait to do it again tonight.
Love excitement, I’m excited. I was going to take nap before the Marvelous 3 but now we are in the hotel room cranking up the old school jams and I am doing appropriate handclaps. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT IS FINALLY HERE.
October 27, 2023 at 10:33 PM
Love excitement, I’m excited. I was going to take nap before the Marvelous 3 but now we are in the hotel room cranking up the old school jams and I am doing appropriate handclaps. I CANNOT BELIEVE IT IS FINALLY HERE.
The response to the John Stamos piece has been incredible and I just landed in Atlanta to see the Marvelous 3 reunion shows with my college bestie. I am going to sound like a Homegoods throw pillow here, but I am too blessed to be stressed and I am living (laughing? loving?) my best life.
October 26, 2023 at 4:44 AM
The response to the John Stamos piece has been incredible and I just landed in Atlanta to see the Marvelous 3 reunion shows with my college bestie. I am going to sound like a Homegoods throw pillow here, but I am too blessed to be stressed and I am living (laughing? loving?) my best life.
Reposted by Vanessa Franko
This interview with @vfranko.bsky.social cooking a Greek dish with John Stamos is one of my favorite things I’ve read all year. So much heart and humanity. Vanessa is absolutely one of the best journalists in the solar system.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Over a Greek dish, John Stamos reflects on how his parents, grief and sobriety shaped his memoir
A Times editor met with actor John Stamos to prepare a Greek dish at his home, where they discussed their similar backgrounds and his new memoir, 'If You Would Have Told Me.'
www.latimes.com
October 25, 2023 at 1:11 PM
This interview with @vfranko.bsky.social cooking a Greek dish with John Stamos is one of my favorite things I’ve read all year. So much heart and humanity. Vanessa is absolutely one of the best journalists in the solar system.
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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I went out to John Stamos' house with @vfranko.bsky.social, Cody Long and Dania Maxwell, and we made this thing. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Over a Greek dish, John Stamos reflects on how his parents, grief and sobriety shaped his memoir
A Times editor met with actor John Stamos to prepare a Greek dish at his home, where they discussed their similar backgrounds and his new memoir, 'If You Would Have Told Me.'
www.latimes.com
October 25, 2023 at 5:31 AM
I went out to John Stamos' house with @vfranko.bsky.social, Cody Long and Dania Maxwell, and we made this thing. www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
If you would have told me that journalism would lead to me cooking Greek food with John Stamos for @latimes.com while we talked about life, family and being line cooks, I never would have believed it.
Thank you for sharing your stories and welcoming us, John.
Thank you for sharing your stories and welcoming us, John.
Over a Greek dish, John Stamos reflects on how his parents, grief and sobriety shaped his memoir
A Times editor met with actor John Stamos to prepare a Greek dish at his home, where they discussed their similar backgrounds and his new memoir, 'If You Would Have Told Me.'
www.latimes.com
October 24, 2023 at 6:23 PM
If you would have told me that journalism would lead to me cooking Greek food with John Stamos for @latimes.com while we talked about life, family and being line cooks, I never would have believed it.
Thank you for sharing your stories and welcoming us, John.
Thank you for sharing your stories and welcoming us, John.
Today was a great day. The Ravens didn’t crush my soul. That’s really all I can ask for on an October Sunday.
October 23, 2023 at 6:06 AM
Today was a great day. The Ravens didn’t crush my soul. That’s really all I can ask for on an October Sunday.
Mikael's Cher interview has EVERYTHING.
Cher on finding love at 77, Joe Biden's fitness for office and what she wants for Christmas
At 77, Cher just released her first Christmas album. Does that portend a tour? 'I hope so. I want to... But it’s daunting.'
www.latimes.com
October 20, 2023 at 8:38 PM
Mikael's Cher interview has EVERYTHING.
This story from Jessica Gelt includes alleged fraud, global vacations, Kamala Harris, CalTrans, a 3-foot-tall rubber Yoda and ... a cast member from "Mean Girls."
Fake court records. Forged signatures. Head of celebrity-fronted travel company confronts fraud clai...
A convicted felon started an LGTBQ+ travel company with a 'Mean Girls' star and an 'Amazing Race' runner-up. Now he faces questions about his past.
www.latimes.com
October 18, 2023 at 4:36 PM
This story from Jessica Gelt includes alleged fraud, global vacations, Kamala Harris, CalTrans, a 3-foot-tall rubber Yoda and ... a cast member from "Mean Girls."
Rumor was true. Brandi Carlile’s friends who came to the Bowl included Annie Lennox, Allison Russell, Wendy and Lisa, Lucius and… JONI FREAKING MITCHELL.
Rumor has it Brandi is bringing Joni to the Bowl tonight.
October 15, 2023 at 7:44 AM
Rumor was true. Brandi Carlile’s friends who came to the Bowl included Annie Lennox, Allison Russell, Wendy and Lisa, Lucius and… JONI FREAKING MITCHELL.
Rumor has it Brandi is bringing Joni to the Bowl tonight.
October 14, 2023 at 11:22 PM
Rumor has it Brandi is bringing Joni to the Bowl tonight.
I don't know how I didn't end up contributing to this, but it's a good list. And no, my contribution would not have been NKOTB's "Hangin' Tough Live."
Looking for more concert films post 'Eras Tour'? Our writers pick their all-time favorites
With "Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour" now in theaters, we choose the concert films that redefined the form. Even at home, you'll be out of your seat, dancing.
www.latimes.com
October 13, 2023 at 11:51 PM
I don't know how I didn't end up contributing to this, but it's a good list. And no, my contribution would not have been NKOTB's "Hangin' Tough Live."
Reposted by Vanessa Franko
Local Ohio drive-in has Taylor Swift spooky skeletons for #TheErasTourFilm and I have never wanted a selfie more.
October 13, 2023 at 6:19 PM
Local Ohio drive-in has Taylor Swift spooky skeletons for #TheErasTourFilm and I have never wanted a selfie more.
ICYMI, Mikael's interview with Flea is really a delight. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-06-26/red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-podcast-this-little-light-silverlake-conservatory-of-music
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea on the meaning of God, the band's worst album and the vice he misses mos...
At 60, Flea shows no signs of slowing down: He has a podcast whose finale drops Thursday, a Chili Peppers' stadium tour and a new infant son.
www.latimes.com
July 3, 2023 at 3:46 PM
ICYMI, Mikael's interview with Flea is really a delight. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2023-06-26/red-hot-chili-peppers-flea-podcast-this-little-light-silverlake-conservatory-of-music
Here's a good one from @latimes.com staffer Michael Ordoña ahead of the series finale of "Barry." https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-05-24/barry-finale-hbo
www.latimes.com
May 26, 2023 at 12:25 AM
Here's a good one from @latimes.com staffer Michael Ordoña ahead of the series finale of "Barry." https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2023-05-24/barry-finale-hbo
There are so many layers in this "Shark Tank" related story from Stacy Perman. The restaurant business is hard on its own. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-05-18/shark-tank-al-baker-daymond-john-mark-burnett-mark-cuban-abc
www.latimes.com
May 19, 2023 at 12:50 AM
There are so many layers in this "Shark Tank" related story from Stacy Perman. The restaurant business is hard on its own. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/business/story/2023-05-18/shark-tank-al-baker-daymond-john-mark-burnett-mark-cuban-abc
Reposted by Vanessa Franko
Hot take on LACMA: it’s a modern art museum now. And we didn’t need another modern art museum
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-05-17/lacma-contemporary-art
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-05-17/lacma-contemporary-art
LACMA has transitioned to a de facto contemporary art museum. But not a very good one
LACMA might be a de facto museum of contemporary art, but frankly it’s not a very good one.
www.latimes.com
May 17, 2023 at 3:07 PM
Hot take on LACMA: it’s a modern art museum now. And we didn’t need another modern art museum
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-05-17/lacma-contemporary-art
https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/story/2023-05-17/lacma-contemporary-art