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Asian Americans and the L.A. vote

A new UCLA study says that Asian Americans, now the third-largest racial group in the city, have a ways to go when it comes to getting adequate representation.  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  June 3, 2023   View in browser Kenneth Mejia heading to his downtown campaign office in 2022 after he was elected L.A. city controller. (Steve Lopez/Los Angeles Times) Good morning, and welcome to L.A. on the Record — our City Hall newsletter. It's Jeong Park and Dakota Smith at the helm. In Los Angeles politics, 2022 was a historic year for Asian Americans. Kenneth Mejia became the first Asian American to win a citywide office when he triumphed in the city contr
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Sondheim musical revival stars on healing roles

The Times gathered five actors for a discussion about Stephen Sondheim and the art of making art: what they're learning from their performances.
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The overwhelming, glorious quest of starring in a Stephen Sondheim revival Click to view images

Merle Dandridge, Montego Glover, Annaleigh Ashford, Katie Rose Clarke and Britney Coleman, each starring in a Stephen Sondheim musical, reflect on the texts of the late theater legend.

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'Tom Jones' review: PBS Masterpiece's latest period drama is laid-back and enjoyable Click to view images

This adaptation of Henry Fielding's 1749 comic romp "The History of Tom Jones, a Foundling," premieres Sunday on PBS, and stars Solly McLeod and Sophie Wilde.

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Live from Willie Nelson 90 tribute: Keith Richards joins Willie at the Bowl Click to view images

Sunday's guests wishing Willie a happy 90th include Dave Matthews, Kris Kristofferson, Beck and at least one surprise superstar.

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Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon blasted at White House Correspondents' dinner Click to view images

President Biden and "The Daily Show's" Roy Wood Jr. joked about Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon and the Fox News-Dominion lawsuit at the 2023 White House Correspondents' dinner. "I too have been blindsided by the sudden departure of the host of a fake news program," Wood quipped about Carlson.

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Day 2 of Stagecoach: Kane Brown, Gabby Barrett and Old Dominion keep the party going Click to view images

Stagecoach brings Kane Brown, Gabby Barrett and Old Dominion to Indio on Day 2 of the country music festival.

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Concertgoer lets out a 'loud full body orgasm' while L.A. Phil plays Tchaikovsky's 5th Click to view images

Multiple people reported hearing someone "orgasm" during the L.A. Philharmonic's performance of Tchaikovsky's fifth symphony on Friday. It's not clear what happened.

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Review: Los Angeles Opera turns to the raw side of Dublin in a pair of new operas Click to view images

Los Angeles Opera Off Grand presents two gritty new Irish operas, "Trade" and "Mary Motorhead" by Emma O'Halloran, about a closeted rent boy and a murderer.

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Entertainment blogging is a type of online content creation that focuses on providing readers with news, reviews, and commentary on various forms of entertainment, such as movies, music, television shows, and celebrity gossip. Entertainment blogging is a popular form of online media that has gained significant traction over the years, and it has become an essential part of the entertainment industry. In this article, we will explore the world of entertainment blogging, its history, its impact, and its future. History of Entertainment Blogging Entertainment blogging began to gain popularity in the late 1990s and early 2000s, with the rise of blogging platforms like Blogger and WordPress. At that time, most entertainment news was only available in traditional media outlets, such as newspapers, magazines, and television shows. However, with the emergence of the internet, bloggers saw an opportunity to provide a new type of entertainment news that was more accessible and up-to-date. 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