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“Plastic Hearts” peruses through the genres
Neon Dreams presents fluorescent themes
“Positions” provides listeners with mixed impressions
Delicious delights at The Donut Man
Bruce Springsteen nails his mail
Global Charming charms the globe with brutally mediocre album
“Moon Piano” pacifies the soul
Minecraft constructs Caves and Cliffs
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“Counting Down” casts uplifting thoughts
Streaming services showdown
“Moonchild” walks us through NIKI’s personal journey
“Mulan” encourages to break societal expectations
“Smile” vividly illustrates Katy Perry’s journey throughout life
Victoria Monet’s new album “Jaguar” is uplifting and inspirational
Travis Scott rhymes at astronomical levels
“Onward” delivers a captivating message about maturity
“Invisible Man” offers a different take on horror
“Portrait of a Lady on Fire” redefines love
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Halsey’s newest album finds beauty within madness
A taste of Korea in Rowland Heights
“Little Women” embraces painstaking cinematography and a feminist message
Taylor Swift jumps into the spirit of Christmas with a new single
John Legend and Kelly Clarkson remake a classic holiday tune
“Frozen 2” leaves audiences feeling warmer than ever this December
Sweet treats for the Holidays
Katy Perry releases a music video to accompany her holiday hit
Chick-fil-A beats out Popeyes in the battle of the chicken sandwich
The maturity of Rex Orange County shines on “Pony”
Hotties brings Nashville hot chicken to Chino Hills
Racing to the finish line from anywhere, with mobile Mario Kart
Anything but ordinary products from The Ordinary skincare brand
Frighteningly exciting plans for spooky season
Summer Walker reflects on her relationships in her debut album
Boba combines with Brazilian cuisine at Sol Flower
A fall playlist, even though it still feels like summer
Rich Brian and Joji rise above the clouds
Getting fast food faster
Post Malone captures the essence of materialism in his third studio album
“It: Chapter Two” marks memorable end to franchise
Down-to-earth vibes at Glossier LA
Taylor Swift tells heartfelt tales of love on “Lover”
Bold flavors at XLB Dumpling Bar
Sun Nong Dan turns up the heat
Sasami’s self-titled debut album displays raw vulnerability
Captain Marvel brings a new origin story to the big screen
Trendy concepts at The Dirty Penguin
Kehlani exposes her vulnerability in “While We Wait”
And the Grammy goes to…
Fresh fusion at California Chutney
“Dragon Ball Super: Broly” thrills new and old fans alike
Ube drinks at Cafe86
“Spider-man: Into the Spider-Verse” excites with dynamic story and visuals
The 1975 captures the zeitgeist in “A Brief Inquiry Into Online Relationships”
Nutritious meals at Dr.Grubb’s
Korean fusion flavors at Cafe Gunul 2
Brunch at the Avocado House
Coffee everyone can enjoy at Cityplus Coffee
From LA to Little Tokyo
2018: A theatrical odyssey
Troye Sivan explores a darker sound in “Bloom”
Diverse and unique flavors at The Pizza Press
Ariana Grande embraces sorrow in “Sweetener”
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The best waste of time: Google Chrome Experiments
Lord Huron’s ‘Vide Noir’ is a cosmic masterpiece
A sweet mix at the Boba Tea Lounge
Caked LA: The perfect combination of sweet desserts and unicorns
Justin Timberlake makes a bold move with “Man of Woods”
Duolingo: Not the key to becoming bilingual
A hidden adventure in The Last Bookstore
Make yourself a merry little Christmas
Cats, coffee, Crumbs and Whiskers, a match made in heaven
Anything but low-key: The Low-key Poke Joint
Quality Cuban pastries at Porto’s Bakery and Cafe
Dear Evan Hansen’s story is beautifully inspiring
Back to the roots with Iron and Wine’s “Beast Epic”
Battle the summer’s heat with an ice-cold dessert
Pentatonix nails the classics
Disney’s box office hit: “Beauty and the Beast”
Retro style at Cole’s Diner
Quick, unique gameplay in Clash Royale
Epic alien battles in “The Great Wall” film
Superficial plot and character development in “Kong: Skull Island”
Handcrafted desserts at Eiswelt Gelato
Buoyancy in Train’s “A Girl A Bottle A Boat”
A taste of Asian delicacies at Duke Bakery
Fourth season of “Sherlock” falls short of prequels
Cafe Valer: Comfort food heaven
Going healthy and organic
“The Search for Everything:” A blend of overlapping genres
“I See You” heralds new direction for The xx
Ed Sheeran’s Preview: New Singles Disappoint
No ordinary sushi bar
Jin Teahouse offers delectable sweets and teas
Rustic vibes at Mini Monster
Taro heaven at Cafe 86
Dining at Jasmine Mediterranean and Persian Cuisine
Ameci’s Pizza serves a spicy twist
Lady Gaga’s “Joanne” tops charts
Copenhagen brings a touch of Danish style
Michael Bublé’s shaky return: “Nobody But Me”
“Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children” over-anticipated
One Republic’s “Oh My My” settles at comforting but mundane
In-n-Out’s Not So Secret Menu Items
A Taste of Fall
Night Out at Tiki Mission Drive-in Theatre
BDK’s Dishes Mimic Taiwanese Small Eats
Latest Addition to Harry Potter Series Disappoints
A taste of home
Explore the wild with “The Jungle Book”
Leaving their legacies: “Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What I’m Not”
Leaving their legacies: “Merriweather Post Pavilion”
Leaving their legacies: “OK Computer”
Sweet surprises at Chelò Creamery
“Ology” introduces Gallant’s talent
Hooshik specializes in unique desserts
This Month’s Mixtape: Spring Tunes
Crepes de Paris delivers mixed impressions
Zayn debuts a new voice
Frisco’s revives nonstalgic vibes
“Allegiant” ends series with a flourish
Vinenzo’s Terrazza provides a classy dining experience
“Eddie the Eagle” uplifts audience
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Run River North explores new sound
Garcia’s Fruits offers rich flavors
“Pride and Prejudice and Zombies” puts a twist on a classic
LA Art Show inspires and provokes thought
This Month’s Playlist: It’s Complicated
Diverse specialties at Café Gourmand
Keeping in touch with nature’s roots
Cozy up at Café Windbell
“Death of a Bachelor” exceeds expectations
New perspectives at The Broad
De-stress with Daughter
Enjoy a taste of Italy
David Bowie immortalizes his final farewell
Chill out in a European hideaway
“The Forest” falls short of expectations
This Month’s Playlist: Keeping it Fresh
Homey atmosphere at Sate House
Coldplay embraces an evolved style
Experiment at Pokinometry
“Krampus” delivers mixed themes
Celebrate holidays on skates
Fire up the grill
Jingles all the way: Christmas in Tahoe
Jingles all the way: This Christmas
Jingles all the way: Kylie Christmas
This Month’s Mixtape: Warm on a Cold Night
Adele’s “25” Radiates Rebirth
Artistic Ambience at Coffee Flower
In a Blaze of Glory
Ethnic Foods at Cozy Thai Cuisine
Subtleties in taste at Bake Code
This Month’s Mixtape: Rainy Daze
5 Seconds of Summer stays in comfort zone
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Just my cup of tea
Jammin’ with Twenty One Pilots
Colorful flavors at Black and White
Windows 10: improved interface
Icy treats at Cloud Shaved Snow
Mediocrity at Love Letter Pizza and Chicken
Good food, good vibes at Anaheim Packing House
“Scorch Trials” lets down expectations
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