Something to start getting in the mood.

Blogs you may want to read - One in a series. If you're a budding politico, but you're also interested enough in the entertainment industries to be a part of Duke in LA this coming semester, you might combine those interests by following Wilshire & Washington. This Variety blog highlights "the enduring relationship between entertainment and politics. More than a mere curiosity, the intersection of these worlds play out daily in fund raising, celebrity causes, show business lobbying and creative expression (not to mention Stephen Colbert) . Variety managing editor Ted Johnson provides the daily dose with contributions from reporters in L.A. and D.C."