Ryann Barnes is ready to explore a new stage.
The second-year music industry student is slated to make her in-person Spring Sing debut after the competition’s cancelation and move to a virtual event due to the attack on and police sweep of the Palestine solidarity encampment last year.

Hosts Reid Sperisen, Adam Kakuk and Aisosa Onaghise cover new student film projects, standout TV premieres, Coachella highlights and fresh additions to the Los Angeles restaurant scene.

In the inaugural episode of Daily Bruin Spotlight, Arts editors dive into the latest in music, film and lifestyle at UCLA and beyond. From Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour and Coachella predictions to a tribute for filmmaker David Lynch and highlights from UCLA’s Dance Marathon, hosts Reid Sperisen, Martin Sevcik, Aisosa Onaghise and Jillian Baker break down the biggest stories shaping arts and culture this April.

This post was updated April 10 at 7:24 p.m.
Daniela Huerta is unboxing people’s personalities one film at a time.
The fourth-year political science student – who is also known as DJ frootgummie – is host to the UCLA Radio show “Letterboxd Unboxed,” an hourlong podcast that dissects guests’ four favorite movies.

This post was updated April 3 at 8:28 p.m.
Now more than ever, male pop stars are hard to come by.
Female artists are taking the reins and defining the current pop landscape.

This post was updated Feb. 19 at 8:20 p.m.
Beyoncé may have finally lassoed the top Grammy award, but trouble still lurks around the Recording Academy rodeo.

Love is in the air across Los Angeles.
As Valentine’s Day causes couples to reflect on their relationships and sparks new romances, love songs of every genre continue to soundtrack important emotional moments and memories.

This post was updated Feb. 13 at 9:05 p.m.
We have found ourselves in a sticky situation…ship.
The term “situationship” has emerged as the latest relationship type among Generation Z adults and adolescents.

This post was updated Feb. 3 at 6:11 p.m.
For one member of the UCLA community, playing trumpet for Beyoncé is no longer just a dream.

This post was updated Jan. 30 at 9:57 p.m.
In a few short days, the wait for music’s biggest night will be over.
The 67th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony is set for this Sunday at Crypto.com Arena, with trophies to be given in 94 categories for the best music released between Sept.