Thursday, February 5

And the beat goes on: Inside Spring Sing 2024’s virtual performances

This post was updated June 1 at 11:36 p.m. Correction: The original version of this article incorrectly stated that 13 acts and the comedy troupe Company were meant to participate in Spring Sing. Read more...

Photo: An illustrated title reads “Spring Sing 2024” in airy lettering atop an image of empty seats at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. The 79th annual performance was moved to an online livestream, which remains available to stream on the UCLASpringSing YouTube channel. (Photo by Leydi Cris Cobo Cordon/Daily Bruin senior staff. Photo illustration by Kaylen Ho/Daily Bruin staff)


‘Africa to the World’: First annual AfroFusion Festival celebrates Africa Day

This post was updated May 23 at 8:45 p.m. Traditional African beats and bites are coming to Westwood with the first annual AfroFusion Festival. AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday and feature vendors, performers and food from dozens of African countries. Read more...

Photo: Housed in Bunche Hall, the African Studies Center is currenty celebrating its 65th anniversary. Organized by the Black Graduate Students Association, the inaugural AfroFusion Festival will take place Saturday in celebration of Africa Day. (Zimo Li/Daily Bruin)


New opera ‘The Grand Hotel Tartarus’ explores disease, desire in evocative score

This post was updated May 21 at 7:55 p.m. At the Grand Hotel Tartarus, all may not be exactly as it seems. On Tuesday, the premiere of the original opera “The Grand Hotel Tartarus” will be held at UCLA’s Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday, following two preview performances last week. Read more...

Photo: The guests at The Grand Hotel Tartarus raise their glasses to a decadent feast. Composed by professor Richard Danielpour, the opera will premiere Tuesday in the Freud Playhouse with an additional performance Thursday. (Courtesy of Robert Baker)


Tori Kelly reveals creative process of new album in Grammy U’s Unwrapped series

This post was updated May 16 at 11:25 p.m. Marking a journey of self rejuvenation, Tori Kelly unwrapped the intricacies of her self-titled album. Following the April 5 release of “TORI.,” the Grammy Award-winning vocalist led the debut installment of Grammy U’s new Unwrapped series. Read more...

Photo: Seated on purple lounge chairs, Tenroc and Tori Kelly smile together on the Novo stage. The Grammy Award-winning artist ushered in a new Grammy U event series with “Grammy U Unwrapped: “’TORI.’ by Tori Kelly” on Wednesday evening. (Courtesy of Sarah Morris/Getty Images for the Recording Academy)


Lap Dog Music Group unleashes musical passion of up-and-coming student artists

This post was updated June 5 at 9:10 p.m. Lap Dog Music Group is helping students find their footing in the music industry. Founded in 2023, Lap Dog Music Group works with artists and repertoire, music curation and artist management. Read more...

Photo: A collage contains an image of Lap Dog Music Group CEO Jude Fucetola and the organization’s logo. The second-year music industry student said Lap Dog focuses on artist development. (Courtesy of Alf Bollardo; Courtesy of Lap Dog Music Group)


Student Alumni Association, Alumni Association announce Spring Sing cancellation

This post was updated May 14 at 8:08 p.m. The 2024 Spring Sing performance is canceled.  The Student Alumni Association’s annual event was slated to take place May 17 at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Read more...

Photo: Sketch comedy group Company moves in synchrony as it performs at last year’s Spring Sing, which was held at the Los Angeles Tennis Center. Originally scheduled for May 17, this year’s event will have a behind-the-scenes reel to be released at an unknown date in place of a live performance. (Megan Cai/Photo editor)


Album Review: Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ provides solid hits for fans but lacks ambition

This post was updated May 5 at 8:37 p.m. Dua Lipa is reasserting her place on the dance floor in new ways. The British-Albanian singer’s third studio album, “Radical Optimism,” is her first full-length project of all-new material in more than four years. Read more...

Photo: The ocean and the sky meet on the horizon as Dua Lipa submerges into shark-filled waters. The “Training Season” disco-pop sensation released her latest 11-track studio album, “Radical Optimism” on Friday. (Courtesy of Warner Records)



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