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.

As the foliage awakens this spring, so do some of the tastiest restaurants in Los Angeles.
From elevated comfort foods to culturally rich eats, foodies will find the spice in these openings.

With the fresh flowers beginning to bud, this season’s crop of video games is starting to bloom.
As the grass becomes greener and the sun shines more exuberantly, this season of renewal offers an array of spiraling possibilities within the landscape of entertainment.

This spring, as flowers bloom, so will the silver screen – with fresh films ready to pop.
As the days warm and air turns crisp, there’s no better time to dive into new cinema.

This post was updated April 10 at 7:28 p.m.
Bruin Bowl Malatang fails in its first impression, and it struggles to leave a lasting one.
Offering build-your-own hot pot bowls in a dubiously decorated space, Bruin Bowl Malatang quietly opened in Westwood in March.

This post was updated April 7 at 2:40 p.m.
The UCLA Film and Television Archive is unearthing a forgotten piece of David Lynch’s filmography.
As his critically acclaimed series “Twin Peaks” ended in 1991, the filmmaker created the short-lived series “On the Air.” As a tribute to Lynch following his death in January, the 1992 series will be presented in its entirety Friday during the “David Lynch Tribute: On the Air Marathon” event at the Hammer Museum’s Billy Wilder Theater.

This post was updated March 12 at 8:23 p.m.
From the artists to the organizers, “Here’s to Her Voice” is a celebration of women in the music industry.

This post was updated at 9 p.m.
Stars, spots, flowers and bows adorn the fingertips of Georgia Lim – and her clients.
For the past two years, Lim has crafted nail art for those both in and outside the UCLA community, booking her appointments and posting her handiwork through the Instagram account @gglnailz.

This post was updated March 30 at 9:19 p.m.
America is taking a gamble with its new favorite hobby.
Three sports betting ads played at the Super Bowl, representing on America’s biggest stage an industry that was predicted to collect around $35 billion in (legal) bets last year.

This post was updated Feb. 27 at 7:24 p.m.
Lisy Christl faithfully brought Vatican vestiges to the silver screen.
Edward Berger’s political thriller “Conclave,” which captures clashing ideologies and personalities amid the voting process for the next Catholic pope, is nominated for eight Academy Awards at Sunday’s ceremony, including Best Picture.