RCA Records News

Broadway producer Roy Miller passed away suddenly early Sunday morning, April 28, 2013 following a brief illness.

The Cleveland Orchestra concludes its acclaimed 2012-13 Celebrity Series on Saturday, May 18, when Patti Austin performs with the Orchestra in a concert that pays homage to the revered jazz classics of Ella Fitzgerald and Duke Ellington. The program includes Fats Waller's 'Honeysuckle Rose,' Sam Coslow's 'You'll Have to Swing It (Mr. Paganini),' and selections by Duke Ellington.

Billboard.com reports that Katharine McPhee has begun recording her new studio album. The yet-untitled LP marks her debut with Columbia Records and the third non-holiday album overall.

MTV announced it will debut the highly anticipated docu-series KE$HA: MY CRAZY BEAUTIFUL LIFE, tonight, April 23 at 11pm. The series will also be airing on MTV's international channels beginning spring 2013. Below, get a sneak peek of the new series!

MTV today announced it has named global pop megastar, Ke$ha (Kesha.MTV.com) to serve as a celebrity ambassador for its Love is Louder campaign, in partnership with The Jed Foundation, which aims to support anyone feeling mistreated, misunderstood or alone. Beginning today, fans can take part in a Love is Louder social media campaign to raise the volume on messages of love and tolerance.

Nickelodeon's hit live-action comedy series BIG TIME RUSH kicks off season four on Thursday, May 2, at 8 p.m. (ET/PT).

Ten musical acts earned first Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) digital award certifications in March, according to the RIAA's newest monthly Gold & Platinum Program tally.

Pop icon Britney Spears will release a song for Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's highly anticipated family comedy The Smurfs 2, entitled 'Ooh La La,' via Kemosabe / RCA Records. 'Ooh La La,' which will play at the end credits of the film.

Pop icon Britney Spears will release a song for Columbia Pictures/Sony Pictures Animation's highly anticipated family comedy The Smurfs 2, entitled 'Ooh La La,' via Kemosabe / RCA Records.

Alicia Keys, a fourteen-time Grammy-winning singer, songwriter and producer, has announced her North American 'Set The World On Fire Tour' to include a performance at Joe Louis Arena tonight, April 17 at 7:30 p.m. with special guest Miguel. The tour is in support of Keys' latest album, Girl On Fire.

International Pop Star Olly Murs releases his highly anticipated US debut album RIGHT PLACE RIGHT TIME on Columbia Records today, April 16, 2013. The album will feature the top 40 summer hit 'Heart Skips A Beat' ft. Chiddy Bang and the BRIT Award nominated #1 pop anthem 'Troublemaker' ft. Flo Rida, which debuted top 30 at US pop radio.

Some of today's hottest emerging and seasoned talent in film, television, fashion and music came together at The Fonda Theatre in Hollywood, CA on April 13 for the 'Logo NewNowNext Awards 2013.'

Among the winners of the night was Broadway's Andrew Rannells who took home the prize for 'Next Mega-Star' for his performance on the NBC freshman comedy 'The New Normal'.

The T.J. Martell Foundation for leukemia, cancer and AIDS Research has announced GRAMMY nominated artist Elle Varner to perform at its highly anticipated Women of Influence Awards to be held Tuesday, May 7th, 2013 at Riverpark, a Tom Colicchio restaurant in New York City. Riverpark is located at 450 East 29th Street. A reception and silent auction will take place from 11:45am - 12:30pm. The awards and lunch will be from 12:30pm - 2pm. Varner will perform at the awards celebration and luncheon which honor five outstanding women who have achieved tremendous goals in business while balancing work, home and health

Multi-platinum-selling singer-songwriter CHRIS BROWN has released “Fine China,” the lead single and video from his highly anticipated new album, X, due out later this year on RCA Records

MTV last tonight debuted the trailer for the highly anticipated docu-series KE$HA: MY CRAZY BEAUTIFUL LIFE during the premiere of Real World: Portland. Check it out below!

There's just no stopping Justin Timberlake. Billboard reports that the former NSYNC-er, and now renowned renaissance man, has sold over 968,000 copies of his latest album THE 20/20 EXPERIENCE since it was released last week. The numbers mark Timberlake's best first sales week ever.

As America prepares to commemorate the 80 th birthday of Willie Nelson on April 29 th, the country music icon will be celebrated as Artist of the Month for April, 2013 by Legacy Recordings, a division of SONY MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT.

Billboard.com reports that Justin Timberlake's newest album 'The 20/20 Experience' is selling at an extraordinary rate in the U.S. As of today, industry sources are forecasting that the new album may sell over 800,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, March 24. Predictions indicate that the number could grow ever higher as the week goes on.

Billboard.com reports that Justin Timberlake's newest album 'The 20/20 Experience' is selling at an extraordinary rate in the U.S. Industry sources are forecasting that the new album may sell as many as 750,000 copies by the end of the tracking week on Sunday, March 24. Below, check out an all-new video for 'Mirrors', the latest single from the album!