RCA Records News

Columbia Records and Nickelodeon celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with the release of Merry Nickmas, available Tuesday, Nov. 20. Join Nickelodeon favorites Big Time Rush, Rachel Crow, the casts of Victorious and How to Rock, Drake Bell and SpongeBob SquarePants, as they get into the holiday spirit with their own recordings of 'All I Want For Christmas,' 'Santa Claus Is Comin' To Town' and 'Jingle Bells' (see full track-listing below).

Just in time for the holidays, Nickelodeon and Sony Music Entertainment's (SME) release IT'S A SPONGEBOB CHRISTMAS! Album.

Three celebrated fall album releases certified Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) Gold in just one month this October, according to the music group's newest monthly Gold & Platinum certifications PDF.

Recently seen on Later with Jools Holland, the legendary American country music singer, CHARLEY PRIDE starts his UK tour on Friday November 9 at London's The indig02, followed by concerts at Liverpool Philharmonic Hall (Nov 10) andGlasgow Royal Concert Hall (Nov 11). Tickets are available from www.ticketline.co.uk, 0844 888 9991. All concerts start at 7:30pm.

Get ready to sing and party with the cast of Nickelodeon's VICTORIOUS when Victorious 3.0: Even More Music From The Hit TV Show hits stores today, November 6.

Columbia Records, in partnership with FX and Twentieth Century Fox Television, proudly presents the second installment of music to FX's highest rated series, SONS OF ANARCHY

What better way to usher in the fall than a great show. Bergen Performing Arts Center announces EVERCLEAR, EVE 6 and just added NAMESAKE slated to perform tonight, October 27th at 8pm. Tickets available now at www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the box office at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

Get ready to sing and party with the cast of Nickelodeon's VICTORIOUS when Victorious 3.0: Even More Music From The Hit TV Show hits stores on November 6.

What better way to usher in the fall than a great show. Bergen Performing Arts Center announces EVERCLEAR, EVE 6 and just added NAMESAKE slated to perform Saturday October 27th at 8pm. Tickets available now at www.ticketmaster.com, or by visiting the box office at 30 North Van Brunt Street in Englewood, New Jersey.

One Direction have made US chart history again today by achieving the highest selling first week single sales by a UK artist with 'Live While We're Young.'

Seventeen musical acts earned their first Gold or Platinum digital single download awards from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in August and September, according to the RIAA's newest monthly G&P Program certifications reports. In addition to the new award highlights featured below, fans are encouraged to "Like" the RIAA's G&P Facebook page (www.facebook.com/GoldandPlatinum) for breaking news, artists' award photos, certification-inspired playlists, a historical timeline dating back to the program's 1958 launch and much more.

Multichannel retailer HSN today announced plans for a special primetime homage to the late superstar and music legend, Whitney Houston. HSN Live Presents Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits will premiere on November 5 at 11 p.m. (ET) on HSN, HSN.com and via HSN Mobile. Music industry powerhouse and trusted friend and advisor, Clive Davis will appear on HSN to give his first network interview regarding Whitney since her passing in February. Through his compelling stories and unique insight, HSN will celebrate the life and talent of this amazing artist.

The live two-hour season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars the Results Show,' TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 25 (8:00-10:00 p.m., ET), will kick off with live interviews with Tom and the cast, offering an in-depth look at why each celeb has decided to return for another chance at winning the coveted mirror ball trophy.

From former champions to fan favorites, including a celebrity voted in by fans, the All-Star cast along with their professional partners return to the ballroom on the season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars,' TONIGHT, SEPTEMBER 24 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. All 13 couples will hit the stage performing either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot to impress the judges and viewers at home, hoping they're not the first couple sent home.

From former champions to fan favorites, including a celebrity voted in by fans, the All-Star cast along with their professional partners return to the ballroom on the season premiere of 'Dancing with the Stars: All-Stars,' MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 (8:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. All 13 couples will hit the stage performing either the Cha Cha or the Foxtrot to impress the judges and viewers at home, hoping they're not the first couple sent home.

President of rpmentertainment, Scott Siman, and Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Nashville, Gary Overton, have announced an exclusive worldwide distribution and license agreement.

Nickelodeon has ordered a fourth season of their self-titled hit comedy series BIG TIME RUSH. Created by Scott Fellows and produced in partnership with Sony Music, the series chronicles the adventures of four best friends living the dream in Los Angeles, balancing their newfound fame, fans, music and girlfriends.

The new musical Foreverman, with book, music, and lyrics by Brett M. Boles, will be presented as an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's (NYMF's) 2012 Next Link Project, beginning performances tonight, July 20 and running through Sunday, July 28, at the PTC Performance Space, 555 West 42 Street (between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues).

The Muny has announced today principal casting for the fifth show of its 94th season, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor® Dreamcoat (July 23-29), directed and choreographed by Lara Teeter. Joseph… is sponsored by Edward Jones.

The new musical Foreverman, with book, music, and lyrics by Brett M. Boles, will be presented as an official selection of the New York Musical Theatre Festival's (NYMF's) 2012 Next Link Project, beginning performances Friday, July 20 and running through Sunday, July 28, at the PTC Performance Space, 555 West 42 Street (between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues).