About The Belle

Sheilah Belle “The Belle” has worked in the field of broadcast news, journalism and with the press for over 25 years. The Belle is also the Mid-Day host 10am to 3p.m., for one of the most powerful Gospel radio stations in the country with 100,000 watts of power, Monday through Friday @ Radio One’s Praise 104.7 FM, Richmond, VA. Among her many honors, Ms. Belle was inducted into the Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2005, has been honored by the Gospel Music Workshop of America Gospel Announcers Guild, with the Print Media Award for 2007, the Crystal Mic Award, Rhythm of Gospel Awards Print Media, several Community Service Awards and received two appointments by then Virginia Governor Douglas L. Wilder. She has worked as a News Reporter for BET, WWL TV 4 in New Orleans, WRIC-TV, Richmond, VA, The Light and the Sheraton Broadcasting Network, Health Producer, for the ABC Richmond, VA TV affiliate, and Talk Show Hostess from New Orleans to New York for television and radio. Ms. Belle also works as a Media Consultant and Publicist. She is now recognized as one of the most respected Multi-Media Journalist in the country and has become a highly requested Inspirational speaker as she continues to grow her ministry to inspire and uplift others. As a result, she is NOW doing more speaking engagements in Churches, Music Workshops, Conferences, and Non-Profit Organizations with topics ranging from Ministry to Social Media.

As Radio One Richmond, gets ready for Women’s Empowerment, get to know as Guest featured speaker for yourself, during our exclusive interview on Praise 104.7 FM at 3:20p.m. and 3:40p.m. today, Tuesday, September 2, 2014 She truly has a lot of heart and loves the Lord! Don’t miss the interview or Niecy during her time […]

Dove Award Winning, Grammy-Nominated Veteran Urban Contemporary Gospel Female Trio VIRTUE Returns With New Look Music After 8 Year Recording Hiatus PR — Philadelphia, PA (Monday, September 8, 2014) – Dove award winning, Grammy-nominated veteran Urban Contemporary Gospel female trio VIRTUE returns with new look and music after an eight year recording hiatus. Comprised of […]

Yours truly, The Belle was in D.C. this week and while there I got a chance to see the beginning building stages of the National Museum of African American History and Culture. While they have a ways to go, it was great seeing such a structure that represents MY Heritage, on such a prime location […]

Pastor Wayne Chaney & First Lady Myesha Chaney By Sheilah Belle TBR — Los Angeles, CA — (September 1, 2014) – The ”Preachers of L.A.” are back for another season on the Oxygen Network, with an intimate view of what it takes to balance love, ministry, and family. Recently, we got a chance to catch […]

TBR — Chesapeake, VA — Southeastern Virginia Arts Association “SEVAA” a thirty one year organization is founder of one of the largest festivals on the East Coast known as AFR’AM Festival. During the weekend the SEVAA celebrated the achievements of forty Men in the Arts with a luncheon and awards show from Southeastern Virginia. Each […]

Erica Campbell has had a busy summer with a new single, performances and recently announced Dove Award Nominations. Her solo album “Help” continues to amass recognition garnering four Dove Award nominations this year. Campbell was nominated in “Gospel Performance of the Year;” “Contemporary Gospel/Urban Song of the Year” for “Help;” “Traditional Gospel Song of the […]

Photo of Joan Rivers and Melissa Rivers TBR–JR/PR — New York, NY — Prayers are being requested for the family of Joan Rivers, after the announcement of her death in a New York hospital. It was just six days when Rivers was rushed to the hospital after she stopped breathing during a minor procedure at […]

To the shock and surprise of many Former Gov. Bob McDonnell, R-Va., and his wife, Maureen, have been found guilty on numerous counts of conspiracy, corruption and bribery. It was back in January when The McDonnells were charged with accepting more than $165,000 in gifts and loans from Jonnie Williams, the CEO of Star Scientific […]

Alex Hobb’s sits besides the carriage driver, as he takes his last ride with his father, Al ‘The Bishop” Hobbs to the cemetery (two weeks ago). Al “The Bishop” Hobbs By Sheilah Belle Norfolk, VA — It was less than a month ago, when the Gospel Community was informed about the death of Al “The […]

Quantico, VA– Over the weekend, my travels took me to Northern Virginia with a stop at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.  While there, a woman had on display a couple of her pet snakes.  She said they were nice and they really were.  So I took a step of faith and gave a […]

If you’ve ever found yourself facing a mountain that you felt you didn’t possess the strength to move, then just check out the song, “Mountains”, by rising gospel star “Trey” Howard. From the second this track plays, its soulful piano melody will open your heart to its powerful and moving message. The single is a […]

TRB/PR Las Vegas, NV– Seven-time GRAMMY Award winner Gladys Knight connects to her gospel roots with her upcoming album Where My Heart Belongs. Releasing on September 9th on Shadow Mountain Records for Deseret Book, Where My Heart Belongs finds Knight once again returning to gospel music to share her faith, inspire listeners, and testify to […]