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.

Dr, Jeremiah Wright and The Belle  TBR — Richmond, VA – In recognition of Seniors Sunday at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church, Dr. Jeremiah Wright served as the guest minister for their morning 9am and 11am Sunday service. Speaking from the book of Mark 6: 1 -6, Dr. Wright talked about Admiration, Celebration and Hateration. From […]

Mark your calendars for the live recording from Richard Smallwood with Vision. Entitled Anthology Live, the Free admission concert is set to take place on Saturday, August 23, 2014 @ 7p.m. at the Evangel Cathedral, 13901 Central Avenue, Upper Marlboro, MD. FREE ADMISSION!  

From left to right: (standing) Apostle Veryl Howard, Jerry Smith, Bishop Arvetra Jones, Archie Swidell and Wanda Adams. (Sitting) Chris Squire and Mama Curtis TBR — Greensboro, NC – The North Carolina Gospel Announcers Guild Annual Convention (NCGAG) proved successful with a great turn out of Music lovers and Industry executives last weekend. Under the […]

To Release New Live Album AMAZING, Celebrating 25TH Anniversary, On TODAY June 10th  Featuring Hit Single “Amazing,” “Grace,” “Grateful” with Byron Cage, “Always There” with Le’Andria Johnson, “Everything” and More Nashville, TN — Acclaimed Gospel superstar, choir master, songwriter and producer Ricky Dillard’s highly anticipated new live album, Amazing, will hit shelves on Tuesday, June […]

Even if you were sitting at this wedding like hundreds of others, you would find it hard to believe what a Tennessee Bride did, to keep her baby close to her during her wedding. The woman,  Shona Carter-Brooks, in an effort to make her newborn baby part of her wedding day, she tied her 1-month-old […]

The Belle and G.I.backstage at Stone Soul  TBR — Richmond, VA — Some of the biggest names in Gospel and Hip Hop stopped in Richmond, VA over the weekend to help Radio One Soul celebrate its 10th Anniversary. Kicking off at 12noon, Saturday, May 30th, Radio One gave three local acts an opportunity to show […]

To the surprise of many, a well-known pastor from the Baltimore area pulled some lines from the book of Chris Brown during a recent sermon about relationships, that left several members with their mouth open. Well that was the response from several during a recent sermon at Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, where the Senior Pastor […]

Richmond, VA – Mayor Dwight C. Jones issued the following statement in respect to the passing of Richmond Free Press founder, publisher and editor Raymond H. Boone, Sr.: “The passing of Ray Boone really marks the end of a personality who was an integral part of our city. His stalwart support for the black community, […]

With “Thank You For All You’ve Done” CD Vocal Powerhouse Beverly Crawford has broken new ground in her illustrious gospel music career as her 7th solo CD “Thank You For All You’ve Done” has debuted in the #1 position on next week’s Billboard Magazine Top Gospel Albums sales chart. “All I can say is thank […]

McClurkin to Perform “All About The Love” From New “Duets” Album Los Angeles, CA –Grammy Award-winning gospel artist Donnie McClurkin inspires millions with his wise words and powerful music.  Recently McClurkin stop by the Steve Harvey Show to perform his new hit song “All About The Love” from McClurkin’s new album, “Duets.” McClurkin and Harvey […]

New Album ‘Declaration of Independence’ IN STORES TODAY Iconic Choir Celebrating 25 Years in Music Jackson, MS — One of the most celebrated choirs of all time, The Mississippi Mass Choir to release an all new album DECLARATION OF DEPENDENCE today on Malaco Records. The Mass has transcended their genre by popularizing the choir sound […]

In a new “Independent Lens documentary” The New Black is set to release and give an intimate look at how singer Tonéx, a.k.a. B.Slade, shifted gears in his life as a successful gospel artist when he revealed he was gay. The news set off a storm of controversy within the Gospel music world and the church, […]