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.

  Garner #1 Gospel Debut for New Two-Disc Live Album,   LIVE THROUGH IT    Nashville, TN — Award-winning Gospel star, songwriter, producer and nationally-syndicated radio host James Fortune has created another inspired album of fresh music and stirring ministry, as the latest release from James Fortune & FIYA, Live Through It (FIYA World Music/Entertainment […]

  Shine On ABC’S “Good Morning America”   The Stellar Award nominated urban inspirational music ensemble J.J. Hairston  & Youthful Praise recently stopped by the New York studios of ABC’s “Good Morning America” TV program for a special makeover week music segment. Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Ezra Harris gained national headlines after a You tube video of his mangled rendition of The Star […]

‘When You Got God, You Got a Friend’ …However It comes with a Hollywood backlash! If you watched the Oscars last Sunday and heard the lack of response when Hollywood star Matthew McConaughey, 44, triggered a love-hate reaction when he thanked God after winning the best actor Oscar for his role as Ron Woodroof in […]

Ash Wednesday starts today and marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through which we attain redemption. Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or […]

Hits Top 20 On Billboard Gospel Charts!  Jackson, MS — Powerhouse teen singer and evangelist, Jekalyn Carr’s 2nd radio single “They Said, But God Said” has hit the Top 20 this week on both the Billboard & Mediabase Top Gospel radio airplay charts and is now available on ITunes and Online Digital Outlets everywhere. At such a young age, Jekalyn Carr has already […]

Hit Billboard Top 30 As New Single Hits ITunes This Week   Gospel crooner Earnest Pugh continues to dazzle fans with his five-octave range on his soul-stirring new radio hit, “All Things Through Christ.” The song (originally recorded by The Clark Sisters in 1976) features a cameo by Bishop Rance Allen and has entered the Billboard Hot Gospel Airplay […]

 With fans ranging from President Obama to Natalie Cole and Patti LaBelle, Beverly Crawford has created a niche for herself as one of gospel’s most passionate vocal ambassadors and a singer’s singer. Her down-home, spirited vocal style of breaking spiritual bondages through song makes her the Original Chain-breaker (a play on Tasha Cobb’s recent #1 […]

 (In photo; Sheilah Belle meets with Robert Blagman) TBR – Exclusive — Washington, D.C.– When it comes to Gospel music, one usually thinks of hand clapping, foot stomping, and tight harmonies.  Its origin is usually birthed from great choirs to traditional and contemporary singers out of the Christian Black church.  Once in a while, when […]

During the Month of March   After spending five weeks at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Airplay chart, Zacardi Cortez is now poised to conquer Urban AC radio with the soul-stirring ballad. The song is enjoying its third week on the Billboard Adult R&B Airplay chart and is picking up new stations each week. Cortez just had an action […]

Los Angeles, CA – Over the weekend,‎ Grammy Winner Donnie McClurkin spontaneously called up Grammy nominated R&B artist Kelly Price to sing at the ‘Gospel Goes to Hollywood’ Pre-Oscar event.  Kelly Price and Donnie McClurkin ad-lib on the song “Better”- a song that was performed by rising family group, The Showers who were the musical […]

Releases New Radio Single and Lyric Video “GOD IS”  Patrick Dopson has established his distinguished soulful voice as one that God has designated a special anointing for praise and worship and to cross, tear down and unify racial, cultural and denominational barriers.  Patrick is a 2014 Stellar Award winner who, by his pen, delivers poignant […]

GOOD Morning everyone, Here is your complete list of closings as of 6:30pm for School Closings for tomorrow.  Most of the major school systems are also already closed.  Richmond, Henrico, Hanover and DInwiddie.  Check our complete list below. UPDATED MONDAY, MAR 3 AT 6:35 PM UPDATED MONDAY, MAR 3 AT 6:20 PM 1776 Real Estate […]