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.

It didn’t take long for Saturday Night Live to finally get it right, but it looks like they are on the right track after receiving considerable backlash for not having a black female cast member for several years.  As a result NBC’s  Saturday Night Live has added Sasheer Zamata as a featured player. Zamata will […]

 Kirk Franklin made an announcement on Facebook on New Year’s Day that his long-awaited reunion with prominent gospel group God’s Property is coming this year in 2014.   Multi-award winning artist Kirk Franklin is known for leading urban contemporary gospel choirs such as The Family, God’s Property and One Nation Crew. It was just last year when […]

Click Here to See this Exclusive Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oO3xVK5gf4 Richmond, VA — Sometimes when the fellas get together, you never know which way the conversation will going.  This is one of those times, when 5 guys including C Goss, Young Saint and A1 stopped by the Praise Studio and got into a heated conversation about sin, […]

Wouldn’t that be something… If people worked as hard as they do at playing Candy Crush to bringing lost souls to Christ ~Press! *NUFF SAID~

TBR – Exclusive – When the Preachers of L.A. first hit the airways on the Oxygen network just months ago, the initial responses from the saints ranged from outrage to curious. From the Baptist Churches to Gospel Music Workshop of America members, the conversations seemed endless. However after the first couple of episodes, church members […]

Honoring Daphne Maxwell Reid and Sheilah Belle, The Belle Among Others    Come celebrate with us on this special night at the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center in Newport News, VA as we pay tribute to the following individuals for their exemplary accomplishments in the entertainment industry. HONOREES Daphne Maxwell Reid Actress, Co-Owner of the 1st […]

Earl Bynum & The Mount Unity Choir Head to Italy For 10 City World Tour For the first time, the 3 time Stellar nominated Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir will be traveling abroad for their world tour in Italy.   The choir’s International tour begins December 17th and will culminate December 30th.  While […]

STATE MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE FORMER PRESIDENT Date: 10 December 2013 18 July 1918 – 5 December 2013 Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela Obituary of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela CLICK HERE  Mandela Funeral Program It is with deep sadness that the Government has learnt of the passing of the father of South Africa’s democracy – Nelson Rolihlahla […]

(Click Image to view video) New Orleans rapper Dee-1 Freestyles on Sway in the Morning LOS ANGELES – December 16, 2013 – Seeking to chart a new path for the hardcore music genre, New Orleans based rapper Dee-1 sent a clear message last month by signing with RCA Inspiration.  The label that is home to gospel music greats […]

Billy Graham’s Health Rapidly Declining   The Rev. Billy Graham’s health has been declining in recent days and his family is remaining prayerful. “My father’s health has declined quite a bit in last few days,” The Rev. Franklin Graham told WSOC-TV in Charlotte, N.C., during a Christmas charity event at the Billy Graham Library. “I’m […]

Richmond, VA — After a bit of blood, sweat and tears and non-stop donations for our Toy Drive last week, listeners from Praise 104.7, KISS FM, and IPower turned out to make a difference in the lives of hundreds of families. Invited families all gathered at a disclosed located where they were able to select […]

Jackson, MS –The Canton Spirituals full length album Keep Knocking makes its debut in the Top 10 at #7 on the Billboard Top Gospel Albums chart; concurrently, The single & title track, “Keep Knocking” clawed its way into the Top 30 on the Mediabase Gospel Songs chart. “Keep Knocking” continues The Canton Spirituals signature sound with its […]