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.

Gospel Mega Star Kirk Franklin, pushes forward with his latest venture which is now a regular event called Kirk Franklin’s Gospel Brunch.  His efforts come during the 20th Anniversary of the House of Blues, which he also curates for House of Blues outlets around the country, including the Sunset Strip.   “I think this will […]

Philadelphia, PA – Director Joshua Coates is set to be interviewed on TBN, Monday, July 8th, 2013 by Host/Actor Clifton Davis and will air on The Praise The Lord program worldwide as he talks about his new film INIQUITY and his Upcoming Movie/TV Show Projects.   The movie INIQUITY is also now slated for a […]

Atlanta, GA –She is noted as a powerhouse vocalist of the ‘new school’ generation, but she captures the essence of traditional gospel and “church” music with an electrifying delivery.  Her stylish fashion sense and her hard working drive and stamina has established her as one of the genres rising female vocalist; positioning herself for longevity […]

Hear from Michael Directly as he Shares his Side of the Story Click Here:  http://vimeo.com/mikewinans/mike-winans-speaks      Detroit, Michigan — A judge won’t extend the deadline for Michael Winans Jr. to report to federal prison for financial fraud. Winans is a member of the gospel music Winans family. He’s due to start a nearly 14-year prison […]

There is a sweet worship anthem sweeping the nation.  Choirs and worship teams have been blessing the name of Jesus  through the powerful lyrics and passionate music of the Gospel Radio chart topping song “Bless The Name of the Lord” by Earl Bynum and The Mount Unity Choir.    The Chesapeake, VA choir of over 100 […]

 Hartford, Conn — Sony Music Entertainment has settled a lawsuit filed by a Connecticut lawyer who said record company executives retaliated against him for winning higher pay for gospel music artists. Stamford-based attorney James Walker, Jr. sued Sony in federal court in Bridgeport in 2005. He claimed executives pressured some of gospel music’s biggest stars, […]

Los Angeles, CA — While many people are tuning into to watch THE GAME on Tuesday nights on BET, The Belle recently got a chance to catch up with one of its leading stars.   Rockmond Dunbar aka Pookie on  The Game was in attendance at Gospel Goes to Hollywood, where he took a minute to talk with […]

Newark, NJ –Grammy-winning singer Lauryn Hill has been sentenced to three months in prison for failing to pay taxes on about $1 million in earnings.  She was also sentenced Monday in Newark to three additional months of home confinement. The 37-year-old South Orange resident pleaded guilty last year in the case. During a forceful statement […]

Jackson, MS — Powerhouse teen singer and speaker, Jekalyn Carr’s “Greater Is Coming” CD will be available in stores on May 21, 2013. (Lunjeal / Malaco) The album is available digitally today for pre-order  on ITunes. Jekalyn’s hit single and title track “Greater is Coming” continues to impact radio stations across the U.S. and has reached the #8 spot on […]

Detroit, MI — Karew recording artist Jonathan Nelson may intend to finish strong, but he also started out strong with a #1 debut on Billboard’s Top Gospel Album chart.  The album titled Finish Strong also entered at #2 on iTunes’ Top Selling Christian/Gospel Albums chart. Finish Strong is Nelson’s first recording on Karew Records, distributed […]

Evangelist and self-proclaimed prophetess Juanita Bynum says her arrest last week over a debt owed to a promoter was an “unfortunate event” stemming from fraud perpetrated by another party. “Until recently, it was my understanding that a resolution had been reached involving a business dispute between Mr. Al Wash, of ALW Entertainment and myself,” reads […]

Richmond, VA – Today we are celebrating the National Day of Prayer. Millions will pause throughout the day to pray for America, its leaders and those serving in the military.  We ask that today, that you stand in prayer for America and her leaders, shoulder to shoulder with thousands of others in calling America back […]