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.

Chesterfield Police have charged four people with hazing in connection with the death of a Virginia State University student during an initiation ritual on the Appomattox River. Police charged James Mackey Sr, 35, Eriq Benson, 19, Cory Baytop, 26, and Charles Zollicoffer II, 29, with five counts of hazing. The men are affiliated with Men of Honor, an unsanctioned […]

Los Angeles, CA — As a senior executive in the film industry and a man of faith, DeVon Franklin knows all too well the challenges of working in Hollywood and maintaining a high moral standard by not reducing one’s values in return for a chance at career advancement. Over the past 15 years Franklin worked […]

Chicago, IL — The long awaited, Live recording for Donald Lawrence is set.  Mark your calendars for Tuesday, June 18, 2013 as Donald Lawrence gets ready to celebrate 20 years in the business.  Special guests currently include Faith Evans, Lalah Hathaway, Bishop Hezekiah Walker, Coko, Karen Clark Sheard, Kierra Sheard, back together for this event […]

Houston, TX – Pastor Sheryl Brady spent some time with “her brothers in Christ” recently, Bishop Hezekiah Walker and Pastor Joel Osteen’s at Lakewood Church in Houston, TX.  Pastor Brady TWEETED, “Tonight was awesome.  God bless my friend!  Praying for you!  You betta PREACH!!”  Bishop Walker and Pastor Osteen recently shared the stage during a […]

You never know where God will send you to share His Word. Over the weekend, I took some time out to speak with the brothers at a Correctional Facility up the road.  HAPPY to say, a few lives were changed and we had good dialogue. Love being able to give back AMEN!

Baltimore, MD — Quartet gospel music legend Damon Little, who is best known for hit songs such as “You Can’t Straddle The Fence”, “Do Right” or his recent hit “Make A Way”, has been scheduled for emergency heart surgery to take place Monday, April 22nd in the Baltimore, MD area.  Little wanted his fans to hear the news straight from him and here’s his […]

The Mabel R. Smallwood Foundation, Inc. has been launched in loving memory of Mabel R. Smallwood. It was announced today by her loving son, Grammy and Stellar Award winner Richard Smallwood. The non-profit, charitable Foundation has been developed to carry on the great work of Mrs. Smallwood and will work toward becoming a viable vehicle […]

Nashville, TN — Top independent music brand Entertainment One Music (eOne Music) has inked a new deal creating a strategic partnership with My Block Records (My Block), the label and entertainment enterprise helmed by multiple Grammy®-winning super producer Warryn Campbell, announced this week for eOne Music by James Robinson, SVP of eOne Music Nashville.  Both […]

Nashville, TN — Get lifted in the power of praise and worship with the new release of One Sound (Tehillah/Light Records) today, Tuesday April 9th, the new live album from Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International.  Recorded live in Atlanta at the Georgia World Congress Center during the 2012 Full Gospel Baptist Church Fellowship International […]

Jackson MS – The Malaco Music Group, one of the largest U. S. independent record companies, announces the Board of Director’s election of  Thomas J. Couch, Jr. as the new President and CEO of the company.  Mr. Couch, currently a Board  member, has been associated with the company for over 15 years.  He started in […]

Two explosions described by race organizers as bombs went off near the finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday as runners completed the course and thousands cheered them on. At least two people were killed and 100 injured, police said. Video from the finish line showed people screaming and an enormous cloud of white smoke, […]

Orlando, FL — In honor of the late pastor Dr. Zachery Tims, Jr., his former wife Pastor Riva Tims and their children (Zoelle, Zachery III, Zahria and Zion) will be coming together with others to celebrate his life and legacy on April 18, 2013.   Family, friends, local pastors and others will gather at The Kingdom […]