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.

Washington, D.C. — While the tax package that Congress passed New Year’s Day will protect 99 percent of Americans from an income tax increase, most of them will still end up paying more federal taxes in 2013.   That’s because the legislation did nothing to prevent a temporary reduction in the Social Security payroll tax […]

Happy New Year!  Welcome to 2013!  There is so much to do and God is counting on each and every one of us.  However, let me just say for the record, IF YOU are expecting business as usual from ME, YOU will be sadly mistaken!  I saw and I’m sure you saw a lot of mess […]

New York, NY — GRAMMY® Award-winning gospel artist Le’Andria Johnson leads on Billboard’s magazine year-end gospel charts.  She was named the #3 Gospel Albums Artist (with LeCrea at #1 and Marvin Sapp at #2).  Le’Andria also has three albums that charted in the Top 50, including her debut project, The Awakening of Le’Andria Johnson at […]

Nearly a year after being unceremoniously demoted from “Today” show co-anchor to seldom-seen TV news reporter, Ann Curry is reportedly en route to a prominent anchor post at CNN. Radar Online is reporting that Curry has formally requested to be released from her NBC contract so that Jeff Zucker — her former “Today” boss and […]

Chicago, IL — It was during this time last year that Charles Jenkins and Fellowship Chicago started a year-long journey when they released the record-breaking and critically-acclaimed #1 CD project, The Best of Both Worlds, which included the #1 praise and worship anthem, “Awesome,” penned by Jenkins, who is a GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter.  Jenkins and […]

Chicago, IL — Grammy award winning recording artist and distinguished pastor, Smokie Norful to head into 2013 advocating, “Give Yourself Away” (GYA) a straightforward approach to living and giving.  Conceived over two years ago, Pastor Norful began preaching and teaching a series called “Giving God’s Way – the Gift of Generosity.”  Out of that series […]

Washington, D.C. — Doctors treating U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton for a blood clot in her head said blood thinners were being used to dissolve the clot and they were confident she will make a full recovery. Clinton didn’t suffer a stroke or neurological damage from the clot that formed after she had […]

Richmond, VA – Rev. Lance D. Watson, Senior pastor of Saint Paul’s Baptist Church and possibly one of the hardest working pastors in Richmond, VA and along the East Coast, and First Lady Rose Watson, a well sort after singer and actress in Europe and more so recently in China, stopped by Praise 104.7 FM […]

LisaRaye McCoy, Pastor Toure Roberts and DeVon Franklin celebrate at the “One Church, One Night” Benefit Concert LisaRaye McCoy, actress, and DeVon Franklin, film executive and preacher, recently hosted the “One Church, One Night” benefit concert where proceeds were donated to Newtown, Conn., victims and other charitable organizations. The recent benefit was created by One […]

Say it ain’t say MaryMary.  There’s been a buzz in the air for a few months and now reality TV has captured a heated moment between sisters Erica and Tina Campbell.  The singing sensation behind the Grammy® award-winning gospel duo and WE tv original series “Mary Mary,” have both the blessing and burden of working with […]

With a new year on the horizon there’s alot of talk about what will change for 2013! Just listen and hear various ones say “Bring it on 2013,” “I’m not looking back,”  “I can’t wait for 2013 to get here,” to “I’m going after my dream” and “Dream Big in 2013.” What a blessing to […]

New York, NY — Bishop T. D. Jakes along with actress Halle Berry and musician Chaka Khan will be honored at the 2013 BET Honors. The network announced they will also be honoring basketball star Lisa Leslie and music executive Clarence Avant at the Jan. 12 event in Washington at the Warner Theatre. The special […]