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.

Before the election, Mitt Romney’s staff prepared a transition website, in case the former Republican nominee was elected president of the United States. And even though Romney didn’t win the election, the site saw the light of day — for a few moments anyway. Taegan Goddard, author and former policy advisor, caught the slip up and captured screenshots of […]

Los Angeles, CA — Maranatha! Music announces a new partnership with Grammy ®, Dove and BMI Award-winner, Percy Bady where he will release his own solo projects and spearhead A/R for the Gospel division of Maranatha! Music as the director of Maranatha! Gospel. “I am looking forward to this new collaboration with Maranatha! Music, a […]

New York, NY — GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist Le’Andria Johnson is scheduled to perform on the Soul Train Awards on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.  The award show will premiere simultaneously on BET and Centric on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. ET.        This fall, Le’Andria will make numerous […]

Richmond, VA — Fired up and ready to go.  Richmond, VA residents are turning out to vote today.  Some lines are longer than others, but that’s not stopping supporters from coming out to cast their Ballots. EVERY VOTE matters, and many people understand the importance of their vote. The above photo is of Maymont Elementary School […]

Let’s Keep our President in Prayer Today, as well as those along the East Coast with challenges to vote! In Prayer! Courtesy of www.thebellereport.com    www.twitter.com/thebellereport

CAUGHT IN YET ANOTHER LIE Despite his non-stop condemnation of President Obama’s auto bailout four years ago, media reports are now saying that Mitt Romney profited mightily from the automotive industry’s misfortune. Worse, he hid those sizable profits in his wife’s name. The United Auto Workers, the Service Employees International Union and other groups plan […]

(Pictured: Joe Clair, Horace Sanders, The Belle, Griff and Marcus D. Wiley) Richmond, VA – St. Paul’s Baptist Church played host to Radio One’s Family Comedy Tour.  Hosted by Marcus D. Wiley and The Belle, this was a blessed night for anyone needing their spirits uplifted or simply wanting a good laugh. Featured guest comedians […]

Richmond, VA – St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Richmond, VA once again kicked off it’s Fire of Friday series.  Kicking off the first night as the special guest speaker was Bishop Noel Jones who delivered a phenomenal sermon about knowing the worth of God.  He talked about relationships saying, “If you are with someone physically but […]

TBR — Richmond, VA — Jayceon “The Game” Taylor recently stopped by Praise 104.7FM to speak with The Belle.  While there he talked about his latest release “Jesus Piece” which was inspired by his Christian faith, his fiancé; his upcoming TV show and how his new lifestyle has resulted in being judged. Taylor, 32, was […]

Tampa, FL — Many know Javen as a ground-breaking, dynamic CCM artist.  Chart-topping singles like “None Like You” and “Change” made him a favorite with Contemporary Christian listeners.  Seen frequently on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Javen is recognized as a singer, songwriter, producer, actor and speaker.  Few know that the Los Angeles-based singer has a […]

If you missed them Sunday, don’t worry but they will be back!  Who are we talking about?  Richmond’s own…GI, who are now singing and praising God as the WOrship Leaders on 1st and 3rd Sundays at Second Baptist Church located at 1400 Idlewood Ave Richmond VA 23220. The group will be leading worship for the 8:00am […]

Richmond, VA – The city’s Cold Weather Overflow Shelter will open tonight, November 1, as overnight temperatures are forecasted to remain at or below 40 degrees. The emergency shelter is located at Sixth Mount Zion Baptist Church, 14 West Duval Street. The shelter opens at 7 p.m. and closes the following morning at 6 a.m. […]