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.

(From left to right: James Johnson, Reggie B, Johnny Branch, The Belle and Troy Sneed) Richmond, VA — Emtro Gospel Recording artist Troy Sneed appears to be setting up a second home in Richmond, VA.  His most recently released CD was produced by Baltimore native and now Richmond based Minister of Music of Cedar Street […]

  Nashville, TN — Acclaimed Actress, NAACP Image Award Nominee and Dove Award-Winning Singer TAMELA MANN continues to hold #2 position at Gospel radio for a second week with her hit single “Take Me To The King,” featuring Kirk Franklin. “I am grateful for the blessings God has given me, and I am humbled by […]

John P. Kee’s current single, ‘Life & Favor’ (#9 on Billboard).   ‘Life & Favor’ appeared as BILLBOARD’S 3rd “MOST ADDED” song with four (4) new adds last week.   In addition, the single had the #1 “MOST INCREASED PLAYS” last week (+175 spins). Full CD, “Life & Favor” Available Digitally & In Stores,  August 28, 2012 Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net     www.twitter.com/thebellereport

(From left to right: Patrick Lundy, Richard Smallwood, Dr. Bobby Jones, Myrna Summers & Bishop Alfred A. Owens, Jr.) This week, Gospel music icon Dr. Bobby Jones completed two weeks of taping new episodes of “Bobby Jones Gospel” at the BET Studios in Washington, DC.   To culminate his successful 32nd season on Black Entertainment Television, […]

by Sheilah Belle — It’s hard to believe now but almost five years ago Kansas City, MO singer Chrystal Rucker had a debilitating stroke that it took her two years to rebound from and now she’s back at the top of her game and her vocal abilities. Her first national radio single, “You Deserve”, a spine-tingling ballad, enters Billboard’s Hot […]

by Sheilah Belle — The success of the Tyscot/Man Haddon film Deitrick Haddon presents…A Beautiful Soul can also be contributed to its all star cast.  The cast included actors such as, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Golden Brooks, Robert Ri’chard, Barry Floyd and Harry Lennix. The entire cast gave their all from beginning to end and since […]

New York, NY — J Moss’ 4th CD proves the nimble singer is only getting better with time as V4…THE OTHER SIDE debuts #1 on Billboard’s Gospel Chart.  The CD hit #36 on the Billboard Top-200 – making the disc the highest debut on that chart for the celebrated singer/songwriter.    Produced by the PAJAM […]

The last three years have been a whirlwind for Atlanta, GA-based, Dove and Stellar Award nominated songwriter, Darius Paulk. Singer Vashawn Mitchell recorded his tune “Nobody Greater” and watched it rise to #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart and spend a solid year in the Top 10 in 2010-2011. “Darius wrote a song that captured and changed the hearts of […]

It’s official. The Belle Report has confirmed that Mali Music has inked a deal with RCA!  Congratulations! Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net    www.twitter.com/thebellereport

A Maryland pastor and longtime televangelist, Robert J. Freeman, a.k.a Dr. Shine, is going to jail for 27 months and was ordered to pay $630,000 to four church members. The Washington Post reports that the ‘Gods Top Gun of deliverance’ pastor lied to bankruptcy courts and hid the church’s assets in order to avoid paying hundreds of thousands of dollars […]

August 12th will mark the first year anniversary of the unexpected death of frequent TBN TV host and mega church pastor, Zachary Tims, who was found dead in a New York City hotel room under suspicious circumstances. His former wife and mother of his four children, Riva Tims, pastor of the Majestic Life Church in Orlando, […]

Richmond, VA — The Saints Paul’s Baptist Church family, under the leadership of Dr. Lance D. Watson, Senior Pastor, came out to ROCK the Diamond baseball stadium for their Sunday morning worship service.  Gates opened at 8am and church members trickled into the out stadium well after 10am, as they braved the warm temperatures and […]