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.

Chicago, IL — Taking a heart of worship and fusing it with a passion for soul music, New Gospel Powerhouse Anita Wilson continues to create major buzz in the industry with her debut release, Worship Soul. Wilson’s lead single, “Speechless” keeps soaring up the gospel music charts and currently lands at #18 on the BDS […]

Atlanta, GA — Arrow Records announces the signing of legendary singer, songwriter, and actress Ann Nesby to their Atlanta-based label.  Over the past 20 years Nesby has built an enviable career and has collaborated with some of the most famous and well-respected names in entertainment, such as the late Reverend James Cleveland, Luther Vandross, Jimmy […]

Los Angeles, CA — Earlier today, and to the surprise of many a judge appointed Tito Jackson’s 34-year-old son, TJ Jackson, as a temporary guardian of Michael Jackson’s children. In addition, the judge temporarily suspended Katherine Jackson on today, Wednesday, as the children’s guardian because she is in Arizona and hadn’t spoken with them in several days. TJ […]

New York, NY – In case you missed the performance of The King’s Men on ABC’s The View on yesterday morning click the link here.  http://abc.go.com/watch/the-view/SH559080/VD55221610/the-view-724   And here’s a link to their performance.  http://theview.abc.go.com/video/sapp-mcclurkin-houghton-and-franklin-perform   Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton – truly gave their music fans a taste of what’s […]

Petersburg, VA — The Virginia State University Gospel Chorale has been selected to compete in How Sweet the Sound, a Verizon experience.  “How Sweet the Sound” is a nationwide search for the best gospel choir in America. The goal of the program is to celebrate music and create a lasting impact on churches and communities […]

Sherman Hemsley, who played George Jefferson on The Jeffersons, has died at 74, according to police. The actor, who first played the role of Jefferson in All in the Family, also played Deacon Ernest Frye on TV’s Amen. Hemsley died at his home in El Paso, Texas, police say. Born in South Philadelphia, Hemsley dropped […]

Nashville, TN –Six-time Stellar Award winner and GRAMMY®  nominated recording artist VaShawn Mitchell will release his new project, Created 4 This, August 28, 2012. The new album was recorded live in his hometown of Harvey, IL.  Created 4 This will also be released as a Deluxe Edition CD +DVD, which features 13 songs, three live […]

In the wake of the Penn State scandal, the university is left with to deal with severe sanctions from the NCAA, which involves a multi-million dollar fine and the vacating of all wins from 1998-2011.   The $60 million dollar fine is one of the largest in recent history and the money will be used […]

Jackson, MS — Today, Malaco Records announced that they will release a new album from inspirational recording artist and popular television personality Lexi entitled Phenomenal on September 4, 2012.  “Burn It All Down,” the CD’s first single has already reached #17 on the Billboard hot Gospel songs and #13 on the Mediabase Gospel music charts.  […]

Pentecostal televangelist Juanita Bynum recently shocked the public when she admitted to having had sexual relations with women. “I’ve been there and I’ve done it all. I did the drugs, I’ve been with men, I’ve been with women. All of it,” she said July 13 on the “Frank & Wanda in the Morning” radio program. Host […]

Atlanta, GA — Open Rivers Pictures announced today the new partnership of a new docu-series,  “Marvin Sapp, Single Dad,” starring recording artist Marvin Sapp and his three kids, Marvin “ML” Sapp II., MiKaila and Madisson.  “Open Rivers Pictures is a partner that I am excited with partnering.  I am looking forward in capitalizing on this […]

Nashville, TN – The Gospel Announcers Guild, recently held its 42nd Annual Session at the Gaylord Hotel and Convention Center in Nashville, TN.  This years’ theme was “One Voice, One Vision.” The goal this year was to address and examine issues that have negatively affected the music industry’s growth and to design strategies that could […]