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.

Singer/songwriter Ted Winn’s Veracity Entertainment music administration company continues to make great new strides in the urban and gospel music genres. This week, Rev. Charles Jenkins & Fellowship Chicago sit at #1 on Billboard’s Hot Gospel Songs chart with the soul-stirring song of praise, “Awesome.” Last week, R&B star Tank scored a #1 Adult R&B hit […]

Richmond, VA — The one and only Gospel Legend, Darius Brooks, stopped by to see The Belle at the Praise Studio in Richmond, VA. Brooks was in town to also teach at Workshop of Good Shephard Baptist Church in Petersburg, VA. It was a good moment! Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net     www.twitter.com/thebellereport

The Georgia State Conference of the NAACP and the Fayette County Branch of the NAACP are conducting a preliminary investigation into the circumstances of the June 8 arrest of World Changers Church International Pastor Creflo Dollar. The well-known mega-church pastor was arrested at his home around 2am on charges of simple battery and cruelty to […]

Nashville, TN — Central South Distribution is thrilled to announce distribution deals with Pastor John P. Kee, Ben Tankard and Reverend Marvin L. Winans, all of whom are making tremendous moves in the gospel industry this year. They are huge additions to the already impressive lineup of releases Central South Distribution has scheduled this year. […]

New York, NY — Byron Cage, who has become a household name in Gospel music after such Top-10 worship anthems as “The Presence of the Lord” and “I Will Bless the Lord,” is pouring his heart out in his new and ninth CD – MEMOIRS OF A WORSHIPPER. Collaborating again with Aaron Lindsey, who produced […]

  Set for Sunday, July 15, 2012 at 5:00p.m.  Dogwood Dell, Byrd Park, Richmond, VA  Richmond, VA – When it comes to Gospel music in Richmond, VA, Gospel Music Legend, Larry Bland is a household name. Famous for bringing one of the top choirs to hit the city in the 70’s and 80’s, the Volunteer […]

Nashville, TN — EMI Gospel announces the signing of Tasha Cobbs, prolific singer, songwriter and praise leader.   Having spent several years serving in church Tasha Cobbs steps into the forefront with her first national label deal and plans for a new live recording later this month.   Cobbshas shared the stage with several artists […]

Pastor Marvin Winans testifying in court and facing the men who attacked him Detroit, Michigan — For the first time sense he was carjacked Pastor Marvin Winans came face to face with the men accused of attacking him at a gas station in Detroit.   On Monday, Pastor Winans relived that horrible scene in court as he […]

Los Angeles, CA — Multiple-award winner and one-fourth of legendary gospel group The Winans,  Marvin Winans, has his sights set on the June 26, 2012, release of Marvin L. Winans Presents: The Praise & Worship Experience, his first album in five years and debut offering through MLW Productions, Inc., a new company he started that provides […]

Singer CeCe Winans believes God anointed her to speak to today’s generation of young people. “We have millions of kids who need to know that they are loved. I want them to know that God loves them and that they are valued,” said Winans who will be turning 48 years old this year.   That’s […]

TBR — Nine-time Grammy Award winner Kirk Franklin, has been tapped to compose the Official Song of the 2012 World Choir Games and perform it at the Opening Ceremony.   “To have someone as accomplished as Kirk Franklin involved in the World Choir Games speaks to the allure and stature of this magical event,” said […]

(Soledad O’Brien and Tyler Perry host star Studded Gald honoring Bishop T. D. Jakes) Dallas, TX — World leaders, dignitaries and celebrities from across the globe descended upon Dallas, TX over the weekend to attend a historic event honoring global humanitarian and faith-based entertainment mogul Bishop T.D. Jakes’ 35 years of spiritual leadership. Aptly titled […]