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.

According to our sources, Megachurch pastor Creflo Dollar was arrested today in Georgia on charges of attacking his 15-year-old daughter during an argument. The founder and pastor of World Changers Church International is accused of simple battery and cruelty to children for allegedly attacking his daughter during an fight over whether she could attend a […]

New York – Registration is now open for the 2012 Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound™ Gospel Celebration, the country’s premiere and most prestigious gospel music experience. Interested choir representatives can visit http://www.HowSweetTheSound.com until Saturday, June 30th to sign up to be part of the How Sweet the Sound community. By registering, choirs will have the […]

Richmond, VA — The Saint Paul’s Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia announced today that Byron Cage will join the organization as the new Minister of Music. Mr. Cage will oversee and lead the implementation of a dynamic, multigenerational worship ministry as well as provide high achievement leadership at all three campuses. “We are excited to […]

Richmond, VA – Stone Soul 2012 wrapped up on Saturday night with some of the biggest and brightest names in Gospel.  Among the line up was Dorinda Clark Cole who took some time to talk with The Belle about her radio show and her fashion line.  Her performance was beyond blessed! Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net     www.twitter.com/thebellereport

Princeton, PA — Her revolutionary music and style gave her the title Queen of Soul and now the prestigious Ivy League college Princeton University will be showing Respect to Aretha Franklin by giving her an honorary doctorate. She was one of just six people to receive the prestigious award at the New Jersey educational establishment’s graduation […]

Los Angeles, CA — Four of the most successful performers in gospel music history, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Donnie McClurkin and Israel Houghton, announce today that they will share the same stage for the very first time when they embark on The King’s Men concert tour this fall.  The historic U.S. tour will hit major […]

Richmond, VA — Black RVA performed on the Stone Soul 2012 stage this year, singing their hit song, “Wake Up Everybody”!  Looking forward to seeing them do it again on Sunday, July 15, 2012 @ 5p.m at Dogwood Dell in Byrd Park at the 3rd Annual Gospel Music Fest with The Belle!  Don’t miss them.  Absolutely […]

Richmond, VA — It wasn’t that long ago, when the popular movie, “Preachers Kid” hit the big screen.  One of the stars of that movie was Tank, who also showed and performed over the weekend. Although he was singing any songs you might take to the church, Tank was a hit with the Church Folks […]

Richmond, VA —  Stone Soul 2012 was truly the place to be with some of the biggest names in Gospel.  Catching up Deitrick Haddon was The Belle.  He talked about his newm record label, the youth choir he is pulling together in Los Angeles, and the success of his latest movie, “A Beautiful Soul!” Haddon […]

By TBR —Richmond, VA – Radio One Richmond’s 8th Annual Stone Soul Music & Food Festival returned to Browns Island with some of the biggest names in Gospel and R & B, along with vendors and a play area for the kids. Co-hosted by The Belle and the entire Radio One On-Air staff, special guest […]

Roger Cox singing lead on “Living Testimony” with Minister James Johnson & The Voices of Cedar Street Richmond, VA – It was on Saturday, March 26th, 2012 when Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, Minister James Johnson, and the Voices of Cedar Street celebrated the release of their first CD, “Indeed.” One of the special guest soloists […]

Grammy Award nominated recording artist Deitrick Haddon has carved out a new niche in his career as a serious actor. He made a splash in 2010 with his starring role in “Blessed & Cursed” that has aired on The GMC Channel and Showtime.   In early May, Tyscot/Manhaddon Films and Releve Entertainment launched Haddon’s second […]