You’ve heard of the saying, “You Can’t Keep A Good Man Down,” well it can now also be said that, “You Can’t Keep A Good Song Down.” I’m referring to the song that could, “Yet Love” by Luther Barnes & The Sunset Jubilaires. (Taken From the full length, Another Level”) “Yet Love” skyrocketed as […]
(The Belle congratulates Hammond on honor) Inspired by President Barack Obama’s 2010 Father’s Day address, Fathers Incorporated (FI) has launched its Ties Never Broken campaign. Fathers Incorporated, a not-for-profit organization in New York is committed to eliminating fatherlessness and increasing the commitment of men to become mentors. Over the last several months, the campaign has […]
Detroit, Michigan — One of the largest religious conferences in the country. will be held in Motor City, Detroit. The National Baptist Congress will be held at Cobo Center June 10-15. More than 5000 people are expected to attend. Organizers say the conference could pump up to $5 million into the Detroit economy. “We feel […]
During a recent interview Nicki Minaj said that the church saved her family, and that God is her hero. Minaj, recently spoke with The Guardian magazine about how her parent’s violent marriage was saved after they began attending church. In an interview on “Nightline” earlier this month, Minaj said she wanted to kill her father […]
With the Rev. Al Sharpton leading the way, celebrities, civil rights activists and relatives of Trayvon Martin got together at a church in Los Angeles, Calif., recently to mark the two-month anniversary of the Florida black teen’s killing by a neighborhood watch volunteer. “There are Trayvons all over this country,” The Associated Press quoted the Rev. […]
Things are still smoking over at Black Smoke Music where Kerry Douglas’ Houston-based company is currently enjoying two Top Ten gospel radio smashes with Earnest Pugh’s spine-tingling “I Need Your Glory” and Zacardi Cortez & John P. Kee’s churchy “One More Time.” Pugh’s soul-stirring single peaked at #1 in 2011 and he’s planning to go […]
By Sheilah Belle Chicago, IL — Kingdom Records’ million-selling Shekinah Glory Ministry soared into its second decade with an extraordinary highly-anticipated live recording on Saturday, April 28, 2012 at Valley Kingdom Ministries International, 5300 West 151st Street, Oak Forest, IL. Guests traveled from all over the country to be apart of the memorable night that ultimately became one […]
Christian rapper Lecrae is set to drop his fifth CD titled Gravity in the Fall of this year. The emcee recently announced he plans to drop his next record in September. Lecrae left the show winning two awards including Hip Hop Song of the Year with “Hallelujah” and Hip Hop Album of the year with […]
Chicago, IL –Gospel New Comer Gospel Recording Artist Johnathan McReynolds caught up with The Belle and Romel Murphy, Real Talent Media Group during the live recording of Shekinah Glory Ministries. Murphy says he is excited about what God is doing in his life and with his ministry, while Murphy says he’s on the grind, saying, […]
Jason Nelson’s major label debut SHIFTING THE ATMOSPHERE, one of the most anticipated Gospel releases of the year, will be in stores May 22. Having toured with Kirk Franklin last fall, Nelson is steadily gaining fans around the country with his fresh and powerful sound. The title track is the first single off of the […]
GRAMMY® Award-winning songwriter Pastor Charles Jenkins and Inspired People record label sign an exclusive worldwide distribution agreement with EMI Gospel/EMI Christian Music Group. Pastor Charles Jenkins Presents Fellowship Chicago Live’s debut project, The Best of Both Worlds will be in stores and available online everywhere on June 12. Jenkins, the senior pastor of the […]
Gospel Worship Leader, Singer, and Songwriter, Patrick Dopson and his independent label Oilonit Music have announced the release of his highly anticipated album debut, OPEN THE HEAVENS, in stores May 1st. His single, “Keep Me” from the forthcoming CD, produced by Noel Hall and Dopson, has soared over 40 slots on the charts since his […]