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.

Gospel music star BeBe Winans has landed a book deal for a memoir about his friendship with the late singer Whitney Houston. Worthy Publishing will publish The Whitney I Knew in July, complete with photos and links to video performances. Courtesy of www.thebellereport.net    www.twitter.com/thebellereport

Nashville, TN  — Multiple award winner, Grammy Award nominee, VaShawn Mitchell, to be honored in hometown of Harvey, IL next weekend.  The popular praise & worship leader will be appreciated at a ‘Street Naming Presentation’ on Sunday, April 29th and then will perform at his live recording concert on Monday, April 30th. Mitchell will be […]

Oscar-winner Jennifer Hudson struggled to hold back tears Monday mnorning while testifying at the trial of the man accused of killing her mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in a jealous rage four years ago. Hudson was the first witness called after prosecutors and attorneys for William Balfour finished their opening statements. The singer and actress, […]

(The Belle and Broderick Rice at St. Paul’s Baptist Church)     Richmond, VA — One of the original Kings of Gospel Comedy stopped in Richmond, Virginia to share his gift of laugher.  Making an appearance at St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Broderick E. Rice, shared a few laughs along with a few impressions including those […]

Tampa, FL — The spotlight continues to shine on the Sanford, Florida and the case of The Trayvon Martin.  Over the weekend, several national recording Gospel artists stopped by Tampa to show support for Martin’s family, as well as honor a local high school student. One day after shooter George Zimmerman apologized to Trayvon Martin’s […]

Los Angeles, CA — Nine-time GRAMMY Award Winner and music legend Andraé Crouch lands at #1 on the Billboard Gospel songs chart this week with his hit single “Let The Church Say Amen” from the NAACP Image Award, GRAMMY Award and GMA Dove Award nominated CD, The Journey. “It’s exciting to know that the music […]

A Florida judge set bail Friday morning at $150,000 for the release of George Zimmerman, who apologized on the stand to Trayvon Martin’s parents for the loss of their child. “I wanted to say I am sorry for the loss of your son,” Zimmerman said. Zimmerman, who was wearing a suit and had chains that wrapped […]

Washington, D.C.’s own Stellar Award winning recording artist, Stephen Hurd, is back on the scene with his first CD in three years and the first on his own Hurd the Word music label. The ambitious new project, “O That Men Would Worship”, ties with Hurd’s 2009 release, “Times of Refreshing”, as his highest charting CD. Both […]

Since blowing up as the dazzling lead vocalist on James Fortune & FIYA’s 2008 breakthrough hit “The Blood” and their subsequent #1 smash, “I Believe”, Zacardi Cortez has gained a reputation in music circles as a singer’s singer as much for his intricate vocal gymnastics and fiery hoops as for his smooth tone. The Houston native can sing it all, from […]

Don’t Miss One of the Most Anticipated Live Recordings this year with Dottie Peoples Saturday, April 21st 2012, Siloam Church International, College Park, GA Courtesy of www.thebellereport.com   www.twitter.com/thebellereport

Sanford, FL — A bond hearing is now set for Friday morning and will for the first time, place Trayvon Martin’s parents in the same room as the man who killed their teenage son. George Zimmerman, 28, is scheduled to appear before Circuit Court judge Kenneth Lester in the Seminole County courthouse at 9 a.m., where […]

Atlanta, GA — The Gospel Music Association (GMA) is set to tape their 43rd Annual GMA Dove Awards show tonight!  Artists performing include GRAMMY winners Mary Mary and Kirk Franklin along with iconic artists Angie Stone, Wess Morgan and Jaci Velasquez. With the addition of these powerful artists who have inspired millions, the GMA Dove Awards […]