A new piece of legislation, if passed, will penalize low-income families in Tennessee by reducing their welfare benefits if their child performs poorly in school. Sponsored by Sen. Stacey Campfield (R-Knoxville) and Rep. Vance Dennis (R-Savannah), the bill “requires the reduction of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) payments for parents or caretakers of TANF recipients […]
New York, NY — Anthony Brown along with his dynamic ensemble group therAPy will perform on CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL airing nationally on BET this Sunday, April 7th at 8:00pm EST. Brown & group therAPy offer a brilliant and electric performance of their Top 10 hit song “Testimony” and has been heralded as one the evening’s most […]
You never know where a commercial shoot will take you. TODAY The Belle ended up at Buffalo Wild Wings! Look for her to hit your TV set soon on the CW Network! In the meantime, check out The Belle with Chris Thomas every Friday on the CW Network with Faith on Friday’s @ 6:30p.m. Courtesy […]
Washington, D.C. — Howard University says former President Bill Clinton will deliver the school’s commencement address in May. University President Sidney Ribeau said Tuesday that Clinton would deliver the speech on May 11. Ribeau says Clinton’s example as a leader, humanitarian and advocate and his commitment to public service will inspire the class of 2013. […]
Washington, D.C. — President Barack Obama attended Easter services at an Episcopal church near the White House where past presidents frequently have worshipped. The president, first lady Michelle Obama and daughters Sasha and Malia took the short walk across Lafayette Park to St. John’s Church Sunday morning. Obama was greeted by several parishioners […]
Los Angeles, CA — Mali Music has teamed up with Jennifer Hudson to work on her next project. While there is no release date set yet, the highly sort after producer has been working closely with Hudson as she moves towards a fresh new sound. Mali tweeted about working with Hudson just a few days […]
(Check out our EXCLUSIVE interviews at www.youtube.com/thebelletv ) Philadelphia, PA – The Music Industry is still a buzz about the Inspiration & Music Conference. To check out what you may have missed, log on to http://www.youtube.com/thebelletv Music industry heavy hitters and executives attending the conference and taking up residence in Philly for the […]
Light Records James Fortune, Bishop Paul Morton, and Shirley Caesar Heat Up the Gospel Chart Top 10!
Nashville, TN — Light Records artists continue to heat up the Gospel charts, with the award-winning talents of James Fortune & FIYA, Bishop Paul S. Morton, and Shirley Caesar surging through the Top 10 with their latest hit singles. Inspiring countless fans with their compelling ministry and melodies, James Fortune & FIYA’s Hold On (#3), […]
The International Pastors & Leadership Conference, hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes announces a high-impact speaker lineup to provide pastors, lay ministers, church executives and their administrative staffs with strategies to transform their churches and communities. The in-demand conference returns to Dallas on April 25-27 at the Dallas Convention Center. KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: Bishop T.D. Jakes, senior pastor […]
Click Here to See Our Exclusive Interview http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z363lX4M2yA Richmond, VA – Their schedule is more than tight, but the United Tenors made time to stop by Richmond, VA to hang out with The Belle and see a long line of fans at B.K. Music where they signed CD’s, took pictures and gave […]
TV One, which entertains, informs and inspires Black adult viewers, announced today its plans to air the VERIZON’S HOW SWEET THE SOUND ROAD TO GOSPEL GREATNESS: THE FINALE hosted by R&B and gospel music superstar Michelle Williams on Sunday, March 31, at 10 PM/ET. Verizon’s How Sweet the Sound is the country’s most prestigious gospel […]
Jamal Bryant, Pastor and Founder of Empowerment Temple A.M.E. church will be dedicating his Easter Sunday services to a day of action and support to our community members re-entering society through the prison re-entry system. Easter Sunday, Pastor Bryant is inviting all to participate in the church’s “Resurrection Re-Entry Services.” Empowerment Temple church has made a […]
