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(The Belle congratulates Pugh on new venture) EPM Music Group, the new recording company founded by Stellar Award nominated singer Earnest Pugh (best known for the #1 gospel hits “Rain on Us” and “I Need Your Glory”), has announced its first artist signees. The company has inked a deal with Chrystal Rucker, a powerhouse singer […]

Madeline Tims’ the mother of Zachery Tim’s, has won another request to prevent the City of New York and the city medical examiner’s office from revealing what killed Tims.  Tims was found dead in the W Hotel in Times Square on Aug. 12, 2011. The case was transferred from the NY County Supreme Court in December, […]

Track Social, a social network analyses platform that keeps track of the current trends on Twitter, has surprisingly found out that two of the most popular brands online are Joel Osteen and Joyce Meyer Ministries. Track Social reported that the top 10 accounts that enjoyed the most retweeted messages are: 1. Joyce Meyer Ministries 2. […]

Many adults who participated in the event agree that when it comes to the Selma Bridge Crossing re-enactment, not only is it about continuing to build upon what those who crossed this bridge did years ago, but to also pass valuable lessons on to younger generations. Jamahna Nelson has been coming to the Selma Bridge […]

YellaDuck Entertainment is pleased to announce that JoyFest 2012 in Little Rock, Arkansas will feature live music from local and national gospel artists, including Beverly Crawford and Zacardi Cortez. Crawford, a Florida Native has topped the charts and won awards for her soul stirring ministry. Once a singer on the nationally syndicated Bobby Jones Gospel, […]

New York, NY — Toted by Kirk Franklin as the next BIG thing, Jai’s (pronounced JAY) highly-anticipated, independent album, CULTURE SHOCK was recently announced as a nominee for Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year for the 43rd GMA Dove Awards scheduled to tape in Atlanta, GA April 19, 2012 at the renowned Fox Theatre. CULTURE […]

(In photo: John Patrick Adams and Francine Bryce) Richmond, VA – Rejoice! In Everything Give Thanks, was this year’s theme for the 30th Annual Music & Academic Mini Convention for the Gospel Music Workshop of America Richmond Chapter. This year’s guest speakers and guest clinicians included Bishop Brian Moore for the Communion & Consecration Service, […]

Friday, March 2, 2012 @7p.m. Village of Faith, Richmond, VA – FREE Concert Earnest Pugh Stops By Praise 104.7 to talk to The Belle about giving back to Richmond through his concert…”Night of Outpouring” .  Be sure to hang out with us at 4p.m. TODAY!

Dallas, Texas – More than 100 graduates walked across the church platform’ of the Potter’s House Church this week. For some it was for the first time. This particular group of graduates completed a year-long program called “Texas Offenders Reentry Initiative” or T.O.R.I. — it is a signature project of Bishop T.D. Jakes and his […]

Alexis Allen, better known as Lexi, the Media Personality for Inside Inspiration on the syndicated “Yolanda Adams Morning Show,” and the TV Personality and Host on the Word Network’s “The Lexi Show,” is set to release her highly anticipated single, “Burn It All Down” (Malaco Music Group) Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at All digital outlets.  […]

Hollywood, CA — Gospel Goes to Hollywood Awards Luncheon (GGTH) hosted by actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and comedian Jonathan Slocumb, who stepped in for Terry Crews, was hailed as a resounding success throughout Hollywood. The event, to raise awareness and funds in support of the fight against domestic violence, was held Friday, February 24, 2012 […]

“We’re breaking the hits,” says Black Smoke Media Worldwide’s CEO Kerry Douglas as he discusses his latest Top 10 radio smash, “One More Time.” The soul-stirring ballad features gospel legend, John P. Kee and Douglas’ next superstar singer, Zacardi Cortez. The single has been at radio for six months and just reached The Top 5 at Billboard.  “One More Time” […]