The Belle

 Host and TV producer Dick Clark has died. He was 82. Clark underwent surgery Tuesday night and suffered a “massive” heart attack following the procedure. Clark started his career as a radio announcer at WRUN in Utica, N.Y.,  when he was 17. His long-running show, “American Bandstand,” was on the air from 1957-1989. “Dick Clark’s […]

Los Angeles, CA — Forty Entertainment prepares to release Crazy by Grammy and Dove nominated singer/songwriter Dayna Caddell from her forthcoming album “Overjoyed,” it was announced today.   cra·zy/ˈkrāzē/zealous, infatuated, enamored, enthusiastic, passionate.   The bible says, ‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ “My […]

Washington, D.C. — CD Porter is part of a new generation of worshipers called to invite God’s presence into the life of the believer.  A worship leader, songwriter, and minister of music, Porter has been catching the attention of gospel music fans and industry alike with his hit, “With One Sound”.  The praise and worship […]

Brooklyn, New York — Brooklyn, New York is home to some of the greatest gospel artists of all times, starting with the Institutional Radio Choir to the legendary Rev. Timothy Wright & The Concert Choir to Brooklyn’s own gospel treasure Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir. In the same vein of Brooklyn gospel […]

Los Angeles – April 17, 2012 – T.D.J. Enterprises / T.D.J. Independents, along with Codeblack Entertainment and AMC Theatres, today announced that in limited release “Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On The 7th Day,” a Neema Barnette film, earned $6,376 per screen and grossed $641,542 its opening weekend. Surpassing industry expectations, “Woman Thou Art Loosed!: On […]

Los Angeles, CA — Ministry and music never stops for award-winning gospel singer Donnie McClurkin.  After years of traveling the globe, keeping pace with his schedule still proves to be a challenge.  McClurkin kicks off the month of April at the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH.   He’s set to perform on […]

Brandon Anderson, LaMonte Harris, Curtis Langley and The Belle TBR – Richmond, VA – BGA Entertainment hosted a Pre-Dove Celebration Concert, Saturday April 14th 6pm at Cedar Street Baptist Church, Richmond. VA.  Special guests included, Ty Francis, Nyasia, Da Hype Choir, J. D. Lewis, P Dot, Pastor Wyatt and The Belle. Long time friends and […]

George Zimmeran, the neighborhood watch volunteer charged with killing an unarmed, Trayvon Martin in Florida is now asking the judge in the case to step down  after she revealed a potential conflict of interest. George Zimmerman’s attorney, Mark O’Mara, filed the request and said Circuit Judge Jessica Recksiedler revealed the potential conflict last week. Zimmerman was […]

Richmond, VA — Over my busy weekend, one of my stops included emceeing the Pre Dove Award Celebration for G. I. at Cedar Street Baptist Church.  While pulling everything together, a very young lady approached me and stayed with me throughout the evening.  Her name is Jordan and she was a Sweetie Pie.  She supplied […]

Richmond, VA — Virginia Union University’s (VUU) announced Monday that  Rev. Dr. Al Sharpton will speak at the school’s 113th commencement exercises on Saturday, May 12, 2012.   Sharpton, a radio and television talk show host, is the founder and president of the National Action Network (NAN).   Rear Admiral Barry C. Black (Ret) will […]

Blacksmoke Media recording artist, Bryan Wilson, best known for the songs “If You’re Talking About Jesus” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow” with the Mississippi Children’s Choir, will be elevated to the office of Apostle of the Bapolstogic Movement, Inc., Saturday, April 28, 2012 @ 12 PM at the Miracle Center of Faith Missionary Baptist Church, 9161 Hampton Overlook […]

Smokie Norful’s Once in a Lifetime debuted this week in the top 5 on Billboard’s Top Gospel chart. His #4 position on the chart proves Norful is still an important voice in today’s contemporary gospel music scene. Norful has had a successful decade-long career in Gospel music. Once In A Lifetime celebrates that success with […]