by Sheilah Belle Get ready for a new African-American television network to be added to your TV listings this fall. Bounce TV is a joint venture headed up by Ambassador Andrew Young and Martin Luther King III and will feature a mix of live sports, theatrical movies and original programming targeting African American adults 25-54 […]

by Sheilah Belle Tune in this Monday, April 11th at 10 p.m. EST to TBN’s “Praise The Lord” program which features Bryan Wilson performing three songs, including “Best Time of My Life” from his forthcoming “Bapolstogic 101” CD. The program takes place from TBN’s Miami studio and will be hosted by veteran actor Clifton Davis […]

by Sheilah Belle Nashville, TN — SR VP & General Manager of Light Records, James Robinson announced a marketing and distribution agreement with JAMES FORTUNE & FIYA, to bring his new label, FIYA World Music to Light Records and eOne Distribution.  The three year deal, which was inked this week, includes the future recordings of James […]

(In photo: The Belle’s cousin; Anita Mallory, The Belle and neighbor Charlotte near the starting line) By Sheilah Belle Richmond, VA — The Ukrop’s Monument Avenue 10k is one of Richmond’s biggest events of the year anyway you look at it, sporting or social, however Saturday’s 10k seemed even more significant and timely as the […]

by Sheilah Belle TBR — Dallas, TX — Tom Joyner’s Fantastic Voyage set sail from Galveston, Texas on Sunday, March 20, with over three thousand passengers. The first music presentation of the evening was the Gospel Service, hosted by Ambassador Bobby Jones and headlined by the great Fred Hammond. The concert room was filled with music […]

By Sheilah Belle Richmond, VA – Radio One Richmond, WPZZ-FM, Praise 104.7 FM, Your Inspiration Station, hosted their Annual St. Jude Radiothon on Thursday, March 31st, 2011 from 6a-7p. The broadcast began during The Yolanda Adams Morning Show from 6a-10a, along with Program Director Reggie B giving updates from the Richmond Market and holding it […]

By Sheilah Belle (In picture: Roger Cox singing lead on “Living Testimony” with Minister James Johnson & The Voices of Cedar Street) Richmond, VA —  Over the weekend, the senior pastor of Cedar Street Baptist Church, Dr. Anthony M. Chandler, the Minister of Music, James “Maestro” Johnson and the Voices of Cedar Street, celebrated the […]

From left to right: Pastor Arvetra Jones, The Belle, Ami Rushes, Minister Earl Bynum Doc Christian by Sheilah Belle TBR –(March 25, 2011) — Norfolk, VA – The Gospel Music Workshop of America wrapped up its 44th Annual Board Meeting Thursday night in Norfolk, VA at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel & Convention Center. Attendees […]

by Sheilah Belle TBR — New York, NY — After two weeks of a successful promotional run, Franklin is preparing to release his 12th CD, noe in stores. In addition to rehearsing for his tour with Steve Harvey, shooting a new movie and music video; promoting the paperback version of his New York Times bestseller, […]

TBR — Detroit, MI — The Word Network is proud to announce the return of the critically acclaimed talk show, “The Lexi Show”, hosted by Stellar Award nominated Gospel music artist, Lexi. After nearly a one year hiatus, the network has renewed the show for its fifth season. Dave Sheffield, Operations Manager, of the Word […]

Tuesday’s Question of the Day! Is it odd or strange to be a virgin over the age of 25 and not married?  To those who think so, what kind of message are we sending our youth?  Our teens are already experimenting with everything and everybody, resulting in getting high, getting pregnant and ending up in […]

By TBR — Richmond, VA – Gospel Recording artists Monica Lisa Stevenson and Faith Howard delivered an unforgettable performance of “Lord Keep Me” during the Sunday morning Worship service at St. Paul Baptist Church in Richmond, VA.  The two performed during the 8am, 10am and 12noon services.  Their ministry is extremely powerful! Words/Courtesy of The […]