The Belle

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — My name and my network, REVOLT, have been mentioned recently by Comcast in reference to the Comcast/Byron Allen US Supreme Court case as an example of Comcast’s inclusive practices with respect to African American owned cable networks. While it is true that we are in business with Comcast, it […]

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — The Africa Channel’s (“TAC”) relationship with Comcast has been cordial and at times even jovial but our economic relationship cannot be described as a good one. Yes, Comcast is distributing TAC (in business since 2005 and my family’s investment business is the largest shareholder) to about 4 million subscribers […]

Memphis, TN – Mentors are encouraging personalities who work to build connections and relationships with young people by offering them direction and encouragement to help cultivate their positive living environment and healthy growth as productive citizens. Gospel star, Earnest Pugh, is returning to his alma mater – Millington Central High School (near Memphis, TN) – […]

DETROIT, Nov. 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — Karew Entertainment in partnership with Motown Gospel is excited to announce the newest single, “Victory”, from the legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters, is available now on Apple Music! This song was written by group member Karen Clark Sheard and her son J. Drew Sheard (who also produced it). This is the first single from the forthcoming album set to be released […]

Nashville, TN (November 22, 2019) – GRAMMY® Award winner Tasha Cobbs Leonard is celebrating the ten-year anniversary of her debut album, Smile, by making the newly remastered album available for the first time since 2011. The fan-favorite album, which was independently released by Tasha Cobbs Ministries in 2010, features the original recordings of the praise […]

Source: Radio One Richmond / Pastor Dimitri R. Bradley and The Belle It is with an extremely heavy heart that we announce the passing of one of our Pastor’s of the Month, Pastor Dimitri R. Bradley. Virginia State Police say Dimitri R. Bradley, 51, died on Wednesday evening following a fatal crash that took place […]

(TBR) The nominations for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards were announced Wednesday morning.  Kirk Franklin led among nominees with two nods in the Gospel/Contemporary Christian Music Category. Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Travis Greene also walked away with one nomination each. Alicia Keys who is set to host the ceremony and was also on hand to […]

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Nov. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Education Through Music-Los Angeles (www.etmla.org) hosted its 14th Annual Benefit Gala at the Beverly Wilshire to raise awareness for music in disadvantaged LA County schools. Supporters gathered to celebrate the 2019 Shining Star Honorees: Emmy Award-Winning Music Director & Producer Rickey Minor (Stevie Wonder, […]

Richmond, VA – November 17, 2019 — St. Paul’s Baptist Church celebrated 110 years during the 9am and 11am morning services.  Adding to the celebration were praise dances and the Mass Choir, under the leadership of Patrick Newby.  Delivering an inspiring word for both the 9am and the 11am services was the senior pastor, Rev. […]

Nashville, TN —  Ben Tankard is the best-selling Gospel/Jazz Artist of all-time, a 15-time Stellar Award winner and a Stellar Music Hall of Fame inductee.  He has sold 15 Gold and 6 Platinum records and has earned numerous Dove, Grammy, Soul Train Award nominations and a 2019 NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Jazz Recording.  This year marked his first #1 […]

Nashville, TN (November 15, 2019) – With a knack for delivering worshipful heart-rending music and ministry that reaches across the world, multiple award-winning Gospel icon Donnie McClurkin has created yet another impactful album with A Different Song (CamDon Music/RCA Inspiration). Available everywhere, A Different Song marks the eighth solo album released from the prolific singer, […]

(Black PR Wire) NEW YORK– In the latest episode of ESSENCE’s Yes, Girl! podcast, hosts Cori Murray and Charli Penn talk to Whitney Houston’s confidante Robyn Crawford—who reveals a side of the iconic singer that only ESSENCE can share. While at the height of a whirlwind tour promoting her book, A Song For You: My Life With Whitney Houston, Crawford shares […]