The Belle Report

“Spreading the Gospel By Any Means Necessary!”

Getting On Point

What’s up people? It’s been more than a minute and if you get The Belle Report, YOU KNOW, we have been busy.

We have grown by serious leaps and some serious bounds and we thank God for it all. The responsibility to keep it all on point has also been somewhat of a challenge, but gradually we are pulling it all together.

The on-line daily news report…The Belle Report, is now sending reports out to readers in not only the US, but also readers in South Africa, Ghana, England, Germany, Spain, Japan, Hong Kong, Australia, and many other places where God is blessing our ministry.

Our P.R. Company has also grown as well. LaBelle & Associates is now working with a number of artists and companies, and thought it would be a good idea to pull many of our advertisers and clients under one roof. In doing so, we came up with the On-Line Publicist concept. This way we would be able to help many of our advertisers, in addition to the many artists and companies that we work with and promote them on our own marketing and promotional vehicles. That makes a big difference!

Needless to say, but we have had much success with that venture as well. Some of our many clients have included and include Verity Records, Sony Records, Tyscot Records, Malaco Records, Emtro Records, Wash Entertainment, Gospel Complex, Verizon, Gospel Music Workshop of America, J Moss, Dr. Bobby Jones, Max Siegel, Vickie Winans, Johnny Sanders, Canton Jones, Christopher Lewis, Troy Sneed, Tomeka Holyfield, God’s Image, Melvin Williams, Tony Terry, William Murphy, A7, St. Paul’s Baptist Church, Music World, The city of Richmond, VA and many others.

As a result, we have many many many happy clients.

To further grow our audience and reach new readers, we have inked a deal with Rejoice Musical Soul Food, which now airs The Belle Report radio show every Thursday at 4:30p.m. This will now allow us to reach 43 additional markets across the country as we continue to reach the masses around the world.

In addition to that, we are also using the internet outside of our own website.

We are now doing live on location reports with The Belle Report –Live, and airing them on U-Tube. Actually they are more like one on one interview’s with artists in various locations around the country and allows our readers and viewers to see the ‘real side of the artists’. So far we have interviewed J Moss, Tye Tribbett, Earl Bynum, Regina Belle, Ju Joyner, Blessed, Marvin Winans, Jr., and the list is growing.

To view the interviews, just sign up for The Belle Report, and look for it every Thursday and Friday. The response has been simply incredible.

In the meantime, please know that all is well. Mojo is doing great (my dog) and we are excited about many more things that God has lined up for us.

Now to get on board with advertising with us and sharing your product and CD’s to the masses, e-mail us at thebellereport@hotmail.com . To e-mail “The Belle” directly, hit me up at thebelle@thegospeltimes.com.

Don’t forget to also check us out at http://www.myspace.com/thebellereport. We have a lot of friends and would love to have you as one too. To join, the key word to remember is thebellereport@hotmail.com.

Now go on and have a great day and do something for you today! Believe it or not, if you turned your phone off for a few hours, lets say, on a Saturday morning, the sun would still rise and the day would still move forward. Take care of you! No one else can do it better!

Love and Praises
From Heaven Above

Sheilah Belle
“The Belle”

The State of the Union for Gospel Music!

Moments during past retreats with Tye Tribbett and a growing younger audience

Las Vegas, NV -- Don’t miss an in-depth discussion on the “State of Gospel Music” at the upcoming, International Gospel Industry Retreat. Slated for taping on Tuesday, November 11, 2008,12noon at the MGM Grand Resort and Spa, Industry leaders will address questions such as, “Is Black America Loosing Ownership of Gospel Music, the Music They Created?” and “The Impact of the Internet on Gospel music, Gospel Recording Companies and Gospel Radio.”

Special guest panelists include: EMI Records, Larry Blackwell, Gospel Music Channel’s Alvin Williams, Zomba Music’s James “Jazzy” Jordan, Tyscot Record’s Bryant Scott and other music executives.

This highly anticipated discussion will be co-moderated by Dr. Bobby Jones and Sheilah Belle, aka “The Belle, for airing on BET-J Television Network. This series of talk shows is entitled, Let’s Talk Church”.

The Belle and Dr. Bobby Jones

Additionally, The Black Entertainment Television Jazz Network will work in conjunction with the Word Television Network, SGN, The Light Radio Network, The Belle Report, Black Gospel Promo and Gospelfruits, to serve the Gospel Industry's promotional and marketing needs.

Several National Recording Artists such as, Kim Burrell, Vickie Winans, Queen Albertina Walker, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Vanessa Bell Armstrong, Karen Clark Sheard, Dorinda Clark Cole, Beverly Crawford, Damita Haddon, Tamala Mann, Martha Munizzi, Regina Belle, Dottie Peoples and many others will headline the "WOMAN OF GOSPEL" Tuesday night.

Deitrick Haddon, Kurt Carr, Tye Tribbett, Byron Cage, V Michael McKay, Hezekiah Walker, Marvin Sapp, Melvin Williams, A7, Jonathan Nelson, Ricky Dilliard, Darius Brooks and others will headline the "MEN OF GOSPEL" Wednesday night.

Look for these shows to start airing on BETJ, January, 2009.

For more information contact: www.gospelindustryretreat.com , www.bobbyjonesgospel.com , 615-750-3426 or The Belle Report.

Book your hotel rooms NOW!

Call 1-888-646-1203! Ask for Gospel Industry Retreat rates.

For sponsorship opportunities, call 615-330-2363

Bishop T. D. Jakes Goes Primetime with Talk show

T.D. Jakes show in fall '09 pipeline

Tribune Broadcasting has cut a deal with CBS Television Distribution for a fall 2009 daytime talker to be hosted by Bishop T.D. Jakes.

Strip is being developed by producer Jay McGraw, who is exec producer of CBS TV Distribution's fledging daytime strip "The Doctors."

Pact gives the show a station home in all of Tribune's 19 markets, including the key markets of New York, Los Angeles and Chicago. CBS TV Distribution has yet formally to green light the show for next year, but the Tribune deal goes a long way toward pushing it to the finish line.

Jakes is an author and well-traveled motivational speaker who heads the Dallas-based mega-church Potter's House.

Tribune and CBS TV Distribution declined comment.

Bishop Noel Jones Launches on INSP –The Inspiration Network

Indian Land, SC -- INSP - The Inspiration Network, the fastest-growing inspirational network in the U.S., today announced that international ministry leader Bishop Noel Jones has been added to the network. Bishop Jones' 'Fresh Oil' broadcasts feature the unique preaching and teaching style that has made him a trusted source for spiritual guidance to millions across the world. His program will air on INSP on Fridays at 6:30AM EST.

'Adding Bishop Noel Jones to INSP's lineup is a great programming addition for our cable and satellite viewers,' said Marc Favaro, Senior Vice President, Network Sales for INSP's parent company The Inspiration Networks. 'He is one of the most respected ministry leaders of our time and has amassed a solid following not only in the U.S., but internationally as well. I'm sure that our viewers will benefit from the wealth of knowledge and insight he delivers each week.'

Bishop Jones pastors the City of Refuge Church in Gardena, CA (by Los Angeles). Since his installment as pastor in June 1994, the membership has grown from approximately 3,300 people to over 17,000. The organization is actively involved in serving the community, with outreach efforts that include rehabilitative programs, ministries for the deaf, and programs for artists, singles, the incarcerated, youth, and young adults.

Bishop Jones' intellectual, scriptural approach and intense oratorical style impacts people from all walks of life and has encouraged the faith of people across the globe from Seattle to Miami, from London to Africa. Many hail his method as 'being practical, yet powerful' while also penetrating the hardest of hearts, captivating the attention of the restless and convincing the confused that God is able to save anybody.

Bishop Jones serves as a columnist for one of the nation's premier Gospel publications, Gospel Today Magazine, and also is a frequent guest on a number of shows and has appeared as a panelist on both CNN and NPR. His many achievements include being honored by the Mayor of Syracuse, NY for aiding in the establishment of a city-wide Crusade Day, a multi-cultural, non-denominational conference encouraging the participation of all Syracuse and Central New York residents. For more information about Bishop Noel Jones visit www.noeljones.org.

INSP is available in more than 55 million U.S. households via more than 2,400 cable systems and on DIRECTV channel 364 and DISH Network channel 259. Viewers can check their program guides for channel line-up information. Visit www.insp.com for a complete list of INSP programs.

PureSprings Releases, PureWorship

What happens when you search the body of Christ for worshippers who in their role as worship leaders write songs that come straight from their spirits, experiences and intercession?

PureWorship, the first of a CD series featuring worship leaders from various churches most of whom are seeking God and not necessarily fame. Being well aware that there are worship leaders every Sunday who seek the face of God for songs for their congregations, CeCe Winans Nashville based PureSprings Gospel felt some of those songs would be a blessing to the Kingdom as a whole.

Over 1000 songs were submitted and the ones that made the cut, make up the collection of songs on the CD, which also includes a bonus medley of familiar worship music that will surely usher you into the presence of God. After the psalmists were selected, an intimate recording captured each song in its purest essence at a recording in Nashville that represents a genuine and cross cultural experience. On October 28th prepare your hearts for PureWorship.

Check out TBN.org archive show dated 10/13 or click this link to experience PureWorship live http://www.youtube.com/user/OfficialCeCeWinans

Katco Music Group & Tyscot Records Present Kathy Taylor Live: The Worship Experience

Atlanta, GA -- Katco Music Group and Tyscot Records are elated to announce the release of the new album by Kathy Taylor (formerly known as Kathy Taylor-Brown) due in stores & online January 27, 2009.

No stranger to the music business, Kathy began her recording career as a soloist with the legendary James Cleveland’s Gospel Music of America and The Mass Choir. She also received a Stellar Award nomination for her 1999 CD, Taylordmade.

The greatly anticipated 2 CD Set, KATHY TAYLOR LIVE: THE WORSHIP EXPERIENCE contains the lead single “Oh How Precious”, which is already garnering national radio airplay and is #23* on the R&R Gospel Radio Chart. The project also features the legendary Dorothy Norwood on the timeless classic “God Specializes”. The two join together on the Reprise with a very special duet between the two Gospel powerhouses.

‘Live: The Worship Experience’ is already being dubbed as an amazing collection of songs which are designed to usher the listeners into the presence of the Living God.

Kathy’s musical gifts have brought her before both national and world leader such as Queen Elizabeth II and former President Bill Clinton.

The Houston native currently serves as Music at Windsor Village United Methodist Church in her hometown. She is currently preparing to accompany renowned singer, Bryon Cage on the ‘Live At The Apollo tour”.

HAPPENINGS AND EVENTS…

*Gospel Search of America 2008 featuring Trin-i-tee 5:7, Darwin Hobbs, and Mona Moore. Hosted by Gerard Henry as seen on BET’s Lift Every Voice. Call 214-295-5531. October 10 -11, 2008.

*EMI has several focused releases, including Kierra Sheard, Bold Right Life, October 2008. Heather Headley debuts with her introduction to Gospel/Christian Community, November 2008. Smokie Norful, records live October 23, 2008 in Memphis, TN. Release date, early 2009! Vanessa Bell Armstrong, new release, March 2009, produced by Donald Lawrence.

*The Missouri Gospel Announcers Guild Annual Celebration –St. Louis, Hilton Hotel, Oct. 31st –Nov. 1st, 2008. For details, call Chuck Spearman at 314-436-7424 or e-mail Chuckspearman1@aol.com

*Gospel Superfest - Atlanta, GA, November 1, 2008 (Tickets on sale at ticketmaster)

*The Belle’s Birthday, Friday, November 7, 2008…The World may stop revolving for a minute. So prepare! (smile)!

*The Gospel Artist International Retreat -MGM Hotel – November 10 -12, 2008

*Gospel Music Workshop of America Board Meeting, Birmingham, Alabama, March 2009

*North Carolina Gospel Announcer Guild Annual Convention, Greensboro, NC, May, 2009. For more information Arvetra Jones at (910)988-4614 or e-mail Arvetrajr1@aol.com

*I Hear Music in the Air – Cincinnati, Ohio, June 26, 27, 28, 2009

*Soul Saturday at Kings Dominion with Phat Thomi, The Belle and Dominique Stroman, May 2, 2009

*Gospel Music Workshop of America Annual Convention, Cincinnati, Ohio, July, 2009

*4th Annual HP Virginia Gospel Showcase, Suffolk, VA, July, 24 & 25th, 2009

ON The Road with The Belle…

While we have been on the road, here are some of the people we have caught up with! It’s been fun, but there is so much more to do and cover. Keep your sister in prayer.

Jennifer Hudson and The Belle

Ju Joyner, Earl Bynum, The Belle and
Bryant Scott

DeWayne Woods, The Belle and
VaShawn Mitchell

Blessed and The Belle

Owner and CEO of Rejoice Musical Soul Food Mike Chandler and
N.C. Gospel Announcers Guild President
Arvetra Jones

The Belle Steve Harvey and The Belle’s cousin Anita Mallory