RISING STAR: PRESIDENT AUSTIN JOINS THE CAST OF "HOUSE OF PAYNE!"

 

(ATLANTA, GEORGIA)--The Dream is possible, and Alabama's own Super Hero, Austin Perine, aka President Austin is showing us how "givers gain," with his big break on BET's House of Pain. For more than 3 years Austin has made national headlines for his caring heart and charity work in his native Birmingham and beyond.     

New this week Austin makes his debut on Tyler Perry's hit sitcom "House of Pain," Wednesday, March 30th at 8p CST/9 EST. It's commendable to see hit filmmaker tap into the "Next Generation" of child stars with ties to the state of Alabama.  Set your DVRs, mark you calendar, spread the word, this is going to be awesome for this Birmingham native.

For more information on Austin Perine, visit: https://www.al.com/living/2018/06/president_austin_might_be_cute.html

NEW EDITION STORY-THE MOVIE

"VINTAGE VISION/VOICE/VARION"-ALL ACCESS WITH NEW EDITION

WATCH: Backstage Reunion Between New Edition & The Bar-kays

(MEMPHIS, TN.)--THE NEW EDITION STORY is more than a MOVIE, it's a MOVEMENT!  BET Television is getting "rave reviews" from millions of New Edition fans still basking in the afterglow of the 3-night series.  Long before the star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, Varion Walton was given an all-access pass to Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant were forming a new group within NEW EDITION known as "Heads of State!" WATCH THIS VIDEO and check out this "VINTAGE" VISION/VOICE/VARION report as New Edition walks into an impromptu reunion in Memphis with another legendary R&B group,  The Bar-Kays.

Varion and Ralph Tresvant -Memphis, TN.

New Edition-Essence Fest in New Orleans

Essence Fest-New Orleans

JUST IN: POOCH HALL'S RESPONSE TO "THE GAME CHANGE"

(Huntsville, AL.)--This just in to our VISION/VOICE/VARION studios: apparently Pooch Hall still has fond memories of our "meet and greet" more than a year ago in Pensacola, Florida.

For all of you "doubting Thomas'" out there who still think social media is a passing fancy, think again!  I posted my story, a preview to tomorrow night's premiere of BET's "The Game" roughly two hours ago.  My staff proceeded to include our second look at our exclusive interview with actor Pooch Hall on our Facebook and Twitter sites.  Shortly after our trusted crew made the boss happy with a Tweet,  we were "Retweeted" by the man himself.  Pooch Hall not only remembers the interview,  but "LOL" laughed at loud when I reminded him I drove through a storm, twice for the EXCLUSIVE at his hotel in Pensacola during his brief visit last year.

Much like his character, Derwin "Ding Dong" Davis on BET's hit reality show,  Marion "Pooch" Hall who actually played football in high school and briefly in college is kind, polite, and the perfect gentleman.  Ladies, I'll also let you in on a little known secret from that day.  I lost my photographer because he had to go back to Mobile, Alabama for breaking news and severe weather, but Pooch Hall didn't flinch and he didn't make me feel bad about being a "one man band" that day.

In fact, he shot the entire interview himself by propping my camera up between a towel and two chairs and used his skills in cinema and directing to help me pull the whole interview off without the viewers being the wiser.  He singled handedly saved this 'damsel in distress' that day and I will forever thank him for it.

This just echoes what "I know for sure,"  social media is a fan's way of really getting up close and personal with some of their favorite celebrities in 2013.  Sometimes, that includes veteran journalists who know their way around the "red carpet!"

Thank you Marion "Pooch" Hall for the Retweet today on Twitter.  In addition to reaching out to many of your loyal fans of BET's The Game,  you made this old girl happy too.  I can officially die happy!   21 century technology, "gotta love it!"

PLAYBOOK CHANGES FOR BET'S "THE GAME"

Introducing The New Cast of BET's "THE GAME"

THE CAST OF BET's "THE GAME" GETS A MAKE-OVER!

(Atlanta, GA.)--"The players change, but the game stays the same!" That's the phrase being used to reel in loyal fans this week for the kick-off of season six of BET'S "The Game!" Okay, admit it, I was among the thousands of female fans who spent the better part of the weekend perched on the couch getting in my "Pooch Hall fix." If you haven't heard, there are big changes on the way in "The Game's" playbook this season.

Pooch Hall and Varion Walton-March 2012

Pooch Hall returns this week, but a lot of fans are trying to find out for how long? Apparently the loss of Hall and his television "soul-mate" Tia Mowry-Hardrict who played the role of Melanie,  is forcing the writers to "reboot" the embattled series again.

They've undergone changes before, BET picked up the series that has remained number one in black households after it was cancelled by The CW Network more than two years ago.                            

Mara Brock Avil, the show's original writer and creator is "banking" on loyal fans weathering this latest "sitcom storm" again. In a recent interview with The Los Angeles Times she said, it has been a huge challenge, but reflects the true world of sports. "What has happened speaks authentically to the world of sports," Akil said. We fall in love with players, and it hurts when they leave. It is like Peyton Manning leaving The Colts to wear a Broncos uniform.  It hurts, but it is what real life is like. First, you get nervous, then it becomes exciting and new. There's new life to the show.

Brock-Avil said losing Hall and Mowry-Hardrict has been hard since they have long since been considered the "heart of the show," but she is confident remaining veteran cast members like Wendy Raquel-Robinson, along with the addition of R&B singer Brandy and newcomers Jay Ellis and Lauren London--are strong enough as an ensemble to "score points"with their loyal fan base.

You can check out BET's hot new trailer for SEASON SIX, along with bio information on new cast members by CLICKING HERE:  http://www.bet.com/shows/the-game.html?cid=gamemktggoog

FOR A SECOND LOOK at  VISION/VOICE/VARION's EXCLUSIVE  interview with Pooch Hall about season five,  check out this video that's generated nearly 4-thousand page views with our fans on our YouTube channel.

BET's National Talent Seach Heads to Alabama

(MOBILE, AL.)---NEXT FRIDAY, all eyes will be on Mobile, AL.  Black Entertainment Television makes way it to the GulfCoast to find "the next big thing!" Diamond Washington is just one of the contestants competing for the national spotlight in this competition.


Washington, a recent high school graduate represents just a sample of the outstanding talent that's gearing up to take center stage for BET representatives and producers.


Varion Walton sits down with Dianne Steele who is spearheading the event.  Steele tells Varion how her company Shackle Free Marketing got involved with BET, plus why other gospel greats like Marvin Sapp, Vicki Winans and Vashawn Mitchell are blown away anytime they make a visit to "The Port City!"

"VISION/VOICE/VARION" HAS BIG PLANS AND GIVEAWAYS FOR 2012

(MOBILE, AL.)  Tomorrow promises to kick off what's expected to be a "fierce, fun, fabulous" 2012 for "VISION/VOICE/VARION".  Our internet magazine celebrated it's one year anniversary with an exclusive interview with actor Pooch Hall who plays Derwin Davis on this hit "dramedy" television show "The Game" shown on BET!  Getting the scoop from one of the hottest actors on television is just the beginning.  Tomorrow, Varion will give you a chance to "score" a couple of the hottest tickets to "tomorrow's stars the NFL!"  That's right, we're giving away 2 tickets to 2 lucky followers to SENIOR BOWL 2012.  

All you have to do is go to the right of this page and sign up to "CONNECT" and "FOLLOW" Varion's "conversation with the world!" Don't worry, signing your name doesn't mean you'll be receiving spam email.  Instead, it could mean your "backstage",  all access pass to some of the hottest names in entertainment! You just never know when our contests and ticket giveaways might include meeting one of the biggest stars to take center stage.  So sign up, SUPPORT and FOLLOW "VISION/VOICE/VARION"....always on, always connected."

ANNIVERSARY EXCLUSIVE

(Pensacola, FL.) "VISION/VOICE/VARION" celebrates it's 1 year anniversary with a "world exclusive!" The hit television series "THE GAME" premieres tonight on BET, but not before Varion Walton "scores" a touchdown with cast member Marion "Pooch" Hall.  Pooch who is quickly becoming one of the hottest actors on television gives fans a sneak peek of this upcoming season.  Varion gets Pooch to open up about his early days with Hollywood Producer/ Director Spike Lee, plus how after growing up in Brockton, Massachusetts he always thought he would some day make it to the NFL, just not in full make-up!

Watch Varion's exclusive interview and find out why BET's "THE GAME" is striking a nerve with black households and starting to draw comparisons to "Good Times" and "Different Strokes!" Spread the word, tell a friend; this week marks an anniversary like no other as Varion works overtime  to "bring you more of what your love, 24/7!"

Courtesy: BET

Pooch Hall and Varion Walton

CLICK HERE TO Check out VARION's exclusive interview on her official website.
"Up Close with Pooch Hall"  

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"THE GAME" Web Site


"VISION/VOICE/VARION"...always on, always connected!