NEW SEASON: McDONALD'S 365 AWARDS HONORS TONI BRAXTON WITH PERFORMANCES FROM KELLY PRICE

365 Black Awards Tonight on BET  9/8c

VISION/VOICE/VARION kicks off 7th SEASON an EXCLUSIVE from Singer Kelly Price and More!

(New Orleans-LA.)-- So far, it's shaping up to be a "September to Remember!" Varion Walton and The VISION/VOICE/VARION crew are kicking off our 7th season with an EXCLUSIVE,  a preview to this week's McDonald 2016 "365 Black Awards." Varion talks with EXCLUSIVELY with R&B sensations Anthony Hamilton and Kelly Price as they serenade "Breathe Again," singer and actress Toni Braxton and Wendy Raquel Robinson for their lifetime achievements. 

Singer Kelly Price on the red carpet before her showstopping performance.

Toni Braxton honored with Lifetime Achievement Award 

Grammy Award Singer Anthony Hamilton Scheduled to Perform 

September 5th & 6th Varion goes in-depth and fills you in on all of those amazing trailers you've seen promoting Oprah and the OWN Networks new drama series, "Queen Sugar!" Varion chats candidly with one of the most 
acclaimed female directors behind this new series that's generation a lot of buzz, Ava DuVernay. 

For nearly 10 years Varion has given you the "lowdown on the low scores," when it comes to the sanitary conditions of many restaurants.  September 14th, our award-winning Restaurant  

Scorecard reporter will school you on something we all love, Soul Food.  Varion literally breaks bread with Adrian Miller,  a published author who will give you the scoop on the origin on all of the "soul food" Big Mama prepared for those fabulous Sunday Dinners.   This known "food scholar" also tackles  another scandalous subject, why there are so many hungry people desperate for food in such the rich food mecca we call America.  

Spread the word, tell a friend...the 7th season of VisionVoiceVarion is going to go beyond "scandalous",  this FALL is going to be epic! Stay connected!

TONIGHT ON BET 9/8c   

    

SEPTEMBER'S SIZZLING WITH MCDONALD'S 356 AWARDS HONORING TONI BRAXTON

VW NETWORK EXCLUSIVE

Toni Braxton and Wendy Raquel Robinson Honored for Life-Time Achievements

(New Orleans, LA.) September is Sizzling! The VW Network is your EXCLUSIVE “backstage,” ALL ACCESS pass to the televised, star-studded 13th Annual 365 Black Awards, September 1st on BET! This year's awards is hosted by actress/singer Amber Riley and actor Lance Gross.

PHOTO CREDIT:  Soul Brother

PHOTO CREDIT:  Soul Brother

First, be sure to check out Varion’s BIG PREVIEW as she meets and greets the stars as they hit the red carpet before the show honoring Grammy Award-winning artist Toni Braxton, NFL cornerback Charles Tillman and award-winning actress Wendy Raquel Robinson and several other "unsung" community heroes around the country.

PHOTO CREDIT:  Soul Brother

PHOTO CREDIT:  Kendal Elam

PHOTO CREDIT:  Kendal Elam

You are in for a treat as Varion talks exclusively to R&B sensational Anthony Hamilton and songbird Kelly Price and The Braxtons before their stellar performances. Mark your calendar, that's August 31st, only on THE VWNETWORK and www.varionwalton.com

VARION'S VIEW: "Beyond the Lights" - Must See!

NEW AT THE MOVIES

It is entertaining, inspiring and a sobering reminder--"all that glitters ain't gold!"  Beyond the Lights is story of Noni, the music industry's latest "it girl!" I thought the name Noni was no coincidence. The movie had not so subtle hints of another famous sex symbol, "Norma Jean."Though the storyline comes up short I really like this movie because it is "topical and timely" for so many women out there willing to do anything for their 15 minutes of fame.

"Beyond the Lights" is a love story and a poignant glimpse of what really happens when you "chase your dreams and lose yourself in the process." I was especially happy to see a seasoned veteran like Danny Glover influence newcomers like Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Nate Parker. I also loved the cameos from everyone including Chaka Khan and BET's Debra Lee.  See this film this weekend family; you'll be glad you did!

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!"

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

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"Up Close with Pooch Hall"  

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"THE GAME" Web Site


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