"GOLDEN MOMENT" WITH NEWLYWED JILL SCOTT

2016 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

For Tour Updates: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Jill-Scott-tickets/artist/806530

Chattanooga's Famed Tivoli Theater

(Chattanooga, TN.)---She's a "boss chick" with 3 Grammys; 16 years under her belt and a national tour that's stronger than ever! Music fans are still "basking in the afterglow" following Jill Scott's high energy performance at Chattanooga's famed Tivoli Theater recently.

The Scenic City is part of the final leg of the singer/songwriter's 2016 Summer Concert Series.
Jill is scheduled for performances in Jacksonville and Miami at the end of August. From there, she's off to headline The 2016 Tom Joyner Morning Show Family Reunion Labor Day Weekend in Kissimmee, FL.

"Jilly from Philly" appears to be in a good place these days, paying tribute to her new husband with a new song entitled "Jahraymecofasola." Scott says the new single is her gift to her new husband Michael Dobson. The couple was married in June.

Scott also told fans how she never thought she would ever have more children, that after a difficult pregnancy with her only biological son Jett.  "In June, God saw fit to bless me with six more children," she said affectionately.  My husband and I are so lucky to embrace our new life and truly live every single day in the moment!

Here's hoping the FAMILY REUNION brings on a "NEW BEGINNING" for Jill Scott as she embraces her new life and extended family.

PRESS PLAY and TAKE "ANOTHER LOOK" at why Jill Scott is truly all about living her life like it's "GOLDEN!"

Congratulations again Jill.  If your strong vocals, stamina, and electric smile are any indication,  you'll be celebrating 20-plus years in the business in no time.

Tivoli Theater in Chattanooga August 24, 2016

Tivoli Theater in Chattanooga-August 24, 2016

THE NATION MOURNS THE LOSS OF FAMED JOURNALIST GEORGE E. CURRY

A POWERFUL VOICE IN THE BLACK PRESS IS SILENCED 

George E. Curry 1947-2016

(Washington, D.C.)--Walton and Associates mourns the death of famed columnist George Curry. Curry, who died Saturday of an apparent heart attack will be laid to rest in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Civil Rights leader and activist Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to deliver the eulogy at The Weeping Mary Baptist Church Saturday, August 27, 2016. For decades, Curry was one of the most powerful voices on issues confronting black Americans. 

Last year, Walton and Associates CEO, Varion Walton had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Curry briefly during the 50th Anniversary of the March from Selma to Montgomery. For years, Curry had one of the most successful columns in more than 200 newspapers across the country.

According to The National Association of Black Journalists, at the time of his death, George Curry was in the process of revitalizing Emerge Magazine.

He was still fighting to revive that magazine until his last moment on earth," said TV- ONE host Roland S. Martin, a friend, colleague, and fellow columnist. "George Curry died with his boots on, still fighting."

In 2003, Curry was named the NABJ Journalist of the Year for his continued commitment of influencing the NEXT generation of digital journalists. 

George E. Curry was 69 years old.

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

SEPTEMBER "RULES" FOR ACTOR KOFI SIRIBOE

Kofi Siriboe Joins All-Star Cast of “Girl Trip

PHOTO CREDIT:  GETTY IMAGES

"VISION/VOICE/VARION" EXCLUSIVE 

(New Orleans, LA)--September will be a big month for rising star Kofi Siriboe.  In addition to being part of an exclusive VW Network SPECIAL ASSIGNMENT REPORT, the rising start has just been added to the All-Star cast of Universal Film “Girl Trip” starring Queen Latifah, Regina Hall and Jada Pinkett Smith.  Already deemed by Entertainment Weekly as a “sure to be a heartthrob,” industry insiders have the 22-year old actor as one of “the premiere sought-after talents in Hollywood.”

"I am extremely honored to be sharing the screen with award nominated and winning actresses like Queen Latifah, Jada Pinkett-Smith, and Regina Hall. This is both a dream and a childish crush come true. I look forward to embodying the vision that our director Malcolm D. Lee has for my character, says Siriboe.

PHOTO CREDIT: KENDALL ELAM

Siriboe made a big splash with Queen Latifah and the cast of “Girl Trip” during the 2016 Essence Music Festival.  He and the cast of “Queen Sugar” cheered on Oprah Winfrey as she gave more than 8-thousand fans a preview of her new drama series during an appearance at The Essence Music Festival at The Ernest Morial Convention Center in July.

PHOTO CREDIT:  GETTY IMAGES

Don't miss Varion’s Special Assignment Report in August as she talks in-depth about the case of  “Queen Sugar.” The drama series is the latest in what critics say is sure to be another rating winner Oprah Winfrey who teams up again with “Selma” Director Ava DuVernay.  The series premieres September 6^th & 7^th, and will air Wednesdays at 10/9c on THE OWN NETWORK. 

PHOTO CREDIT:  GETTY IMAGES 

Check out this Trailer of "QUEEN SUGAR"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Py1GVEAVv4E

PHOTO CREDIT:  GETTY IMAGES 

Dan Lothian and Diversity in Media

INFLUENCING THE NEXT GENERATION OF "DIGITAL JOURNALIST" 

Varion Walton and Former CNN Correspondent Dan Lothian at EPB Headquarters in Tennessee

(Chattanooga, TN.) --He has one of the most recognized faces in the White House Press Corp.  Former CNN Correspondent Dan Lothian sits down with Varion Walton for an in-depth conversation about his tenure at the cable news channel, plus fills us in on what it was like covering three different administrations in the White House.  For more information about WALTON AND ASSOCIATES:  VISIT: www.waltonandassociates.net

American Idol Finalist-La'Portia Renae

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nR9mtAKoYmg&feature=share


(Jackson, MS.) -She's quickly becoming "America's Sweetheart!" American Idol finalist La'Porsha  Renae is still winning hearts and hitting a "high note" in her native Mississippi as she makes it back home after the finale'.  Check out La'Porsha as she chats with Varion about her big record deal, ALL NEW this week on VISION/VOICE/VARION!

"BEING TASHA COBB" ON CENTRIC TV

WATCH TASHA COBB ON CENTRIC SATURDAY,  APRIL 2nd -10p/9p cst

(NASHVILLE, TN.)--Brandy, Lisa Raye, Terri Vaughn have all sat in the "hot seat!" Now it's Motown Gospel Recording Artist Tasha Cobb's turn to "sweat it out" under the glare of Centric TV's reality show cameras in "Being" Tasha Cobb. It's the latest edition in the long-running series of biopics for Centric.

In the episode, Tasha discusses her road to stardom, being a powerful voice in Gospel music, living with depression, and how she continues to encourage her fans.

Additionally, Tasha released her new DVD One Place Live on April 8. The DVD is an accompaniment to her #1 Billboard chart-topping album that released last summer. Recorded live in Greensboro NC, the live performance DVD, spliced with interview footage, captures the singer in the purest form of her being – in true worship.

Tasha’s current single “Put A Praise On It,” continues to hold strong on the Gospel charts, currently in the Top 20 and climbing. Cobbs has been captivating audiences across the country since debuting the hit song on Centric’s Soul Train Awards. The soul-stirring performance had the crowd singing and celebs like musical legend and honoree Babyface mesmerized while singer/actress LaToya Luckett, “Apprentice” alum Omarosa and Empire’s Ta’Rhonda Jones on their feet.

ACTRESS CHUTI TIU JOINS CAST OF "NASHVILLE"

"BRAINS AND BEAUTY!"

All I can say is, "look at her now!" Little girls do grow up! If you lived in Mobile, Alabama during the 1980's; perhaps you remember the pageant that put The Port City on the map for years, "America's Jr. Miss." 

Today, operating as the "Distinguished Young Women" Scholastic Competition, high school seniors from across the nation come to Mobile for the coveted title. In 1987, Wisconsin's Chuti Tiu was no exception, in fact, she was extraordinary!   

Chuti was the first young woman of color to win the title in organization's history. I remember her because as a woman of Asian decent she represented change, hope, and possibilities!

More than 20 years later, what would be the chances of me running into this beautiful spirit in STARBUCKS in Chattanooga, TN?  Nearly impossible. 

Back in the late 1980's, while a college freshman working as a member of the production staff at WALA-TV, I was running one of the production cameras at The Mobile Civic Center; and I remember her win created quite a buzz in the building and in the city. It was historic. 

In a busy Chattanooga STARBUCKS, 25 years later, here we were talking for almost an hour as she studied a script for an upcoming segment on the popular show "NASHVILLE!"  

Even today, this beauty/scholastic pageant winner is still showing why she's more than just another pretty face.  Look for Actress Chuti Tiu TONIGHT on the set of the popular ABC drama series "Nashville." Her character is expected to have a reoccurring role until April 4th.

As she was in 1987, she will be a "big hit" in 2016. 

ANTHONY HAMILTON TALKS NEW MUSIC AND NEW TOUR

ANTHONY HAMILTON TOUR WITH FANTASIA STARTS  APRIL 21ST!

"GOOD FOOD/GOOD MUSIC AT CRACKER BARREL"

(ATLANTA, GA.)-What goes better with a bowl of collard greens and fried chicken than soulful singer Anthony Hamilton?  The Grammy Award winner's new CD "What I'm Feelin," come featuring his new single "AMEN" is serving up a "delicious bonus" for fans at Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores nationally.  

Varion Walton has the "scoop" on the bonus track available at the "home-style cooking" restaurant,  plus details on his upcoming tour with American Idol Fantasia.

Anthony Hamilton's "new groove sound" on his 9th studio album is the focus of this week's VISION/VOICE/VARION EXCLUSIVE!  

PRESS PLAY AND CHECK OUT VARION'S STORY!

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