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California, US — / PRBlast / — SHREVEPORT - Former NBA player, actor and minister Kenyon Glover is the subject of a permanent injunction, following a court hearing in Louisiana.

The ruling makes permanent the earlier temporary restraining order and preliminary injunction granted by Judge Michael “Mike” Pitman against Glover in Caddo Parish.

In granting the initial sexual assault restraining order, the judge prohibited Glover from committing further acts of abuse or threats of abuse or sexual assault.

Glover has been charged with a violence offense centered around abuse and physical force.

In his ruling, the judge’s order prohibits Glover from abusing or assaulting the victim. The legal action came after Glover was the subject of abuse and sexual assault allegations in Caddo Parish.

The judge’s decision also bars Glover from stalking, following, tracking, monitoring, or threatening the victim. Glover is to stay completely away from the woman and her home, school and business.

“The verdict was based on the evidence presented to the court,” a spokesperson for the Louisiana Bar Foundation said to the media following the hearing.

According to the permanent order, the judge found that Glover was a threat to the victim.

Glover, who is currently under a permanent restraining order in California for violence, failed to appear for the court hearing. The California court ruled that Glover assaulted the woman to whom he was a spiritual advisor.

Court records state Glover previously allegedly assaulted another woman and was charged.

The victim’s lawyer Holland Miciotto, son of powerhouse Shreveport lawyer Ronald Miciotto, told the judge, “it shows Mr. Glover has a prior history of violence,” according to court records.

According to IMDb.com, Glover is a native of Monroe, Louisiana. Glover counts acting and filmmaking as a part of his repertoire. The authoritative source for TV content says Glover was a cast member on RuPaul’s Drag Race, The Young and The Restless, Devious Maids, among others.

Amid the latest controversy, Glover was removed from the film ‘E40S’ (Every 40 Seconds), back in late October according to Film Daily.

Glover was previously represented by American Talent Management in Burbank, California, and had been a talent with All American Entertainment. TheCineTalk reported that AAE recently removed Glover from their roster.

A Louisiana Judge granted a temporary restraining order against Kenyon Glover, blocking him from stalking, following, tracking, monitoring, or threatening a woman who has made sexual abuse claims against him.

Glover has been accused of sexual assault and harassment in Caddo Parish.

The Louisiana Uniform Abuse Prevention Order is pursuant to L.R.S. 46:2181 et seq., non-intimate sexual assault, stating the protected person is related to the defendant as an acquaintance.

The court ordered Glover be restrained from committing further acts of abuse or threats of abuse, stalking or sexual assault.  The judge ordered Glover not to abuse, harass or assault the victim in any manner whatsoever.

The prohibition includes the use, attempted use, or threatened use of physical force that would reasonably be expected to cause bodily injury.

The full order requires Glover to stay completely away from the woman and her home, job or school.

According to IMDb.com, Glover, 45, is a native of Monroe, Louisiana.  A former NBA player, minister and founder of Faithful & Focused Ministries, Glover also counts acting and filmmaking as a part of his repertoire. The authoritative source for TV content says Glover was a cast member on "The Young and The Restless," and has been featured on "Devious Maids." Most recently, he was an actor in "Lady Wisdom," executive produced by Preach The Word Network TV (PTWWN Broadcasting), an Atlanta, Georgia based Christian Television Network.

Court records state that Glover resides in Dallas, Texas.

Los Angeles, CA -- New fashion design company Sacred Medicine, started by Oriah Mirza had an opportunity to make a custom jacket for Gary Clark Jr., which he performed in November 15, 2018 at the Fonda Theater in West Hollywood.

What makes this jacket special, is Oriah is a shaman who has been serving her community for ten years helping people find recovery through trauma and addictions. Her message of her own recovery has inspired many people to start new healthy lives. Being a shaman and a life coach, she was looking for a new way to help people feel special and loved, and wanted to share her jackets like a talisman. The responses from the new recipients of her custom boho chic embroidered jackets was unanimous.

“I felt like I was being hugged when I wore Oriah’s jackets, it was the best feeling.” Terry, Santa Barbara

“I feel like a superhero when I wear these jackets, like it’s infused or something.” Erica, Malibu, CA

Oriah’s inspiration comes from her extensive travels leading people on retreats around the world with her husband Shaman and Psychic Medium and Trance Channel Riz Mirza. Twice a year Oriah visits India where she has been impacted by the Indian culture and exquisite fabrics. She uses beaded embellishments from the Afghan Kuchi Tribes and North Indian regions. The floral textile originates from the Hmong Hill Tribe of Thailand and northern and southern India. The coins are real vintage real antique money coins. Her latest visit to the Dalai Lama, she brought home vintage elaborately hand painted acrylic scrolls the monks painted of the Buddha and other deities, and sewed them on to the back of fur vests that the monks made . But, her sights don’t end there, Oriah has interest in futuristic Matrix style clothing as well, and is developing her second collection that includes hooded vests, and dresses. Her unique style comes not only from what she has gathered in her travels but her years as an acrylic artist.

“I didn’t want to only paint for the rest of my life, I have so much more to offer, and I found working with the medium of fabrics and trim was no different than any other beautifully rich medium, the colors and designs appeals to my desire to awe and inspire the viewer, they tell a message.” ~Oriah Mirza

Oriah is a mother of five children and has been a passionate spokesperson against violence towards women and empowering women to have a voice and to tell their story since 2005. She has spoken internationally along with visiting community safe houses for victims of domestic violence and has helped many women find personal empowerment. Her work with her husband has reached hundreds of thousands of people, as together they have helped people recover from serious trauma, loss and emotional and mental instability in their healing center where they reside Red Eagle Ranch, Malibu, California.

“Making garments was the natural next step for me because it carried my message of love and hope to the world, and who doesn't want to feel great wearing an art piece? I want people to feel more than just putting on an ordinary piece of clothing, I want people to feel special.”

Her new collection will be bringing more futuristic Matrix-inspired clothing for men and women and genderless wear, since she is also a huge fan of A.I technology and gaming. So far her Boho Chic line with its elaborate embroidered details and silk lining has got the attention of some fashion and wardrobe insiders, but she will intertwine this concept with the future line. She has collaborated with certified armor motorcycle jacket company H Bomb, and has custom embroidered elaborate piece that you can wear while riding. Gary Clark Jr. is one of the many celebrities Oriah has intention of sharing her work with, she admires Gary Clark Jr. and considers him the next best artist since Jimi Hendrix, and was honored he chose to wear her Sacred Medicine’s deep rich velvet corduroy custom jacket with silk lining and deeply vibrant rich Indian embroidery on the back. She wants to appeal to the musicians and artists who want to make a statement and share a message of love.

“It was an absolute thrill, to start my career as a fashion designer this way, what an honor to watch Gary play such beautiful amazing music while wearing my jacket.” Oriah Mirza

For press inquiries or stylist who are interested in collaborating with Sacred Medicine, contact sacredmedicinewear@gmail.com

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Sacred Medicine carries new custom designed, upcycled vintage jackets and vests for men, women and genderless wear.

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Hollywood, CA (August 11, 2016) – Vanessa Verduga, announces details of his brand new single titled “Owner of my Heart”. The song follows his critically acclaimed web series “JUSTICE WOMAN” (created and launched in 2012) that went viral.

Over the years, The Los Angeles-born Bronx-raised performer has combined strikingly original music with euphoric live performances and has quickly become recognized as one of the most experimental and captivating artists around. Described by her peers as “a compassionate fighter with captivating strength and sassy humor,” Vanessa aspires to awaken our inner warriors through her art.

Destined for a multi-faceted life and career from her earliest days, Vanessa started acting, singing and dancing at age four, encouraged by her mother, a trained dancer in Spanish dance whose own mother (Vanessa’s grandmother) would take her every weekend to sing live at the local radio station in her native Ecuador. Coming from a family that valued the performing arts – but also stressed the importance of a strong education and practical career path – it is logical that Vanessa would eventually find her way back to performing after a lengthy college and law school hiatus. A graduate of both the American Academy of Dramatic Arts and Seton Hall University School of Law, Vanessa returned to acting during law school when she joined the student theater group there. With a knack for developing strong yet vulnerable characters, she has appeared in numerous theater productions and films since graduating from AADA.

Vanessa produced and starred in “H.O.M.E.,” a feature film by award winning director Daniel Maldonado, and “The Hunting of Lost Characters”, a short film by multiple Emmy-award winning director Gustavo Sampaio. She also produced the “Latino Thought Makers Live Series, hosted by Rick Najera” at Oxnard College, which spotlights influential Latinos in the fields of Performing Arts, Politics, and Social Issues. Her play “Implications of Cohabitation”, which she wrote and stars in, is currently playing at the Clurman, Theatre Row (NYC), from August 5th till the 26th. Last but certainly not least, Vanessa is a recording her very first solo album, a bilingual urban Latin album, titled “Soy Mujer” (“I am Woman”), with multiple Grammy- and Billboard award winning producers Kenny O’Brien and DJ Napoles.

Vanessa Verduga is a multi-talented actress, singer, and writer who is laser focused on creating bold and explosive career opportunities. Vanessa’s website at www.vanessaverduga.com contains additional information.

As the U.S. continues to be torn about its immigration policies on one hand, the American Dream of working in Hollywood lives on as the ultimate stop for actors around the globe. Chilean actress Lisette Lastra, now living in Los Angeles, has just completed shooting her first film Celine.

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Los Angeles, CA, Dec 9^th, 2015 -- Chilean actress Lisette Lastra dreamed of being a professional film actor since she was a small child and is now fulfilling that dream as an up-and-comer in Hollywood. She has just finished shooting her first film in Los Angeles titled Celine. This film is about a man who kills his girlfriend, but in his mind believes she's still alive. Lisette plays the girlfriend. The film, currently in post-production, is scheduled to be completed in January of 2016.

When asked about her favorite or most interesting aspect of the film, she softly shares, "There’s a key scene in it where I have to be dancing as if someone took over my soul. It’s very abstract, and Jerry [Director Jerry Hoffman] let me play a lot with it. He gave me freedom to do what I wanted. The location was great, too. We shot at a private beach in Orange County."  Of course, hanging out on a private beach in sunny California is another popular dream which Lisette is getting to live out.

Prior to moving to Los Angeles, Lisette spent a year studying and working in New York City. She then packed her bags and headed to Los Angeles to set out in earnest to become a Hollywood actor, starting by fulfilling another of her lifelong ambitions -- to study at the internationally-renowned school The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in West Hollywood.  Joining the ranks of many other top industry talents, Lisette completed the signature two-year training program at Strasberg which focuses on a method acting technique that has guided countless famed actors over the years.

In Lisette's home country of Chile, she appeared in several Chilean films which received positive reviews and for which her work was always praised. Her sculptured porcelain facial features betray the type of role she is most often cast in – the girlfriend.

The film In the Comfort in the Distance features Lisette as a girlfriend of the movie’s lead character – really, an ex-girlfriend in this case. And in The Magnetic Tree, Lisette also plays a girlfriend. Not to mention again, the 2016 film Celine, as the dancing girlfriend.

Personally, Lisette Lastra is a down-to-earth, loving, kind, quiet person with a deep and rich inner life that comes through in her work. For more information about Lisette Lastra, contact Smart Girls PR at 818/907-6511.

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Owner Name:		Melody Jackson, CEO
Company Name:		Smart Girls Public Relations
Phone Number:		818/907-6511
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Bollywood Actor Shravan Jasti gave up following the family business to pursue his dream of becoming a film actor. He is studying around the world, including at the famed Strasberg Institute in Hollywood, California. His latest film project “Okka Ammayi Kathah” is being shot in India under the banner of Cineteria Productions and directed by Arun Kumar. It will be finished in 2016 and is scheduled for release during Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights.

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Los Angeles, CA, Dec 9^th, 2015 -- Shravan Jasti is a young actor from Hyderabad, India, who chose to follow his dream of becoming an actor instead of taking his expected place in the family business. His most recent film project is a role in a romantic comedy being filmed in India under the banner of Cineteria Productions, “Okka Ammayi Kathah,” directed by Arun Kumar. It will be finished in 2016 and scheduled for release during Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights. The movie is being shot in Ramoji Film City, certified by Guinness World Records as the largest film production studio in the world, spread across 2000 acres.

The actor often travels for his acting, both to study at renowned acting schools and to work professionally. He recently lived in Los Angeles for a period of time while studying at the famed Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute.

Jasti's earlier acting work was done in India's Tollywood, a sibling to the Bollywood industry.Tollywood, one of the three largest film producers in India, dates back to 1921 and is the Teluga language cinema of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Bollywood is the name for the Hindi language film industry based in Mumbai, formerly known as Bombay.

As India's long film history becomes more well-known, their influence grows as well. In an interview with the young actor, Jasti states thathis decision to study at Hollywood's Lee Strasberg Institute was influenced greatly by an actor friend with whom he had studied in India. Many well-known Indian actors have trained there, and both sides of the world have a growing influence on each other.

In considering the differences he has observed in Bollywood acting styles compared to Hollywood, Shravan said Indian movies are very sentimental with a lot of emotional depth. He notes that actors in India are expected to dance, do their own stunts, and sometimes sing. In Hollywood stunt men and stand-ins are often used where appropriate, although he has noticed recently that more Hollywood actors are doing their own stunts. Jasti is currently taking a dancing class to help him in future film assignments, as he believes it is important to always expand your skills for acting roles.

As his career continues to be more and more demanding, Jasti admits that one of the greatest challenges he faces is being able to handle the constant pressure of remaining composed and attentive on a chaotic set -- specifically in maintaining what he believes matters most, inner peace.

“Having a way to get centered and peaceful is so important to a career, no matter what level, in the beginning as well as when you are famous. I meditate in the morning and start off my day with gratitude and affirmation. That gives me so much peace, love and happiness. If you are not content with what you have, you are not going to receive more."

Jasti believes his dedicated devotion to meditation is key to his ability to achieve the key to good acting, preparation. Having a strong imagination and living in the moment will pay off, but everything works out better if the research and homework are right. Shravan recalls one example of preparation early in his career which, in retrospect, seems rather extreme. He played an impoverished friend of a war veteran and “starved myself for a few days while the summer heat in India drained the life out of me”.

When fans and industry professionals mention Jasti’s work, they often mention his inclination toward comedy. In fact, one of his credits is “Transcendental Meditation Comedy." He is quick to point out, however, that his basic goal is to offer versatility and to maximize his cultural eccentricity. He believes, "Acting is a powerful way to influence culture with the potential to change the world for the better."

It seems this handsome young Indian actor brings not only the comedy that he is known as an actor, but the depth and soul that one might wish for from an actor aspiring out to change the world for the better.

For more information about Shravan Jasti, contact Smart Girls PR at 818/907-6511.

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Media Contacts:

Owner Name:		Melody Jackson, CEO
Company Name:		Smart Girls Public Relations
Phone Number:		818/907-6511
Address:		4335 Van Nuys Blvd. #322, Sherman Oaks, CA 91411
Email:		smartgirls@smartg.com

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