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'SEAL Team' Season 2 Episode 21 Photos: "My Life For Yours" Preview
MAY 3, 2019

Series star David Boreanaz stepped behind the camera to direct SEAL Team season two episode 21. The upcoming episode marks the second time Boreanaz has pulled double duty in front of and behind the camera on the CBS action drama. (Boreanaz also directed season one episode 21.) Episode 21 titled "My Life For Yours" will air on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 10pm ET/PT.

John Glenn and Spencer Hudnut wrote the script. The guest cast includes Alona Tal as Stella, Peter Jessop as Commander Shaw, C. Thomas Howell as Ash Spencer, and Pooja Batra as Anita Patel.

The SEAL Team cast is led by David Boreanaz as Jason Hayes. Max Thieriot is Clay Spenser, Neil Brown Jr is Ray Perry, and AJ Buckley is Sonny Quinn. Toni Trucks plays Lisa Davis, Jessica Paré is Mandy Ellis, and Judd Lormand is Lieutenant Commander Eric Blackburn. Tyler Grey plays Trent in a recurring guest star role.

The "My Life for Yours" Plot – Bravo Team desperately searches for Ray after he gets separated from them while in enemy territory.

The SEAL Team Plot:

SEAL Team is a military drama that follows the professional and personal lives of the most elite unit of Navy SEALs as they train, plan and execute the most dangerous, high-stakes missions our country can ask of them. Jason Hayes is the respected, intense leader of the Tier One team whose home life has suffered as a result of his extensive warrior's existence. His team includes his trusted confidant, Ray Perry, the longest-tenured operator with whom Jason shares an ingrained shorthand; Sonny Quinn, an exceptional, loyal soldier with a checkered past who still combats self-destructive tendencies; and Clay Spenser, a young, multilingual, second-generation SEAL with insatiable drive and dedication.

Vital to the team's success are troop commander Lt. Cdr. Eric Blackburn, who serves as a leader and confidant both on and off the battlefield; CIA analyst Mandy Ellis, who has sacrificed everything in her drive to root out evil and take down terrorists; and Lisa Davis, a no-nonsense, take-charge logistics officer and unofficial den mother responsible for outfitting the team with the necessary gear for each mission. Deployed on clandestine missions worldwide at a moment's notice, and knowing the toll it takes on them and their families, this tight-knit SEAL team displays unwavering patriotism and fearless dedication even in the face of overwhelming odds.

'Virasat' actress Pooja Batra is back and you can't miss her latest photos
Apr 22, 2019

She set the silver screen on fire with her NRI role in hit film, Virasat which also starred actors Anil Kapoor and Tabu and now she's back with a bang! Former model and Bollywood actress, Pooja Batra is back to doing what she did the best - wooing people with her style and charisma and nobody is complaining.
The actress, who moved to Los Angeles some ten years ago is now often spotted at parties in Mumbai, and that's because she has still kept in touch with her film industry friends. The stunner mich be in her early 40s but looks nothing close to her age.
And, the credit to her enviable fitness goes to yoga. Pooja is a self-confessed yogini who's also into meditation.

The actress never took a break from modelling, just a hiatus of sort when she got married to an American based orthopaedic surgeon, Dr Sonu S Ahluwalia in 2002 and got divorced in 2010, citing irreconcilable differences.

Pooja's Instagram is proof that she loves to travel, in fact she calls herself a 'peripatetic' - a person who travels from place to place, in particular working or based in various places for relatively short periods.

The leggy-beauty's social media account is full of her latest modelling shoots and ramp shows, and no prizes for guessing she's rocking like never before.

From flowy dresses to bikini numbers, Pooja's wardrobe is goals and we are very impressed by her sartorial choices!

Apparently, the actress is welcome to new projects in Bollywood on the condition that they are stimulating enough for her to come down all the way to India. We are dying to see Pooja on the big screen again, tell us what do you think about the actress' comeback in the comment section below.

Wedding Store 24 Throws Glitzy Bash for Brides at Picturesque Monarch Beach Resort
Apr 4, 2019

The Wedding Store 24, owned by Indian American businesswoman Neema Lodhia, presented its 13^th 'Wedding Show for the Modern Bride' March 31 at the Monarch Bay Resort in Dana Point, Calif. The event, which attracted hundreds of excited young brides and grooms, also featured a fashion show by Frontier Heritage (seen above). (Surendra Prakash photo)

DANA POINT, Calif. — The gorgeous Monarch Beach Resort here was the venue for the 13^th 'Wedding Show for the Modern Bride' by wedding concierge service Wedding Store 24.

The Neema Lodhia-owned enterprise, known for its opulent, glitzy and glamourous wedding shows, brings wedding vendors and modern brides, grooms and their families together under one roof to facilitate the planning process in an exciting, glamorous and yet relaxed atmosphere. As the Indian American businesswoman told India-West earlier, their shows are not mere trade shows but mega events that reflect a taste of their exclusive service as a one-stop wedding venue.

This year, too, they went a notch higher and chose the swanky and luxurious Monarch Beach Resort, a captivating seaside getaway that celebrates the best of Southern California's coastal lifestyle. The event was held in the Pacific ballroom, and the Pacific promenade leading to the ballroom was a 'Hall of Mirrors' inspired space that was the perfect backdrop for capturing the pictures of the decked-up models participating in the fashion show.

Amidst the rollicking party, the attendees were seen browsing through the various displays of specialty vendors and sampling Indian fusion treats and desserts served by Natraj and Adya restaurants. Natraj showcased its exotic appetizers like Delhi chaat, mini achari paneer tacos, broccoli feta tiki, chili cheese panini, crispy masala shrimp, chicken tikka sliders and main course items such as mini naans, paneer masala and vegetable biryani. Adya of Santa Ana, on the other hand, served corn bhel and the favorite pani puri shots, lamb kheema and carrot halwa tarts with strawberry rose and mango mint drinks to wash down the tasty treats.

Lindo Sorrel served up refreshing chilled hibiscus teas infused with sorrell, an ancient herb with health benefits. Yooshi Sooshi displayed a variety of sushi offerings. Chunk-N-Chip served delectable ice-cream on delicious cookies while the Puffect bakery/café served up mouth-watering baked treats.

With photography/videography being an integral part of any wedding, there was an array of photographers and videographers displaying their body of work in picture albums and videos to the prospective bride and grooms. Prominent among them were Kelly Waterman Photo, Lin and Jirsa, Peter Nguyen, Darkroom Studio which specializes in both still photo and video, and Robles Video and Impressive Creations, which specializes in quality videography. Photo booth vendor SnapCam set up a flower wall to capture the attendees with hilarious props and happily gave away the prints.

Ethnic Essence and 2Create Designs were the two décor vendors at the event. Ethnic Essence set up an eye-catching display of wedding décor in the main hall. The stage for the fashion show was set up by Star Dance Floor. DJ 3D Sounds and Special Occasions DJ set up the lighting and visual display.

Another interesting vendor was Gotta Go Luxury, which displayed luxurious portable restrooms. Another vendor, Night and Day Productions, provides event staffers that set-up/serve/cleanup services. 'InWetation' had a display of eye-catching and unusual wedding invitations.

Vinod Dave, a freelance pundit who specializes in weddings and various milestone rituals, mingled with the crowd explaining his services to the brides, grooms and parents. BreLuxe wedding specialists gave information on their beauty packages for the bride and family.

With a backdrop of a dramatic white lotus flower cutout in front of a black screen, the fashion show started with Frontier Heritage showcasing its traditional and contemporary wedding lehangas and gowns in various pastel and dark hues with exquisitely designed silver, gold zari and embroidery. The highlight of its fashion show was a musical performance by Dr. Varshini Muralikrishnan, a singer, songwriter and music performer/producer. Muralikrishnan, who gave up her medical career to concentrate on her musical career, goes by the artistic name 'The Musical Doc.' She wants to amplify diversity and speak her truth through her creative compositions. During the fashion show, she serenaded the models and audience with her original songs titled, "Strangers" and "Melanin & Honey," and also gave an exclusive sneak peek into her latest unreleased song, "Real Women," delighting the crowd with her musical attitude and stage presence.

Fashion by Rohini presented traditional lehengas, ghagras and sarees in deep and light colors, textures, designs with embellishments and intricate embroidery and also modern wedding wear with halter necks and off-the-shoulder sleeves. The models, with their hair decked in red roses, also wore exotic fine jewelry studded with diamonds and precious stones designed by celebrity jewelry designer Queenie Singh with hair and makeup provided by Henna Dil Se.

Bollywood actress Pooja Batra, looking ethereal, started the show with a graceful dance, twirling around with her white lehanga and dupatta encrusted with pearls.

Estee Couture rounded off the fashion show segment with its white wedding gowns in various fabrics and patterns. The multi-racial models sashaying down the ramp not only showcased their beautiful white gowns but also the matching white henna designs on their hands and fingers. Speaking to India-West, Sana Yousef of OC Henna said that white henna is made of cosmetic grade white body paint mixed with non-toxic glue.

The event attracted hundreds of excited young brides and grooms who filled the ballroom to get ideas and inspiration.

At the end of the event, the raffle was drawn by Pooja Batra, and a lucky bride, Vimala Narasimhan of San Diego, who got engaged to Rajesh Sekar of Los Angeles just a week ago, won the grand prize of a dream wedding at the Monarch Beach Resort.

Combatting the Healthcare Crisis
April 1, 2019

Almost one in five Americans go without healthcare. This means that over forty-four million people do not have health insurance. There are numerous organizations devoted to changing this and Venice Family Clinic is one of them. Their mission is to provide quality healthcare to individuals who are unable to attain critically needed health care services. From infants to senior citizens, the Clinic serves anyone in need. What's more inspiring is Venice Family Clinic works with the next generation of doctors for the greater good of the community by providing primary and specialty care training to hundreds of medical students and medical residents.

On March 25, Venice Family Clinic hosted the thirty-seventh annual Silver Circle Gala, collecting over $1.5 million to assist their goal of providing quality healthcare to thousands of individuals in need. The star-studded guest list included Grey's Anatomy's Alex Landi, TimesUp founder Nina Shaw, Gifted actress Jona Xiao, Pooja Batra of The Rookie, and Jessica Allain, star of the 2019 film Thriller. In addition to the lively cocktail hour and sit-down dinner, the event celebrated Ivy Kagan Bierman and Russel Tyner for their outstanding contributions to the organization.

It's so important to recognize leaders who are defining what it means to really give and make an impact and the event did that. Ivy Kagan Bierman, who works as an entertainment partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, concentrates on a myriad of issues concerning the #MeToo movement. She is also committed to transforming office cultures in an effort to eliminate discrimination in the workplace and serves as the president of GreenLight Women, an entertainment industry women's alliance that advances diversity and bolsters women over forty. Elizabeth Benson Forer, CEO and Executive Director of Venice Family Clinic, lauds "Ivy for her relentless work to advance civil rights and promote equity for women and minorities – all values that we share at Venice Family Clinic," and explains that the organization is "proud to salute her and celebrate the achievements of women advancing social justice in pursuit of women's health
and safety."

Russel Tyner was presented with The Irma Colen Leadership Award, and has been volunteering with Venice Family Clinic for over thirty years and has been on the Board of Directors for the organization since 1990. A professional architect, Tyner has married his philanthropic ambitions with his career knowledge of architecture, aiding Venice Family Clinic in the long-term planning and the design of innovative workspaces for their renowned clinical facilities. "Russel has been a true partner in the growth of Venice Family Clinic over the years. He has designed state-of-the-art clinics that have allowed us to provide high-quality health care in safe and welcoming spaces. We're honored to celebrate his achievements with the Irma Colen Leadership Award," said Elizabeth Forer, CEO and Executive Director of Venice Family Clinic.

Venice Family Clinic is laying the groundwork for the future of healthcare and it's important to pay attention. The clinic is able to foster change in the medical world and benefit the lives of thousands of individuals in need and their incredible success can be used to create change in so many other ways.

Matthew Bourne's CINDERELLA Opens At The Ahmanson
Feb 7, 2019

"Cinderella" is a thrilling and evocative love story, set in London during the Second World War. Bourne's interpretation of the classic fairy tale has, at its heart, a true war-time romance.

A chance meeting results in a magical night for Cinderella and her dashing young RAF pilot, together just long enough to fall in love before being parted by the horrors of the Blitz.

Ticket Prices: $30 - $135 (Ticket prices are subject to change.). Tickets are available online at CenterTheatreGroup.org, by calling Audience Services at (213) 972-4400 or in person at the Center Theatre Group Box Office. Groups: (213) 972-7231. Deaf community: Information and charge, visit CenterTheatreGroup.org/ACCESS.

Photo Credit: Ryan Miller/Capture Imaging

Pooja Batra

Ava Cantrell, Pooja Batra

Actor Douglas Booth

From left, Richard M. Sherman and Elizabeth Sherman

Non-Malayalam actresses who became the heartthrob of M-Town
Jan 9, 2019

01/5 Non-Malayalam actresses who became the heartthrob of M-Town

A Malayalam actress appearing in Tamil, Telugu or even Hindi films is not a tale anymore. Vice-versa artists from other languages also make their appearances in the Malayalam industry. There has been some wonderful non-Malayalam actress who left an impression on the minds of the Malayalam audiences. Let's take a look at some non-Keralite actresses who became the heartthrob of M-Town.

02/5 Juhi Chawla

Juhi Chawla was undoubtedly the most talented and gorgeous actress of her time. She is still making the audience amaze with her charm. Although the actress has done only one film in Mollywood, she still became one of the most adored actresses of the industry. She was a part of the movie 'Harikrishnans.' The movie had Mohanlal and Mammootty in it. She played the female lead in the movie. She lit the screen with her mesmerizing screen presence. The single film was enough for the audience to fall in love with her. The film was directed by Fazil and was a major hit.

03/5 Suparna Anand

Suparna Anand from 'Vaishali' is one of the beautiful actresses the M-Town ever had. She was just like some goddesses. Even today the beauty and the efforts of Suparna to accept such a project are discussed. She played the title role in 'Vaishali'. She played the daughter of Devadasi who seduces Rishyashrungan to get the blessing of rain. The film was any artist's dream as it had the dream crew of Bharatan, MT Vasudevan Nair, Madhu Ambat, and ONV Kurup in it. Getting a debut in a Bharatan movie is a piece of luck. Later, Suparna also made her presence in P Padmarajan's 'Njan Gandharvan.' The movie also gave her a huge success that any actresses of her time couldn't achieve.

04/5 Soundarya

Soundarya is one actress whom the Indian industry still misses. The industry was in for a rude shock when the news of the sudden tragic death of the actress made the rounds. She was a part of couple of movies in Malayalam and became one of the most sought-after actresses in the industry. Her movies 'Kilichundan Mambazham' and 'Yathrakkarude Sradhaykk' were the two Malayalam films in which she made her appearance. In 'Kilichundan Mambazham' she played the love interest of Mohanlal. She played Amina in the movie and her unique style of doing things and the laughter she created throughout the movie was notable.

05/5 Pooja Batra

Pooja Batra is a household name for any Keralite because she was so familiar to the Mollywood audience. She stepped into M-Town with the movie, 'Chandralekha,' in which she starred opposite to Mohanlal. She made an iconic character with her cute looks and natural way of acting. She has also made appearances in Megham and Daivathinte Makan. With her three films, she became one of the favourite actresses of M-Town.

THE SCENE: Lantana Lights Up the Holidays
December 16, 2018

Eric Dash and Acacia perform arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party

On Thursday, December 6th, Lantana Media Campus in Santa Monica threw their Light Up Lantana 2018 Holiday Party to benefit Grammys/Musicares which provides assistance to music people in times of need. Sr. Director, Harold Owens accepted a contribution of $10,000 from the campus.

The sprawling winter-themed extravaganza featured live music by Eric Dash as well aerialists, roller skaters, interactive performers, and a DJ. Delicious treats including artisanal bites were provided by "go-to" film industry caterer, Baked it Myself. Celebs in attendance included Writer-Producer, Damon Lindelof (Lost, Star Trek, HBO's Watchmen), Producer, Carol Mendelsohn (CSI), Producer-Writer, John Singleton (Boys N the Hood, Four Brothers), Actor-former Miss India, Pooja Batra (SWAT, Timeless), Author-Filmmaker, Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla (Embrace, Netflix's "The Killer"), Juan Antonio (Empire).

— Victor Riobo

Carol Mendelsohn arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Damon Lindelof arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

John Singleton arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Ghalib Shiraz Dhalla arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Juan Antonio arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Pooja Batra arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Sr. Director Harold Owens accepting $10,000 from Lantana Media Campus in Santa Monica/Jeff Brown General Mgr. Photo: Brian To

Eric Dash performing arrives at the Lantana Holiday Party. Photo: Brian To

Steve Valentine and James Miller. Photo: Brian To

Beauty queens celebrate Raksha Bandhan
August 26, 2018

Pooja Batra

Femina Miss India International 1993 Pooja Batra celebrated Raksha Bandhan in a very traditional way and shared a very adorable picture on Instagram expressing love for her brother for always being supportive.

Priyanka Chopra

Miss World 2000 Priyanka Chopra penned an emotional message for her younger sibling Siddharth Chopra, "It is one of my favorite festivals where the sister ties a sacred thread around the brother's wrist for protection, symbolic of the beautiful bond between siblings. I can't imagine life without having my brothers in my corner."

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