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Movie Review: Lou

A storm rages. A young girl is kidnapped. Her mother teams up with the mysterious woman next door to pursue the kidnapper, a journey that tests their limits and exposes shocking secrets from their pasts.

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The film starts with a mother, Hannah, playing hide-and-seek with her young daughter, Vee, outside their home. Lou, the landlady and loner living with her dog Jax, stops by to say the rent is due the next day. While in the village buying some supplies, Lou talks to the sheriff about her arthritis. He tells her a copper bracelet could help her condition.

Expecting a large storm, Chris, Hannah’s male friend, offers to bring supplies. He picks up a hitchhiker, who ends up killing him in his van. The hitchhiker cuts power to Hannah’s home, and, while she is outside trying to restore power, he kidnaps Vee and flees with her on foot. Hannah runs to Lou’s house, interrupts her suicide attempt, and tells her Vee is missing. Lou’s truck blows up due to a bomb set by the hitchhiker. Hannah and Lou set off tracking him and Vee into the night during the storm.

Hannah knows who took her daughter—her ex-husband Phillip (Logan Marshall-Green). It’s revealed that Phillip was not just an abusive husband to Hannah but faked his own death so he could get to his daughter under the cover of being presumed dead. Phillip is not your ordinary sociopath—he was a special forces soldier, and he even brought along a couple of his buddies to help with the kidnapping. All of them underestimated Lou. Of course.

Once Lou and Hannah get out into the torrential rain, “Lou” should have had momentum as a survival thriller. And there’s a great action scene in a cabin wherein the title character unleashes her training on a couple of dudes who don’t see it coming. With some tight fight choreography that Janney completely sells, I was ready for the film to build from there.

Go watch the full movie for a really good movie with twists you couldn’t see coming. Enjoy.

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Morgan Heritage Announce The Passing Of Their Lead Singer, Peter Morgan

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On February 25th, the music world was saddened by the news of the passing of Peter ‘Peetah’ Morgan, the beloved lead singer of Morgan Heritage, the Grammy Award-winning Reggae band.

The Morgan family, renowned for their contributions to Jamaican music, took to social media to share the heartbreaking announcement, although they did not disclose the cause of Peetah’s untimely departure.

In a heartfelt statement posted on Instagram, the Morgan family expressed their profound grief and shared words of gratitude for the outpouring of love and support they had already received. “It is out of sincere love that we share that our beloved husband, father, son, and brother, and lead singer of Morgan Heritage, Peter Anthony Morgan, has ascended today,” the statement read. “Jah come and save from ourselves because love is the only way.”

As the family navigates through this period of mourning, they have requested privacy and continued prayers from their fans and supporters.

Morgan Heritage, known for their iconic hits such as “Don’t Haffi Dread (To Be Rasta),” “Down by the River,” “Tell Me How Come,” and “She’s Still Loving Me,” has left an indelible mark on the world of music with their unique blend of Reggae sounds.

Peetah’s passing comes as a profound loss to not only his family but also to the global music community. Condolence messages and tribute posts have flooded social media platforms, with fans, fellow artists, and admirers expressing their sorrow and paying homage to his talent and contributions.

The Morgan family has faced adversity before, having mourned the loss of their patriarch and veteran Reggae singer, Denroy Morgan, in 2022. Denroy, who fathered 30 children, left behind a lasting legacy in the music industry, which his children, including Peetah, have continued to honor and uphold.

Morgan Heritage’s most recent project, “The Homeland,” released in April 2023, showcased their commitment to blending the sounds of Africa and Jamaica, further solidifying their status as pioneers of World Music.

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Beyonce Launches Inclusive Hair Care Line Cécred

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Beyoncé has officially launched her highly anticipated hair care line, ‘Cécred’, offering a diverse range of shampoos, conditioners, and treatments catering to various hair types from coily to straight, and fine to coarse.

The 42-year-old singer unveiled ‘Cécred’ through a captivating Instagram campaign in early February, where she reminisced about her humble beginnings, revealing that her first job was sweeping hair in her mother’s salon.

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In a heartfelt statement, Beyoncé expressed her aspiration to continue her mother’s legacy of empowering women through hair care, stating, “I saw firsthand how the ways we nurture and celebrate hair can directly impact our souls.” Emphasizing the importance of self-expression, Beyonce added, “I want everyone to have the freedom to express their hair in ways that make them feel good.”

Drawing inspiration from her upbringing and her mother’s entrepreneurial spirit, Beyoncé credited her early lessons in business to her mother, Tina Knowles, who ran a salon in Houston during the 1980s. Reflecting on her journey, Beyoncé shared, “My entire life and career, I’ve worn my hair in so many different ways… I want everyone to have the freedom to express their hair in ways that make them feel good.”

The Grammy-winning artist highlighted the significance of inclusivity in product development, particularly for Black women who are often underrepresented in hair care testing. “Every hair texture deserves testing, research, and development,” Beyonce emphasized. Beyoncé also acknowledged her mother’s invaluable contribution to the creation of ‘Cécred’, leveraging her expertise from running a salon and challenging conventional norms in hair care.

Tina Knowles, who serves as the company’s vice chair, emphasized the fusion of advanced hair care technology with traditional rituals, stating, “Now Cécred has the latest science with tried-and-true rituals passed down from generations before.” The initial collection, named ‘Foundation’, offers essential products such as a clarifying shampoo, scalp scrub, hair mask, and a rose-scented fermented rice treatment.

With prices ranging from $20 to $52, the ‘Foundation’ collection is available on the official website, cecred.com. Beyoncé’s venture into hair care marks another milestone in her entrepreneurial journey, complementing her previous endeavors in fashion and athleisure.

Through ‘Cécred’, she aims to celebrate healthy hair for all women, embracing diversity and empowerment in every strand.

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Nyota Ndogo Announces The Arrival Of Her Baby Boy With Danish Hubby

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Nyota Ndogo, the 43-year-old singer from the Coast, and her 60-year-old Danish husband, Henning Nielsen, have joyously welcomed a new addition to their family – a baby boy named Abdalla.

Announcing the birth on social media, the Watu na Viatu singer shared a touching photo of the newborn shortly after his arrival, expressing her delight. She couldn’t help but notice the unique blend of features in her son, noting his silky hair resembling his father’s while acknowledging that he takes after her in other aspects. However, despite her happiness, she confessed to feeling apprehensive about potential accusations of infidelity due to their son’s complexion.

“Karibu nyumbani mwanangu. Ila hii rangi sinitaambiwa nimechiti. Yani umeamua nywele ndio uchukue ya baba rangi ndio hii yetu. Karibu Abdalla. (URITHI TUNAO),” Nyota Ndogo wrote on Saturday, February 17.

With the arrival of Abdalla, Nyota Ndogo and Henning’s family now have six children, marking their first child together. Nyota Ndogo brings a daughter and son from previous relationships, while Henning has three children of his own.

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