Pepsi “We Inspire” (www.PepsiWeInspire.com) is an interactive online community that encourages women to share their sources of inspiration and taps into their powerful bond through a platform built just for them. Recognized with an NAACP Award on Friday, February 26, 2010 for advancing positive multicultural images in advertising and media, the “We Inspire” program is gaining momentum as a meaningful movement touching the lives of women from all walks of life.

The “We Inspire” community features notable icons that represent the six inspirational categories — beauty, laughter, joy, hope, wisdom and love. Keyshia Cole, Taraji Henson, Queen Latifah, Thandie Newton, Dr. Robin Smith and Raven-Symone are leading the storytelling by blogging weekly, uploading photos and inspiring women to share and learn from one another.

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* R&B songstress Keyshia Cole, who personifies accomplishment against all odds, represents HOPE.
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* Academy Award-nominated actress and singer Queen Latifah represents BEAUTY. The “queen” of rap turned leading lady exudes beauty inside and out.
* Celebrated actress Thandie Newton, who uses the big screen to spread joy and unearth inner bliss, represents JOY.
* Dr. Robin Smith represents WISDOM, sharing knowledge with her community and beyond while empowering and inspiring generations of women.
* Actress, comedienne and singer Raven-Symone represents LAUGHTER. The former “Cosby Show” kid has found the healing power in making people laugh.

Thandie Newton, Jason Isaacs and David Tennant are attached to star in Magnet Films’ psychological thriller Retreat.

The film, to be directed by newcomer Carl Tibbetts, follows a couple (played by Newton and Isaacs) who are seeking to rebuild their relationship by taking time out on a remote island but their peace is shattered when they find a man in military uniform (Tennant) half-dead on their doorstep who tells them there is a lethal virus killing millions on the mainland.

Tibbetts co-wrote the script with Janice Hallett and shooting is due to begin in May in Canada.

Magnet Films producer Gary Sinyor said: “It reminded me of Dead Calm when I first read it. Only better. It’s got a similar sexual tension but the battle of wits between the characters and plot twists are constantly surprising. We’re delighted to have secured three of the UK’s most powerful actors.”

It is UK based Magnet Film’s first foray into thrillers, following romantic comedy In Your Dreams, rock and roll adventure The Story Of _ and football documentary In The Hands Of The Gods.

From Screen Daily

Thandie Newton is in constant contact with her personal assistant and thinks they speak more than she does with her husband.

Thandie Newton speaks to her assistant more than her husband.

The actress – who has two daughters, Ripley, eight, and Nico, four, with her producer spouse Ol Parker – admitted they both have such busy lives that they mainly communicate by text message.

The ‘Crash’ star said: “She’s my right hand woman. I hate to say it but we may actually text and speak more than my husband and I!”

Speaking of her husband, the 37-year-old actress added: “We are so busy, our relationship is largely lived on texts – from, ‘Remember to pack sandwiches for Nico’s school trips’, to figuring out when we can do stuff together.

“We text at least five times a day and probably talk the same amount. It’s a real lifeline for us.”

Thandie can call on her assistant for anything, but admits they are not always nice to one another.

She told Cosmopolitan magazine: “The most embarrassing thing I have asked her to do was to deliver some food for me last week on a shoot. I’m currently doing a detox and I feel like such a diva – not only having food delivered to the set, but also the fact that it was raw, vegan, had to be eaten within 24 hours… all this c**p!

“We are also very rude to each other on text – I called her a lying b***h the other day! If anybody read a transcript without knowing us, they’d think we were crazed!”

From Earth Times

Hollywood star Thandie Newton and author Georgia Foster give their tips on how to socialise in style this Christmas…

Women these days are growing more aware of the amount of alcohol they drink with as many as 73% of women who drink, aged between 25-34, now drinking less than the recommended weekly allowance having realised the affect it can have both in terms of long term health and their looks.

The new study released as part of the Martini ‘The Beautiful Drink’ campaign suggests an emerging trend amongst women who enjoy a drink but want to be able to maintain their style & sophistication throughout the evening.

This noticeable shift in attitude to drinking has been linked to women’s desire to maintain their looks and their admittance that they’re ‘always conscious’ of their behaviour and appearance on a night out.

In this video, author of ‘The Drink Less Mind’ Georgia Foster and acclaimed actress Thandie Newton discuss this shift in attitude towards using alcohol as an expression of celebration not escapism and give advice on how to embrace the party season with confidence.

View Video at So Feminine.co.uk

I have updated the gallery today with photos of Thandie from the most recent events that she attended! She looks amazing at the events, so definitely make sure you check out the photos, by clicking on the thumbnails below…