Innholdsfortegnelse for 17 February 2020 i New Idea

LADY GAGA’S BABY NEWS It’s almost a year since Lady Gaga stole the show at the Oscars with her loved-up performance of ‘Shallow’ alongside her A Star is Born co-star Bradley Cooper. Now, it seems the ‘Poker Face’ singer is loved up in the real world. The 33-year-old has recently been seen with businessman and investor Michael Polansky. The pair were spied kissing on New Year’s Eve and were recently seen cosying up at a Miami holiday house. Wearing a loose robe and minimal makeup, Gaga looked completely at ease with her new man, sparking speculation she’s looking to settle down. During an interview about her makeup line in December, the performer revealed that starting her own family was a priority. “I wanna do more movies, I wanna…

Amid news the Queen has offered to host Princess Beatrice’s wedding reception, it’s appearing ever more likely that the happy occasion could mark Princess Eugenie’s official confirmation of her own happy news that she’s pregnant. Eugenie’s fans were delighted when, after a few low-key months, she finally returned to social media at the end of last month to mark the anniversary of her engagement announcement. They were also quick to urge the princess to make a baby announcement as soon as possible, with one even commenting, “It’s baby time!”. With all the furore surrounding Prince Andrew and his alleged involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein scandal, as well as the fall-out from Harry and Meghan stepping down as senior royals, it’s thought Eugenie may have made a tactical decision to keep…

When Karl Stefanovic was parachuted back into Today this year, there were high hopes he could turn around the ailing show. But according to an industry insider, the disappointing early ratings figures have left bosses wondering whether Karl has lost his touch. The 45-year-old’s larrikin persona has always endeared him to the morning show’s core viewership. However his ability to “connect with the audience” is now being called into question – and according to the insider, it’s due to all his personal life changes since marrying Jasmine. “Not long after they got together, Karl ditched all of his old mates that he used to have a beer with and started hanging out with Jasmine’s mates instead,” reveals the insider. Since Karl’s been in a relationship with Jasmine, who is 10…

Married at First Sight bride Hayley Vernon and her groom David Cannon were at loggerheads from the moment their honeymoon began. The pair enjoyed a very brief romance after their wedding until it became very clear they were not a good match for marriage. Hayley’s comments about her partner’s low salary – claiming his $25 an hour was “not going to cut it” – ignited their explosive feud. Just one day into the couple’s honeymoon, David shockingly announced: “I’m free” in a video diary he recorded after he was moved to his own hotel room. “I have my own space,” he said. “I’ve had enough. They’ve matched me with a smoking ... tall woman that is inconsiderate and rude and I have put up with it for a few days…

Berry Daiquiri Cheesecake Serves 10, Prep 40 mins 24 savoiardi sponge finger biscuits (200g) 2 tblsps white rum (See Tip) 2 tblsps milk Halved strawberries, to decorate FILLING 1 tblsp powdered gelatine 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 1 cup icing sugar mixture ½ x 250g punnet strawberries, trimmed ½ cup frozen raspberries, thawed 1 tsp finely grated lime rind 300ml tub thickened cream TOPPING ½ x 250g punnet strawberries, trimmed ½ cup frozen raspberries, thawed 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture 2 tblsps white rum 1 tblsp fresh lime juice 1 Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measures 22cm). 2 Cut 23 of the biscuits into 7cm lengths, reserve trimmings. One at a time, quickly dip the flat side of each biscuit in combined…

Caterpillar and Snail Family Makes 18, Prep: 40 mins 1 bunch celery, trimmed ½ cup hummus Small green and red grapes, cashews and sliced Lebanese cucumber Funny face icing figurines (includes, lips, moustaches and candy eyeballs) 1 Using celery stalks that are about 1½-2cm wide, cut 6 x 8cm lengths, 6 x 6cm lengths and 6 x 4cm lengths. Trim the curved side so they sit flat. 2 Place hummus in a snap-lock sandwich bag and squeeze into one corner. Twist bag and snip tip, 5mm from the corner. Pipe hummus along celery lengths. 3 To make caterpillars, cut a thin, inner celery stick into 5mm-thick slices. Cut celery off-cuts into short matchsticks for antennae. Using picture as a guide, position whole and sliced grapes and sliced celery in hummus…

Whether you love a sexy smoky eye, a bold red lip or you just want a minimal, ‘no makeup’ makeup look, we have your date-night beauty look sorted this Valentine’s Day. Celebrity makeup artist, Jade Kisnorbo (pictured above), whose clients include Jessica Mauboy, Bec Judd and Lindsay Lohan, shares her expertise on how to mimic these hot celebrity looks. So pick your favourite and follow Jade’s masterclass  below. ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY Pout perfection There are many ways to create a classic bold lip. It’s best achieved by using a lip liner before applying the lipstick, as this will allow you to reshape your lips. My favourite combination for a bold red lip is YSL Beauty’s Le Rouge liner and M.A.C’s Quite the Standout liquid lipstick. Fenty’s Uncensored lip paint is also…

If you’ve ever been to a market in Bali or Vietnam you’ll know what it is to barter. That monkey carving you think would look just right in the pool room might have a price tag of 500,000 rupiah but that’s not its real price. No, its real price is what you’re prepared to pay for it and what the vendor will accept. As you turn to wander off, that 500,00 rupiah is suddenly very negotiable, and before you know it, you have a souvenir for half the price. I take the same approach to all my insurances. Sure, the insurance company sends out the renewal notice but I never just pay it. Here’s how my recent discussion over a $892 car insurance renewal went. Me: “Hi Karen, I’ve received…

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Q My ex-husband promised he would help with my child’s dental and school fees. Now he claims that he didn’t promise he would contribute and that nobody helps him with expenses. I’m not getting anywhere with him on this matter. Should I accept my ex-husband isn’t going to assist? He seems adamant on not helping with any of our child’s expenses now. SARAH, VIA EMAIL. A It’s so disappointing to hear that an ex refuses to honour his commitments. Your child’s wellbeing should not be at risk because your ex is tight-fisted. Remind him he promised to help, but it sounds like the promise is falling on deaf ears. Can you get any family members to support you? Trying to cover all your child’s expenses is a drain on your…

She’s drowning in heartbreak after losing her soulmate, Robbo (Jake Ryan). Now, for Jasmine (Sam Frost), putting one step in front of the other is simply all she can do. “Jasmine is in this world of absolute grief and trauma right now,” says Sam. “She can’t see past it.” This week, Jasmine is in her room at the Pier apartment when she overhears a heated argument breaking out between her housemates Colby and Bella. Walking out of her room, Jasmine doesn’t mince her words as she gives the feuding siblings a stark wake-up call. At least they still have each other, she points out. “It’s all just too much for Jasmine,” says Sam. But when Colby later tries to comfort a tearful Jasmine, she reveals she has come to a…

With their life in Canada marking the start of a new chapter for Prince Harry and wife Meghan, royal watchers are now convinced the couple are on the brink of another huge announcement. Royals expert and author Phil Dampier tells New Idea he wouldn’t be surprised if the duke and duchess decide to expand their family and give Archie not one, but two siblings. “I’m sure Harry and Meghan will want to have another baby soon and a girl would be lovely to complete their family,” he says. “If she has twins, that would give them an instant family to compare to William and Kate and I’m sure they would be over the moon.” While rumours circulated during Meghan’s last pregnancy that she was expecting a multiple birth, this time…

A royal wedding is normally a highly anticipated public event. But that hasn’t been the case for Princess Beatrice, whose upcoming nuptials to Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi have been overshadowed by the recent spate of royal dramas. Shortly after Beatrice’s September 2019 engagement announcement, allegations ramped up about her father Prince Andrew’s involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal. Things only worsened after he attempted to set the record straight in a disastrous television interview. “Bea and her sister Eugenie are the innocent victims of the Prince Andrew/Jeffrey Epstein scandal,” noted royal expert Phil Dampier. The fallout saw Prince Andrew stripped of his royal duties – and, amid the crisis, Beatrice’s upcoming wedding plans were quietly shelved. But, new reports reveal that the 31-year-old will tie the knot on May 29…

Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins is accustomed to rubbing shoulders with celebrities – and now he has grand plans to make his son, Christian, a star. According to a source, the veteran entertainment reporter is working his celebrity black book and industry connections to help the 24-year-old Dancing with the Stars contestant achieve his dream of being “an actor and famous”. Christian has previously worked with the Today show’s social media team, a job the source says was teed up by Dickie. The model and aspiring actor also reportedly tags along to major interviews. “If there are any big stars, he invites himself along to his dad’s interviews. And Dickie asks them all for advice on Christian’s acting career.”…

MAFS couple Connie Crayden and Jonethen Musulin were tipped to be the next Michael and Martha – but is there trouble in paradise? Jonethen was busted after the wedding checking out raunchy photos on his Instagram, with Connie nowhere to be seen. In exclusive photos, the 27-year-old looked bored as he scrolled through his Instagram feed, stopping to check out a photo of a woman in lingerie. So have the bride and groom already called it quits? More evidence of their strained relationship came to light the day after their ceremony. The pair were spotted flying to their honeymoon in Broome separately, with Connie, 27, looking particularly frazzled and with no ring on her finger. VANESSA & BRONSON NORRISH Fans of MAFS will be familiar with Vanessa Romito’s connection to…

Suzanne Armstrong and Susan Bartlett had their whole lives ahead of them – until one night, when tragedy struck. It was January 10, 1977, when best friends Suzanne, 27, and Susan, 28, invited Susan’s brother Martin and his girlfriend Vicki over for dinner. The ‘two Sues’ as they were known, lived together in the Melbourne suburb of Collingwood, with Suzanne’s son Gregory, 16 months, and their part labrador. After enjoying a meal together, Martin and Vicky headed off around 9pm. It was the last time either of the Sues were seen alive. Three days later, neighbours Ilona Stevens and Janet Powell decided to pop past the Sues’ rental home, at 147 Easey Street to see if everything was OK. Their dog had been wandering the streets a day earlier, and…

Vietnamese Schnitzel Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 25 mins 4 x 150g crumbed chicken schnitzels Vegetable oil for shallow frying Chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts and lime wedges, to serve SALAD 100g rice vermicelli (2 x 50g bundles) 1 large carrot (200g), peeled, shredded 1 large Lebanese cucumber (200g), halved lengthways, thinly sliced diagonally 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced diagonally 1 cup chopped fresh coriander ¼ cup sweet chilli sauce 2 tblsps soy sauce 2 tblsps lime juice 1 To make salad, prepare noodles according to packet directions. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain again. Cut into shorter lengths with kitchen scissors. Transfer to a large bowl. Add carrot, cucumber, onions and coriander. 2 Stir sauces and juice in a small jug until combined. Add half to noodle mixture.…

Roast Pumpkin with Chicken Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1.7kg butternut pumpkin 4 green spring onions ¾ cup flaked almonds, toasted 3 cups shredded roast chicken meat (450g) 250ml bottle Greek yoghurt, feta and dill dressing 1 Trim the stem end of the pumpkin. Cut unpeeled pumpkin into eight x 1cm-thick slices. Place pumpkin in a single layer on two oven trays lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 30 to 35 minutes, or until tender and light golden. 3 Meanwhile, cut the green top off one of the onions. Cut lengthways into thin, long strips. Place in a bowl of water. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cut the remaining white part of the onion together with the remaining onions, crossways, into…

1 BONE BROTH Revered by celebrities for its anti-ageing, anti-inflammatory  and immune-boosting properties, bone broth has recently been enjoying superfood status. That said, it’s not really a new discovery. “Bone broth is a fancy name for a broth made using bones – we used to call it stock back in the old days!” says nutritionist Samantha Gemmell. “It’s a great source of nutrients, including glucosamine and chondroitin that can support joint health, calcium and magnesium for bone health, as well as the protein collagen,” she explains. “Research suggests that gelatin, the cooked form of collagen, can protect and heal the lining of the gut. Gelatin also helps you to feel fuller for longer.” 2 RASPBERRIES The health benefits of raspberries have been known since around 4AD. Back then, the leaves…

SEND US YOUR BEST STORIES AND PICTURES A TRAGIC DAY My heart missed a  beat as I read your article, ‘The Prime Minister Who Vanished’. We had a family gathering at Budgewoi on NSW Central Coast before Christmas that year. The water there is very shallow and usually safe for children to paddle in but my daughter, Kelly, fell over and did not get up. I ran and grabbed her. She would have drowned had I not been watching her eagle-eyed. When we arrived home, my neighbour ran out to tell me Harold Holt had disappeared and was feared drowned at Cheviot Beach in Portsea, Victoria. That dreadful day is etched in my memory – the day a prime minister drowned and the day I almost lost my daughter. ELAINE…

“I have lived on the Sapphire Coast for 15 years, and have been a co-owner of Tathra Beachside, a holiday park at Tathra, for the past 10 years. I have learnt much about the ingenuity and resilience of country people, particularly small business owners and operators in the regions. Tathra and the Sapphire Coast have escaped much of the direct fire damage in this current crisis, but the economic damages will be widespread and devastating unless action is taken very quickly. I am talking about people action. Right now. What the Sapphire Coast needs quickly is people. Please come to the fire-affected areas as soon as you can and help your fellow Aussies by simply having a good time.”…

EVER AFTER (1998) This one is set in 16th-century France and stars Drew Barrymore as Danielle, who falls for Crown Prince Henry (Dougray Scott) and befriends Leonardo da Vinci (Patrick Godfrey). Angelica Houston is Danielle’s evil stepmother Rodmilla. ELLA ENCHANTED (2004) Anna Hathaway stars as Ella, who is cursed with the gift of obedience, meaning she must obey any command she’s given. Desperate to break the curse, Ella must find her fairy godmother, along the way meeting Prince ‘Char’ Charming (Hugh Dancy). A CINDERELLA STORY (2004) This one takes place in Los Angeles, with Sam (Hilary Duff) working in a diner, while her shallow, cosmetic surgery-loving stepmother Fiona (Jennifer Coolidge) steals her earnings. In this tale, Sam’s Prince Charming is Austin (Chad Michael Murray), a quarterback who doesn’t know her…

THE LAST MOVIE I SAW WAS… [1980s French film] Manon des Sources. THE LAST BOOK I COULDN’T PUT DOWN WAS… A Life by Elia Kazan. THE LAST ITEM OF CLOTHING I BOUGHT WAS… A pair of Kmart sneakers. THE LAST MEAL I ATE WAS… Roasted cauliflower salad. THE LAST HOLIDAY I TOOK WAS… Up the coast with my mum in a campervan. THE LAST PERSON I SENT A TEXT MESSAGE TO WAS… Lynne McGranger. THE LAST SONG I LISTENED TO WAS… ‘Little Things’ by Jessica Mauboy. THE LAST WORKOUT I DID WAS… Yoga.…

Makeup billionaire Kylie Jenner didn’t hold back when it came to daughter Stormi Webster’s 2nd birthday. Spending about $150,000 on a Stormi-themed carnival party, Kylie went all-out with rides, a merch shop, a claw machine full of plush Stormi faces, a Frozen room and more, to entertain the A-list celebrity guests, who included Chrissy Teigen, Hailey Bieber and Jaden Smith. Just like last year, Kylie installed a blow-up Stormi face as the entrance into ‘Stormi World’ 2.0. The mother-daughter duo rocked matching metallic-pink tracksuits as their party attire. To top it off, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star also launched a new makeup collection in honour of her 2-year-old’s birthday. The grind never stops!…

32 YEARS Kitty Spencer, 29, is reportedly engaged to wealthy tycoon Michael Lewis, 61. 36 YEARS  Madonna, 61, has been living it up with her 25-year-old boyfriend and backup dancer, Ahlamalik Williams. 25 YEARS Michael Douglas, 75, and Catherine Zeta-Jones, 50, have been happily married for 19 years. 32 YEARS Sarah Paulson, 45, Holland Taylor, 77, confirmed their relationship in 2016. 27 YEARS Rod Stewart, 75, tied the knot with a much-younger Penny Lancaster, 48, back in 2007. 25 YEARS Kris Jenner, 64, started dating Corey Gamble, 39, in 2014, shortly after she split with ex-husband Bruce Jenner. 17 YEARS Mary-Kate Olsen, 33, and Olivier Sarkozy, 50, raised eyebrows when they started dating, but the pair have been married since 2015.…

All eyes were on the Duchess of Cambridge as she stepped out with Prince William to attend the BAFTA awards last week. In keeping with the sustainability theme of the event, Kate re-wore a white and gold embroidered Alexander McQueen gown last seen during her 2012 trip to Malaysia. But, this time the royal’s apparently more curvaceous appearance had fans speculating that she was all but verbally confirming news she is expecting baby number four. Last week, rumours the couple would soon be announcing the pregnancy reached fever pitch when Kate was spotted at an event without her engagement ring. The Express newspaper suggested this could signify she’s suffering from swollen fingers, a common occurrence during pregnancy.…

Tension is reportedly nearing breaking point between long-time royal adversaries Duchess Camilla and Sarah ‘Fergie’ Ferguson. The latest gripe involves Fergie’s move to launch a lifestyle brand dubbed ‘The Duchess Collection’. Prince Andrew’s ex is reportedly in the development stages for a product line that will include tea, chinaware, preserves, jewellery, candles and fragrances. But, according to one royal insider, Prince Charles’ wife views this venture as Fergie’s latest attempt to “cash in” on her royal association. “She finds Sarah such a shameless opportunist,” the insider reveals. The pair’s troubled relationship goes back to Fergie’s loyalty to her close friend and Prince Charles’ first wife, the late Princess Diana. “The bad blood between these two is only getting worse and will certainly flare up when they come face to face…

MAFS contestants are under strict contractual obligations that prevent them from posting or being seen with any new partners until after the finale is aired, in a bid to not spoil the show’s outcome for viewers. However, it appears a number of this year’s contestants have already broken their contracts. A source tells New Idea the show’s executive producer had urgent meetings with the cast in a bid to get them to remove the posts, however many of them refused to take them down, despite her pleas. The source says they’ve “all been officially warned”. HAYLEY Hayley Vernon debuted her new boyfriend Justin Leigh on Instagram not long after filming, sharing a number of loved-up and also provocative images with him, in which she called him her “new man” and…

Kaylene is as bright and bubbly as they get, but for the MKR: The Rivals contestant that wasn’t always the case. After being involved in a horrific accident at 18 years of age, the former army member’s life was changed dramatically. “When I was in the army, I was involved in a rollover accident with a medium rigid vehicle,” Kaylene, 29, tells New Idea. The accident resulted in debilitating back and neck problems that, after years of rehab and physio, never fully went away. By age 27, Kaylene was fed up. “I got really depressed and overwhelmed by my injury because I was 27 and I wasn’t able to do what I wanted to do,” she says. “I was on full-time medication, I was going to weekly physio appointments, but…

Golden Gaytime Trifle Serves 8-10, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 460g packet double unfilled sponge cake, cut into 3cm pieces (See Tip) 1/3 cup butterscotch-flavoured schnapps MALT CHOCOLATE 200g block milk cooking chocolate, broken into pieces 8 Malt ‘O’ Milk biscuits (60g), coarsely crushed TOFFEE CUSTARD 900g tub French vanilla double thick custard ¾ cup Caramel Dulce de Leche (See Tip) ¼ cup malted milk powder VANILLA CREAM 1½ cups milk 2 x 100g white mini baking marshmallows 300ml tub thickened cream 1 To make malt chocolate, place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) for 45 seconds to 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, until smooth and melted. 2 Spread into a 25cm square oven tray lined with baking paper. Sprinkle with half the biscuit crumbs. Refrigerate.…

THE HEAD BUTT When your beloved pussy cat rubs their head against your leg or face it’s very much a good thing. A head rub or head butt (also called bunting) is a sign of fondness. They do it to show affection and to leave their scent. LYING ON ITS BACK Got a feline that loves lying on their back with their paws in the air (or on either side) and belly exposed? That’s another good sign. It shows they are very comfortable in their habitat and feeling very relaxed. If they’re on their back with flattened ears and diluted pupils, though, your cat may be in fright or flight mode, so look out for claws! KNEADING Some call it kneading, others call it ‘making bread’. It’s that familiar paw…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 The door will open for a conversation too long coming; this is your chance to raise issues that have been on your mind and to set the record straight. A kindness from a friend or relative will prove a big help. Passions will run high this Valentine’s Day and weekend. Singles, a quite intriguing introduction could spark your interest or you will reconnect with a love from the past. LUCKY NUMBERS: 6, 8, 36 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 A discussion with a friend or associate will clarify where you both stand on some important issues. A fun invitation could set up a new friendship. A changing professional association will become a learn-as-you-go experience. There will be joy in meaningful moments, messages or…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the Spirit Sisters podcast and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a non-fiction series exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. Now, on The Ghost Files podcast each week, Karina will introduce a guest who’ll share their personal encounter with the spirit world. cruise he was hoping to take with his parents, and his wife and their two children. “Sadly, he passed away prior, but we still went ahead,” said Maud, explaining that at one church in Germany they were met by a meaningful – and unexpected – sight. “There was a ruby-red drum kit set up in the middle of the WORDS THAT HEAL I’m always honoured when readers and listeners of The Ghost Files write…

WHAT’S YOUR PARTNER’S SECRET DOMESTIC SKILL Michelle: Cooking - but it’s no secret. Frank is very good at it! He’s specialising at the moment in Asian food, which is always delightful. It also means that my tried-and-true family favourites don’t have to get rolled out over and over again! Frankie: Michelle is an excellent and very hardworking gardener. She’s a green thumb. She also has a lovely touch with interiors and decorations, so we always get complimented on the way the house looks. WHICH REALITY TV SHOW WOULD YOUR PARTNER BE SURE TO WIN? Frankie: Michelle would stand a chance on The Block. Michelle: I did a lot of set construction when I did my acting degree, so I know my way around an angle grinder! And I think Frank…

MONDAY Roo and Ryder organise a surprise ‘staycation’ for newlyweds Alf and Martha. Meanwhile, the Parata family decides to stay in the Bay for good. TUESDAY Colby is pushed to the brink by Bella, and Jasmine comes to an important decision about her future. WEDNESDAY A grief-stricken Justin and Tori return to town after attending Mason’s memorial service, and Alex receives a life-changing offer. THURSDAY Tori finds herself struggling with single motherhood, and Willow makes a shock decision about her own future. HOME AND AWAY MON. TO THU., 7PM.…

Tributes have been flowing for legendary Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas, who died last week at 103 years old. His son Michael made the announcement last Thursday in a statement on social media, writing, “To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to.” Kirk acted in more than 80 movies before retiring from films in 2004 and was best known for his roles in classics such as Spartacus, Detective Story and The Bad and the Beautiful. His part in 1982’s The Man From Snowy River – in which he played two estranged brothers – helped it…