Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 50, 2024 i New Idea

Deborra-lee Furness is so humiliated by reports that her ex-husband, Hugh Jackman, has moved on with his former co-star, Sutton Foster, that she’s no longer keen on him spending the holiday season with her or their children, Oscar and Ava. “Deb and Hugh are doing everything they can to keep things amicable, but it’s not easy,” the insider says. “She feels humiliated. Deb is shocked that Hugh’s already moved on. This brings her to the conclusion he didn’t want to save their marriage and that’s what hurts the most.” Deb, 69, and Hugh, 56, split in September 2023. “Deb isn’t going to let anyone make her the victim, but it is a challenge to co-parent with Hugh right now,” the source continues. “Any time they need to speak is…

Karl Stefanovic celebrated six years of marriage by posting a heartwarming Instagram tribute to his wife, Jasmine. The Today host shared a series of loved-up photos alongside a caption, which read in part: “I’m in awe of you. Every part of you. And I’m so grateful to be loved by you.” A touched Jasmine replied in the comments: “Love you.” The couple tied the knot in a lavish wedding in Mexico in 2018. In May 2020, the couple welcomed their first and only child together, Harper. But it hasn’t all been smooth sailing. Karl, 50, initially copped flak for announcing his relationship with Jasmine, who is 10 years his junior, just months after he split from wife of 21 years, Cassandra Thorburn. Then there was the star’s infamous ‘Noosagate’ stoush…

Michael Douglas surprised fans last week by announcing he has no desire to retire from the screen. But New Idea hears the news has dismayed the 80-year-old’s wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, 55, and their concerned daughter Carys, 21. “Carys has begged her mum to convince him to slow down,” says the insider. Following the 2020 death of his father Kirk, Michael took a two-year timeout. “But he’s raring to get back in the game,” adds the insider.…

Behind the scenes at the Princess of Wales’ glittering Together at Christmas carol concert, New Idea has learnt the royal was nursing a secret heartache. “Kate’s mortified that a disagreement with the Prince of Wales over the Duke of Sussex has leaked,” our source explains. Earlier this month, well-connected Vanity Fair royal reporter Katie Nicholl said during a podcast interview she had learnt Kate, 42, “is open to a reconciliation [with Prince Harry]” because “when you go through something like a cancer diagnosis …you realise …life is too short for rifts and family feuds.” But Katie also went on to say that the famously stubborn Prince William “is still likely to feel very angry and betrayed [by Harry].” New Idea’s source confirms it’s no secret that Kate is more open…

Lizz Hills’ holiday to Thailand in December 2004 was meant to be part of her recovery. While on a trip to the country a year earlier, she’d been involved in a serious train accident which left her with 30 broken bones and an acquired brain injury. “I was 21 and it left me unable to have kids or to work. My life had been taken away from me,” Lizz, from Queensland, tells New Idea. “My dad suggested we travel back to Thailand. He wanted to show me the world was still a beautiful place.” So, Lizz and her father, Dan Martin, flew to Phuket, where they made a decision that likely saved their lives – they went diving. This meant the pair were out on the water when the tsunami…

Robert Irwin’s star power has rapidly risen over the past 12 months, thanks in large part to his co-hosting role on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. But as the 21-year-old prepares for an even more impactful 2025, an insider says he’s being reminded by his big sister, Bindi, to keep his feet planted firmly on the ground. Most importantly, Bindi, 26, wants her brother to always remember that their family business, and home, Australia Zoo, must take priority. ‘This has caused a lot of stress’ “Bindi wants Robert to be making decisions about his career that will pay off in a way of bringing attention, and people, to Australia Zoo,” explains the insider. “That’s always her focus …conservation first, celebrity status second. And she thinks it should…

FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food Chocolate Rum ‘N’ Raisin Bombe 1 week to go! TIP Bombe can be made several days ahead. Keep covered in freezer. Remove 10 minutes before popping onto serving plate. SERVES 8 – 10 PREP & COOK 55 MINS ■ ¾ cup raisins (120g), roughly chopped ■ ¹⁄³ cup rum ■ 700g packet square dark fruit cake ■ 1 litre tub good-quality vanilla bean ice-cream ■ 170g block Rolo chocolate, chopped ■ ½ cup blanched almonds, toasted, chopped ■ ½ x 1 litre tub good-quality chocolate ice-cream ■ Warm caramel, icing sugar and fresh cherries, to decorate 1 Line the base and side of a pudding basin (8-cup capacity) with plastic wrap, allowing wrap to overhang the edge by…

CLEANSE AWAY THE DAY Say goodbye to dry and dehydrated skin by opting for a gentle cleanser. Often designed for sensitive skin, foaming, gel or cream formulas can be used daily to effectively remove makeup and impurities without stripping away any moisture. Not only will they help to calm down any irritation, they’ll also leave your complexion with an absolutely gorgeous summer glow. KEEP BREAKOUTS AT BAY Struggling with congested skin? Get your hands on a chemical exfoliator serum, toner or spray to unclog pores and improve uneven texture. Look for BHAs, which will help to target breakouts, or AHAs, which aid in sloughing off dead skin cells for a smoother complexion. SEEK NIGHT-TIME NOURISHMENT In order to strengthen the skin’s barrier it’s worth indulging in some extra TLC with…

BETTER MAN In cinemas Thu. Dec 26 Biopics about musical icons continue to reign supreme. Following on from 2018’s Oscar-winning Bohemian Rhapsody (about Queen) and 2019’s Rocketman (about Elton John) comes Robbie Williams’ Better Man. But this is no ordinary biopic, because the former Take That boy-band member is portrayed by a CGI monkey! What’s more, Robbie co-voices the character – and although it’s crazy, it somehow all works. Here, Robbie, tells New Idea about making the movie, which was mostly filmed in Melbourne and directed by Aussie Michael Gracey, the man behind The Greatest Showman… Better Man takes a raw and honest look at your journey from childhood to global fame. What was it like to revisit those times in your life? There’s a lot of laughs and fun…

There is no better way to celebrate this wonderful time of the year than by coming together for Carols in the Domain. Tonight, we celebrate 42 years of this iconic event, which brings our nation together to sing much-loved carols alongside some of our biggest stars. The NSW Government is once again thrilled to support Woolworths Carols in the Domain for 2024. This long-standing Aussie tradition continues to captivate our city and create magic for everyone watching on at home. I want to thank all the performers and organisers behind the scenes who make this event such a special experience each and every year. Of course, a Christmas celebration like this wouldn’t be complete without a visit from Santa Claus himself, who is set to make an early appearance from…

A musical inspired by viral Olympic breakdancer Rachel ‘Raygun’ Gunn was shut down by her legal team. Comedian Stephanie Broadbridge was set to perform her show Raygun the Musical in Sydney last week, only to have it cancelled when Raygun’s lawyers sent a cease-and-desist letter. But Stephanie had the last laugh when she took to social media, stating: “They were worried I was damaging her brand, which I would never do. She doesn’t need me to do that.” Meanwhile, Raygun’s next move is rumoured to be the new season of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!.…

Dawn Fraser’s family remain grateful to the medical staff who fought to save the eight-time Olympic medallist’s life after she had an almost-fatal fall a fortnight ago. The 87-year-old broke four ribs and gashed her left arm in the spill at her daughter, Dawn-Lorraine’s home on the Sunshine Coast, QLD. Dawn was rushed to a local hospital and underwent emergency surgery on a broken hip. She remains in hospital for rehabilitation. Doctors initially feared Dawn was bleeding internally and were concerned they wouldn’t be able to stop it. Dawn-Lorraine admitted she was terrified her mum wouldn’t survive the operation. “The last thing Mum said to me [before her surgery] was, ‘I’m going to fight,’” she told the Brisbane Times. “I said, ‘You make sure you fight!’ Then when she came…

Shiloh Pitt is spreading her wings and flying the coop. Sources tell New Idea the 18-year-old is preparing to move out of the family home and officially start her life as an adult. And mum Angelina Jolie isn’t ready for it! “It’s all happening so quickly. One by one, her kids are moving out and no matter how natural it is in the circle of life, it’s just very hard for Angelina to come to terms with,” a source close to the family tells New Idea. JUST LIKE MUM Ange, 49, is extremely protective over all of her six children, but especially Shiloh. The Maria star recently revealed that the teen is the most introverted of her brood. “None of my kids want to be in front of the camera.…

Grilled Peach and Basil Bruschetta TIP For a touch of spice, add ¼ tsp dried chilli flakes to the dressing. SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 4 small, ripe yellow peaches (600g) ■ 550g sourdough loaf ■ 6 slices prosciutto ■ ¹⁄³ cup spreadable cream cheese ■ Fresh baby basil leaves, to garnish DRESSING ■ ¼ cup olive oil■ 2 tblsps white balsamic vinegar ■ 1 tblsp Dijon mustard ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 To make dressing, whisk all ingredients in a small jug until combined. 2 Halve the peaches. Remove and discard the stones. Cut each half into three wedges. Place in a large bowl. Add 2 tblsps of the dressing. Toss gently. 3 Cut sourdough into eight slices, about 1cm thick. 4…

Whether you’re travelling to visit family or jetting off for a little me-time, the festive season sees many of us hop on a plane. While there’s nothing we love more than the convenience of flying to get to our destination, sadly air travel can negatively impact our wellbeing. Common side effects include jet lag and dehydration, and some travellers can disembark with more serious conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and increased blood pressure. (one 2021 study found men without a pre-existing heart condition are at risk of experiencing an increase of up to six per cent). However, don’t take this as your sign to swear off flying in the name of health, instead consider your in-flight fitness. Here, we speak to the experts about how to take care of…

If New York City were a house on your road, it would be the excessively illuminated and bedazzled one with animated reindeer and spinning candy canes. This is a winter adventure that is about pure wonder – the kind of wonder you used to feel when you were seven years old, before you knew what was cool and uncool, before you worried about long queues and high prices. It’s Christmas at the iconic ice-skating rink beneath the tree in the Rockefeller Center in New York City and people are having a blast. Christmas in New York is a bucket-list item for a reason. The city’s famously hard edge gets softened with a sprinkling of frost. People smile more. Shopfronts glow. The city even smells good: hot sugared almonds from street…

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1 FESTIVAL OF CHRISTMAS Indulge in delicious delights at the Festival of Food, featuring an array of sweet and savoury treats to please every palate! Enjoy magical roaming characters, exciting kids’ rides, and captivating pre-show entertainment. Add a touch of festive sparkle with face painting and custom hair braiding, or treat yourself to Christmas cheer at the exclusive boutique bar, perfect for the grown-ups. 2 RED CARPET Then, enter the competition for your chance to win one of the best seats in the house for you and your loved ones! 3 SNAP A PHOTO WITH MR. ENERGIZER Catch all the glitz and glamour of the star-studded red carpet from 5.15pm. Take a picture and say ‘hi’ as your favourite performers strut their stuff on the 360 Carols red carpet! 4…

Supermodel Kate Moss has split from her partner Count Nikolai Von Bismarck. The nine-year relationship came to an end after a reportedly rocky few months. Kate, 50, has since moved out of the London home she shared with the photographer. “Kate felt the time was right to move on and cut ties,” a source told The Sun. “She felt they were going on different journeys.” Nikolai, 37, reportedly wants a quieter life. “He remains on his sober path and they just have increasingly different hobbies and wants,” the source added. “Kate wants to get back out there and have fun over Christmas.”…

Michael Jackson’s only daughter Paris is engaged to her partner, Justin Long. The 26-year-old shared the happy news in an Instagram post, making the revelation in a sweet birthday message to her music producer fiancé. “Doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and I couldn’t dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with,” read part of the birthday tribute. “Thank you for letting me be yours. I love you,” she continued. A carousel of photos accompanying the birthday post included an image of the proposal moment, showing Justin down on one knee presenting a ring box to Paris in an ornate gold room. Although it is unclear when the couple started dating, it’s believed they first crossed paths in June 2022…

The mysterious death of Hollywood screen beauty Natalie Wood during a wild night on the yacht belonging to her husband, actor Robert Wagner, has fascinated the world for more than four decades. Robert, now 94, has always maintained that his wife, just 43, drowned on a solitary late-night ride in a dinghy. However, one question has always lingered over the tragic events of November 29, 1981 – was Natalie’s death an accident or did her husband kill her? Two eyewitnesses have now come forward, including one male who says he heard Natalie’s screams the night she died. He didn’t come forward initially because her death was ruled a drowning. The witnesses have spoken to author Marti Rulli for her new book, Natalie Wood and the…

Samantha Armytage is having one hell of a year – and not in a good way. The end of her marriage, just shy of her four-year anniversary, is just the cherry on top. On December 5, Sam, 48, confirmed her split from wealthy farmer Richard Lavender, 61. “All break-ups are hard, but it’s somewhat lessened by the fact it’s amicable and we wish the best for each other,” she told the Daily Mail. While the news came as a shock to the public, those close to the separated couple have been aware of the situation for some time. Sam’s friends are said to have been rallying around her in recent months especially. ‘There were tell-tale signs for people’ “There were tell-tale signs for a lot of people,” says our exclusive…

Beyoncé’s world might have come crashing down, but she’s not letting it tear apart her family. Just one day after her husband, rapper Jay-Z was accused of sexual assault, the star couple put on a united front at the Mufasa: The Lion King premiere in LA. They were joined by their eldest daughter Blue Ivy Carter, 12, who has a voice role in the film alongside her mum. “You couldn’t get any clearer a message,” an insider tells New Idea. Another source told Page Six: “She’s sticking by Jay.” The family were also joined at the premiere by Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles. A few hours earlier Tina created a furore by liking a social media post from ABC 7 Chicago detailing the civil court rape allegations against her son-in-law. With…

Ballotine of Turkey with Cherry Sauce SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ ½ cup fresh breadcrumbs ■ ¼ cup milk ■ 500g pork and fennel sausages ■ 1 tblsp finely chopped fresh sage, plus fried leaves to garnish ■ 10 rashers streaky bacon ■ 1kg frozen Turkey Breast Traditional Roast, thawed ■ Roast potatoes, baby carrots and beetroot and steamed green beans, to serve CHERRY SAUCE ■ 1½ cups chicken stock ■ 2 green spring onions, chopped ■ ½ cup cherry jam ■ 30g butter 1 Combine breadcrumbs and milk in a small bowl. Stand for 5 minutes. Remove and discard casings from the sausages. Place sausages in a large bowl with sage and bread mixture. Season with salt and pepper. Using clean hands, mix well until…

Butterflied Lamb with Tahini Tzatziki and Mint Sauce TIP Mint sauce can be made several hours ahead, keep covered at room temperature. SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 2 tblsps olive oil ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 2 tblsps chopped fresh rosemary ■ 1.4kg – 1.5kg butterflied lamb leg ■ Halved lemons, to serve TAHINI TZATZIKI ■ 1 large Lebanese cucumber ■ ¾ cup Greek yoghurt ■ 2 tblsps tahini ■ 2 tblsps lemon juice MINT SAUCE ■ ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra to garnish ■ ¼ cup olive oil ■ 2 tblsps apple cider vinegar ■ 1 tsp caster sugar 1 Combine oil, garlic and rosemary in a jug. Using a sharp knife, cut 1cm slashes, about 2cm apart, across skin-side of lamb.…

BEST OF THE WEEK WINS $100 Hugh’s love How wonderful to see the gorgeous Hugh Jackman smiling again. Hugh has looked miserable since his divorce. He is glowing, it is so good to see him goofing around, laughing with his new love Sutton Foster – it has taken years off his face now the dark clouds have lifted. I hope they have many fun-filled days to come. MARILYN JOHNSTON, BORONIA, VIC. My lovely shih tzu, Lilly, having a ball at the beach. SHARON MURPHY, AUCKLAND, NZ. My granddaughter has a lovely Dalmatian called Spice. Do you think she is a little confused about the size of her special treat? M. ELSON, MELBOURNE, VIC. Here is Daniel with baby Meike having a babyccino. Big girl with Daddy having morning tea. JOSIE…

NAT AND SHIRVO ARE READY TO SING LOUD Getting Getting to host Woolworths Carols in the Domain is a “calendar highlight” for Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington. But the fact that this year’s event airs live has the Channel Seven Sunrise stars raring to rock around the Christmas tree! “It’s incredibly exciting,” says Nat, who is taking part in her 12th Carols. Now that Shirvo has one pre-recorded Carols concert under his belt (after making his debut in 2023), he says he is “ready and excited” about the challenge of broadcasting live. “Absolutely anything can and probably will happen,” he says with a laugh. “So keep your eyes peeled!” Nat and Shirvo’s excitement is all too evident on set of New Idea’s annual Songbook photo shoot. With a theme of…