Innholdsfortegnelse for 16 April 2018 i New Idea

It’s hard to remember a more exciting time to be a royals fan. With Princess Kate’s baby due in just a couple of weeks and Prince Harry and Meghan’s wedding only six weeks away, it’s difficult not to get carried away with royal fever! At New Idea, we’re busy planning our big celebrations @ for Harry and Meghan’s special day. We of course will be working non-stop to bring you the latest wedding news, but will have lots of British-inspired snacks to get us through the night – not to mention Harry and Meghan masks as far as the eye can see! We’ve also been busy creating a brand new Facebook page – New Idea Royals – dedicated to bringing you all the breaking news and exciting reports in the…

Yet another royal tell-all is underway and causing turmoil in the Danish palace. The new book is said to reveal a ‘big secret’ about Crown Prince Frederik, 49, which reportedly has his wife Crown Princess Mary, 46, up in arms. The secret apparently has never been told and is said to ‘surprise all’. The book is written by Mikael Rosanes, the ex-husband of Camilla Rosenberg, who is a great-niece of the Queen of Denmark, so it would suggest the book has some authority. The autobiography is said to contain some ‘unknown secrets’ about the royal family. Although the author is very reluctant to reveal the nature of exactly what those secrets are, he does say he thinks the Queen is a snob and his ex-mother-in-law is vicious. He keeps the…

Amid the explosive claims leaked about his personal life recently, Prince Charles has spoken out as he grants the first interview with Australian media in five years. In a move to win over the nation, he avoids talking about the leaks and instead opens up on his concerns for Australia’s environment – including the state of the Great Barrier Reef, the wool industry and the catastrophic price that future generations will pay if unsustainable environmental practices continue. In the intimate interview Charles also champions sustainable fashion. Speaking about his own recycled wardrobe, he encourages others to move away from a ‘throwaway society’. ‘It is extraordinary how fashions change and, speaking as someone who, on the whole, hates throwing away things without finding another use for them or mending them, I…

After finalising his divorce auction recently, Russell Crowe has reportedly moved on and is head over heels for a new love. ‘There have been rumours swirling for a few months now that Russ has fallen for a new woman in a pretty major way,’ says a close source. ‘It’s one of the reasons he was keen to do his divorce auction, so he could move on in every way,’ the source added. One of the items he is auctioning off is a ring he gifted his ex-wife Danielle Spencer worth around $160K, which according to Russ made her uncomfortable. ‘She’s worn it a couple of times… she felt she was putting her friends in an uncomfortable position, so she put it away,’ he told Kyle and Jackie O. But now,…

‘AMAL CAN’T HELP BUT THINK HE’S HIDING SOMETHING FROM HER AND IT’S THROWN THEIR MARRIAGE INTO CRISIS’ ‘IT TAKES TWO TO MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK, AND I WAS WORKING ALONE’ They may have put on a united front at the March For Our Lives rally last month, but explosive new claims have thrown George and Amal Clooney’s four-year marriage into crisis. According to George’s first wife, actress Talia Balsam, the 56-year-old star was a ‘lousy’ and ‘selfish’ husband throughout their four-year marriage in the ’90s – and now, sources close to Amal say she’s terrified history is about to repeat itself. ‘Amal has really been hit for six over Talia’s words,’ an exclusive source spilled to New Idea. ‘She really thought she knew George, but Talia’s claims have really made…

Four years ago the future looked bleak for 26-year-old Alex McKinnon, after a horror accident on the football field left the former Newcastle Knights forward with a broken neck. Now the future couldn’t be brighter for the ex-league star, as he and wife Teigan proudly announce there’s now a mini McKinnon on the way! Taking to Instagram to spread the word that they’re expecting their first baby, the happy couple posed with a picture of the ultrasound and wrote a caption, saying: ‘So overwhelmed with joy to finally announce baby McKinnon is coming soon.’ Their baby joy is nothing short of a miracle, following a tackle on the field in 2014 that left Alex a quadriplegic. As he fought for his life at The Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, his teen…

As she tenderly strokes her precious newborn’s velvety skin, happy tears tumble from Mikhailla Glossat’s eyes. Elle Fitzgerald was born on March 12, and like all new parents, Mikhailla and her fiance Teddy are cherishing every moment with their little girl. ‘She is so loved,’ the 23-year-old mum tells New Idea, her voice rattling with emotion. ‘Elle has bought a lot of hope back into our world.’ The couple’s first-born son, Foxx, passed away at three days old after contracting a common infection called Group B Strep. One in four women carry it in their vagina, but it can be deadly to babies if passed on during pregnancy or birth. ‘I was given a flyer about Group B Strep when I was pregnant, but I was told it wasn’t a…

Moroccan Chicken with Green Rice Serves 4, Prep 15 mins, Cook 12 mins IN THE PANTRY Microwaveable long-grain white rice Moroccan seasoning Olive oil Salt, pepper FRIDGE Chicken tenderloins Green spring onions Coriander Lime Mango, lime and chilli salad dressing FROZEN Peas 16 small chicken tenderloins, trimmed 1½ tblsps Moroccan seasoning 2 tblsps olive oil 2 x 450g packets microwaveable long-grain white rice 1½ cups frozen peas 4 green spring onions, finely chopped ¼ cup lime juice 1 cup coarsely chopped fresh coriander leaves and stems Salt and pepper, to taste Bottled mango, lime and chilli salad dressing, to serve 1 Toss the chicken with 1 tblsp of the seasoning. 2 Heat half the oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add chicken in…

BOTSWANA  For Meghan’s 36th birthday last year, Harry booked a unique trip to Botswana to visit world heritage sites, such as the Okavango Delta, and participate in conservation projects. They also camped under the stars at the Meno a Kwena camp. This luxurious nine-tent camp sits on a cliff that affords amazing views of the various wildlife that populate the region – from herds of elephants and zebra to lions, cheetahs, jackals and wild dogs. Comfy beds, woven linen and ensuite bathrooms add glamping luxury to this destination. naturalselection.travel/camp/meno-a-kwena. NORWAY  Avoiding the public eye can be hard for the most popular new couple in the world but at Tromvik Lodge, near Tromsø, in the Arctic Circle, Harry and Meghan found the perfect secluded spot for their first holiday as a…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 An ambitious new project will fire up your enthusiasm. As it gathers momentum, bold ideas, which break exciting ground, will keep raising your goals. A romantic dream will enchant you. Singles, fate could lend a hand and encourage a budding attraction. A conversation you’ve been preparing for, to put a special message across or to define a situation you’re keen to clarify, will take a weight off your mind. LUCKY NUMBERS: 2, 26, 29 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Looking ahead will inspire ambitious long-term targets. You will give of your best to achieve a goal that you’ve been working towards and to set up grand plans for the future. Flashes of insight will help you to understand an intriguing new acquaintance. In…

Q My partner left me four months ago, when our son was just six months old. He was a great dad and promised that he’d always be a father to our boy, even though things haven’t worked out between us. He’s still paying maintenance but I haven’t heard from him for the past three weeks and I have heard through friends that he’s now met someone else. I really want my son to grow up knowing his dad – should I try contacting him again? JENNY, VIA EMAIL. A Contact him. He needs to be reminded that he said he would always be a father to your boy. He may have met someone else but this is not a reason to forgo his responsibilities. Try to put a timeline in…

As the biggest athlete on the Aussie team – weighing in at just over 150kg – weightlifter Damon Kelly, 34, will have to lift more than twice his own body weight in order to put pressure on young Samoan favourite Lauititi Lui. However, Damon is used to that kind of pressure, having taken out gold at the 2010 Games in Delhi, and he hopes to do the same on the Gold Coast during his fourth appearance at the Commonwealth Games. To be in with a shot, he’s aiming to get close to his best snatch mark of 176kg and his best clean-and-jerk effort of 222kg to post a total of over 390kg. ‘I definitely have my work cut out against three young lifters from Samoa, New Zealand and Pakistan, but…

We’ve got high hopes for gun Victorian sport shooter Catherine Skinner. She’s the world number one and current Olympic champion at the women’s trap event, and will be targeting a gold medal on the Gold Coast. Catherine recently took home a silver medal in the women’s trap at the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico, and the Gold Coast Games will be her second Commonwealth Games appearance.…

Tom Arnold is known for his outspoken nature. And his latest spat is with his ex-wife Roseanne Barr, who he has slammed for her ‘lies and cruelty.’ The 59-year-old actor took to Twitter to suggest her latest episode for her sitcom Roseanne should be about her association with President Donald Trump.’ ‘Roseanne Barr should do [an episode] about the lies and cruelty she and [Donald] Trump represent,’ he tweeted. Tom also re-tweeted other posts criticising his ex, plus an article from The New York Times entitled The Roseanne Reboot Is Funny. I’m Not Going To Keep Watching. SOBER REALITY It’s impossible to think of Roseanne without the lovable John Goodman, but the actor recently revealed the shocking reason he very…

Now this is the ultimate gift of friendship! British TV host Alan Carr recently revealed that not only is singer Adele one of his BFFs, but she also got herself ordained so she could marry him and partner Paul Drayton. ‘Adele wanted to organise our special day. She even got ordained!’ Alan explained. Speaking of the special day, which took place in Adele’s LA back garden, Alan revealed: ‘We’ve known her for ages and when we told her we were getting married she said: “Can I please plan the whole day for you?” ‘There’s a grand piano with a man playing Ordinary People and then Adele sang our songs with the first dance,’ Alan added. ‘It was absolutely amazing.’…

LIFE’S A BEACH! CHRIS HEMSWORTH was spotted having a great time frolicking in the ocean with his best pal MATT DAMON over Easter. Chris and his wife ELSA PATAKY hit the beach near their home in Byron Bay with their young children, alongside Matt and his wife LUCIANA BARROSO. Chris showed off his washboard abs while monkeying around with the little ones. Matt and Luciana – with daughters ISABELLA, 11, GIA, nine, and STELLA, seven – enjoyed the surf together as a family. FAMILY FUN IN THE SUN! PINK was spotted enjoying some rare downtime with her family at Cabo Beach in Mexico recently, after rumours she and husband CAREY HART were on the verge of calling it quits due to work commitments. The happy couple hit the sand with…

Brad Pitt’s family priest has sensationally confirmed that he and Jennifer Aniston will marry in the actor’s US home town of Missouri ‘as soon as possible.’ Reverend Swadley – the local wedding priest and friend of the Pitt family – has confirmed to friends that the A-list couple recently spent a week with Brad’s family, discussing detailed plans for a wedding. It’s believed the loved-up stars had flown to Missouri because Jen was desperate to reconnect with Brad’s mum, Jane, who she’d developed a very close bond with throughout the time of their first marriage. During the seven-day visit, it’s been revealed that Jane orchestrated a meeting with the family priest Reverend Swadley – hoping it would be the gentle push Brad and Jen would need to make their reignited…

Hundreds of Australian Boy George fans have been left devastated following the ’80s icon’s most recent shows Down Under with Culture Club. Furious followers of The Voice coach have banded together with a desperate plea to the Culture Club star – they say they once loved – after he failed to deliver the ‘meet and greet’, which was supposed to be part of their VIP tickets. ‘We have been left heartbroken and disappointed by someone we thought was a lovely person,’ Brisbane fan Nicky Carney tells New Idea. Nicky is one of hundreds of people who forked out almost $1000 for a VIP meet-and-greet experience with Boy George, only to be left with a sour experience – or for some no meeting at all. ‘The night was a complete disaster.…

Gorgeous new couple James Stewart and Sarah Roberts have taken their love from the screen on the shores of Summer Bay to real life on holiday on the sunny Gold Coast. The Home And Away stars, who play Justin Morgan and Willow Harris, looked happy and relaxed as they frolicked in the waves on the idyllic Queensland beach. Currently on a production break from filming the popular Channel Seven show, the pair seem to have taken their relationship to the next level, jetting to 42-year-old James’ hometown to relax, catch some sun, and spend time with his family. The pair are also believed to be in town for the Commonwealth Games this week. Wearing a pink and white floral bikini, 31-year-old beauty Sarah joined her hunky man during a surfing…

‘I STARTED TO WORRY THAT NO-ONE WOULD ASK ME BECAUSE OF MY AGE. I CAN’T BLAME THEM...’ From a young age, Sue Fisher dreamed of getting married and becoming a mother. ‘That was my life plan,’ she tells New Idea simply. After marrying at 16, she had welcomed a son, Clive, and daughter, Claire, in her teens before ‘life took over’ and Sue found herself a doting grandma at the age of 36. With the breakdown of her 30-year marriage 10 years later had come a familiar pang – a longing to be pregnant so she could give someone else a family. But Sue had already gone through the natural cycle of menopause and so surely there was no way she could become a mum again. ‘Being a surrogate came…

Salted Maple Caramel Waffle Pudding Serves 8, Prep 45 mins, Cook 1 hour 2 x 360g packets Belgian waffles (8 waffles) 6 eggs, at room temperature ¹/ ³ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract ½ tsp ground cinnamon 2½ cups milk 300ml tub thickened cream 2 tblsps flaked almonds Icing sugar mixture and vanilla ice-cream, to serve SALTED MAPLE CARAMEL 75g butter, chopped ¾ cup maple syrup ¹/ ³ cup brown sugar, firmly packed 300ml tub thickened cream ½ tsp sea salt flakes 1 To make caramel, melt butter in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Stir in syrup, sugar and cream. Bring to boil. Gently boil, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes, or until thickened. Stir in salt. Transfer to a large, heatproof jug. Cool for 20…

BUDGET THE EASY WAY Forget laborious spreadsheets, you can budget with an easy swipe or tap with the Pocketbook app. This intuitive app can track exactly where your cash is going by organising how much you’ve spent on groceries, fuel, tolls and clothes. Pocketbook will also send you notifications via SMS or email to help you stay on top of your bills. Even better news? It’s free! getpocketbook.com . INVEST SPARE CHANGE Got a bit of spare change? Think about the future and put it to good use. The Carrott app allows you to deposit any spare change into superannuation or helping to pay off the mortgage. How does it work? The spare change is harvested from rounding up card transactions on everyday purchases,…

Q My husband passed away in November after nearly 67 years together. I placed him in a home and 13 days later he passed away. I always told him I would never let him go to a home. I knew in my heart he would not last long. I feel so bad. Can you let me know if he blames me? Ida, via email. A Ida, your husband wouldn’t ‘blame’ you for his passing. You were with him for more than 60 years, so clearly you loved him. You must have been at your wits’ end to have put him in a care facility. It couldn’t have been an easy decision. It’s not like you didn’t cast him out in the street – you placed him somewhere that was equipped…

SHEEP BUDDY How cute is Marley the sheep (NI Mar 19)? Lovely that he was taken in by a mum-of-two and is now part of a loving family, even if he has picked up their dog Jess’ habits! It’s kinda cute the way they bonded! Hopefully, with a new sheep buddy to show him the way, Marley can return to his sheep ways without giving up the comforts he’s become accustomed to. Thanks for putting a smile on my face, NI! C. ANDERSON, GEOGRAPHE, WA. BEAUTY TRENDS Women of all ages enjoy make-up, so I found Your Ultimate Beauty Trend Report (NI Mar 12) exciting to read. It was beautifully presented and full of good advice, including hot tips for hairstyles and buying the right cosmetics to suits one’s own…

Aged just 25, Australian diver Melissa Wu is a Commonwealth Games veteran. She made her debut when she was 13 years old at the 2006 Melbourne Games and is back on home soil to compete in her fourth Games. The Olympic silver medallist has faced a string of injuries, but isn’t letting it stop her representing her country with pride. She’ll compete in the 10m platform, but her 10m synchronised dive with Taneka Kovchenko was scuttled after Taneka withdrew. Melissa joins an elite group of athletes who have had the privilege of competing in two international competitions on home ground.…

Child star Iain Armitage tells New Idea what it’s like to play one of the most beloved characters on TV... We all know Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory , but tell us a bit about Young Sheldon? Young Sheldon is a boy who is different from everyone else. He is extremely smart, but people don’t understand him and he doesn’t always understand people. What drew you to this role? Luck! I enjoy challenges and this seemed like an interesting one. I like how smart Sheldon is – I get to learn a lot of new vocabulary! Was young Sheldon a difficult character to play? In some ways, he is, but it’s also so much fun to play him. What training did you do to pick up…

Meghan Markle is giving her father a very special gift ahead of her May 19 wedding to Prince Harry. Thomas Markle is set to receive a coat of arms, a traditional, customised design given ahead of royal weddings. Kate also saw her father, Michael, receive his own coat of arms ahead of her 2011 wedding to William. The design featured three acorns, which represented the three children – Kate, Pippa and James – and a gold stripe across the middle in honour of Kate’s mother, Carole, whose maiden name is Goldsmith.…

Val Kilmer has been battling throat cancer for the past two years and it appears the actor is still quite poorly. He was recently spotted heading to the movie theatre to watch Pacific Rim Rising wearing a neck brace, looking a little lost. Going low-key for the evening, Val hid behind a pair of dark shades and a trucker cap so he could remain incognito. It’s not the first time Val’s appearance has raised alarm bells. In February he was spotted going through LAX airport wearing a surgical mask. And in 2015 he was spotted wearing a tracheostomy tube. Last year his health appeared to be improving as the devout Christian posted a picture of himself ‘healed through the power of prayer’ on social media.…

‘I’VE NEVER HEARD HER COMPLAIN, AND YET I KNOW SHE’S IN TERRIBLE PAIN. I LOVE HER SO MUCH’ She might be battling cancer, but the flame-haired TV favourite Cornelia Frances wasn’t going to miss out on her 77th birthday party – so the celebrations came to her hospital bed. ‘Mum had the best day, surrounded by some of her closest friends,’ says Cornelia’s son, Lawrence Eastland. ‘It was wonderful to see her smile and laugh.’ Cornelia is adored worldwide for playing some of TV’s most memorable villains – from the bitchy Sister Scott on The Young Doctors in the ’70s, to the conniving Barbara Hamilton on Sons And Daughters and then a 29-year stint as evil Morag Bellingham on Home And Away. The actress was first diagnosed with bladder cancer…

She was totally unprepared for her diagnosis. Understanding all her test results were clear, in 2016 mum-of-two Fiona Morsink Ryan went to see the neurologist by herself, expecting a routine appointment. In fact, her life changed that day. ‘She told me I had Parkinson’s,’ Fiona remembers. ‘Age 46 it was young onset. She was very positive and said there were lots of new drugs and research being done, but of course I was in massive shock. I called my husband and broke down.’ From having a slightly stiff left arm a few months earlier, Fiona was now being told she had a degenerative and incurable disorder that would gradually inhibit her movement and could lead to dementia. ‘I knew it would get worse, but nobody knew when or how quickly.…

Strawberry Funfetti Cake Serves 10, Prep 20 mins, Cook 50 mins 510g packet vanilla cake mix ¹/ ³ cup hundreds and thousands 1 tsp strawberry flavoured essence Pink liquid food colouring, to tint Extra hundreds and thousands, to decorate Halved fresh strawberries, to decorate 1 Grease a 20cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above the pan edge. 2 Prepare cake mix according to the packet directions. Stir in the hundreds and thousands. Spoon into prepared pan. Smooth over top. Reserve frosting sachet. 3 Cook cake in a moderately slow oven (160C) for about 45 to 50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into centre comes out clean. Stand in pan for 10 minutes. Turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.…

MONDAY Bubble and Squeak Shepherd’s Pie Serves 4, Prep 12 mins, Cook 15 mins 8 frozen bubble and squeak patties 1 tblsp olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g lamb mince 500g jar tomato and capsicum pasta sauce 2 tsps Worcestershire sauce 1 cup grated Tasty cheese 1 Place patties in a single layer on a large oven tray lined with baking paper. 2 Cook in a very hot oven (220C) for 10 minutes. Remove. Break each patty in half. 3 Meanwhile, heat oil in a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion and garlic. Cook, stirring occasionally, until soft. Add lamb. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 5 minutes, or until browned. 4 Stir in combined sauces and ½…

IF YOU COULD CHOOSE ONE PRODUCT ONLY... ‘The real and honest answer is using a product with SPF in it every day. It’s the most important thing, and that can make all the difference. There’s so much research to back that,’ says Dr Nauser. MYTH OR FACT... If you start using anti-ageing products too early, will your skin get used to them? ‘Total myth! Skin doesn’t get used to it in the sense that it won’t work with certain ingredients, but that also doesn’t mean you shouldn’t change your ingredients. When you reach different ages and stages of your life, your skin changes, so you need to review your products every once in a while.’ COMMON SKINCARE MISTAKES ‘Cleansing twice a day is very important, but it can go both…

My mother’s cat, Dariyus, was hit by a car and later died. He acted strangely the day he died and cried a lot. He escaped from the house, then a girl knocked on the door and said a car had hit him. I ran down the road, picked him up and told him I loved him and he died in my arms. I’m trying to make sense of his death and want to know he’s OK. Is there anything I could have done? MONIQUE, VIA EMAIL. Animals are very intuitive and Dariyus could feel his life was about to change, but didn’t know with certainty what was about to unfold. He wants you to know nothing could have been done that day and he does not want you to feel…

LACK OF LEEKS My MM son had several leeks that needed to be eaten so he decided it’d be a good idea to make a delicious potato and leek soup. After much chopping, cooking and blitzing he ended up with a big pot of soup but then it dawned on him – he’d forgotten to put in the leeks! Oh, dear! SYLVIA BERGER, PENGUIN, TAS. PYJAMA DATE My sister’s MM date was very late so she decided she’d get into her pyjamas and watch TV until he got there. Arriving two hours later, her MM then said to her: ‘I was two hours late and you’re still not ready!’ Looks like she can’t win either way! F. ARSI, OAMARU, NORTH OTAGO, NZ. WAVING AT WORK My MM husband saw our…

Australia’s marathon hopes lie at the fast feet of defending champ Michael Shelley, who took home the gold medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite being born and raised on the Gold Coast, a stone’s throw from the start line, he will be running his first full marathon on home soil at these Games. Adelaide’s Jess Trengove is also a chance, having won bronze at the 2014 Commonwealth Games, and for the first time para-athletes will compete in a T54 marathon. For Aussie favourite Kurt Fearnley, the marathon will be his last event competing in a multi-sport competition for Australia. Two-time Paralympic silver medallist Madison de Rozario is also set to compete in her first Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast. The course has been modelled on the…

The real reason behind Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan’s marriage split has been revealed. Despite insisting in a joint statement last week that they had ‘lovingly chosen to separate as a couple’ after nine years of marriage, sources say Channing’s flirtatious behaviour was the real cause of the split. During the filming of Foxcatcher , the Magic Mike star was reported to have got a little too close to one of his co-stars.‘After they filmed a scene together, he began singing Total Eclipse Of The Heart and grinding up against her. Their faces were touching while they danced and he sang,’ an insider spilled to Star at the time. Meanwhile, Channing, 37, admitted in a…

Joshua Sasse appears to have made a thinly veiled dig at ex-fiancee Kylie Minogue. The 30-year-old British actor shared a cryptic Instagram quote, following Kylie’s recent revelations about their relationship breakdown. ‘Whatever it is that’s happening to you, you have to know, and always remember; IT’S. NOT. PERSONAL,’ the post read. In an interview with The Sunday Times last month, 49-year-old Kylie admitted she suffered a nervous breakdown following their 2017 split. ‘I just wanted to stop. I knew I needed to heal my... my physical system was compromised,’ she said.…

BLUNT TALK ‘People said: “You will be divorced by the end of it!”’ Emily Blunt said about working with husband John Krasinski on their latest horror movie A Quiet Place. These ‘people’ are spot on! Working with our other half would be a horror show… and definitely not a quiet place at home afterwards. JACK THE LAD Wow, Hugh Jackman and Deborra-lee Furness have been married for 22 years and, according to Hugh, the magic began on the dance floor. ‘I’m pulling out my best moves, I’ve got my best clothes on,’ Hugh said. Er, that doesn’t sound like the greatest show, man… SOB JOB ‘I don’t even believe in crying because you’re happy,’ Jay-Z said after revealing he bawled when his mother came out as…