Innholdsfortegnelse for 14 September 2020 i New Idea

It seems impossible that 20 years have passed since the Sydney Olympics and those 16 days filled with triumph, pride and glory. From a bodysuited Cathy Freeman and Ian Thorpe’s gold-medal wins to a 13-year-old Nikki Webster singing ‘We’ll Be One’ at the closing ceremony, there are so many special moments to remember. And it feels as though every Australian recalls those amazing two weeks, when the world’s eyes were fixed on our country and we watched our sporting heroes cycle, swim, run, dive, sail, row and perform their way to winning 16 gold, 25 silver and 17 bronze medals. Even away from the sporting arenas, history was made when one Mary Donaldson met a certain Danish prince while attending the Games. So, inside this week’s New Idea we celebrate…

Show him the money! Karl Stefanovic is grinning all the way to the bank after signing a new deal that will once again make him the highest paid person on Australian TV. Last week it was revealed that the Today host, 46, had renewed his contract with Nine for another three years. “He is very happy,” a network spokesperson said in a statement. It was reported that, although Karl’s base salary was halved to $1.25 million, he negotiated a pay rise to $2 million-a-year if Today consistently beats rival breakfast show Sunrise in the ratings. However, New Idea is told that the father-of-four actually stands to earn double that amount. “I’ve heard whispers it’s more like $4-5 million in total,” tells the on-set source. “No wonder he’s happy.” It’s a…

Poor Adele just can’t catch a break! The singer caused controversy last week when she wore a Jamaican flag bikini and styled her hair in Bantu knots, a traditional African hairstyle, while celebrating the cancelled Notting Hill Carnival. Adele sparked outrage earlier this year when she was accused of losing too much weight. Critics touched on her 45kg weight loss again last week, suggesting that the 32-year-old has now lost so much weight in her face that she’s unrecognisable and instead looks like Katy Perry’s twin.…

Meghan Markle’s first husband Trevor Engelson has reportedly become a first-time father. Trevor, 43, who married his second wife Tracey Kurland last year, recently welcomed a baby girl who they’ve named Ford Grace. Prior to this, the Hollywood producer was married to Meghan, 39, from 2011 to 2013, after they had been dating for seven years. There have been numerous reports that Meghan’s sudden rise to fame while on Suits affected the couple’s marriage. A few years after her divorce, Meghan met Prince Harry before marrying the royal in 2018. Meanwhile, Trevor announced his engagement to American heiress Tracey just weeks after Prince Harry and Meghan’s royal wedding and was remarried in May 2019. Earlier this year, Trevor confirmed in a social media post that they were expecting a baby…

Jennifer Aniston might have an inkling over what her love rival Ange felt last week, given her own brother has gone MIA. Indeed, Jen’s half-sibling Alex “AJ” Aniston, ditched his famous sister and their dad, Days of Our Lives star John Aniston, to live a reclusive, hippie life in northern  California. New Idea is now told that Jen, 51, fears AJ, 31, might be mixed up with a dangerous crowd. “No-one has  heard from AJ in months and he hasn’t been on social media since July,” says a source. “Jen knows he is very into political protests and fears he’s mixed up in the riots in America. She watches the news of civil unrest in places like Portland – where AJ has friends and is likely to be hanging out…

There was no doubt Paula and Bob were once deeply, madly in love with each other. They married in 1986 in Las Vegas, after 10 years together, with Simon Le Bon from the band Duran Duran as the best man. The famous couple – he was a rock star with The Boomtown Rats and Live Aid activist, and she was a breakfast TV presenter – were the darlings of the British press. But their happiness was not to last, when Paula left Bob for Michael in 1995. Bob was devastated and the bickering and protracted custody disputes made headlines. Reflecting on his and Paula’s split in 2011, Bob told a surprised festival crowd: “I couldn’t get beyond the huge immensity of loss – that universal grief. Pain crowded in my…

She may still be competing with a group of girls for Locky’s affection, but dancer Nicole Campbell says she is already planning her future with him – and it involves babies! Speaking with New Idea, the 26-year-old says she discussed having kids with the Bachie during their solo dates and is even considering a move to Bali to raise them. “We had conversations about the future and spoke about wanting kids and stuff and I said I could see myself having them in Bali,” Nicole tells us. Nicole also says serious conversations about marriage were common with Locky as she needed to wear her heart on her sleeve during their scarce one-on-one time. “It was like a crash course in dating: you’re not going to sit around and talk about…

Uh-oh! It’s time to put on the hard hats because a brutal war of words is set to erupt on The Block between contestants Jimmy and Daniel. Jimmy recently gave New Idea an insight on the “incident that happened” after Daniel “dobbed” him in to foreman Keith. The Queensland plumber says he had no problem with being pulled up about a particular construction fault – but took issue with the manner in which it was exposed. “Dan was pulled up on it by Keith and then dobbed us in,” recalls Jimmy, 33. “Keith marched in and pulled us up, so there was a little bit of conflict between Dan and I, just for an hour or so.” Jimmy continues: “It wasn’t so much that I was angry at having to…

When you were young, what’s the one food you couldn’t get enough of? My grandfather’s homegrown strawberries, my mum’s cabbage rolls, and a salad with hard boiled eggs, grated cheese and mayo that my grandmother made. The last time a meal was so good it almost made you cry? The first meal back in a restaurant after lockdown. I hadn’t realised how much I’d missed eating out with friends. If we looked inside your fridge, we’d see … ? There’s always parmesan, feta, butter, yoghurt, loads and loads of veg. Bacon and eggs too. There’s the sourdough starter Gary (Mehigan) gave me back before lockdown started. There’s probably some leftover pasta that one of the boys will have for lunch tomorrow. If you could only eat one cuisine for the…

CATHY FREEMAN Cathy Freeman’s 400m dash for gold has been etched into Olympic history. The then-27-year-old wore her now-iconic full-body suit and was the first Aboriginal to win gold in an individual event during the Olympic Games. DISQUALIFIED RUNNER JANE SAVILLE Aussie race walker Jane Saville was only 200m from the finish line during a 20km race when she was disqualified after being given a third penalty for an illegal gait, or “lifting” in race walking terms. Heartbreaking photos of Jane’s crestfallen face show just how upset she was. THE VOLUNTEERS They would not have been the “best Olympic Games ever”, as then-IOC President Juan Antonio Samaranch famously said, if it weren’t for the tireless efforts of the 46,967 proud volunteers. Hats off to them! NIKKI WEBSTER A 13-year-old Nikki…

IAN THORPE At 17, Ian Thorpe claimed Australia’s very first gold medal at the 2000 Sydney Olympics with a world-record performance in the 400m freestyle final. With three gold and two silver medals, Ian was the most successful athlete at the 2000 Olympics. ERIC THE EEL If anyone embodied the spirit of the Games it was Eric ‘the eel’ Moussambani, from Equatorial Guinea who competed  in the 100m freestyle event, despite having never swam in an Olympic-sized pool. He broke the national Equatorial Guinea record and won plenty of hearts. LEISEL JONES AT 15 Leisel, then 15, was the youngest member of the Australian swimming team. Winning two silver medals in the 100m breaststroke and 4x100m medley relay, she was also one of the youngest Olympic medallists in Australia’s history.…

Baked Coconut Salmon Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 2 tblsps olive oil 2 red onions, cut into 1cm wedges 1 tblsp garlic paste 1 tblsp ginger paste 2 yellow capsicums, cut into 2cm wedges ¼ cup Indian korma curry powder 250g punnet cherry tomatoes 1 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves and stems 400ml can coconut milk 4 x 175g skinless Atlantic salmon fillets Halved limes, to serve Fresh coriander sprig, to garnish 1 Heat oil in a large, flameproof roasting pan over a high heat. Add onions, garlic, ginger and capsicum. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, or until soft. Season with salt and pepper. 2 Add curry powder, tomatoes and coriander. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute, or until fragrant. Stir in coconut milk. Bring to a boil.…

Lamb with Roasted Pumpkin and Chickpea Couscous Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 30 mins 600g lamb stir-fry strips 600g butternut pumpkin, thinly sliced, cut into wedges 400g can chickpeas, drained 2 tblsps honey 1 tblsp finely chopped fresh rosemary ¼ cup olive oil 1 cup couscous 2 tblsps lime juice 8 0g baby rocket, chopped, plus extra, to garnish 2 50g punnet cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 Season lamb with salt and pepper. 2 Toss the pumpkin and chickpeas in a large bowl with honey, rosemary and 1 tblsp oil. Season with salt and pepper. Spread evenly over two oiled oven trays. 3 Cook in a very hot oven (240C) for about 15 to 20 minutes, or until pumpkin is tender. 4 Prepare couscous according to packet directions. Fluff with a›fork.…

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DO ONE ROOM AT A TIME Independent research commissioned by Bunnings has revealed 33 per cent of Aussies are planning to undertake a DIY project in the kitchen, so first on the list is the pesky kitchen pantry. Mum-of-two and organisation expert Steph Pase says we shouldn’t try to tackle the whole house at once, as we’ll most likely get overwhelmed and quit. “Plan what storage solutions you need before you go out and buy anything! So many people run out and buy a million containers and have no idea what to use them for. Organise bit by bit and make sure you declutter first,” says Steph. THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX According to Steph we shouldn’t neglect walls and doors. “They’re both great places to store items,” she says. “Use…

Find out what’s on the horizon for you! IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… One of the strongest themes in your birthday chart this year is healing. Where in your life are you hurting? What would healing look like? Hold a picture of yourself healed in your mind to bring it into reality. Your key to success in the year ahead is to put your energies into one part of your life, rather than scattering them. READER Q&A Q I’m having huge issues with a cheating narcissistic ex and the splitting of finances. Would you kindly give me clarity that my son and I will be OK, and things will settle soon? CARLA, ONLINE. A Firstly, let me say: Cheating narcissists are the worst! Been there, had one. I drew you a…

BOOK PUBLIC ENEMIES: RUSSELL ‘MAD DOG’ COX, RAY DENNING AND THE GOLDEN AGE OF ARMED ROBBERY BY MARK DAPIN Mark ‘Chopper’ Read once called Russell ‘Mad Dog’ Cox “the Banjo Paterson and Henry Lawson of bank robbers”. While Ray Denning escaped NSW’s Grafton prison hidden in a garbage bin, both Cox and Denning were expert bank robbers and this book reflects on a simpler time when there was a kind of nobility in the not-so-gentle art of the stick-up. MOVIE BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC Are you ready to party on all over again? Those endearing slackers, William ‘Bill’ S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Theodore ‘Ted’ Logan (Keanu Reeves) are back, 29 years after they last appeared on screen in the surreal Bill & Ted’s Bogus…

Jennifer Lawrence once boasted she was “born to be a mum” – and it appears the Silver Linings Playbook star, 30, is finally getting to play the part, as she sparked rumours she’s pregnant with her first child while stepping out in New York City last week. “Obviously she has big news to share,” observed one onlooker of J-Law. Sources confirm that Jennifer and her husband, art dealer Cooke Maroney, have had “babies on the brain” since they tied the knot last October. “She knows he’ll make an amazing father,” says a pal. “This truly is the happiest time of her life.”…

›They’ve been attempting to fix their estranged relationship for years, but any time Isabella Cruise wants to see her famous mum, Nicole Kidman, she now only needs to look in the mirror! Indeed, when the 27-year-old posted a rare selfie on Instagram recently, fans quickly flooded the post with comments about just how much the London-based fashion designer resembles her adoptive mother. “SHE’S TRYING TO MIRROR HER MUM’S SIGNATURE LOOK ” “Looks SO much like mama!” one follower gushed, while another declared, “She has grown into a beautiful young woman.” Bella and her younger brother Connor, 25, famously chose to live with their dad, Tom Cruise, and continue practising as Scientologists when their parents divorced in 2001. As a result, Bella’s relationship with Nicole, 53, became strained, as the Big…

Glamorous face masks were abundant as celebrities flocked to the MTV Video Music Awards in the very first awards ceremony since COVID-19 swept the globe. Held virtually across New York City, performers such as Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande and The Weeknd took to the stage, while two new awards were given due to the pandemic – Best Music Video From Home and Best Quarantine Performance. But the stand-out winner was Lady Gaga, who took four gongs, as well as the Tricon Award, which honoured her career as a singer, actress and philanthropist. During her acceptance speech, Gaga acknowledged the traumatic period the world has been suffering through during coronavirus. “What I see in the world is a massive triumph of courage,” she said. “A renaissance is coming, and the wrath…

Chezzi Denyer proudly showed off her “15.5 weeks” baby bump for the first time on Instagram while updating fans on her pregnancy journey. “Third time around and popping out much earlier,” wrote Chezzi, 41, who shares daughters, Sailor, 8, and Scout, 4, with Grant Denyer, who turns 43 this week. Chezzi is suffering from Hyperemesis Gravidarum, an extreme form of morning sickness, and added, “Still  feeling nauseated each day. Trying to put on weight now I can eat and keep it down more. Feeling little subtle kicks and flutters.”…

Australian TV legend Patti Newton may be revelling in the joys of grandparent-hood and marking her milestone 75th birthday, but that won’t stop her from getting out of her comfort zone and stripping off for a good cause. Speaking exclusively with New Idea ahead of her cheeky performance on Channel Seven’s The All New Monty: Guys & Gals, Patti shared her preparations for the big reveal and how her husband Bert, 82, really felt about it all. “I think when I first told [Bert] he thought I’d say no,” Patti recalls. But for the much-loved local star, the opportunity to increase awareness of breast cancer and to encourage young girls to take preventative measures was a good enough reason to get her kit off. “[Bert’s] sister died the year after…

The Danish royal family marked the end of the northern hemisphere summer with the release of a new series of photos. Crown Prince Frederik and Princess Mary posed for Danish photographer Franne Voigt alongside their four children – Prince Christian, 14, Princess Isabella, 13, and 9-year-old twins Princess Josephine and Prince Vincent – as they celebrated the end of the holiday season with five new photos. The relaxed and happy shots were posted to the Danish royal family’s official Instagram account on the last day of summer. The translated caption is titled, “Then another summer passed”, and continues, “We have all six enjoyed it” and “here on the last summer day of the year we send a late summer greeting”. It has been a dramatic summer for the Danish royals,…

To the public, Paula Yates was a wild child who lived a rollercoaster life of sex and drugs and rock and roll. But what drove her to a fatal drug binge 20 years ago? Three years after the death of her partner, INXS rocker Michael Hutchence, a shattered Paula Yates died of an accidental heroin overdose on September 17, 2000, aged 41. Heartbreakingly, it was Paula and Michael’s then 4-year-old daughter Tiger Lily Hutchence who was found alone with her mother’s body. And tragedy has shadowed Paula’s family, with her other daughter, Peaches Geldof, also dying of a heroin overdose in 2014. Paula – who was also mother to daughters Fifi and Pixie – was sober for two years prior to her overdose. But the stress of moving back to…

Two of this season’s Bachelor frontrunners are said to be at loggerheads. Bella Varelis and Irena Srbinovska have been flagged by insiders as the two most likely finalists to land Locky’s heart on the reality dating show. However, Bella recently told New Idea that her friendship with Irena, 31, came under strain during filming. “Irena is my closest friend in the mansion and I knew she had a good connection with Locky too,” the 25-year-old explained. “I loved seeing [Irena] come back from her date happy, but seeing her happy made me realise that my connection with Locky may be worse off. “[There were] really conflicting emotions when you have a genuine friendship with someone who also deserves to find love.” Bella also revealed that she struggled with the idea…

Team Venezuela’s Kiki and Aly may be first time reality contestants on Plate of Origin, but they’re no stranger to being in front of the camera. Kiki, 37, tells New Idea she has previously worked as an actor and extra on numerous major film sets. “I love acting and one of the things I wanted to be part of was blockbuster movies,” she reveals. Kiki’s credits include TV shows Harrow and The Bureau of Magical Things and movie Dora the Explorer. But her hands-down favourite was working on movie blockbuster San Andreas alongside Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. “I was so proud to be a part of this movie with Dwayne Johnson and we shared the same set,” recalls Kiki. “It was super exciting, amazing. I loved it!” And Kiki has…

1 Princess Margaret’s divorce from Antony Her marriage to fashion photographer, Lord Antony Armstrong-Jones, Earl of Snowdon, came to an end after 18 years in 1978, though they had been living separate lives for at least two years. Margaret’s was the first modern divorce to plunge the monarchy into disrepute. 2 The Queen vs Camilla For many years Queen Elizabeth refused to forgive her now daughter-in-law Camilla Parker Bowles for ruining Prince Charles’ marriage to Princess Diana, and dragging the monarchy’s good name through the mud. According to Charles’ biographer Tom Bower, the Queen used to describe Camilla as “that wicked woman”. 3 Prince Philip’s racist comments In 2002, he asked an Indigenous Australian, “Do you still throw spears at each other?”, while in 1986 he warned…

The Sydney Olympics were also the backdrop for the fairytale royal romance between Princess Mary and Prince Frederik. On the night of September 16, Mary was with her flatmate Andrew Miles and friend Beatrice Tarnawski at Sydney pub the Slip Inn. Fred was also there with his brother Prince Joachim, his cousin Prince Nikolaos of Greece, and Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. They also met up with Prince Felipe of Spain, who knew the sister of Mary’s flatmate. “The first time we met, we shook hands,” Mary told royal biographer Jens Andersen. “I didn’t know he was the Prince of Denmark. Half an hour later, someone came up to me and said, ‘Do you know who these people are?’” The pair exchanged numbers that night and Frederik called Mary the…

THE MISSING MUSIC CUE With 120 stockmen and their horses in the wings and ready to ride into the stadium, they awaited a music cue to start proceedings. At that moment, the orchestra conductor lost all communication with the directors. Hoping for the best, the conductor started the orchestra and right on cue, the horses galloped out. THE MISPRINT ON CATHY FREEMAN’S SILVER SUIT Just before the opening ceremony, as Cathy Freeman was being prepped to light the cauldron, it was discovered the Olympic logo on Cathy’s silver jumpsuit had been printed upside down. With no time to make another, the suit was turned inside out, but the faint outline of the misprinted logo could still be seen. MARION JONES’ FALL FROM GRACE The US great sprinted her way into…

Strawberry, Pear and Rhubarb Galette Serves 8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 10 mins 2 cups (250g) chopped rhubarb stalks 250g strawberries, halved 1 ripe pear (200g), peeled, thinly sliced 1/3 cup caster sugar, plus 2 tsps extra 2 tblsps cornflour Whipped cream, to serve BISCUIT PASTRY 1 75g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ½ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 egg 1 cup self-raising flour 1 cup plain flour 2 tblsps cornflour 1 To make pastry, beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg. Beat until combined. Transfer to a›large bowl. Stir in combined sifted flours until mixture comes together to form a dough. Transfer to a clean bench and knead into a smooth ball.…

Diagnosed 12 years ago with coeliac disease, Helen Tzouganatos discovered her infertility and constant exhaustion were due to gluten. Now, three children later, Helen’s gluten-free lifestyle has changed her life. Her new cookbook, Easy Gluten Free (RRP $39.99) is packed with over 100 recipes you won’t believe are gluten-free. Enjoy favourites such as pizza, pasta and breads, as well as soups, salads, hearty mains and desserts, and discover how easy it is to cook delicious, gluten-free food for the whole family. Available in good books stores.…

DIY masks are nothing new, in fact, they’ve been a staple for many of us during isolation. However a luminosity-enhancing DIY mask recommended by Mimi Luzon (the facialist behind Bella Hadid’s otherworldly glow) is definitely shiny and new in our books. What makes this formula different, you ask? It combines the best kitchen cabinet brighteners with the effects of a professionally formulated topical twist to ensure the results are as radiant as humanly possible. THE RECIPE “Use a teaspoon of turmeric mixed with one teaspoon of milk, one teaspoon of flour, and a small squeeze of lemon,” Mimi explains. Then, “add a few drops of a radiance-boosting oil of your choice to the mixture to increase the glow effect, and mix it all together” in a small bowl. THE BENEFITS…

YOU’D NEVER KNOW THESE PLANTS WERE FAKE... Faux plants are a fantastic way to decorate and add colour to your space. They’re easy to care for with no fertilising or watering required. You can enjoy these realistic-looking plants all year round. To keep dust off, simply bring out the feather duster and for a deeper clean, use a microfibre cloth with a splash of water and vinegar and clean leaf by leaf.…

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This is my dog Diego in one of his favourite outfits – he just loves to dress up! MARK BRYANT, MOUNT LAWLEY, WA. MERE MALE I was in the salon and the hairdresser said to her male customer, “I haven’t taken my vitamins today, I’m walking around unprotected.” The customer commiserated with her, saying, “I haven’t taken my Prozac today – everyone’s walking around unprotected.” MS S WILLIAMS, DONCASTER EAST, VIC. CHORES GALORE! My 3-year-old granddaughter Londyn was washing her hands and got her jumper sleeves wet. Her mum asked her to take off her jumper and put it in the laundry. Begrudgingly, she took it off, put it in the laundry and as she walked back, head down, she muttered, “I’ll be doing all the housework next.” JULIE ZAMMIT,…

During these unprecedented times, we can all agree there’s never been a more important time to be mindful of our mental health. This Thursday is national R U OK? Day, with this year’s message being: “There’s more to say after R U OK?” We asked several of our best-known Home and Away stars to share their candid thoughts on the issue. ROB KIPA-WILLIAMS (ARI PARATA): HAVE YOU ALWAYS BEEN AWARE OF YOUR MENTAL HEALTH? I’ve grown to understand myself and, in truth, it’s an ongoing journey of self-discovery. It’s really only in the last few years that I discovered a mentor who helped me understand mindfulness, my emotions and the conscious choices I make around them. WHAT ROLE DOES EXERCISE PLAY IN THIS FOR YOU? I keep as active as…

ALLISON LANGDON The Today host was a cut above her classmates in this striking navy blue number. CARRIE BICKMORE Of her formal, Carrie remembers, “I so thought I was gonna score. I thought I was getting a pash...” HUGH JACKMAN The dashing actor has barely changed since his high school days. No wonder his date couldn’t take her eyes off him! REBECCA JUDD Bec says she was channelling Charmed star Alyssa Milano with her very ’90s ensemble and hairstyle. DAVID CAMPBELL There was no shame in young Dave’s game! “The mullet’s great, the jacket ... I thought I was in Miami Vice,” the Today Extra host explained. AMANDA KELLER Thanks to her curly brunette locks, Amanda is totally unrecognisable! The Living Room star wore a Princess Caroline of Monaco-inspired dress…

Delta Goodrem isn’t ready to give up her red chair just yet! The Aussie singer, 35, is desperately fighting to retain her place on The Voice coach’s panel when the reality show moves to its new home at Seven next year. “She’ll have to take a pay cut if she wants to stay. Seven doesn’t have the same budget as Nine. And she likely won’t be happy about it,” explains an industry insider. “But, Delta sees it as her show … she’s the only original coach still there! “She’s devastated that the current incarnation of the show is over, but she still wants to come back – even if it means jumping networks.” It was announced last week that Seven had purchased the Australian rights to The Voice format after…

Terri Irwin isn’t happy Sharon Stone has set her sights on Russell Crowe! The Basic Instinct star is said to be crushing on the Aussie actor, with whom she starred with in The Quick and the Dead back in 1995. Sparks reportedly flew on set, but Russell, 56, was involved with future wife Danielle Spencer and Sharon was dating the film’s assistant director, Bob Wagner. Now both stars are single and Sharon, 62, “sees an opportunity to see if the spark is still there”, dishes a close friend. However, standing in her way is Terri, 56, who, says a second source, has a “bad feeling”. “To her, Russell is always happiest when he’s at his property in Australia, away from Hollywood and especially its prowling leading ladies. “Things between them…

She was the “People’s Princess”, loved and adored all around the world, including by some of the biggest stars in Hollywood. And now, details of Princess “NICOLE GETS VERY TERRITORIAL WITH HER PARTNERS AND HANGS ONTO A GRUDGE” Diana’s special relationship with actor Tom Cruise have re-emerged. The rediscovered revelations come after legendary Aussie royal reporter Judy Wade died in London on July 5 after a short illness. Her passing sparked a wave of new interest in her books about the late Princess of Wales – who counted Judy as one of her close friends. In Judy’s 2007 book Diana: The Intimate Portrait, it was revealed Prince Charles’ wife had a cheeky crush on the Mission Impossible star. A source told Judy that Diana – who had met the actor…

If you’re struggling to keep up with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s never-ending divorce battle, plus his tangled love life, spare a thought for how their six kids are feeling. Recent delays in the former couple’s four-year custody case – along with Brad cavorting with model Nicole Poturalski, a 27-year-old married mum-of-one – has caused Maddox, 19, Pax, 16, Zahara, 15, Shiloh, 14, and 12-year-old twins Vivienne and Knox to “become unsettled” and “nervous”. “The older boys already didn’t have much time with Brad, but they think things have now gone too far,” one insider connected to the family tells New Idea. “Thankfully, Viv and Knox are sheltered from a lot of it, but Zahara is very much Team Ange and hardly mentions Brad’s name anymore.” That leaves poor Shiloh,…

Paula and Bob’s first child Fifi Trixibelle was born in 1983. The couple had two more daughters, Peaches in 1989 and Pixie in 1990. Then, Paula had a fourth child, this time with Michael, named Heavenly Hiraani Tiger Lily, in 1996. Tiger Lily now lives in Perth with beau, Nick Allbrook. In 2014, Peaches – mother of Astala, 8, and Phaedra, 7 – died of a heroin overdose, echoing her mother’s death. “We are beyond pain,” Bob said at the time. “She was the wildest, funniest, cleverest, wittiest and the most bonkers of all of us.”…

It’s something most men could only dream of: having 24 hand-picked women fighting for your affection. However, Locky Gilbert apparently didn’t enjoy his time as the Bachelor as much as one would expect. According to an on-set insider, the former Survivor star was constantly complaining about having so many women fighting for his attention at the same time. “He thought the girls were annoying because they kept interrupting him and jumping in to have a chat,” the source says. “He kept complaining and couldn’t handle it!” New Idea understands that, Locky, 31, became so overwhelmed with being the centre of attention that he ended up storming off set on multiple occasions. “He had a huge tantrum after one of the girls interrupted his chat with Irena and told the producers…

A few inaccurate Facebook comments were all it took to spur on Rachida to sign herself and her mother Jamal up for Plate of Origin. “I saw the Facebook ad calling out for a Lebanese team – and in the comments people were talking about cooking certain dishes that aren’t really what we’d consider Lebanese,” Rachida, 30, tells New Idea. “So I was like, ‘No, Mum and I have to go on the show and cook the real Lebanese food.’” Cooking under pressure is nothing new for Jamal, 48, who already runs her own successful Lebanese food catering business, which regularly feeds up to 600 people at a single wedding! However, Rachida says that the pair has felt a different kind of stress in taking on the competition show. “We…

›On September 16, swimming legend Michael Klim wants to be standing behind the starting blocks of the pool at Sydney’s Olympic Park Aquatic Centre, along with his former teammates Ian Thorpe, Chris Fydler and Ashley Callus – the men’s 4x100m relay team who, against all odds, won gold and beat the US team. “That’s how I would like to mark the 20-year milestone – standing in that same spot, with those three guys, as the race is replayed on the big screen,” Michael, 43, says. The reality of that happening with the current the COVID-19 restrictions seems limited, but Michael has another idea in mind as well. “It would be just as great to watch the race back together, just the four of us,” he says. The four men have…

Vanilla Passionfruit Slice Serves 10, Prep and Cook: 50 mins 3 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed 1 litre (4 cups) milk 300ml tub thickened cream ½ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 egg yolks ½ cup custard powder ¼ cup cornflour 50g unsalted butter, chopped PASSIONFRUIT ICING 1 ½ cups icing sugar mixture, sifted 2 tblsps passionfruit pulp 2 tsps unsalted butter, softened 1 Grease a deep, 20cm square cake pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 Place thawed puff pastry on three oven trays lined with baking paper. 3 Cook two trays at a time in a›hot oven (200C), swapping trays halfway through cooking, for about 10 minutes, or until golden. Repeat with remaining tray. While warm, use a…

Made from corn, not rice, Real Foods Corn Thins are not only healthy, 96kJ (23 cal) per slice and gluten-free, but they taste delicious, like popcorn squished into a crispbread slice! Also try Whole Grain Thins Ancient Grains. These grains make a tasty crispbread with a mild grainy/nutty flavour for a quick, affordable and healthy snack any time of day. Visit www.cornthins.com for inspiring Corn Thins recipe ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks… any time! Available from supermarkets nationally; RRP $2 (150g pack).…

A quick face mask is great for when you want to get up and glow, but in terms of the longterm goal of more radiant skin, a tool could be your secret weapon. Introducing another crystal contraption – a butterfly-shaped crystal quartz stone designed by supermodel Karlie Kloss’ facialist, Georgia Louise. A little different from the typical gua sha tool, it’s designed to sculpt, de-puff and stimulate blood flow. “I love my Georgia Louise Lift + Sculpt Butterfly Stone, it helps to de-puff and stimulate circulation around my face and neck,” says Karlie. With the potential to get a similar glow to the supermodel and with the benefit of reducing stress and muscle tension in the face, it’s a must-try! As for where and when your massaging ritual should sit…

1. SLEEP When students are attempting to absorb large amounts of information, especially when swotting for a test, some engage in a practice called cramming. This often involves staying up very late and going over the material repeatedly, often by just typing notes into laptops or tablets – aka mindless transcription. The information is stored in short-term memory – not long-term – meaning this technique won’t serve them well when trying to study for their end-of-year exams. However, if your Year 12 student wakes feeling well-rested, evidence suggests that, as a result, they are likely to have superior mental clarity and focus. They will also discover that absorbing and retaining information is easier. Better sleep also produces better problem-solving skills, which leads to increased creativity and, finally, enhanced recall, allowing…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 If you feel like someone just put the brakes on, you may be right. This week sees your planet Mars going retrograde. Moreover it’s retrograding in your sign. This only happens about every two years, and when it does, you may feel like your life is going backwards. But you also might learn some lessons about keeping your temper in check! Your challenge is to stay calm under fire. YOUR LUCKIEST DAY: SEPTEMBER 10 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Let’s hope you’re a good sleeper, or the next couple of weeks may be a challenge. There’s a fire burning in the part of your chart where you need peace and quiet. The best thing you can be is proactive about working through your…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the podcasts Spirit Sisters and The Ghost Files, and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a series of non-fiction books exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. THE REAL-LIFE ‘SIXTH SENSE’ I’ll never forget the first time I watched The Sixth Sense. It was 1999, and I was newly pregnant with my first child, feeling fatigued and vague, and yet, I was captivated. You’re probably familiar with the thriller and its clever storyline about the little boy (played by Haley Joel Osment) who’s a powerful psychic-medium, and his psychologist (Bruce Willis). Even if you’re not, the movie’s iconic line, uttered by the boy, “I see dead people,” is now seared onto the collective consciousness. Directed by M.…

ISABELLE SILBERY IS ENGAGED TO ALEX RICHARDS After splitting from her partner, Isabelle, 35, has found love again, getting engaged to Alex after six months together. “It’s been a whirlwind lockdown,” Isabelle says. HOW DID YOU MEET? Three months after my last break-up I finally found the courage to share it on Instagram. I received a message of support from Alex, who had gone through his own traumatic break-up, and realised we had a friend in common, Georgia Love, who gave me the green light on his credentials saying, “Alex is a super-lovely guy, one of the good ones.” HOW DID YOU NEGOTIATE LOCKDOWN? The unknown of COVID-19 sparked us to decide to isolate together at my place in what seemed like a real Married at First Sight experiment. But…

Britney Spears’ baby sister Jamie Lynn has been named trustee of her fortune, sparking outrage from diehard fans desperate to “free’ their idol. Brit, 38, is currently in court fighting against terms of the 12-year conservatorship that initially put her father, Jamie, in complete control over her life. The situation came to a head last year when Jamie temporarily stepped down as conservator due to health reasons. Since then it’s been a desperate battle for her freedom – but Brit’s losing again, this time to Jamie Lynn, who has been put in charge of Britney’s SJB Revocable Trust, which takes care of the singer’s sons, Sean Preston, 14, and Jayden James, 13, after she dies. “No-one can believe that Britney’s little sister is now in charge of most of the…