Innholdsfortegnelse for 09 November 2020 i New Idea

Are you finding it hard to decide which one of the incredible Junior MasterChef contestants is your favourite? It is almost impossible to pick because they’re all so impressive (and cute). But what I’m loving the most about the show is how it is inspiring my family to get creative in the kitchen – even if our efforts get a bit messy at times. If you or your little one is a budding kitchen creative, then you’ll love our exclusive bonus Junior MasterChef Recipe Book magazine. Packed with yummy dishes to try, it might mean you get a night off cooking dinner!…

Victoria Beckham is reportedly considering an offer to host her own talk show that could reveal all about her 21-year marriage to David. According to Heat magazine, the former Spice Girl, 46, is in talks with her long-time friend Jada Pinkett Smith about launching a British version of the actress’s often controversial online show, Red Table Talk. “She’s really excited by the opportunity,” tells a source. While Jada’s talked openly about problems in her marriage and family on the show – including sitting down with husband Will Smith to discuss her recent “entanglement” with singer August Alsina – the Beckhams are apparently more reluctant to spill their secrets for viewers. Adds the source: “David just doesn’t want to be part of it.”…

There’s no doubt Blake Shelton is the man for Gwen Stefani! Five years after getting together, they’re finally making their relationship official, with the couple taking to Instagram last week to announce they’re engaged. Both stars shared the same picture of them kissing as Gwen, 51, held up her ring-emblazoned left hand. “Hey @gwenstefani thanks for saving my 2020 … And the rest of my life … I love you. I heard a YES!” Blake, 44, wrote. Reps for the couple confirmed the country crooner proposed to the mother-of-three in Oklahoma, and sources say it’s likely the wedding will also take place there, at Blake’s ranch.…

The deep rift between Prince William and Prince Harry threatens the future of the monarchy. But one person may have been able to prevent the bitter falling out between the royal brothers. And it’s the person they need most, but will never have back in their lives. Royal author, Robert Lacey believes William and Harry’s mother, Princess Diana, had she been alive, could well have stopped the bickering between the boys. “It’s a big claim to make perhaps, but I don’t think this (feud) would’ve happened if Diana was still alive to mentor them,” Robert exclusively tells New Idea. “The brothers developed a closeness to her in the turmoil and break-up of her marriage to Prince Charles. It was Diana they turned to [not] Charles.” In fact, in a letter…

With transcripts of Jeffrey Epstein’s madam Ghislaine Maxwell’s deposition being released, the York family is bracing for another round of coping with the spotlight being firmly on them, given Prince Andrew’s ties to one of the evil pair’s alleged young victims. And Princess Eugenie, 30, who is pregnant with her first child, has had enough. “The past few years since the allegations against her dad came out have been terribly rough on Eugenie and her sister, Beatrice,” says a source. “Eugenie has tried to stay neutral, but impending motherhood has changed her. She’s considering distancing herself from her dad for the sake of her baby.” The insider adds: “It’s going to cause a large fuss because even though half the royals have stepped away from him, it may now involve…

She’s talked about her dream of getting married and starting a family for years, but now it seems Sophie Monk’s dream is finally coming true. The TV presenter has revealed how boyfriend, Joshua Gross, is “very supportive” of her hope to have a baby in the future. In a webinar with a fertility clinic, the 40-year-old explained Josh was happy with her decision a few years ago to freeze her eggs, saying, “We both want a family.” She also talked about how she wished she’d taken the next step in IVF by freezing her embryos, but although the timing wasn’t right then, it is now. “I didn’t have the right partner, now I do and I’d like to do it.”…

The ratings for Ellen DeGeneres’ talk show might be dropping, but her hair is rising! During a recent episode of her show, the 62-year-old debuted a new look, sweeping her signature pixie cut back into a pompadour. “Ellen wants to be seen as cool and relatable,” a source said. “She asked the opinion of some top stylists and assessed a bunch of options.” The option she  went for looked a little familiar to some. Fans on social media immediately pointed out that the slicked-back ’do was one Ellen’s wife, Portia de Rossi, 47, has rocked in the past. And that’s no coincidence. “Ellen remembered how Portia got compliments back when she did it,” adds the source. “She fi gured it would also make her look more youthful – and in…

There are only three things of which you can be certain: death, taxes and David Koch on Sunrise. For 18 years, Kochie has beamed into Australian lounge rooms. That’s a lifetime in TV land. And it’s even more amazing when you consider he wasn’t even supposed to be co-hosting the Channel Seven brekkie show. Kochie was originally called in for three months to fill in for former host, Chris Reason, following his shock cancer diagnosis. “It was a complete mistake,” the 64-year-old exclusively tells New Idea of being on Sunrise. While Kochie himself admits he’s an unlikely TV personality (“I’m no oil painting”), he has lasted the distance and has no plans of quitting now. WHY SUNRISE HAS WORKED “It’s about not trying to bulls--t to your audience. Viewers can…

Raspberry Almond Ice-Cream Cake with Toasted Meringue and Caramel Sauce Serves 10, Prep: 30 mins 250g packet Butternut Snap Cookie, chopped 75g unsalted butter, melted 2 x 1-litre tubs good-quality French vanilla ice-cream 2 cups fresh raspberries (250g) ½ cup flaked almonds, toasted CARAMEL SAUCE 1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 300ml carton pure cream ITALIAN MERINGUE 3 egg whites ¾ cup caster sugar 1 Grease a 23cm round springform pan (base measures 22cm). Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor to form fine crumbs. Add butter. Process until combined. Press firmly over base of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 3 Place ice-cream in a large bowl. Stand at room temperature until slightly softened. Stir with a…

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IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… The best thing you can do for yourself in the coming 12 months is talk things through, even when it’s the last thing you feel like doing. Even if you feel like burying your feelings and pretending everything is okay, it’s always better to discuss any fears you have with someone you know you can trust. Remember this, as the year unfolds. READER Q&A Q A simple question from me. Will I travel in 2021? MS HAWKINS, SYDNEY, NSW. A This is probably not the answer you want to hear, but the chances are not great that you’re going to get away in 2021. It could be because of the ongoing travel restrictions happening as a result of the coronavirus, or it could be because you…

BOOK THE GREAT ESCAPE FROM WOODLANDS NURSING HOME BY JOANNA NELL This is a poignant, funny read. It follows the adventures of two reluctant aged care residents, Hattie and Walter, who are dreaming of escape when they’re invited to join a clandestine club for night owls, run by one of the nurses. OUT NOW MOVIE RADIOACTIVE Rosamund Pike plays the brilliant scientist Marie Curie in this biopic that was actually based on a graphic novel. The movie starts at the end of her life, before flashing to Paris when a young Maria Salomea Sk›odowska meets Pierre Curie (Sam Riley). Together they discover two new elements: radium and polonium. If you know nothing of her life, watch this. IN CINEMAS THURSDAY PODCAST SO NOW WHAT? WITH WALEED ALY The…

Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher could be the next celebrities to make Byron Bay their home. Sources say Mila is trying to convince her hubby to have a New Year’s Eve vacation in the A-list haven, with a view of making a permanent move if they love it there. “Mila’s really pushing for a proper ‘switch-off-all-devices’ family holiday and thinks Byron is ideal,” says a pal. “She’s keeping a close eye on the quarantine restrictions, but Ashton’s not a fan of going so far away and is worried about being offline.”…

Commanding attention in a pink suit that showed off her post-baby body, Jasmine Stefanovic made sure all eyes were on her at the 2020 Melbourne Cup Carnival Launch in Sydney last week – and in the process left her husband Karl’s arch nemesis, Lisa Wilkinson, out in the cold! As Jasmine, 36, mingled with the crème de la crème of Sydney high society, Lisa, 60 was seen looking upset and uncomfortable at the star-studded event, which was held at Vaucluse House. “You could cut the tension with a knife,” says one source at the launch. “They made sure to keep their distance. Everyone wanted to talk to Jasmine, who worked the room like a total pro.” In March, Lisa revealed she hadn’t seen Karl, 46, since 2017, when she left…

Dressed in a daggy grey tracksuit that only emphasised her slender frame, Jennifer Aniston was far from her usual glam self as she ran errands in LA last week – which included posting her presidential ballot! Now, friends confirm a series of colliding life events has put the star in “a real slump”. “It’s the reason she got a new puppy last month,” explains one pal. “But this isn’t just about losing Emmys or feeling isolated from lockdown. She’s got a bunch of other worries keeping her awake at night.” Indeed, on top of stressing that Donald Trump could get re-elected, Jen, 51, is also worried about her elderly father’s health during COVID-19, Brad Pitt’s custody battle and the wellbeing of him and his kids, and Matthew Perry’s upcoming tell…

She’s not exactly known for speaking about her feelings, but in a last-ditch attempt to reunite her family, sources say the Queen has ordered the Mountbatten-Windsor clan into a group therapy session when they’re all together over the holidays. Even Harry and Meghan have been summoned to join, says the palace insider, given they’ll be back in England preparing for her to take the stand on January 12 in her privacy case against newspaper The Mail on Sunday. “It’s the perfect timing since everyone pretty much has to be there,” says a source. “The fact that the Queen is even considering something as New-Age as a family counselling session given how old she is, shows how bad things are.” The source tells New Idea that “the Queen doesn’t trust that…

The ex-wife of Princess Beatrice’s husband has made what appears to be a very pointed dig at the royal family, and in particular, Princess Beatrice. Dara Huang posted a photo of herself in front of Buckingham Palace last week with a caption that revealed her former partner, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, has clearly never invited her to the royal residence. She captioned the Instagram shot, ”Can’t belive [sic] after living down the street for 10 yrs, it took me an ambassadorship from one of my favourite companies, to see this site in person!” She continued: “Looks just as good up close as it does from the taxi.” Despite being mum to Beatrice’s stepson, Christopher Woolf aka ‘Wolfie’, the architect presumably hasn’t been welcomed into the royal fold. And while Dara has…

When Adele took to the stage as host of Saturday Night Live on October 24, she used her opening monologue to address her much-talked-about 45kg weight loss. “I know I look really, really different since you last saw me. But, actually, because of all the COVID restrictions and the travel bans, I had to travel light and only bring half with me, and this is the half I chose,” she joked. But the shrinking singer’s figure is not the only thing different about her. Her face is also looking a lot more refined, and sources speculate her glam new look came with a price tag nearing $5 million! “She looks great and could easily have achieved this look from the weight loss,” surgeon to the stars, Dr Dave E. David…

Tom Cruise has a need ... a need to turn back the clock! Sources tell New Idea the actor, 58, is fixated on maintaining a youthful appearance and has spent a “small fortune” to look half his age. However, a second insider believes his smooth visage is also a result of Scientology’s therapeutic practices. “He swears by the purification rundown,” says the mole. “Basically they load a person with vegetable oil, niacin and a cocktail of vitamins and stick them in a dry sauna for several hours a day. They say this flushes out a lifetime of toxins from the body’s fat cells. It sounds crazy but obviously something is working for Tom – he’s very well preserved.”…

1 ANT’S OFFENSIVE TWEET Ex-Special Forces soldier and SAS Australia DS Ant Middleton landed himself in hot water earlier this year after he tweeted about Black Lives Matter protesters in London, where he appeared to refer to them as “scum”. He later apologised for his comments. “At no point was I calling the BLM scum ... I want to make that really clear,” he said. 2 WHAT HAS ERIN DONE TO HER FACE? Erin, is that you? Viewers have been quick to notice just how much Erin McNaught’s face has changed since she was crowned Miss Universe Australia in 2006. While she’s always been stunning, the 38-year-old’s face appears puffier. “Didn’t recognise you,” one fan commented on social media. 3 OLLIE ATTACKED BY A MONKEY DS Ollie Ollerton was mauled…

If you were to ask Belinda Pearl how she coped in the aftermath of the bushfires, she’d be the first to admit she’d hit rock bottom. “I was anxious, worried and scared,” says Belinda, whose home and wellness business, the Pearl of Contentment Retreat nestled in the town of Canungra, Qld was ravaged by the fires that brought Australia to its knees in late 2019 and early 2020. “Everything on our property had gone up in flames apart from our home and that was badly damaged.” Sadly for Belinda, fate delivered another heartbreaking blow when just months later her son Teyden, 23, suffered a huge stroke. “It was the darkest time of my entire life,” she says. When New Idea first spoke to the mother-of-two in September last year, Belinda…

Grilled Mozzarella Chicken with Bruschetta Topping Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins 4 x 250g chicken breast fillets, trimmed 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 tsp sweet paprika 1 tsp dried oregano 2 tblsps olive oil 1¼ cups grated mozzarella Balsamic glaze, mixed salad leaves and crusty bread, to serve BRUSCHETTA TOPPING 4 Roma tomatoes (400g), finely chopped \ ½ small red onion, finely chopped Salt and pepper, to taste ¼ cup thinly sliced fresh basil 1 Cut each fillet horizontally through the side to give two pieces. Place in a large bowl with garlic, paprika, oregano and half the oil. Toss to coat. 2 Heat a large chargrill plate over a medium heat. Add chicken in two batches. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or…

4-Ingredient Iced Vovo Sundaes Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 10 mins 3 cups frozen strawberries (360g) ¼ cup strawberry jam ½ x 210g packet Iced Vovo biscuits 1-litre tub Strawberries & Cream ice-cream 1 Combine strawberries and jam in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat until jam is melted and berries are thawed. Bring to boil. 2 Gently boil mixture, stirring occasionally, for about 5 to 6 minutes, or until slightly thickened. Transfer to a heatproof jug. Cool slightly. 3 Cut four of the biscuits in half lengthways. Reserve for decoration. Coarsely chop remaining biscuits. 4 To serve, divide chopped biscuits among four serving glasses. Top each with two scoops of ice-cream. Drizzle with sauce. Decorate with reserved biscuits. Choc-Mint Coconut Slice Serves 18, Prep: 25 mins 250g…

BRAND SPANKING NEW Grow, an Australian-made and owned haircare brand, has just launched – and it might be our answer to longer, thicker hair this summer. Conveniently stocked at Priceline, Grow combats hair thinning and breakage with natural, vegan and cruelty-free ingredients so your locks are left feeling thick, full and silky. Their scalp scrub is our top pick! SKIN SAVIOUR Beauty editor and celeb favourite, Lanolips have just upped the ante on their original 101 ointment with their new Golden Dry Skin Salve. The magic mix of medical-grade lanolin, manuka honey and vitamin E increases skin hydration levels by up to 50 per cent! Extremely hydrating and protective, it’s perfect for those pesky dry bits of skin, such as scaly hands and rough feet. Or simply slather all over…

Reese Witherspoon has been quietly leaning on her ex Ryan Phillippe as she weathers through a rough patch with second husband Jim Toth. The former couple – who separated in 2006 after seven years of marriage – were having a blast at their son Deacon’s 17th birthday party last week in a video she proudly posted online of the family celebration. “It’s wonderful to see them enjoying each other’s company,” says a family friend. “There was a time when she couldn’t be in the same room as him, so this is pretty huge.” Reese’s nine-year marriage to Jim has been on the rocks for some time, with the source saying they’re “like ships passing in the night – and that’s only if they’re in the same house!” The failure of…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s custody battle has taken another complicated turn, with their mutual love of guns, sniper rifles and visiting the shooting range coming under question. Both Brad and Ange are being forced to file details of every weapon they currently possess, as well as the ones they previously owned. “It’s a real nightmare. California is a very anti-gun state and highly regulated,” says an insider. “They’re going to have to account for where, when and how they acquired each weapon, which child is aware of what one and what kind of precautions have they taken to keep the kids safe. “They’ve both been very responsible gun owners as far as the kids are concerned – they’ve even sent them on gun safety courses and taken them to…

The Cambridges traded their sweet tooth for a healthy lifestyle after Prince George was born. But while Wills, 38, is thrilled to have a trim waistline as he edges towards 40, New Idea hears he is desperate for a greasy hamburger! “Wills has worked hard and is proud he’s in great shape now,” dishes our insider. But lately, the future king has been craving junk food and begging Kate to let-up on their healthy routine – only she won’t budge. “He knows it’s for his own good, but what he wouldn’t give for some KFC,” says the source.…

With Adele winning rave reviews for her SNL hosting efforts – some even declared she should win an Emmy Award to go alongside her Oscar and Grammys! – everyone in Hollywood wants a piece of her right now. “Adele’s actually revealed some impressive comedic acting skills and producers are taking notice,” says one industry insider. “She could very well end up being the next Lady Gaga and make the successful transition from stage to the screen.” Already, Adele’s team has requested meetings with Jennifer Lawrence’s handlers, suggesting that the good friends team up for a Bridesmaids-style comedy. And apparently Jennifer Lopez has called her about doing a movie musical with Matthew McConaughey! “Adele’s also being looked at to host next year’s Oscars, which is a job absolutely no-one wants to…

Since she said goodbye to Ramsay Street, former Neighbours star Margot Robbie has worked with some of the biggest names in Hollywood – from Will Smith in Focus to Leonardo DiCaprio in The Wolf of Wall Street. But one A-lister she won’t be making movie magic with anytime soon is George Clooney. New Idea hears the actor, 59, was eyeing up Margot, 30, for a string of upcoming films, but recently did a U-turn on his admiration for the Aussie beauty and has blacklisted her from all future projects. “It’s not Margot’s fault ... it’s who she hangs out with that’s the problem,” tells our exclusive insider. Margot is set to star alongside Christian Bale in a new comedy for Silver Linings Playbook director David O. Russell. However, her signing…

The current season of The Block is almost over and, once again, it’s a monster of a hit this season. But behind the scenes, there’s a brewing furore surrounding the network’s plans for the next season of the show. An insider has exclusively revealed to New Idea that Channel Nine are resorting to ruthless tactics in order to secure their dream site for next season – even if it means kicking current residents out of their homes. According to the source, the network has quietly been acquiring a number of properties across a cul-de-sac in the affluent suburb of Hampton, which is a neighbouring suburb to this year’s site in Brighton. It’s claimed that homeowners in Bronte Court have been offered too-good-to-refuse amounts to sell their homes to the show.…

LEGALLY BONDED It’s more than just Ava’s appearance that takes after Reese, 44. The razor-sharp 21-year-old is currently attending the prestigious Stanford University – her mum’s alma SEEING DOUBLE No, they’re not twins – but there’s no mistake that the ageless supermodel, 66, and her fellow cover girl are blood relatives. Sailor, 22, also brags of doing a “good Christie Brinkley voice”, too! COUTURE QUEENS “I will look at a picture and have to take a moment before realising which one of us it is,” 19-year-old Kaia says of creating déjà vu on the runways decades after her supermodel mother Cindy, 54, ruled them. TWO OF A KIND It’s no wonder Rafferty, 24, has made it as a model. He is a dead ringer for his dashing dad, 47. And…

Despite being only halfway into a 10-year jail sentence, Gypsy Rose Blanchard has fallen head over heels in love behind bars! Louisiana-born, 29-year-old Gypsy became a worldwide true-crime sensation back in 2015 for killing her mother, Dee Dee. For 24 years, Dee Dee abused her daughter by exerting horrifying control over her, convincing doctors that Gypsy needed to be confined to a wheelchair, fitted with a feeding tube, operated on and forced to take medication for a slew of conditions, including leukaemia, muscular dystrophy, epilepsy, asthma, chromosomal defects, and vision and hearing issues – that experts now say she didn’t even have! Everything about Gypsy Rose’s life was a lie. Desperate to escape the abuse, Gypsy and a secret boyfriend she had met online in 2012, Nicholas Godejohn, plotted to…

Salmon Cakes with Herb Mayonnaise Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins Vegetable oil, for shallow frying Mixed salad leaves and lemon wedges, to serve SALMON CAKES 350g washed potatoes, peeled and cut into 3cm pieces 2 x 200g skinless, boneless salmon fillets 1 tblsp olive oil ¾ cup dried packaged breadcrumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten ¹/ ³ cup finely chopped fresh parsley 2 green spring onions, thinly sliced 2 tsps finely grated lemon rind HERB MAYONNAISE ¾ cup whole egg mayonnaise ½ cup fresh parsley leaves 2 tsps lemon juice 1 To make salmon cakes, microwave or steam potatoes until tender. Transfer to a large bowl. Mash. Cool. 2 Meanwhile, place salmon on an oiled oven tray, then drizzle with oil. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for…

Beef and Asparagus Rice Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 2 x 250g packets microwavable brown and red rice 2 x 220g beef scotch fillet steaks, trimmed 3 tsps mild steak seasoning 1 tblsp olive oil 2 bunches asparagus, trimmed, cut into 3cm lengths 130g punnet mini truss tomatoes, sliced 180g bag mixed leaf baby leaves and beetroot ¹/ ³ cup bottled honey and mustard salad dressing Extra salad dressing, to serve 1 Heat rice according to packet directions. Transfer contents to a large bowl. Cool slightly. 2 Meanwhile, toss the beef with the seasoning and oil. 3 Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add beef. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium, or cook to your…

NI: What’s your number one, can’t-live-without beauty ritual for the warmer months? SM: There are two things I can’t live without in summer: having my hair coloured and fake tan! NI: How do you maintain your perfect blonde? SM: I use my goto Fudge Clean Blonde Violet Toning Shampoo to tone my hair back to my perfect blonde. It’s great for removing those pesky yellow and green tones after swimming in the pool. It’s my holy grail! NI: What’s your favourite way to wear your hair? SM: I love to wear my hair up in a high bun so that when I take my hair out, it has a summery wave. NI: If you could take one beauty product onto a deserted island, what would it be? SM: Easy! A…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 The skies are quite tense this week, and unfortunately they’re hitting you in your Love and Career Zones. It does look a bit relentless, so take a deep breath on Monday morning and promise yourself not to overreact to any disputes. Whenever Saturn is involved, there are always lessons to learn. So when someone really annoys you, look for the lesson. YOUR POWER DAY: NOVEMBER 4 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 The tedious planet Saturn leaves your Love Zone very soon. It’s been in the Love Zone for the past two years. If your love life has felt like a heavy weight around your neck, now you know why! On the plus side, there have been so many important relationship lessons that you’ve…

Just weeks after she was spotted kissing Dominic West, Lily James has been linked to another married co-star! It's been claimed she shared a “flirtation” with Armie Hammer as they filmed Rebecca – despite the fact he had a wife. “She was not subtle,” says a source. “And he was into it. She was touching him constantly, giving him long, smouldering looks.” Eventually, Armie’s wife, Elizabeth, found messages from a woman believed to be Lily on his phone. They split in July and are currently fighting over custody of their two young kids.…