Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 9, 2021 i New Idea

Everyone in the New Idea office knows I’m fascinated by the mystery of Olivia Newton-John’s missing ex, Patrick McDermott. The American cameraman disappeared during a fishing trip in 2005, and there has been wild speculation over whether it was a tragic accident or if he faked his own death. Now, the case is taking another turn, as Patrick’s ex-wife comes forward claiming to have new information on his whereabouts. But what does ONJ think happened? For the full story, head to page 20. It’s such an intriguing circumstance. I, for one, am a sucker for a happy ending and I’m hoping one day he just turns up alive and well. Now that would be a movie-worthy ending to this Hollywood mystery! Never miss any breaking news! Like our Facebook page…

Aussie actress Rebecca Breeds has landed a big break playing the starring role in Clarice, a TV series continuation of the classic film The Silence of the Lambs. But one person who’s likely not going to give the former Home and Away star, 33, the tick of approval, is the original Clarice Starling, Jodie Foster. When Jodie, who won the Oscar for her performance, was asked if she would tune in to the series, she indicated she wouldn’t be. “I probably … I don’t know…,” Jodie, 58, said, before diplomatically adding, “I’m really happy that Clarice has a whole new life. I’m glad that she continues to have a life moving forward.”…

Princess Eugenie is said to be devastated that her baby news was eclipsed by Meghan and Harry’s pregnancy. Just days after Eugenie celebrated the birth of her first child with husband, James Brooksbank, the Sussexes managed to steer the spotlight back on them by sharing their news. It’s the latest in an ongoing vendetta that Meghan appears to have against Eugenie, which reportedly began in 2018 when Eugenie wore the Greville Emerald Kokoshnik tiara to her October 12 wedding. Apparently, Meghan had wanted to wear emeralds on her big day in 2018, with some royal insiders believing she actually had her eyes on the Greville tiara – but the Queen denied her request. Three days after Eugenie wore the dazzling accessory, Meghan announced she was pregnant, effectively stealing her rival’s…

Thanks to her time spent flirting and couple-swapping during her season, former Married at First Sight bride Jessika Power has become a name synonymous with scandal. And while it’s been two years since Jess tied the knot with her TV groom, Mick Gould, before instigating an affair with fellow contestant Dan Webb, the blonde beauty, 28, is now being linked to yet another groom – incoming participant Cameron Dunne! Speaking to New Idea ahead of the new season premiere, Cam, 32, reveals that he and the fiery bride have in fact moved in together! “Jess is actually my housemate – we currently live together on the Gold Coast,” he dishes. “When I needed a place to stay, it just came up that she was able to take me in. I’m…

JODY HARRIS QUEEN OF CONS Jody Harris was branded Australia’s greatest con woman by police – and for good reason! She pilfered hundreds of thousands of dollars from bank accounts across the eastern seaboard. She posed as an air hostess, doctor, psychiatrist and police woman while she befriended women and stole their identities in order to rob them. She even posed as a detective to pull over one victim in a ploy to get the woman to hand over her identity. With the cash, she lived a lavish life buying designer clothes, accessories and staying in five-star hotels. Eventually, her cunning cons caught up with her and police swooped in. In her possessions, police found more than 100 items of identification, including a fake passport, driver’s licenses, bank and credit…

Thai Fish and Prawn Cakes with Asian Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 600g boneless, skinless, white fish fillets, chopped ¹/³ cup chopped fresh coriander 3 green spring onions, finely chopped 2 tblsps Thai red curry paste 1 egg white 1 tblsp cornflour 250g raw peeled prawns, chopped Crusty bread, to serve SALAD ¼ cup lime juice 2 tblsps fish sauce 1 tblsp sweet chilli sauce 100g mixed salad leaves 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved 2 Lebanese cucumbers, deseeded, thinly sliced ½ cup fresh coriander leaves 1 Process fish fillets in a food processor until finely chopped. Add coriander, onions, curry paste, egg white and cornflour. Season with salt and ground white pepper. Pulse until well combined. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in prawns. 2 Using damp…

Raspberry Coconut Bread with Crumble Topping Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 1 hour, 20 mins 2 cups self-raising flour ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup desiccated coconut 1 cup milk 50g unsalted butter, melted, cooled 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup frozen raspberries Spreadable butter, to serve CRUMBLE TOPPING ¼ cup plain flour ¼ cup rolled oats 2 tblsps brown sugar 50g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 Grease a 14cm x 24cm large loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 5cm above pan edges. 2 To make crumble topping, combine flour, oats and sugar in a bowl. Add butter. Rub in with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. 3 Combine flour, sugar and coconut in a large bowl. Add milk, butter and…

GROW YOUR OWN WAY When it comes to shaping brows, forget trends. Instead, let your bone structure guide you, says Anastasia Soare – the founder of Anastasia Beverly Hills – who tends to the brows of Cindy Crawford and Victoria Beckham. To find the shape that best suits you, follow Soare’s Golden Ratio technique. Hold a make-up pencil against your nostril and point it straight up: that’s where your brows should start. Find the end point by moving the pencil so it lines up with the edge of your nose and outer corner of the eye. The top of the arch should be where the pencil lines up with your nose and iris. To define this point, take out a few hairs beneath, but work slowly so you don’t overdo…

TERRACOTTA These clay-based pots are porous, allowing air and water to pass through their walls, so they are an ideal choice for dry-loving herbs such as rosemary and oregano, or Mediterranean-style plants like geraniums and lavender. Terracotta pots are suitable for most areas of Australia, just be aware that they can be vulnerable to cold weather and may crack in extreme conditions. PLASTIC Strong, lightweight, easy to manoeuvre and plant up, plastic pots are suitable to keep on a balcony and deck. Plastic containers don’t tend to dry out quickly, so they’re ideal for moisture-loving plants, or if you don’t want to commit to watering as frequently. Avoid using dark-coloured plastic pots in hot areas as they will absorb heat. SELF-WATERING If you have a small space and like your…

PISCES FEB 20 – MAR 20 This week, there could be some unexpected but positive developments around love or money. It may well be you need to have a conversation with someone, and having had it, things start to change very quickly in your favour. It really isn’t out of the question to suggest that money could come out of the blue or that there could be some kind of declaration of affection. POWER DATE: FEBRUARY 26 ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 It feels like the world is divided into two types of people: the ones who need to stand up for themselves more and the ones who need to zip it a bit more! Which category do you fall into? If it’s the former, you are in luck.…

One year on from our country’s most devastating bushfires, the loss of homes, flora and fauna is still heartbreaking. People not only lost their houses, but so many sentimental memories, photos and treasurers along with it. From devastation we have learnt that homes can be rebuilt, our flora grows back and, thankfully, we have amazing dedicated people who devote their time and money to nurse our fauna back to health. Roz Holmes and her husband, Kevin, are doing an amazing job setting up Cedar Creek Wombat Rescue. It is so heart-warming to know there are wonderful people out there ready to take care of these beautiful creatures and return them to the wild once they have fully recovered. MARILYN JOHNSTON, BORONIA, VIC.…

He’s been one half of comedy duo Hamish & Andy for years, but in his latest role, funnyman Andy Lee has given his best mate, Hamish Blake, the flick and is entering The Cube alone. And as Andy tells New Idea, everything is not as simple as it seems! The show is brand new in Australia – what can we expect? Some intense fun! The challenges are all doable, the kind of things you’d do around the house – memory, reflex, steady-hand and sharp-shooting tests – but the question is: can you do them when you stand to lose $20,000 if you muck it up? With so much money at stake, emotions are high. How did you find dealing with the contestants who lost? I went online and purchased myself…

Natalie Imbruglia has told pals her biggest regret is not having “a hundred kids before 40” and hasn’t ruled out trying for a sibling for Max. The ‘Torn’ singer welcomed her son via IVF and a sperm donor in October 2019. “Natalie admits she made the mistake of hanging around waiting for Mr Right for too long,” tells the insider. “She’s embraced her new life as a mum and would have hundreds of kids if she could have her life over again. She is serious about a sibling for Max, but she has to make sure she’s not spreading herself too thin. She’d like another baby in a year or so and she loves that she’s the one making the decisions.”…

The growing rift between Brad Pitt and his three adopted kids Maddox, 19, Pax, 17, and Zahara, 16, is reportedly getting worse, sparking fears that their mother, Angelina Jolie, wants to remove his name from their adoption papers. Ange adopted Maddox as a single parent in 2002, although she initially announced the adoption while still married to Billy Bob Thornton. Brad then officially adopted Maddox in 2006, along with Zahara, who Ange had adopted solo in 2005, and their names were legally changed to Jolie-Pitt. Due to Vietnamese adoption regulations preventing unwed couples to co-adopt, Ange adopted Pax by herself in 2007. Brad subsequently adopted him the following year. “Now Maddox wants to have Brad removed from his adoption papers and he’s old enough to do what he wants, but…

Troubling new photos of Hugh Grant have insiders wondering if the actor has pushed himself too far! The 60-year-old, who is best known for his cheeky rom-com characters, was seen in London recently, where onlookers say he looked “distressed”. Sources reveal his role in The Undoing – which saw him star as a troubled psychopath and doctor, who is suspected of murder – could be behind his downcast demeanour. “He pushed himself really far for the series – it broke him,” explains the source, who says Hugh hasn’t been the same since. “He’s a shadow of himself and is shutting himself away ever since the show wrapped up.” The insider adds his wife, Anna Eberstein, has grown concerned for her husband of two years.…

Ashley Judd is in the intensive care unit of a South African hospital following a horrific accident in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Speaking from her hospital bed, the 52-year-old actress explained she was walking at night in a remote region when she tripped over a tree, shattering her leg in four places and suffering nerve damage. She then endured “five hours of lying on the forest floor” until she was able to be evacuated. Ashley then faced a further “harrowing” 55-hour journey to be transported to a hospital, with some of the expedition involving the actress being carried in a hammock by two Congolese men. The star, who was incredibly lucky not to lose the limb, added that she was indebted to her rescuers for the emergency evacuation.…

Buckingham Palace is battening down the hatches ahead of yet another Princess Diana movie hitting screens later in the year – this one starring Kristen Stewart as the late royal. Titled Spencer, the biopic is rumoured to be documenting Diana’s experience of Christmas at Sandringham Estate in 1991, and claims it will show an insight into her state of mind as she prepared to announce her split from Prince Charles. Sources tell New Idea the future king, 72, is “dreading” the film, directed by Pablo Larrain, saying it’s “yet another load of inaccuracies” about the breakdown of his marriage and relationship with his then-mistress, Camilla Parker Bowles. “Charles and Camilla have been the recipients of some vile abuse since The Crown’s latest season came out earlier this year,” says a…

Mystery continues to surround the welfare of Princess Latifa Al Maktoum, the daughter of Dubai’s ruler, following the release of video messages from the royal. BBC’s Panorama recently aired a series of video messages that Princess Latifa, 35, has been sending to her friends since 2018, in which she claims she’s being held “hostage” in a barricaded villa. The videos were allegedly taken while Latifia was hiding in a bathroom and regularly sent to the royal’s friends, who took them to the media when they stopped receiving them. Former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Mary Robinson, added weight to the concern, leading a call for international action to establish Latifa’s current condition and whereabouts. In a strange twist, Dubai and the UAE claim the princess is safe in the…

Almost 16 years after Olivia Newton-John’s partner, Patrick McDermott, went missing, a brand new family memoir is set to blow the lid off his chilling disappearance. Patrick, who vanished from a fishing boat in 2005, has never been found, with much speculation that the Hollywood cameraman faked his own demise to escape financial ruin and unpaid child support. Even though she moved on and married John Easterling, sources tell New Idea that Olivia, 72, is “still tormented by the unknowns”. Thankfully, the singer has found solace in a friendship born from the tragedy, remaining close with Patrick’s ex-wife, Yvette Nipar, and adult son, musician Chance Taylor. Now, New Idea can reveal that Yvette, 56, is currently penning a memoir about the tragedy, with the title What Are The Chances. In…

BRYCE “I actually applied to be a part of Holey Moley because I love to play mini-golf in my spare time.” BETH “I first applied for MAFS in 2019. I got through to the face-to-face audition, but didn’t make it through. [However], I was called back for this season.” JOANNE “Years ago, I auditioned for the original series of The Farmer Wants a Wife, but didn’t have much luck.” COCO “I have previously applied to be on Love Island, and I would love to be on the UK version!” SAM “I applied for Big Brother many moons ago, but I’m very glad I didn’t get on as I wasn’t ready for TV in my younger days.” ALANA “This isn’t the fi rst time I’ve auditioned for a reality TV show.…

Growing up, Kayla Lavende lived vicariously through her Barbie dolls. As an overweight child, she wasn’t able to fit into the latest fashion trends. Instead, she dressed her Barbies as a way of expressing her sense of style. Those styling sessions paid off, as she grew up to become a successful costume designer. Her career took her from Sydney to the glitz and glamour of Las Vegas. But when her 154kg frame started to hold her back, Kayla knew she needed to change. Now, after two years, she’s shed an incredible 90kg and even looks like her idol, Barbie. “I can fit into clothes that Barbie would wear, it’s a dream come true,” a smiling Kayla tells New Idea. The 36-year-old says that, as the youngest of three sisters, she…

Middle Eastern Roast Sweet Potato with Tahini Dressing Serves 4-6, Prep and Cook: 55 mins 3 medium (1.5 kg) sweet potatoes, washed, cut into 3cm-thick slices 2 tblsps extra-virgin olive oil 1 tblsp harissa spice blend 1 clove garlic, crushed ¹/³ cup pine nuts, toasted 1 tblsp black sesame seeds ½ cup fresh parsley leaves TAHINI DRESSING ½ cup Greek yoghurt 2 tblsps tahini 2 tblsps lemon juice 1 Place sweet potato in a›greased, large roasting pan. Add combined oil, harissa and garlic, then toss to coat evenly. Arrange in a single layer. 2 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 40 minutes, turning halfway, or until golden brown and just tender. 3 Meanwhile, make dressing. Combine yoghurt, tahini, lemon juice and 3 tblsps water in a small jug.…

Chilli-Roasted Vegetable Couscous Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 40 mins ¼ cup olive oil 2 tblsps chilli stir-in paste 2 cloves garlic, crushed 500g cauliflower, trimmed, cut into 3cm florets 300g broccoli, trimmed, cut into 3cm florets 1 red capsicum, trimmed, cut into 2cm pieces 120g baby spinach leaves 1½ cups couscous 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed ¹/³ cup bottled Greek salad dressing Lemon wedges, to serve 1 Combine oil, chilli paste and garlic in a small jug. Mix well. 2 Place cauliflower, broccoli and capsicum in a large roasting pan. Drizzle with oil mixture. Toss well to combine. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C), stirring halfway, for about 25 minutes, or until golden and tender. Remove. Gently stir in spinach until wilted. 4 Meanwhile, place couscous in a…

1 PICK THE PERFECT POT Consider the colour of your home and garden décor. Don’t go for anything too small because the pot will need to accommodate a few plants. 2 THRILL The thrill plant should be bold and appealing with a bit of height so it can be positioned at the back of the pot. 3 FILL Fill plants are the supporting cast. Look for smaller, rounded options to fill the majority of the container. Don’t be afraid to add a splash of colour here with bright foliage or flowers. 4 SPILL Spill plants are the finishing touch. These are trailing beauties that tumble over the edge of the container and complete the look.…

Don’t get us wrong, if we could all go through life stress-free it’d be much better for our health and happiness. But there are ways you can harness stress for the better. “For many people, stress can feel overwhelming, causing an immense amount of emotional strain that over time can actually rewire the brain, leaving a person more vulnerable to anxiety, depression and other mental [and physical] health problems,” says Lysn psychologist, Nancy Sokarno. “However, stress can also be a good thing. When stress is controlled and dealt with positively, it can be a motivating force, boosting memory, helping a person to accomplish tasks more efficiently. While most of us deem stress as a debilitating feeling that shakes us off our paths, there are ways you can take back control…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… Your challenge in the year ahead, should you choose to accept it, is to work through your fears as if your future depends upon it – because it does! Whatever it takes, whether it means talking to a friend or even a counsellor, you need to figure out which fears are holding you back. Do that and you’ll set yourself up nicely. Join Yasmin’s free Moon Lite Club and learn how to make a wish on the Moon! Visit moonmessages.com/moonlite. READER Q&A Q I have had a lot of bad luck in life, can you see life getting easier for my kids and me? SHARON, PERTH, WA. A I am so sorry you feel this way, Sharon. You actually have quite a lot of luck in…

BLIND PANIC I was helping my niece put on her jumper, when her head got stuck in the neck hole. She started panicking and saying: “I can’t see!” The jumper slipped over her head and the panic was gone – until her arms got stuck in the tight cuffs! She started crying again: “My fingers can’t see!” MICHELLE WURFEL, HILLCREST, SA. Send us a funny story about your children and mere males, a letter about an interesting piece you’ve read in our mag or a pic of your child/pet. The best entry of the week wins $100. Post your original letters and photos (sorry, photos cannot be returned) to Children’s World/Mere Male/Letters/Pets, New Idea, GPO Box 7814, Sydney NSW 2001 or email newideachildrensworld@aremedia.com. au, newideameremale@aremedia.com.au, newidealetters@ aremedia.com.au or newideapets@aremedia.com.au with…

Chris Hemsworth and Jason Momoa are involved in a superhero face-off over filming their respective action movies in Australia, New Idea has learnt. Sources say there’s no love lost between the action hunks as Chris currently shoots Thor: Love and Thunder on our shores while Jason prepares to strut his stuff in Aquaman 2. “They’re both extremely nice guys, but business is business and there’s been a lot of tension and sniping on both sides over territory issues,” a Hollywood insider exclusively tells New Idea. “Jason has been bragging that he loves Australia and sees a huge potential to establish himself there as a main action man. “Chris wouldn’t consider himself the country’s top dog per se, but he does have a healthy ego and there’s zero doubt this rivalry…

Long-time friends Naomi Watts and Nicole Kidman were once on equal footings in their careers. But in more recent times, it appears Nicole has outshone her close friend, while Naomi has struggled to land a hit. The Mulholland Drive star’s most recent release, Penguin Bloom, has been met with mixed reviews. Although it topped the Australian box office, the US-Australian co-production has only earned $6 million and has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 67 per cent. A source tells New Idea that Naomi is now desperate to land a sure-fire hit – and is hopeful Nic can help her out! “Naomi isn’t super comfortable going cap in hand to her best friend, but she’s taking a deep breath and doing it anyway,” the source reveals, adding that her career “never…

While Network 10 have confirmed they’ve cast a fresh talent to be their next Bachelor, New Idea hears they might be choosing a familiar face to hand out the roses on this year’s The Bachelorette – enter MasterChef judge Melissa Leong! With fans left seriously unimpressed by Elly and Becky Miles’ sister act season last year, Network 10 is apparently “throwing everything they’ve got” at the new series, which returns later this year. According to an industry insider, producers are keen to emulate the franchise’s successful 2017 season, which saw Sophie Monk play suitress. “Melissa is on the top of their wish list and is already adored by the network. She’s smart, funny and articulate, and gave new life to MasterChef … they want that same success on The Bachelorette,”…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are becoming parents again! The happy couple announced their second pregnancy on Valentine’s Day via their personal LA-based PR team, alongside a posed black and white glamour shot unveiling Meghan’s growing bump. But while the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were elated to reveal their son, Archie, who turns 2 in May, is becoming a big brother, it appears they’re still keeping mum on some very important details. Indeed, New Idea’s royal insiders say Archie will have not one, but two siblings by his side when Meghan, who’s believed to be about five months pregnant, gives birth. With talk-show icon Oprah Winfrey set to conduct an explosive sit-down interview with Harry and Meghan, TV insiders at CBS insist the duchess is preparing to also announce…

Just months shy of his centenary celebrations, Prince Philip has been admitted to hospital. The Duke of Edinburgh, who turns 100 on June 10, was taken to the King Edward VII Hospital in London last week, after reportedly “feeling unwell”. It’s understood it wasn’t an emergency or COVID. A statement from the palace confirmed this was “a precautionary measure, on the advice of His Royal Highness’s Doctor”, and the duke will stay there for “a few days of observation”. The Queen, 94, chose to remain at Windsor.…

They’re two of the biggest stars in Hollywood with Oscar wins to their names, but Brad Pitt and Sandra Bullock have never worked together… until now! The Blind Side actress has joined the cast of Brad’s action thriller Bullet Train, which is currently filming in Hollywood. However, Sandy’s casting came as quite the shock to her friend, and Brad’s rumoured lover, Jennifer Aniston! “JEN IS GENUINELY STUNNED ... SHE FELT TOTALLY BLINDSIDED WHEN SHE WAS TOLD THE NEWS” “Jen is genuinely stunned that Sandra has joined Brad’s movie,” says a source. “Sandra and Brad are only chummy because Jen introduced them at the parties she’s been hosting at her home in recent years.” Jen is currently filming the second season of her hit TV series Morning Wars right next door…

With a lengthy career as a sexologist and five published books, most would assume MAFS’ newest expert Alessandra Rampolla has seen it all. That is, of course, until she landed in Oz! For weeks, rumours of a groom making a move on the expert have swirled, but New Idea can reveal it’s none other than business owner James. Set to tie the knot this week, the divorced father-of- three is said to seriously ruffle the feathers of his bride, Joanne, 39, when he confesses his unrequited love for the Puerto Rican beauty. “He always expected to be matched with someone more on his level in terms of status, career and wealth – and the person closest to his level is Alessandra,” New Idea’s on-set spy tells. “Joanne is a single…

Caramel, Peach and Raspberry Tart Serves 6, Prep and Cook: 35 mins 250g pkt Butternut Snap Cookie 85g unsalted butter, melted 300ml tub thickened cream ¾ cup sour cream ¹/³ cup icing sugar mixture 1 cup caramel spread 3 medium yellow peaches (450g), cut into thin wedges 125g punnet raspberries 1 Lightly grease a 25cm loose-base flan tin (2.5cm deep). Place on a tray. 2 Process cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over the base and›three-quarters of the way up side of tin. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. 3 Beat cream, sour cream and sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer until firm peaks form. 4 Spread ¾ cup of the caramel over base of biscuit crust. Arrange half the peach…

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DON’T ASK ON THE SPOT Want to borrow money from a family member? Do not pick up the phone out of the blue and just ask. It puts them on the spot. Give them some warning and formulate a realistic plan to pay them back. And if you are being asked, do not be afraid to say you need to think about it for a few days. DON’T FEEL OBLIGED TO GIVE If you can’t afford to help someone you know and trust, simply tell them no. If you’re worried about your relationship changing after lending money to a family member, then it might also be a good idea to say no. Experts say that as soon as you lend money, you become the bank – it changes how that…

Growing up in New Jersey, Anne Hathaway admitted: “I disliked myself so intensely. It was a mindset. I didn’t know how to love myself. I didn’t know how to love anybody.” But she loved being on stage, “because I got to leave [that] and be someone else.” Of course, for the past 20 years, she’s gotten to be plenty of things – a movie princess, an Academy Award winner, a wife and a mum of two. Now 38, Anne relishes getting the opportunity to simply be herself. “I’m interested in living a very honest life. I don’t know if that makes me a boring person. I don’t really care if it does.” 1 After her debut on TV’s family drama Get Real, Anne “very deliberately” tried “to do as many…

Mariah Carey is fuming about her sister’s US$1.25 million (AU$1.6 million) lawsuit – and has ordered her high-powered legal team to demolish her estranged sibling in court. Alison Carey is suing Mariah for emotional distress, and in documents, claimed the singer’s tell-all, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, is “heartless, vicious, vindictive, despicable” and was designed to “humiliate and embarrass” her! In the 2020 book, Mariah said Alison gave her valium when she was 12, tried to “pimp her out” and burned her with boiling hot tea — all of which Alison, a former drug addict who was once arrested on prostitution charges, denies. Alison, who is reportedly penniless, is representing herself in the suit. Meanwhile, sources dished Mariah stands by her words. “She’s instructing her lawyers to hit back hard…