Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 50, 2021 i New Idea

On October 18, 2021, Are Media and New Idea published an article that conveyed Grant Denyer was having an extra-marital affair with his Dancing with the Stars: All Stars dance partner, Lily Cornish, and his wife, Chezzi, was heartbroken as a result. The article was false. Are Media and New Idea acknowledge that Grant Denyer and Lily Cornish are not having an extra-marital affair. They have never had an affair. Are Media and New Idea regret publishing the article. Are Media and New Idea wish to sincerely apologise to Grant Denyer, Chezzi Denyer and Lily Cornish for the hurt and embarrassment caused by the article.…

Pat Cummins has just been named the new Australian  Test Captain, following Tim Paine’s shock departure. But, just days out from The Ashes, the much-loved fast bowler, 28, was focused on his daddy duties when he was spotted taking his 8-week-old son, Albie, for a stroll in Brisbane. The doting dad looked every inch the hands-on father as he cradled his son close to his chest. Pat and his fiancée, Becky Boston, welcomed the bub in October.…

Move over Shaynna Blaze, Foxtel has found its new queen of all things homes! With Shaynna having left Selling Houses Australia last year, insiders at the subscription network reveal Deborah Hutton is stepping up to be their leading lady on The Lifestyle Channel. It’s believed Deborah, 59, will front an all-new series next year called Find Your Dream House, which is a spin-off of her series, Find Me a Beach House. According to the insider, it’s all part of a deal Deborah, a former model, has made with the TV giant – and it’s coming with a hefty million-dollar pay cheque! “Deb will keep landing series after series, Foxtel love her,” tells a source, who says the new series promises to be a big one. “Unlike Beach House, which were…

Princess Anne has been among the harshest of Prince Harry’s critics, even publicly hinting that her nephew was “trying to reinvent the wheel” as he attempted to navigate royal life with his wife, former actress Meghan Markle. Given Anne, 71, has dedicated her entire life to serving her mother, the Queen, and the Crown, she couldn’t quite comprehend why Harry, 37, would throw everything in his life away and relocate to California with Meghan, 40, and their young family. Sources claim the Princess Royal “watched in horror” as Harry set about cutting every tie he had to the monarchy – from giving one-sided interviews to American media to announcing a memoir and alienating himself from his father, Prince Charles, and brother, Prince William. Despite this, Anne was determined to…

Kristen Stewart is tipped to score an Oscar nomination for her role as the late Princess Diana in the upcoming biopic, Spencer. But, sources tell New Idea that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex aren’t pleased with her rave reviews because it’s ruined their plans to attend the awards ceremony next year. “It would certainly blow a hole though Meghan’s hopes of attending the Academy Awards next year if they have to sit through any sizzle reels of Kristen as Diana,” says the source. What’s more, the couple are now planning to boycott the ceremony. “Some scenes in the film are quite graphic and Harry won’t be pleased with the depiction of his mother. The couple have even considered lobbying the academy to ignore the film, which they would…

Brad Pitt is facing his biggest fi ght yet in his ongoing custody battle with ex-wife, Angelina Jolie. Amid simmering tensions, the Once Upon a Time... In Hollywood star is hoping to convince Ange’s lawyers to let him celebrate Christmas Day with his kids at his parents’ home in Missouri. However, sadly for Brad, New Idea understands the actor’s legal team is warning him that the chances of that happening are “slim to none”. “He has very little chance of this happening because it requires travelling out of the state of California, but he’s given his mum his word that he will try,” tells a close source. Friends say the Pitt family, especially his parents Jane and Bill, are “devastated” at not seeing their grandkids in recent years. “Bill and…

She’s one of the most celebrated models in the world, but Naomi Campbell is in hot water with the law again. Naomi’s charity, Fashion For Relief, is facing calls to improve its processes after accounts revealed it spent more than $3 million on a decadent fundraising gala in Cannes, yet gave only a reported $9320 to good causes. The aid organisation, which was founded by the British supermodel in 2005, held the gala to raise money for Time’s Up – a non-profit advocacy group, established after the MeToo movement. It offers sexual harassment support to women in the workplace. Worryingly, Time’s Up says it has received no funds directly from Naomi’s charity since the event. What’s more, the Mayors Fund for London, whose figurehead is London’s current mayor, Sadiq Khan,…

One of the more hurtful tropes surrounding The Beatles was that Yoko Ono, not the band’s internal struggles with life post-Epstein, split up the group. Peter Jackson’s doco, The Beatles: Get Back (which distils nearly 60 hours of unseen Beatles rehearsal footage from the very end of their career) shows a completely different Yoko to the one of legend. Instead of being a disruptive influence, something often trotted out as fact, Yoko is almost invisible as she sits, reads and eats while the band try to thrash out some of their final songs. Following Get Back’s release, Yoko, now 88, shared an article on Twitter with the headline, “Beatles Fans Think Get Back Dispels The Idea That Yoko Ono Broke The Band Up.” This then lead to subsequent articles about…

KATHLEEN TURNER The iconic husky-voiced star is famous for careerdefi ning roles in Romancing the Stone, Body Heat and Peggy Sue Got Married. She’s also the voice behind Jessica Rabbit. An accomplished stage actress, Kathleen recently put together a one-woman show that traces her life. The New York-based actress, 67, most recently reunited with Michael Douglas in comedy series, The Kominsky Method. SHELLEY LONG Best known for portraying Diane Chambers in Cheers, Shelley later reprised her role in the spin-off, Frasier. Away from TV, she also conquered the big screen in the ’80s, appearing in comedy classics such as Troop Beverly Hills and Outrageous Fortune. In 2009, Shelley, now 72, earned a new legion of fans when she joined the cast of Modern Family in a recurring role. CATHERINE BACH…

Margaret Dodd laid a bunch of yellow roses at a memorial plaque to mark what would have been her beloved daughter Hayley’s 40th birthday last month – just like she has every year for the past 22 years. Sadly, the 65-year-old cannot visit her daughter’s grave, where she has been laid to rest, because Hayley’s remains have never been found. In April, convicted rapist Francis Wark was sentenced to 18 years behind bars for killing 17-year-old Hayley on a remote dirt road in Western Australia’s Wheatbelt region in 1999. Margaret says there is some justice in this conviction, but she is still seeking answers to one important question: where is Hayley’s body? “I don’t believe we will ever know because Wark keeps saying he’s innocent, but I can’t give up…

Make sure you’re ready for the festive season... • Sharpen all your knives well in advance. It makes preparation and carving so much easier. • Clean and sort the fridge and freezer to make space for Christmas food and leftovers. • Deep clean the oven and barbie. • Do a pantry clean and give any canned food you don’t need to a Christmas charity drive. • Order your ham or turkey. • Make your Christmas cake and pudding and other baked goodies. • Create and decide on a menu. • Make shopping lists  and shop around for the best bargains. • Prepare the stuffing for roast meats, as well as vegetables and salads, where possible. Keep covered in the fridge.…

WHAT YOU’LL NEED • 1 large roll of white paper • Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Napoleonic Blue • Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Barcelona Orange • 2 large potatoes • Paper towel • Small kitchen knife • Small paint roller INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Cut a large potato in half, use paper towel to dry potato off before drawing your design onto it. Cut this out carefully using a small, sharp kitchen knife. Remember, the raised potato will be the surface which prints. Repeat this step using second potato. STEP 2 Pour a little Chalk Paint in Napoleonic Blue and Barcelona Orange onto a flat, wipeable surface. Make sure not to mix the two colours. STEP 3 Starting with blue paint, charge a small roller with that colour, rolling off any excess and then apply the paint…

One of the country’s most acclaimed actors, David Gulpilil Ridjimiraril Dalaithngu, has been remembered as a trailblazer following his death on November 29. He died aged 68, after a battle with lung cancer. With a career that spanned five decades, David is best remembered for his roles in The Tracker (for which he won the first of two AACTA Awards for Best Actor), Crocodile Dundee, Rabbit Proof Fence and Baz  Luhrmann’s epic, Australia. In a full-circle moment, David’s final on-screen role was in the 2019 remake of Storm Boy. He previously appeared in the original 1976 movie, which was one of his breakthrough performances. The Indigenous star was also an accomplished Didgeridoo player, who was feted in New York and Paris, and mixed with other esteemed musicians. Following David’s passing…

Prince Charles and Prince William are reeling over a series of allegations made in new royal biography, Brothers and Wives by Christopher Andersen. In fact, the Prince of Wales has been forced to issue a statement denying he’s the royal who made racist comments about the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s children. The book claims Charles, speaking to his wife, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, on the morning Harry and Meghan announced their engagement, wondered aloud about “what the children will look like … their complexion”. Sources tell New Idea Charles is “incredibly upset” and is even in talks with palace lawyers. Meanwhile, a bitter row between brothers Wills and Harry has been detailed. Harry allegedly raged “Who the hell do you think you are?” at his older brother, after Wills…

It’s fast paced, high energy and brings ratings that make its timeslot rivals sweat. But despite the success, Australian Ninja Warrior has seen its hosts, Ben Fordham and Rebecca Maddern, quit! Recently, Rebecca, 44, walked away from Nine after almost six years at the network, exiting following a lengthy contract negotiation. Reports indicate she and Nine “were unable to agree to terms on a new deal” for her contract. ‘WITH BEN AND BEC GONE, IT’S BECOME A TWO-HORSE RACE’ Meanwhile, Ben, 45, announced his departure from Ninja in October. Speaking exclusively to New Idea, a Nine insider reveals that the quest to become the rating juggernaut’s new host has narrowed down to a two-horse race between popular Nine personalities, Today host Karl Stefanovic and Weekend Today’s Richard ‘Dickie’ Wilkins. “When…

Sorrel Wilby is whale watching through her kitchen window as she washes up. The former Getaway presenter has finally found her perfect destination after a lifetime of travel, buying the easternmost house in Australia on beautiful Norfolk Island. Even the dullest chore seems special when there’s a school of playful humpbacks frolicking in the deep blue sea below the clifftop home she shares with husband, Chris Ciantar. As Sorrel says, “It’s quite crazy seeing whales in the ocean right outside, and hearing them slap their tails on the water. We just love it.” It’s more than 15 years since the intrepid TV presenter, filmmaker, writer, photographer, artist and adventurer was controversially dropped from Getaway. Then in her early 40s, Sorrel’s “use-by date” had expired in the eyes of executives, despite…

MARION CAROL REES MISSING 46 YEARS She was only 13, but Marion Carol Rees often talked about running away from home. In April 1975, it’s likely that’s exactly what she did – and 46 years on, she’s never been seen again. On the morning of her disappearance, Marion reportedly told her brother: “Take care of your sister and everything will be all right.” On the way to school, Marion, described as “the happy girl with big, red hair”, got off the bus before the school stop at Matraville High School, NSW. Despite years of searching, her mother, Ellen, who is also known as Margaret, died not knowing what happened to her child. In 2015, a coronial inquest found Marion most probably ran away and may still be alive. She would…

Espresso Cheesecakes Serves 6, Prep 20 mins 250g pkt Choc Ripple biscuits 250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 385g can Coffee & Milk 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Place six serving glasses (1-cup capacity) on a tray. 2 Place 10 biscuits in a snap-lock bag and seal. Set aside 4 biscuits for decoration. Gently pound biscuits with a rolling pin until lightly crushed. Sprinkle evenly into glasses. Reserve remaining biscuits, for another use. 3 Beat cream cheese in the small bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Add ¾ cup of the Coffee & Milk, reserving remaining for another use. Beat until combined. Transfer to a large bowl. 4 Pour ¾ cup of the cream into same, clean bowl of electric mixer. Return remaining cream to the fridge.…

SERIOUSLY GOOD HAIR STARTS HERE! Ready for your best hair day yet? Well, if you haven’t already, you’ll want to fine-tune your scalp care routine. Products designed specifically to nourish the scalp have become beauty’s biggest craze lately – and for a very good reason. “The scalp is the bedrock of hair growth as the hair follicle is a function of the skin,” explains trichologist and Philip Kingsley brand ambassador, Lisa Caddy. “Each follicle has its own blood supply and is sensitive to changes – in particular, to the scalp environment, especially an unhealthy one. A clean scalp is a healthy scalp and this results in a healthier head of hair.” TAKE AN INSIDE-OUT APPROACH It’s important to take a complete approach if you’re serious about achieving a healthy scalp…

THE MAGIC OF A DAMP CLOTH Vacuum cleaner not picking up pet hair? Simply dampen a cloth and run it over your couch, cushions and even rugs. It’s an easy way to pick up dog or cat fur. Add a drop of lavender oil for a fresh scent. WASH TOYS IN THE DISHWASHER All those Kongs, balls and pet bowls can get grimy very easily. Gather them all together, pop them in the dishwasher and run them through the strongest cycle. REFRESH WITH BICARB SODA Pop any soft toys, pet bedding and, if your pet is allowed on the bed, sheets and pillowcases in the washing machine with a cup of bicarb to eliminate odours.…

Christmas is often a joyful time spent with friends and family, but the extra guests, food and change in routine can be quite stressful for our four-legged pals. PETstock vet Dr Sasha Nefedova reveals how to keep your pet safe and happy. SAY NO TO TREATS! It can be very tempting to sneak a tasty morsel under the table to furry family members during the holiday season. However, certain foods we love to indulge in can actually be harmful or fatal to fur babies: RAISINS & GRAPES They can be fatally toxic to dogs, even in small quantities, so no Christmas pudding or cake. PORK, BACON & HAM Some pork products contain a high amount of fat, which can lead to illnesses like pancreatitis. MACADAMIAS While readily enjoyed at Christmas,…

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 – DEC 21 There’s no point sitting around getting cranky. If an issue you feel strongly about has grabbed your attention, get involved. Under Neptune’s influence, your vision is expansive and your actions could make a difference. With Mars about to burst into your sign, some new trainers or sporting equipment might be money well spent. LUCKY SYMBOL: FEATHER CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 Leave anything non-essential for another week if you can and give yourself a breather. Before things really speed up, get some early nights: watch an escapist series, grab a book or find a warm pool and luxuriate. Under Neptune’s visionary rays, let yourself relax and dream about the future – exciting plans could take shape over the coming fortnight. LUCKY DAY: FRIDAY…

A DINNER WINNER My daughter (around 5 or 6) asked: “What animal did my chicken nugget used to be?” one night at dinner. SARAH FELDMAN, PERTH, WA. MERE MALE I’d just had my ears pierced, so I asked MM to get me earrings for Christmas. When I opened my gift, I found a ring. “What happened to the earrings?” I asked. MM replied: “I didn’t know the size of the holes in your ears.” MS S WILLIAMS, DONCASTER EAST, VIC. LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER Thank you for your updated snippet about Lourdes ‘Lola’ Maria Ciccone Leon, daughter of Madonna. It is hard to believe that she is now 25 years old, with Madonna being pregnant with her during the filming of Evita. I showed Evita to my film studies class…

DVD INTO THE WEST Relive one of the most fascinating chapters of American history with this six-part miniseries. Into the West chronicles the struggles and triumphs of the 19th century Wild West told from the perspective of both the new explorers and the land’s indigenous who struggled to maintain their way of life. OUT NOW BOOK THE LONG WEEKEND BY FIONA PALMER Four strangers come together for a writing workshop with bestselling author, Jan Goldstein. Along  with their notepads, each of them bring their own emotional baggage to the luxury forest retreat. But, it doesn’t take long for some of the guests to realise they are not such perfect strangers after all. OUT NOW MOVIE DEAR EVAN HANSEN Evan Hansen (Ben Platt) is a socially anxious teenager, but after a…

The upcoming season of Foxtel’s The Great Australian Bake Off is sure to please fans, but New  Idea can reveal that behind the scenes, things haven’t been entirely sugar-coated! One production insider reveals that the ever-unflappable Maggie Beer was forced to “put her foot down” with network executives who threatened to shake up her co-panel of judges, which includes Claire Hooper, Mel Buttle and Matt Moran. “Thankfully Maggie has big pull, and all four will be back,” teases a source, who says the new season will be brilliant.…

Superstar musicians Elton John and Rod Stewart were friends and collaborators throughout the glory years of their careers. But ever since 2018, the pair have been locked in a bitter public spat after Rod accused Elton of a “money-grabbing” farewell tour! Not holding back, Rod, 76, admitted in a bombshell new interview that he and Elton, 74, have led separate lives since their falling out. When asked about his relationship with Elton, Rod laughed and replied, “Who?” He then exclaimed: “My old mucker ... We don’t even keep in touch anymore. We have rows – we sort of almost speak through the press!” The latest comments are a surprise, given Rod gave an interview in January this year that suggested he and Sir Elton had “made up as friends”. But…

Before the whole world knew their names, Hollywood heavyweights Brad Pitt and Sharon Stone shared a secret past that very few are aware of. As hardworking, aspiring thespians, the duo trained at exclusive acting classes alongside each other in Los Angeles under the renowned Roy London – with the hope they’d one day make it big. All these years later, the actors have not only fulfilled their dreams, but have racked up their fair share of famous flings and divorce disasters, leaving them both single. Now insiders tell New Idea that Sharon, 63, and Brad, 57, have rekindled their friendship in recent months – and word is things are heating up fast! “Brad has always had a special place in his heart for Sharon since they started out on this…

If Karl manages to secure a new gig and add another plate on his pile, his wife, Jasmine, might have something to say about it! In a recent interview, the shoe designer revealed raising their 1-year-old daughter, Harper, and working full-time can be a “challenge” – raising eyebrows within the couple’s circle. A source close to the parents tell New Idea that Karl  landing the Ninja gig is the “last thing” Jasmine, 37, wants. “She is juggling opening up a new shoe store and being a mum to Harper, and she’s ready to read Karl the riot act,” the source adds. “A job like Ninja means he will be filming all night, fronting up to Today early morning, then heading out for his lunches – then do it all over…

Hot on the heels of Peter Jackson’s marathon 468-minute Beatles documentary, The Beatles: Get Back, comes Midas Man, a new biopic focused on Brian Epstein who promised The Beatles they would be “bigger than Elvis” – and delivered. However, it’s said surviving band members Sir Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr are anxiously awaiting the project, concerned with what creative liberties the script might possibly make. “Unlike other recent music biopics, such as Bohemian Rhapsody and Rocketman, which were done collaboratively with Queen members and Elton John, The Beatles haven’t been able to have their own input on it,” explains a source. “When they’ve got a movie coming out about the man who discovered them, who died of an overdose at 32, it’s unlikely going to be a lovely nostalgic walk…

• Plan, plan, plan! Before cooking your spread, make sure you have all the right utensils and equipment that the recipes call for. • Parboil potatoes for 15 mins before roasting to ensure peak fluffiness. Then, 20 mins prior to taking out of the oven, squash with a masher to increase surface area. • Make gravy up to two weeks ahead and freeze. This means one less job on the big day. • Jazz up store-bought cranberry sauce by mixing in some cut-up caramelised seasonal fruit, like pear.…

Leave A Light On Inc’s founder, Suzie Ratcliffe, offers tips on how you could help solve a long-term missing persons case: • Read up on missing persons cases. Several organisations have lists, including Australian Missing Persons Register, the National Missing Persons Coordination Centre and Leave A Light On Inc. • Speak to your relatives, friends and colleagues in the hope it may reach someone with information, or jog a memory. • Share missing persons stories on your social media and encourage others to do so. • Join missing persons advocacy groups to  keep up to date with reports. • If you think you may have information, no matter how big or small it may feel, contact authorities such as Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit crimestoppers.com.au…

1 GET SUDSY  Washing your hair each day “exfoliates the scalp and cleanses away oil, sweat and bacteria”, says Lisa. This helps promote a healthy scalp environment “which can optimise hair growth”. Kevin.Murphy Scalp Spa Wash, $44.95, adorebeauty.com.au 2 SCRUB UP  Similarly to face and body scrubs, scalp scrubs slough away dead surface cells and deep clean your skin, removing impurities including excess oil and product build-up. Try incorporating a scalp scrub once or twice a week, but don’t overdo it as excess exfoliation can trigger irritation. Grow Longer Stronger Stimulating Scalp Scrub, $16.99, priceline.com.au 3 HYDRATION HIT  Moisture-rich masks can work wonders for dry, irritated scalps. Look for formulas containing deeply hydrating and soothing ingredients such as coconut, jojoba, olive oils and aloe vera. Christophe Robin Hydrating Melting Mask…

Christmas paper WHAT YOU’LL NEED • 1 large potato• Paper towel• Kitchen knife• Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Athenian Black• Small paint roller• Kraft paper INSTRUCTIONS STEP 1 Cut a large potato in half, use paper towel to dry the potato off. Draw your design onto the potato (eg a Christmas tree). Cut your chosen design out carefully using a small, sharp kitchen knife. The raised potato will be the surface which prints. STEP 2 Pour a little Chalk Paint in Athenian Black onto a flat wipeable surface, and charge up a small roller. STEP 3 Make sure your paint is not too thick and roll off any excess from your potato stamp. STEP 4 Press the potato print down firmly onto the Kraft paper to create your design, loading…

READER Q&A Q Can you see my health improving and a better job coming for me? SADIE, BOWRAL, NSW. A Saturn transits can be trying, especially when they affect our health. Underlying problems may have flared over the past year, but with a little luck, things should improve through summer. Best of all, your energy levels should receive a boost, which will lift your whole outlook. If your current job is getting you down, I would suggest hanging in there until late January. Then, if you still feel unhappy, look around in February. With Jupiter providing a helping hand, things might fall into place quickly. Q Should I finish my degree in teaching or switch to journalism? JODIE, CANBERRA, ACT. A Your aptitude for writing shows clearly, but so does…

It’s hard to imagine anyone more destined for life in Ramsay Street than current cast member, Jemma Donovan. Born and raised in London, the 21-year-old is not only the daughter of one of Neighbours’ most famous alumni, Jason Donovan, she’s the granddaughter of Terence Donovan and half-niece of Stephanie McIntosh – both of whom have also had major roles on the Aussie soap. Needless to say, Jemma immediately felt at home when she arrived in Erinsborough almost three years ago in the role of Harlow Robinson. “I’ve grown up not only knowing the show, but what an amazing platform and training ground it is for young actors,” Jemma tells New Idea. “I feel so fortunate to be part of it. The show has such a legacy.” Here, the popular star…