Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 3, 2022 i New Idea

Like many Aussie families over the school holidays, our troop headed to the Gold Coast for some much-needed R&R. That also meant the requisite theme-park visit to keep the kids happy (even though chilling by the pool or beach is much more my vacation vibe). The next thing you know, I relented to the kids’ requests, begging me to go on a “slow and not scary ride” with them (see inset right). Clearly their idea of “not scary” is quite different to mine! It may not be my definition of holiday fun, but at least in their eyes I’m now super-cool – so that makes it all worth it! Wherever you are, I hope you’re enjoying your holidays. EDITOR…

It was meant to be the dream move for their family. Late last year, Bec and Lleyton Hewitt upped stumps from Melbourne with their three kids in tow and headed north to the Gold Coast. But cracks are beginning to show, with whispers Bec might be pulled back to Melbourne with their girls. While Lleyton, 40, and Cruz have taken to life in Queensland like “ducks to water”, a close source suggests that Bec, 38, Mia, 16, and Ava, 11, are still finding their way. Probably not helping Bec’s homesickness, Lleyton has already left his wife in the Gold Coast. Last week, the former Wimbledon and US Open champ was in Sydney with the Australian ATP Cup team, of which he is captain. From there, he’ll jet to the family’s…

All four of Prince Albert’s children appeared to enjoy a family day out as they posed for their first public photo together. The Monaco royal’s oldest daughter Jazmin Grimaldi – who he shares with American, Tamara Rotolo – posted the adorable family photo to a slideshow of her 2021 highlights on Instagram. The snap featured the 29-year-old with her arms around her half-siblings, Alexandre Grimaldi-Coste, 18, and twins Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella, both 7. Alexandre is the son of Nicole Coste, who met Albert while working as a flight attendant in 1997. Meanwhile, Albert shares Jacques and Gabriella with his wife, Princess Charlene. It is believed that the photo was taken around August last year, when Charlene revealed that Gabriella “decided to give herself a haircut”, due to the…

This season of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here! is off to a blockbuster start, and New Idea can exclusively reveal that, behind the scenes, plans for another are already underway! But with an influx of celebrity-based reality programs making it harder for casting agents to lock in talent, one production insider reveals Network Ten has a plan to counter the narrowing pool. “A huge all-star season is on the cards!” the source confirms. “If all goes to plan, we’ll be seeing see some of our favourite celebrity campmates, including former Kings and Queens of the jungle, return.” It comes after both Dancing with the Stars and MasterChef adopted the all-stars concept. So who’ll make a comeback? When approached for comment, 2019’s winner and New Idea columnist Richard…

Up until now, Lisa Wilkinson has always avoided reality TV. But that soon could change! On-set insiders reveal Lisa has long been wanted by producers to appear on I’m A Celeb – even if just as a guest intruder. Now, New Idea hears whispers she could be set to appear in a cameo role later this season! Interestingly, co-host Julia Morris revealed on last Sunday’s The Project that she too would like Lisa to join the show. When asked by the panel who she would like on the show, Julia revealed it was her “beloved Lisa”. While Lisa joked “she wasn’t looking at Julia” to avoid the request, Lisa said she would do it if Julia was a campmate – to which she agreed!…

1. Originally, Betty dreamt of being a forest ranger, but women weren’t allowed to at the time. 2. During World War II, she was a member of the American Women’s Voluntary Services. 3. She was an animal rights activist. 4. Betty was one of Hollywood’s first female television producers. 5. She holds the Guinness Book of World Records for the longest TV career by a female entertainer. 6. Betty was Saturday Night Live’s oldest guest host, hosting at 88. 7. Betty had three step-children from her marriage to Allen Ludden. 8. Fellow comedy legend Lucille Ball was one of her dearest friends. 9. Robert Redford was her crush. 10. She was originally cast as Blanche in The Golden Girls.…

As Australia’s answer to the US hit Dynasty, Sons and Daughters encapsulated everything there was to love about the 1980s. Fierce, feisty and oh-so fabulous, for six seasons the show’s famed ensemble cast brought to life outrageous and suspenseful plotlines about two intertwined families, the Palmers and Hamiltons, who clashed about everything from power to money and, of course, love. But week after week, it was Rowena Wallace’s portrayal of super-b---h Patricia ‘Pat the Rat’ Hamilton that had the country hooked! From her sassy one-liners to villainous antics, the iconic character earned Rowena a slew of TV Week Logies, including a Gold. Alongside her was Tom Richards, who starred as handsome Palmer family patriarch, David. Patricia and David’s illicit teenage dalliance in the ’60s kickstarted Sons and Daughters’ complicated web…

1 SKATER JUMPS X 10 Starting on your left leg bound to your right by pushing off with your left leg. Repeat the movement, this time pushing off with your right leg and landing on your left leg. Repeat. 2 POP SQUAT TWIST X 10 Lower into a squat. As you jump up from the squat, rotate your lower body to 90 degrees to one side then back to the centre. Drop into a squat and repeat on the other side. 3 MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS X 10 Start in a high plank position with shoulders over wrists. Pull your right knee up towards your chest and then return to plank position, repeat on the other side and continue alternating legs. 4 WALK OUT TO COMMANDOS X 5…

Gut instinct and decades of experience told Narelle Fraser that something wasn’t right. As distraught husband and father, John Sharpe, faced journalists and TV cameras outside his beachside home in Mornington, Melbourne, Narelle felt uneasy. Sharpe pleaded for anyone with information about his wife, Anna, and 20-month-old daughter, Gracie, who were missing, to contact the police as a matter of urgency. “But I just knew his tears that day were crocodile tears,” Narelle tells New Idea. Anna Sharpe, 41, was three months pregnant and a devoted mother to little Gracie when she suddenly vanished from the family home. John told police he had no idea where they’d gone – but someone was still using Anna’s mobile and bank card. In early 2004, Narelle was a detective with the Missing Persons…

Nutella Mocha Biscuit Log Serves 8, Prep 40 mins 1 litre thickened cream (4 cups) 50g dark chocolate, chopped 2/3 cup Nutella (220g) 2 tblsps instant coffee granules 250g packet Milk Coffee biscuits Fresh cherries and dark chocolate curls (see Tip), to decorate 1 To start chocolate ganache, combine ¼ cup cream with chocolate and ½ cup of the Nutella in a heatproof bowl. Sit bowl over a saucepan of simmering water. Stir until melted and smooth. Remove bowl and cool slightly. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes, or until cool. 2 Dissolve coffee in ½ cup boiling water in a heatproof jug. Transfer to a shallow dish. 3 To make Nutella cream, beat 2½ cups cream and remaining Nutella in small bowl with an electric mixer until soft peaks form.…

1 Silver Bullet Genesis Hot Air Brush, $89.95, ozhairandbeauty.com Featuring a barrel that sits toward the larger end of the spectrum (38mm to be exact), this brush was created to carve out cool-girl waves so natural and beachy, they’d make Gigi Hadid jealous. 2 Dyson Airwrap Hair Styler Complete Set, $799, dyson.com.au Meet the Beyoncé of blow-dry brush kits – aka the one which flawlessly does it all (we’re talking curl-carving, wave-building, smoothing, straightening and volumising brush heads). 3 BaByliss Pro Rotating Hot Air Styler, $169.95, hairhouse.com.au Reluctant to spend hours curling your hair? Try this tool – it’s able to glide smoothly through thick, long hair, building body while offering two barrel size options for curls. 4 Tidal Hair Blowout Brush, $99, tidalhair.com.au Great for thicker, longer locks, this…

Given the limited space, styling your balcony can often be a difficult task. Luckily, there are clever tricks and ways in which you can optimise the minimal space you have to work with. Interior stylist Heather Nette King shares her expert decorating tips that will have you styling your balcony like a pro. Tables that fold out (or in) 1 when required are brilliant for when guests come over, and the stools tuck neatly underneath, saving extra space in between times. 2 Another small-space game changer is the portable hanging chair. They have their own frame, eliminating the need for costly and messy installation, and they are the perfect place to curl up after a meal or for some solo time with a book. 3 Smaller outside tables – say…

On February 18, Amelia will join a panel of experts at Sydney’s Homestead Centennial Park for our exclusive Healthy You 2022 New Idea brunch event, hosted by New Idea and IsoWhey. “Our panel will discuss the power of a healthy body and a healthy mind in this fast-paced world (and how to get there!),” Amelia says. You’ll also leave with a goodie bag valued at $250. Tickets cost $20 per person and will be available from January 10 until they are sold out. To purchase your ticket, visit mybodymyway.eventbrite.com.au…

Q Will I be able to make a big move next year? I found the perfect flat but then lost my job 17 months ago. Have I now got my forever job? Hazel A DEAR HAZEL, I see that you are currently in a challenging time. The best part of this is that the energy is ready to change and you are about to enter a whole new cycle of your life and experience new beginnings. Yes, I do see a big move for you in the new year and I feel that you will finally find what you are looking for. I am seeing a view from a window, and I am looking out towards a park or green space. I feel that there is water such as a…

Sally Field has dipped her toe in the dating waters, 28 years after her second divorce, and friends say she’s “having the time of her life!” “Sally’s not looking for anything passionate – it’s more about a companion and someone she can bounce off,” reveals a long-time pal. “She has had a string of fun dates with some eligible gentleman lately – one was 30 years younger! It’s early days and she’s pretty cynical about it all, which is a safe way to be. She’s relying on friends to tee her up with the right folk.” Sally, 75, has a colourful dating history. The mum of three was married twice and had romances with Burt Reynolds, Kevin Kline and Johnny Carson.…

She was one of the nation’s favourite entertainers, and Patti Newton will return to the stage in honour of her late husband, Bert. According to reports, Patti, 76, is performing in musician John Foreman’s Aussie Pops Orchestra’s Mother’s Day Concert alongside David Hobson and Harrison Craig. It’s believed the performance will include a tribute to Bert, who sadly died aged 83 in October. John told the Herald Sun: “I would like to imagine Bert is cheering Patti on from above, saying, ‘You go get them, you will be fabulous.’”…

MAUREEN Mc CORMICK “Marcia, Marcia, Marcia! This chick had all of Australia wondering: ‘Is she pretending to have a screw loose or does she actually need a screwdriver?’ She was deliciously wacky, whimsical and kookier than a box full of rabid clowns. We may have been separated at birth.” SHANE WARNE “Such a legend! I love the fact Shane knows exactly who he is and doesn’t give a rip what anybody thinks. He’s fearless (except for spiders!) and undeniably has that winning mentality. Plus, I’d get plenty of pillow talk about his fling with Liz Hurley!” RHONDA BURCHMORE “She’s the full package: all legs and a stomach of steel! She gobbled up every maggot-filled milkshake and slimy eyeball like it was yummy French pastry. She’s tough as a two-dollar steak…

Just weeks ahead of her 100th birthday, Betty gave an interview to People magazine in anticipation of the milestone celebration. In the chat, which proved to be her final interview, the star revealed her secrets to a long, happy life, joking: “I try to avoid anything green. I think it’s working.” Betty added her cheeky “sense of humour” helped her through life’s many ups and downs, saying she found happiness by always keeping a positive attitude. “I always find the positive … [it] takes up too much energy being negative,” Betty explained.…

IAN RAWLINGS AS WAYNE HAMILTON After making a name for himself by playing Pat the Rat’s equally as nefarious stepson, Wayne, Ian went on to star in Neighbours and The Power, The Passion during the ’90s. After losing work towards the end of the decade, Ian revealed he was leaving acting behind to become a salesman for a freight company. ALLY FOWLER AS ANGELA HAMILTON Ally’s character, Angela, gave the show its titular daughter and, after appearing in 327 episodes, she became a bona fide TV great. Four decades on, Ally remains an actress and has appeared in a string of series, including Wentworth. She also continues her work with Aussie pop quartet, The Chantoozies, who are touring this year. STEPHEN COMEY AS KEVIN PALMER Starring as…

Sticky Hoisin Chicken Nibbles Serves 4, Prep and Cook 30 mins ¼ cup hoisin sauce 2 tblsps soy sauce 1 tblsp honey 1 tsp sesame oil 2 tsps grated fresh ginger 1kg chicken wing nibbles (see Tip) 1 tblsp plain flour 1 tsp garlic powder Toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, to serve 1 Combine sauces, honey, oil and ginger in a jug. Set aside. 2 Pat chicken dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Transfer to a large bowl. Sprinkle over flour and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat. 3 Pull out the pan and basket from a 7-litre air fryer. Lightly spray air fryer basket with cooking oil. Place chicken in basket. Slide basket back into air fryer. Set temperature to 200C. Set timer and…

Mini Pancake Skewers with Choc-Hazelnut Dip Makes 15, Prep and Cook 25 mins ¾ cup milk 1 egg 1 cup plain flour 2 tsps baking powder 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tblsp caster sugar ½ cup chocolate hazelnut spread Extra ¼ cup milk Sliced fresh strawberries and bananas, to serve 1 To make pancakes, place, milk, egg, flour, baking powder, vanilla and sugar in a blender. Blend until smooth. Scrape down side of the jug. Blend again. Transfer to a bowl. 2 Heat a large, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Spray with cooking oil. Drop a heaped teaspoon of mixture into pan. Repeat to make another seven pancakes. 3 Cook for about 1 minute, or until bubbles start to appear. Turn. Cook for a further 30 seconds, or…

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Resilience is a very topical word right now, given the recent lockdowns and the stress of all the surrounding uncertainty. According to Paul Taylor, neuroscientist and director of the Mind Body Brain Performance Institute, it’s also a word that is misunderstood by many people who seem to believe that positive thinking alone can boost your resilience, when the reality is much more complex. “There is certainly a psychological aspect to resilience, but there is also a very large biological component to it that is often missed,” he says. “The biology of resilience is best understood through the lens of a branch of science called Hormesis, which is summed up by the German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche’s famous quote: ‘That which does not kill us, makes us stronger.’ Hormesis is about exposure…

BACK-TO-SCHOOL PREP! I remember as a child the excitement and nerves that hit as the new school year approached. It was a time of new lunch boxes, shiny new school shoes and freshly sharpened pencils. It also signalled the end of holidays and the return of routine (something most parents are eager for). We have the excitement this year of Monty starting prep school and Perla starting kindergarten. It will be so wonderful for them, but I must say my ‘mum heart’ will break a little as they wave me goodbye. It’s a huge step heading out into the world, but they are both more than ready. We like to get organised for the new school year as early as possible. We often get school shoes at the after-Christmas sales…

STYLISH STAYS Keen for a luxe getaway without the kids or grandkids? Tokoriki Island Resort was recently awarded the Most Outstanding Luxury Hotel 2021 in Fiji at the Resort and Retreat Awards 2021 – and it’s easy to see why! There are bespoke experiences, like sleeping in outdoor villas fitted with romantic netting under the stars, waking up to a floating breakfast in a personal pool, island excursions, snorkelling safaris and intimate beach picnics. You can also indulge in extras, like an unlimited massage package you can add on so you can visit the lavish spa as much as you like. Also, if you stay seven nights, you’ll receive a return helicopter ride from Nadi airport to the resort, valued at $2500! Daily rates start from $847.60 a night (tokoriki.com).…

Ten years after they starred alongside each other in Scream 4, former couple Courteney Cox and David Arquette are reprising their roles as Gale and Dwight for the fifth film in the franchise, Scream. Decades on from the original murders that shocked the quiet town of Woodsboro, California, the relaunch sees a new killer donning the Ghostface mask to terrorise the locals once more. Courteney and David’s history with the Scream franchise goes back a long way. Courteney previously revealed in the documentary, You Cannot Kill David Arquette, that their relationship has played out over the course of the films. “We met on Scream, we hated each other on Scream 2, we got married on Scream 3, and we got divorced on Scream 4,” she said. And while David admits…

After spending more than a year back in Australia sheltering from the pandemic with her parents, Gypsy Rogers – the daughter of Kate Ceberano and Lee Rogers – has returned to America to continue her Scientology studies. New Idea has exclusively learnt Gypsy, who turned 18 last week, has moved into a luxury waterfront apartment in Clearwater, Florida, the religion’s global home base. “She lives just a five-minute walk from the Flag Building, which is Scientology’s world headquarters,” explains our local Florida source. “She’s probably doing her auditing.” Gypsy previously attended the church’s Delphian School in Oregon. Gypsy has also reportedly befriended Ella Travolta – the 21-year-old daughter of prominent Scientologists John Travolta and the late Kelly Preston – who spends time in Clearwater with her dad.…

In a huge show of support from the Queen, Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, has been appointed to the Order of the Garter. It is the most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system and Knights of the Garter are chosen personally by the 95-year-old monarch. The position honours those who have held public office, contributed to national life or personally served the monarch. Camilla will be known as a Royal Lady of the Order of the Garter. The move has been hailed by royal watchers as a clear sign that the Queen has confidence in Camilla’s abilities and that she could become Queen Consort when her husband, Prince Charles, assumes the throne – not Princess Consort as specified in the past.…

‘The David’ aka David Subritzky was meant to be joining the new season as a “non-celebrity”. The sassy campmate was introduced as part of a mission that saw MasterChef star Poh Ling Yeow attempt to convince the camp he was a shoe designer to the stars. But since David’s blockbuster arrival in the Aussie jungle, it’s since been revealed he is anything but a “normal average Joe”. Sources tell New Idea, the Gold Coast local has been eyed off by producers for years. His sister, Layla, was the 2012 Big Brother runner-up. And he’s also been linked to former Married at First Sight bride, Davina Rankin, who is also competing in the jungle. David’s relationship with his partner – millionaire Stephen James, affectionately called ‘Stevie’ – is also the talk…

Betty White has been remembered as a showbiz pioneer and one of the all-time comedy greats after she died of natural causes at her Los Angeles home, just weeks before her anticipated 100th birthday. Her long-time friend and agent, Jeff Witjas, confirmed that Betty, who would have celebrated her incredible century on January 17, passed away “peacefully in her sleep” early on New Year’s Eve morning. Betty’s death came as a shock to both fans and Hollywood, with many of the late star’s colleagues paying tribute to her amazing career, as well as giving thanks for her friendship. ‘I DON’T THINK BETTY EVER FEARED PASSING’ “She was great at defying expectation,” said Ryan Reynolds, who starred with Betty in The Proposal. “She managed to grow very old and, somehow, not…

This grandma and her toyboy lover have defied the haters by getting engaged – despite a 37-year age gap. Cheryl McGregor, 61, and her now-fiancé, Quran McCain, 24, plan to tie the knot after developing feelings for one another last year. Despite Quran being younger than one of Cheryl’s own kids, the couple say their love life is fantastic and they have wonderful chemistry. Cheryl, a grandma of 17, admits she occasionally gets upset by hateful comments posted on social media, where she proudly shares video snippets of their life together. The brave couple even set up an account with Only Fans, a website where subscribers pay to watch the pair perform adult content. “Even though it is an age gap, we never think of it because Cheryl has a…

Spinach and Feta Frittata Cob Serves 6, Prep and Cook 1 hour, 20 mins 500g cob loaf (about 20cm diameter) 1 tblsp olive oil 1 small onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed ½ x 250g box frozen spinach portions, thawed 8 eggs 100g Greek feta, cut into 1cm cubes ½ cup grated Tasty cheese Salad leaves, to serve 1 Using a serrated knife, cut 3cm off the top of the cob. Pull away the soft bread from inside the cob, leaving a 1cm-thick shell. Tear 80g of the soft bread (about 1 cup, firmly packed) into small pieces and set aside. Reserve remaining soft bread and top for another use. 2 Place cob on an oven tray lined with baking paper. 3 Heat oil in a medium, non-stick frying…

Warm Chicken Pearl Couscous Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook 20 mins 1 red onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1¼ cups pearl couscous 1 2/3 cups chicken stock ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots 1 large barbecued chicken, skin and bones removed, finely shredded 2 stalks celery, finely chopped ½ cup chopped fresh parsley Lemon wedges and olive oil, to serve 1 Heat an oiled, large saucepan over a medium heat. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, for about 1 minute, or until soft. Transfer to a large serving bowl. 2 Add couscous to same oiled pan. Cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock. Bring to boil. Simmer, covered, for 5 minutes, or until tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat. 3 Add apricots and chicken. Stand,…

We don’t know if it’s the result of frequenting the salon less over the last year but suddenly, no beauty ritual seems to possess as much power as a truly great blow-dry. If you lack the coordination to pull a brush through your hair at the exact angle that will craft a perfect voluminous curl while simultaneously blasting hair with heat from your blow-dryer, then hot air brushes are the answer to your polished hair prayers. Here, we break down how these clever tools work their magic, and how to select the perfect one for your needs. GET A BLOW-DRY FINISH You know how you usually have to recruit a brush, dryer and sometimes even a straightener or curler to achieve the flawless ripple waves you’re after? The not-so-humble hot…

FEEL BETTER With this app you can track your mood and commit to expressing gratitude, and prioritising and acting on what you want most in life. The beauty of Feel Better is that it offers consistent support while staying out of the way – the opposite of most contemporary apps, which are intentionally made to be obtrusive. feelbetterapp.io/#/ HAPPIFY Using this app, you can follow the advice of a variety of scientists and happiness experts, and engage in writing activities and games designed to increase happiness. With Happify, you can even find out your happiness score and start working on improving it. happify.com I AM Keep negative thoughts out and rewire your brain using daily positive affirmations with the help of I Am. You can choose which sort of affirmations…

CAPRICORN DEC 22 – JAN 20 Don’t let delays stress you out, for in retrospect they might prove to be fated. Decisions made through January could really firm up your future, so take your time and research carefully. Meanwhile, your fun and romance quotas are on the rise, and as passions surge, sparks could fly for singles. Couples, why not revisit a favourite old haunt over the weekend? LUCKY NUMBERS: 1, 11, 18, 29, 33, 41 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 19 If tensions have been building, Venus could force underlying issues with friends or loved ones out into the open. The emotional intensity may throw you, but look at it as a ‘relationship detox’ that should benefit everyone. Usher in change by trying something different, be it a hobby,…

PET OF THE WEEK My 14-year-old Lhasa Apso after some extensive dental work. He hasn’t got many teeth left to hold his tongue in! TINA GORDON WALKER, HAMPTON PARK, VIC. A FUSSY EATER I was getting my boys ready for day care when I noticed my 5-year-old had some suspicious spots on his back. I realised that it was chicken pox. Next, I got my 3-year-old and said: “Let’s check if you have chicken pox too.” He started crying and said: “Mummy, I don’t want chicken pops, I want coco pops.” WILMA WINTER, KEDRON, QLD. My darling grandson Aiyer, who loves visiting the animals at the Edgar’s Mission sanctuary in Victoria. MAUREEN HARPER, LENNOX HEAD, NSW. My daughter Chantel calls her very cute kittens, Bobby and Sylvester, ‘Da Boyz’ and…

It’s the role that many pundits are predicting will finally land him an Oscar, but Will Smith admits he was “terrified” to play Richard Williams, the father of tennis superstars Venus and Serena, in sports biopic, King Richard. The film follows the early days of the sisters’ tennis careers when they were introduced to the sport by their father. Richard supported both daughters on their paths to become world champions and Grand Slam winners. During an appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s talk show, Will confessed that he suffered a lot of anxiety about taking on the role, because he was worried about what Richard and the Williams sisters would think. “It is terrifying when you play a real person that is still alive, and you know that they’re going to see…

A smug Victoria Beckham is quietly gloating that she officially “outranks” her former Spice Girl chum, Mel B. Scary Spice was awarded an MBE (Most Excellent Order of the British Empire) in the Queen’s New Year honours list for her services to domestic violence victims. However, it’s a rung lower than Posh, who was made an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in 2017 for her services to fashion. The duo have always been a tad competitive, and a source says: “Mel assumes Posh feels that way as that’s just the way she is – she’s always had tickets on herself. But Mel doesn’t care … she’s absolutely thrilled!” Vanessa Redgrave (far left) and Joanna Lumley were also given prestigious damehoods in this year’s list.…

Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr have big plans for 2022 – they’re getting remarried! Sources tell New Idea that the couple will renew their vows in Mexico on their 20th wedding anniversary in September. “Those two are just as crazy about each other as they were 20 years ago,” says a pal. “They can’t wait to celebrate with their close friends and family.” Now that the pair’s children, Charlotte, 12, and Rocky, 9, are older, it’s going to make the big day “even more special,” adds the source.…