Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 51, 2024 i New Idea

Singer Barry Manilow remains unwilling to stop vaping, despite desperate pleas, New Idea can exclusively reveal. Sources tell us that Barry’s nearest and dearest are begging with the 81-year-old to part ways with his e-cigarettes, especially given his long history of health issues. “Barry may have given up real cigarettes 30 years ago, but he still vapes, and no-one around him thinks that’s a good idea,” our insider explains. “He’s had so many health problems in the past, including throat cancer.” Pals have told Barry that no e-cigarette can be considered safe because they could contain cancer-causing chemicals and have long-term health effects. “But Barry doesn’t seem too concerned,” our source adds. The ‘Copacabana’ crooner started smoking aged nine, citing his upbringing in “tough” Brooklyn, New York. He has suffered…

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York’s past is coming back to haunt her on the small screen, with a new drama about her murderous royal aide being green-lit. Jane Andrews, Fergie’s former dresser, is to be the subject of The Lady, a four-part true-crime series being made by the producers of The Crown. In a move that is sure to rock Buckingham Palace, producers say The Lady will be “partly fictionalised” – meaning they’ll have carte blanche to paint Fergie, 65, in whatever kind of unflattering light they want! “Sarah is naturally a little worried at how she’s going to be portrayed,” an insider tells New Idea exclusively. “It’s unavoidable that they include her in Jane’s story, as she worked for her for so long, but the fact the show is…

Moo Deng Now known as ‘The People’s Princess’, Moo Deng is the classic example of a viral sensation. The endangered pygmy hippo took the internet by storm in July when she was born at Khao Kheow Open Zoo in Thailand. The zoo held a Facebook poll to name her – landing on Moo Deng, meaning ‘bouncy pork’ in Thai. Tens of millions of people watched Moo Deng as she frolicked clumsily around her enclosure, playfully munching on her keeper (she’s teething!) and splashing in the water. A 24-hour live stream was even set up for fans across the world to watch her. Soon, brands like Sephora and Pizza Hut jumped on board and started to use her as part of their marketing campaigns. Official (and non-official) merchandise was created in…

NATURAL BEAUTY Jocelyne Wildenstein might be the cat that got the cream when it comes to her handsome, and much younger fiancé, Lloyd Klein. But the socialite – infamously known as ‘Catwoman’ due to her distinctive catlike features – is in no rush to become a missus. The pair recently stepped out for a romantic dinner in Paris, with Jocelyne, 84, smiling widely while flashing her impressive 26-carat yellow diamond engagement ring. The Swiss-born socialite and her French fashion designer beau, 57, have been betrothed for seven years. They first met at New York Fashion Week in 2003. Sources suggest to New Idea that a possible reason for their prolonged engagement is Jocelyne’s late first husband, the billionaire art dealer Alec Wildenstein. “It’s strongly rumoured that Jocelyne loses access to…

FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food Tiramisu Cheesecake SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 30 MINS ■ 150g packet almond biscotti ■ 50g unsalted butter, melted ■ Extra whipped cream and cocoa powder, to serve FILLING ■ 3 tsps powdered gelatine ■ 2 tsps instant coffee granules ■ 250g block light cream cheese ■ ¾ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 250g tub mascarpone ■ 1 tsp vanilla bean paste ■ 300ml tub thickened cream, whipped 1 Invert the base of a 20cm springform pan (base measures 19cm). Grease and line base and side of pan with baking paper. 2 Process biscotti in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press over base of prepared pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling. 3…

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Olivia Colman is no stranger to working with the crème de la crème of Hollywood. But the Oscar-winning British actress was completely starstruck by her newest leading man – Paddington Bear! “I just love him,” Olivia shares. “I grew up watching Paddington on the television and my kids have grown up watching these films.” A royal cameo! Keep an eye out for a special royal appearance, as Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy lives on in Paddington in Peru. With permission from the royal household, a photo of the late monarch can be seen in the opening scene of the film.This touching nod to Her Majesty follows on from her Platinum Jubilee celebrations in 2022, which included a skit with Paddington. The pair sat down for afternoon tea, with the queen pulling…

Melissa Leong Strike a pose! The former MasterChef judge served up a fierce fashion moment at the NGV Gala in Melbourne. Emilia Clarke Filming her new movie, Next Life, in chilly North London, the actress cuddled up to her co-star Édgar Ramírez for extra warmth. The Robards Original Bachelor couple Anna and Tim, and their daughters Elle and Ruby, put on their Sunday best for an early Christmas family dinner! Suri Cruise Her famous dad once liked to jump on couches, but Suri prefers stomping on the sidewalk! The first-year college student was all smiles while in New York. Elle Fanning PSA – pigtails are making a comeback! It girl Elle rocked the retro hairdo at the Hollywood premiere of her new flick, A Complete Unknown. Dr…

She married one of our hottest men, but Elsa Pataky had one non-negotiable condition for Chris Hemsworth before she would agree to move to Australia with him! “I said we had to live on a property, a farm, and have horses,” Elsa, 48, revealed to The Courier Mail. Spanish-born Elsa and Chris, 41, now live on a sprawling rural estate outside Byron Bay, NSW, with their children – daughter India, 12, and twin sons Sasha and Tristan, 10. In addition to their nine horses, the couple also recently brought a new German shepherd puppy home. “My passion [is] to be totally surrounded by animals,” Elsa has also said.…

For nearly a century, greyhound racing has been a staple Australian tradition where people meet to punt, drink and socialise. However, advocates are calling for a crackdown on Australia’s multibilliondollar industry, with concerns over animal welfare and safety. As founder of a greyhound rescue charity that rehabilitates and rehomes ex-racing dogs, Martina Best says she has seen the lasting impacts of the sport. “There’s been broken bones that haven’t been mended to the point where they are fused together, amputations, lots of other issues like being underweight, old racing injuries that are not visible,” she tells New Idea. “But there’s also trauma that is not visible – a greyhound will never go to puppy school, will never have a normal upbringing where it is socialised with children and other dogs.…

Earlier this month the Duke of Sussex extraordinarily and publicly denied that he’s headed for divorce. Prince Harry blamed internet trolls for spreading malicious rumours, and laughed off any suggestion that his six-year marriage to Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, was in trouble. “Apparently, we’ve divorced 10, 12 times? It’s just like, what?” the 40-year-old said at a recent summit in New York. But once source tells New Idea exclusively that the denial has done little to quell suspicions, even among those closest to the couple. ‘There are some areas to work on’ “It feels very much a case of ‘he who doth protest too much’,” says one source. “Everyone has noticed they’re rarely together anymore.” It’s been a rocky year for the Montecito-based Sussexes, and especially for Meghan, 43. Her…

When news broke last week that Michael Czugaj would be returning home to Australia nearly two decades on from his imprisonment, his mother, Vicki, was beside herself in shock. Czugaj, now 38, is one of the five remaining members of the infamous ‘Bali Nine’ drug smuggling gang. The group landed in Darwin, NT, on December 15 and were reportedly set up with temporary accommodation at the nearby Howard Springs quarantine facility. They will not face future imprisonment in Australia. A source close to Vicki tells New Idea that Czugaj is due at the family’s home on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast this week. “A family Christmas with Michael was very unexpected,” the friend says. “They are all rallying around him ... they can all now finally relax.” While Czugaj’s release was welcome,…

Lemon, Raspberry and Pistachio Ice-Cream Cakes MAKES 12 PREP 30 MINS ■ 450g madeira cake, cut lengthways into 1½ cm-thick slices ■ 1 litre good quality vanilla ice-cream ■ 1 cup creamy Greek yoghurt ■ ¼ cup finely chopped, toasted pistachios, plus extra to serve ■ 3 cups frozen raspberries ■ ⅓ cup lemon curd ■ ⅓ cup icing sugar mixture ■ 100g packet meringue kisses, halved and whole ■ Lemon slices (optional), to serve 1 Line a 12-hole muffin pan (¹⁄³-cup capacity) with paper muffin wraps. 2 Using a 5.5cm round cutter, cut 12 rounds from cake slices. Place a cake round into the base of each paper wrap. 3 Scoop ice-cream into a large bowl. Stand at room temperature for 10 minutes…

Ham, Tomato and Ricotta Frittata SERVES 6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 4 green spring onions, thinly sliced ■ 8 eggs ■ ¾ cup thickened cream ■ 200g shaved ham off the bone, torn into small pieces ■ ½ cup (70g), drained semi-dried tomatoes, chopped ■ 1 cup grated Tasty cheese ■ 200g fresh ricotta ■ 2 tblsps sundried tomato pesto ■ Mixed salad leaves and balsamic dressing, to serve 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edges. 2 Reserve 2 tblsps of the onions. Whisk remaining onions, eggs and cream in a large jug. Season with salt and pepper. Add ham, tomatoes and cheese. Stir to combine. Pour mixture into prepared…

This is an edited extract from The Makers by Bed Threads. Imagery, Benito Martin. Published by Hardie Grant Books. First Nations art is deeply meaningful, celebrating the strong spiritual connection Indigenous Australians have to family, community and Country. For Wiradjuri artist Amanda Hinkelmann, creating art allows her to pay homage to her heritage. “I work respectfully to promote my culture, telling stories through my art,” she explains “My hope is that each day more and more people see how beautiful and deep our culture is, so we can move forward together as a nation.” After completing a primary education degree at university, Amanda taught as a school teacher for 14 years before spending another year working as a school principal. In 2019 she decided to dedicate her time to pursuing…

Alec Baldwin was seen sharing a warm hug with his eldest child, Ireland, in New York City over the holiday season. Despite past ups and downs, the rare family outing proved the famous father and daughter have repaired their once-fractured relationship. The catch-up in Manhattan also gave Alec, 66, a chance to spend time with his one-year-old granddaughter, Holland. The family, including Ireland’s partner André Allen Anjos, were pictured out shopping. At one point, Alec stopped to buy a brand-new winter jacket for 29-year-old Ireland. The heartwarming display comes after the pair’s infamous falling out when Alec labelled Ireland a “rude, thoughtless little pig” in a leaked 2007 voicemail amid his bitter divorce from actress Kim Basinger. A source told New Idea: “It was really lovely to see them together.…

Not even a bracing dip in the crystal blue waters at Sydney’s Bondi Beach could wash the worry off Hugh Jackman’s face. New Idea has learnt that the actor has pumped the brakes on his blossoming relationship with American theatre star, Sutton Foster, for the sake of his children. Hugh, son Oscar, 24, and daughter Ava, 18, arrived in Australia last week ahead of the holidays. But as the trio enjoyed everything the beach suburb has to offer, Hugh constantly looked “distracted and preoccupied,” our source says. “It’s clear he’s missing Sutton,” they add. “But Hugh’s priority will always be his children.” In particular, Hugh, 56, knows that his moving on from their mum, Deborralee Furness, has to be handled sensitively. As a result, the actor dumped plans to invite…

On Christmas morning in 1974, as most Australians were waking up to excitedly unwrap presents, Pam McMahon was desperately clinging to her baby son, fighting for their lives in the eye of Cyclone Tracy. Pam and her husband, Peter, were living in Darwin, NT, with fourmonth-old Matthew when they heard reports that a cyclone was forecast to strike on December 25. Like most residents, the couple were accustomed to tropical storms and cyclones. However, as midnight approached on Christmas Eve, their calm quickly turned to terror. The category-four storm arrived with brutal force. Power and communication lines were cut off as fierce wind gusts drove rain horizontally into the McMahon’s home. “I picked up Matthew from his cot, and suddenly there was a deafening noise as the windows in the…

French chef Gabriel Gaté deserves to take full credit for changing the way many Australians eat, and who in a family does the cooking. Before he came into our lives, many of us had never poached a fish or heard of olive oil! Through TV shows like What’s Cooking and Body and Soul, and his many cookbooks (especially French Cuisine for Australians and Good Food for Men), Gabriel sparked the imagination of cooks across the country. Gabriel moved to Adelaide in 1977, after meeting his Australian wife, Angie, while working as a chef in France. “I began cooking in restaurants, teaching at a local college and working as a private chef,” he says. “One night I catered a dinner for a local TV executive … a poached fish surrounded by…

There’s no denying 2024 has been a massive one for Married At First Sight’s Ellie Dix and Jono McCullough. But next year is already shaping up to be just as big for the reality TV lovebirds! Sitting down with New Idea for an end-of-year catch-up, the pair still maintain they have “no regrets” about doing MAFS, or the controversy that their coupling caused. Shortly after filming the reunion, the pair put their relationship to the ultimate test by travelling the world together for six months. They also bought their first home in Palm Beach, QLD. “Nothing says I love you like getting into an eye-watering amount of debt together,” Ellie joked on social media at the time. More recently, they launched a new business, Model Skin Aesthetics. Fronted by registered…

Peach Whisky Iced Tea SERVES 2 PREP 10 MINS ■ ½ orange, sliced ■ ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, bruised, plus extra leaves to garnish ■ ¼ cup Scotch whisky ■ ¹⁄³ cup peach iced tea cordial ■ 1½ cups ice cubes ■ 300ml bottle dry ginger ale, chilled 1 Divide orange slices and mint leaves between two tall glass tumblers. 2 Pour whisky and cordial into a small jug. Stir to combine. 3 Just before serving, place ¾ cup of the ice cubes into each tumbler. Divide whisky mixture over ice. Top with ginger ale. Stir to combine. 4 Garnish well with extra mint sprigs. TIP To bruise mint leaves, clap them between your hands. This releases their fragrance and adds a minty freshness. Tropical…

Tropical Sparkling Punch MAKES 3½ LITRES PREP 15 MINS • 2 limes • 250g punnet strawberries, hulled • 560g can lychees, drained • 750ml bottle prosecco, chilled • 3 cups pineapple juice, chilled • 1.25L bottle lemonade, chilled • 1 cup vodka PASSIONFRUIT ICE CUBES • ½ cup fresh passionfruit pulp (about 4 passionfruit) • 1 cup pineapple juice 1 To make ice cubes, combine passionfruit pulp with pineapple juice in a medium jug. Pour evenly into 2 x 14-hole ice cube trays. Freeze. 2 Carefully cut the limes and strawberries into thin slices. Drain the lychees. Place in three separate bowls. Refrigerate, covered. 3 Just before serving, pour the prosecco, juice, lemonade and vodka into a punch bowl. Gently stir to combine. Pop in the passionfruit…