Indholdsfortegnelse for 31 August 2020 i New Idea

Australian rising star Elizabeth Debicki will play Princess Diana in Seasons 5 and 6 of Netflix’s hit series The Crown. And it seems the 29-year-old actress, who has previously appeared in The Great Gatsby and The Kettering Incident on Foxtel, is already a huge fan of the historical drama. “It is my true privilege and honour to be joining this masterful series, which has had me absolutely hooked from episode one,” Elizabeth wrote in a statement about her casting. Melbourne-raised Elizabeth is among the all-new cast of The Crown’s fi nal two instalments, and will appear alongside Imelda Staunton as Queen Elizabeth II, Lesley Manville as Princess Margaret and Jonathan Pryce as Prince Philip. She takes over the coveted role from newcomer Emma Corrin.…

Lisa Wilkinson’s bitter public divorce from the Nine Network is set to be laid bare for all to see, with The Project co-host writing a juicy tell-all memoir. And now executives at both Nine and Network Ten are said to be getting very nervous about what secrets the 60-year-old journalist will reveal. “Lisa’s promised tell-all has sent shockwaves through the TV industry,” an insider divulges to New Idea. Three years ago, Lisa was the darling of Nine, until she abruptly quit Today, which she co-hosted with Karl Stefanovic, reportedly over a gender pay gap dispute. She then joined Ten’s The Sunday Project. At the time, Karl reportedly earned $2 million per year, while Lisa was on $1.1 million. Nine was said to have offered $1.8 million only, prompting her to jump…

Hugh Jackman’s relaxed his gym workouts during lockdown – and his wife, Deborra-Lee Furness, couldn’t be happier with his cuddlier physique! “Debs is all over him right now,” says a family friend. “She never really liked Hugh super-buff and obsessed with the gym, so he’s using this downtime to enjoy wine, music and his missus.” Hugh, 51, and Deb, 64, “always have more fun when he’s relaxed and they can have long, romantic dinners and champagne in the spa”, adds the source. “Everyone knows they’re a true match of the minds, so she finds him sexier when he’s not a ‘bag of rocks’, as she likes to joke.”…

Meghan’s recent comment about being able to use her voice “in a way that I haven’t been able to of late” is being taken as a very pointed message towards the royal family. Now royal author and expert Phil Dampier warns that the Duchess of Sussex, 39, “won’t be silenced” when it comes to supporting causes close to her heart. The former senior royal’s appearance at the virtual 19th Represents gender and politics summit seems to confirm that Meghan and Harry no longer feel they have to follow royal tradition and stay out of politics. In fact, Phil believes Meghan’s ambition will see her eventually run for office. “I believe she will increasingly get involved in politics and may one day try and run for the presidency,” he tells New…

Princess Anne has spoken out in defense of the Duchess of Cambridge. In a recent ITV documentary, she admitted that “the younger members of the family”, like Kate and Prince William, are subjected to far greater levels of public pressure than she ever faced due to the rise of the internet. “There was no social media in my day, so it probably has made it more difficult,” Anne explained. “The pressure that is applied to the younger members of the family is always worse because that’s what the media is interested in – and that’s sometimes hard to deal with.” Princess Anne’s frank remarks have been interpreted as a show of support for the Cambridges, but also an allusion to taking their side over the Sussexes.…

Byron Bay has long been known for its celebrity population, over which the Hemsworth acting dynasty presides – until Australia’s own Queen of Hollywood, Nicole Kidman, arrived in town, that is. New Idea has learnt that Chris and Liam have rolled out the red carpet for Nic, who will be in town over the next six months filming the miniseries Nine Perfect Strangers. We’re told the brothers are intent on wooing Nicole, 53, while she’s in the neighbourhood given her powerful contacts with the industry’s best casting agents and production companies. “Liam and Chris feel that starring in a film with Nicole would skyrocket their careers – especially Liam’s, which has been rather slow lately – into the stratosphere,” says a source. “Nicole has the Midas touch and they want…

Don’t be fooled by Matt Damon and Ben Affleck’s recent chummy group outing in Malibu. The pair’s renewed bromance is already on the rocks – and sources say it’s all thanks to the ladies in their lives. Indeed, Matt’s wife, Luciana Barroso, 44, isn’t a fan of Ben’s new love, Ana de Armas, and the 32-year-old is not having it! “Lucy thinks Ana’s an opportunist and is using Ben,” a source says of the actress, who piled on the PDA with Ben, 48, during the outing. “Meanwhile, Ana thinks Luciana’s stuck up!” The friction’s put Ben and Matt, 49, in an “awkward position”, says the source. “They want everyone to be friends, but it’s easier said than done.” The same couldn’t be said for Luciana’s relationship with Ben’s former flame…

After 11 years of MasterChef, Gary Mehigan never imagined his next project, international cuisine competition Plate of Origin, would air when Australians are stuck at home and unlikely to travel overseas anytime soon. Currently living in lockdown in Melbourne, Gary, 53, admits the isolation is “doing things to my head”. The TV star says he’s struggled with the “loss” of international travel. “It has really sunk in that I haven’t been able to travel this year,” says Gary. “I’d planned to go to Japan, India, Sri Lanka, Europe – and to see my 80-year-old parents in the UK. I think that has really affected me. That’s the one thing that has rocked me.” However, the foodie personality believes this new show, which he fronts alongside Matt Preston and Manu Feildel,…

‘MY FRIENDS USED ME!’ Callie Rogers was the UK’s youngest lottery winner when she hit the jackpot as a 16-year-old back in 2003. The teenager won an incredible $3.4 million (£1.875 million) – but youth and immaturity was not on her side. Callie splurged her winnings on friends and family who hounded her for loans and was even the subject of vicious drug addiction rumours by jealous acquaintances. Now aged 33 and a mother, all Callie has left from her prize is a property and a lot of lost friendships – and even admits she wishes she never bought the ticket. “At that age … you don’t have any concept of that amount of money or what to do with it,” she told Today in 2019. “[The] first things I…

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Have you found that your hair is not only becoming more brittle with age, but the texture and overall health is changing with each passing year? We spoke to Monique McMahon, Founder of QUE Colour salon in Sydney’s Darlinghurst to answer all of our burning questions on how to get the most out of our tresses over the age of 40, banish age-damaged hair and essentially get our locks in their best condition yet. CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT AGED HAIR IS? Not to be confused with your actual age! Aged hair is hair lacking in elasticity. This happens in a number of different situations, but primarily when your hair has been on your head for a long time – for example, if hair is very long, or it’s highly coloured…

›September 15, 2003, is seared into Rebecca Poulson’s memory. What should have been a day of celebration turned into one of unfathomable grief. “On my 33rd birthday, three members of my family were murdered,” Rebecca says of the day her sister Ingrid Poulson’s estranged husband, Phithak ‘Neung’ Kongsom, killed his and Ingrid’s children; 4-year-old Marilyn, known as Malee, and 23-month-old Sebastian, known as Bas. “He also murdered my father Peter, who died trying to protect his grandchildren.” While Ingrid had reported earlier incidents involving her estranged partner to police, her case was not considered domestic violence, explains Rebecca. “I knew something wasn’t right when Neung refused to give Malee back after a custody visit and, as he had a knife, six police officers attended,” she says. “But none of the…

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ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Don’t be surprised if the week kicks off with drama. You’re dealing with an issue (likely to do with work) that isn’t going away. You need to get to the bottom of: 1. If you’re being too aggressive; 2. If someone is trying to block your professional progress; or 3.›If you just need to learn how to get around the red tape. Happier times are to be found with family. YOUR LUCKIEST DAY: AUGUST 27 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 There are some tough energies around and you’re one of the signs likely to be feeling it. Maybe someone at work is giving you a hard time or you are under a lot of pressure at home. Whatever the case may be, you…

Karina Machado is a journalist, host of the podcasts Spirit Sisters and The Ghost Files, and the author of Spirit Sisters, Where Spirits Dwell and Love Never Dies, a series of non-fiction books exploring the extraordinary experiences of ordinary people. EERIE ENCOUNTERS After listening to my podcasts, Melinda emailed me about her own experiences. That’s something I’ve come to expect – and encourage – as I’m committed to creating a sense of community for my audience and readers. First up, Mel described “the bedroom visit” from a spirit visitor. “She was playing with me and we’d talk telepathically,” she recalls. “I was on her back and she would whiz me around my bedroom; I would laugh.” Another point stands out about this nocturnal playdate. “She said, ‘Whatever you do, do…

Jane Halifax is back. Eighteen years after beloved actress Rebecca Gibney last appeared as the forensic psychiatrist in Halifax f.p., she’s returned to the role in Nine Network’s Halifax: Retribution. “I never thought we had finished with Jane,” Rebecca, 55, tells New Idea. “We just had to convince Roger [Simpson, creator/writer/producer] to bring her back.” Fortunately, he had a plan for the series, which sees Jane chasing a sniper who is terrorising Melbourne. What was it like stepping back into Jane Halifax’s shoes? I loved bringing Jane back to life. She’s like an old friend, flawed and complex, but so layered and fascinating. It’s fantastic as an older woman now, being able to instill some of the experience I think I lacked a little when I first played her. I…

TIM ROBARDS & DON HANY With Tim quitting Neighbours to be by his pregnant wife Anna Heinrich’s side, Offspring hunk Don is stepping into Pierce Greyson’s shoes. BEC HEWITT & ELLA SCOTT LYNCH When Bec left Home and Away, producers decided to recast her role of Hayley Lewis. Ella says she was “excited and a little daunted” to take on the beloved character. KAT STEWART & HOLLIE ANDREW Hollie played Roberta Williams in Fat Tony & Co after Underbelly star Kat declined an offer to reprise her breakout role. JESSICA MARAIS & GEORGINA HAIG Georgina will play Rachel Rafter in Amazon’s upcoming Packed to the Rafters reboot, following Jess’ departure due to “personal reasons”. JUSTINE CLARKE & GEORGIE PARKER When Roo Stewart returned to Home and Away as an adult,…

Delta Goodrem’s fans were left reeling last week when the Aussie singer revealed she had been secretly battling a severe health issue. The 35-year-old took to Instagram to explain that a 2018 operation to remove her salivary gland resulted in her tongue becoming paralysed. As a result, Delta – who just released her new single Paralyzed – spent a year of her life re-learning how to speak and feared that she’d never sing again. “My livelihood is my sound,” an emotional Delta said in a video recorded shortly after the operation. A source tells New Idea that keeping the health crisis under wraps was of paramount importance to Delta’s management, as well as The Voice producers. “She was rushed to St Vincent’s Private Hospital here in Sydney under a shroud…

Tom Cruise has reportedly had little contact with his daughter Suri ever since her mother, Katie Holmes, divorced him and fled the Church of Scientology – but that could all be about to change. Anti-Scientology crusader and actress Leah Remini claims Tom, 58, has a “master plan” to indoctrinate 14-year-old Suri back into the controversial religion once she’s of legal age. “Scientology considers Katie a suppressive person, which is an enemy, and therefore Tom believes, like all Scientologists, that he can’t be connected to Suri,” Leah, 50, told the New York Post. “I’m sure his master plan is to wait until Suri gets older so that he can lure her into Scientology and away from her mother.” Leah also added that she’s “really proud” of Katie, 41, for “getting her…

Last week, Jessica Mulroney – Meghan’s unofficial maid of honour who she exiled after her controversial treatment of a black social media influencer – has hinted that she’s about to come out swinging. The Canadian stylist and disgraced TV personality has been lying low with her husband in Toronto ever since the incident in June, after which it was widely reported that Meghan stopped taking her calls despite years of close friendship. But just last week, she made her return to social media – and did so with a bang. Posting to her Instagram, she shared a white picture with the words: “A quiet woman is at peace & is about to change everything” in bold black font. And insiders say Meghan should be worried. “Jessica was very hurt and…

It was presumed that Meghan Markle’s acting days were well and truly behind her once she married into royalty. However, the Sussexes recent move to just outside Los Angeles has ignited whispers that the former Suits star is planning to resurrect her acting career – and it could be highly lucrative. If the Duchess of Sussex were to return to the screen, a Hollywood industry expert predicts she could net a massive pay cheque for her first part alone. “Whatever role she does, everyone is going to want to see her,” explains InterTalent chairman, Professor Jonathan Shalit. “We are talking a $50 million fee – people are going to be fascinated to see her perform at the very start. “I think her pulling power both in America and on a…

Forget about the Kardashians, because there could soon be a new reality TV family set to take the world by storm! That’s right, New Idea understands that expectant parents Bindi Irwin and Chandler Powell could be set to make millions, with talk that the couple are considering sharing their pregnancy journey with fans in their very own reality spin-off show. Of course, the Irwins already star in Animal Planet’s reality series, Crikey! It’s the Irwins. But the news comes after a source revealed Bindi sees her future on the other side of the Pacific Ocean. After all, she recently married her American “sweetheart” Chandler – a Florida native – and is now pregnant with their first child, who will be a dual citizen. Now, New Idea can reveal that Bindi,…

Hollywood legend Robin Williams was on a “roller coaster of hope and despair” as he battled a crippling, incurable brain disease in the final year of his life, according to his wife, Susan Schneider Williams. Sadly, the Good Will Hunting star tragically took his own life on August 11, 2014, aged 63, shocking fans who loved him dearly. But as Susan looked over a coroner’s report, the truth about her husband was finally revealed. “That was the beginning of understanding what had really gone on – my husband had unknowingly been battling a deadly disease,” Susan says in an emotional new documentary about the beloved comic genius called Robin’s Wish. “Nearly every region of his brain was under attack. He experienced himself disintegrating,” Susan explained. Six years after Robin’s death,…

Before John Howard’s landmark gun control laws were overhauled in 1997, mass shootings in Australia were not such unfamiliar territory. The 1996 Port Arthur massacre – which saw 35 innocent people gunned down in Tasmania – was the turning point for firearm regulation Down Under, but six years earlier, Australia was stunned by a shooting rampage in Sydney’s Surry Hills. On August 30, 1990, 35-year-old Paul Evers armed himself with a 12-gauge pump-action shotgun, put on a ski mask and knocked on his neighbour’s door at a block of flats in the inner-city suburb. Evers was a resident in the three-story housing commission and tensions between neighbours were allegedly at boiling point. Police would later reveal that unemployed Evers was woken that morning by another resident shouting “dole bludger” outside…

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“There are behaviours and signs that are common among people who experience domestic or family violence,” says Melonie Sheehan, National Program Manager at 1800RESPECT. Below, she shares tips on how to identify a friend or loved one who is experiencing family violence and how to support them. WHAT ARE THE SIGNS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE TO WATCH OUT FOR? A person may stop going out or say they are not allowed to go out. They may also say they have to justify their movements and expenses. They may look anxious, depressed and tired, and they may also seem shy, self-critical or embarrassed when they are with the person using violence. You may notice that their partner or family member treats them badly or rudely – for example, putting them down. They…

Find out what’s on your horizon! IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY … Your best bet in the year ahead is to focus on your relationships. If you’re with someone who is constantly letting you down, ask yourself why. You seriously don’t deserve it! Actually what you do deserve – and what you have great stars for – is to be with someone who feels like a soulmate. All your relationships can be better this year. READER Q&A Q› Shall I take the plunge and go back and study? With my industry being so affected by everything that’s been going on in the last six months, I was contemplating a new industry. KAT, ONLINE. A› The card I randomly drew for you seems to think it’s a good idea! It’s message is:…

With a stellar cast – including multi-talented Nashville star Clare Bowen and world-renowned actor Bryan Brown – Hungry Ghosts is set in Melbourne during the time of the traditional Buddhist and Taoist Hungry Ghost Festival. Exploring the lives of three generations of Vietnamese-Australian families, all haunted by the traumatic events of war, the story begins with a vengeful spirit being unleashed and bringing the dead with him on the eve of the festival. CLARE BOWEN (LIZ STOCKTON) What appealed to you about Hungry Ghosts? I’d been reading a lot of scripts and this one really got me. It’s so unique and lovely – and to see the Vietnamese families at the forefront of this story is very cool. It’s a real honour to be part of it. It sounds like…

Britney Spears is pleading with the court to have her dad, Jamie, removed as her conservator 12 years after he was given control over the 38-year-old singer’s life and finances. Instead, Britney – who emphasised in court documents that she “strongly opposed” her father continuing on in the role – requested Jodi Montgomery, a member of her team, be appointed sole conservator. Jodi has been temporarily doing the job, after Jamie stepped down in 2019 due to “personal health reasons”.…

Madonna celebrated her 62nd birthday in Jamaica last week – on a literal high. The singer posted several photos from the festivities on Instagram, including one that showed her holding a plate of cannabis with what appeared to be a homemade cigarette in her mouth. She also had marijuana leaves painted on her nails. Madge’s kids Lourdes, 23, David Banda, 14, Mercy James, 14, and 7-year-old twins Estere and Stella, joined her on the holiday. Her toyboy lover, Ahlamalik Williams, was also there and in one photo the 26-year-old dancer – who’s been dating Madonna for over a year – could be seen rolling a cigarette as she looked on.…

Ewan McGregor’s divorce from Eve Mavrakis has finally been settled – and it’s costing the Moulin Rouge! star a pretty penny. The former couple separated in May 2017 after 22 years of marriage, and Ewan, 49, has agreed to split half of the multimillion-dollar fortune he amassed during their union. Eve, 54, will also receive $20,000 per month in child support for their youngest daughter, nine-year-old Anouk, $50,000 per month in spousal support, an additional $700,000 in cash as well as their $9.2 million home in LA.…

Prince Harry was reportedly so furious Meghan wasn’t given immediate access to a particular tiara by the Queen’s long-time dresser that he exchanged strong words with his grandmother. Royal biographer Omid Scobie claims Harry asked the Queen “what the hell is going on” during a heated call over a headpiece Meghan wanted to wear for their 2018 wedding. According to the new book Finding Freedom, ‘tiara-gate’ began after Angela Kelly “dragged her feet” when Meghan requested access to the tiara. Harry is described as going “ballistic”, but a source close to the Duke has denied the allegations, branding claims as “totally untrue and completely ridiculous”.…

After six decades in showbiz – most of it spent married to Australia’s most recognisable man and gambling addict, Bert Newton, who publicly battles with a gambling addiction, and later coping with an adult son mired in controversy – Patti knows what it’s like to go through a rough time. But in recent years, thanks largely to her daughter Lauren and son-in-law Matt Welsh providing her with five gorgeous grandchildren (and counting), life was feeling pretty peachy as she marked her 75th birthday in February. And when Lauren announced she was pregnant with Patti’s sixth grandchild, things were looking even better! But the joy was short-lived, as the family have hit choppy waters once more. Lauren, 40, has been in hospital for almost two months “due to pregnancy complications”, and…

As the infamous cocktail parties continue to roll out on screen, this season’s villain Areeba claims the free-flowing alcohol is to blame for all the tension and ‘catfights’ in The Bachelor mansion. Speaking to New Idea, the opinionated beauty is the first to admit the champagne and wine provided on set certainly adds to the drama. “It’s crazy in the house – it’s hard to explain to someone who isn’t there the emotions and what we all went through. But, drinking doesn’t help with the catfights,” Areeba explains. “A lot of people get hyped up and get emotional, so it makes it worse.” Areeba and Zoe-Clare went head-to-head in a war of words during the first cocktail party after the brunette beauty interrupted Zoe-Clare during her first-ever one-on-one time with…

TEAM INDIA ASH, 41 AND SIMRAN, 39 Get ready for this husband and wife team to spice things up in the kitchen with their heritage dishes. Love Indian food? Get it India! TEAM GREECE DEZI, 42 AND PENNY, 33 For these cousins, it’s all about keeping things close to home. “We want to cook like we are cooking for our family,” says Dezi. TEAM VIETNAM THANH, 32 AND DUNCAN, 29 Duncan, who’s friends with Thanh, says his signature dish is Thit . Kho (Vietnamese Braised Pork Belly and Eggs) because it’s been passed down two generations. TEAM ITALY TERESA, 59 AND MICHELLE, 35 The mother and daughter team know a bit about competition – Teresa is mother to former NRL players Anthony and Mark Minichiello. TEAM AUSTRALIA ETHAN, 28 AND…

Ruby Lee was left with devastating burns to 20 per cent of her body after her car exploded in flames during a quiet afternoon enjoying the sunset on the lake. The Wagga-based teenager was cleaning the inside of her silver hatchback car with an aerosol gas can in July this year when she and a friend decided to watch the sunset over the horizon. While absentmindedly flicking a lighter on and off, Ruby suddenly realised her tiny car was engulfed in scorching flames. “It was this aerosol gas that hadn’t dissipated, and I didn’t realise there was still gas floating around the car,” Ruby tells New Idea.“I had my windows up and as I was flicking the lighter, as soon as I did it, the flame lit up and got…

A look inside the twisted mind of serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer will send chills down the spines of even the bravest souls. The murderer, also known as the “Milwaukee Cannibal”, raped, killed and dismembered 17 men between 1978 and 1991, keeping parts of their bodies inside his flat. Dahmer was only caught while in the middle of his decades-long killing spree in July 1991 when his would-be victim Tracy Edwards escaped his apartment and flagged down a police car. When officers stepped through the threshold of Dahmer’s murder chamber, what they saw would scar them for the remainder of their lives. An Investigation Discovery documentary titled Jeffrey Dahmer: Mind of a Monster uses audio recordings of police interviews with Dahmer himself to delve deep into why he became…

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It’s been a while since I spent some quality one-on-one time with my mother. So, when I was offered a last-minute opportunity to visit the Cook Islands, I knew just who to ask. It had been more 20 years since I last visited this island paradise, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. Luckily, some things hadn’t changed: turquoise lagoons, no high-rise buildings, happy locals and a laid-back vibe! This is the perfect place for my mum and me to relax, reconnect and make some memories. LIFE IN LUXURY We arrive at our accommodation, Crystal Blue Lagoon Villas, on the main island of Rarotonga, as the sun rises over stunning Muri Lagoon. This is five-star luxury and a completely different level of accommodation from what I experienced on my last…

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WILD MILEY IS BACK Miley Cyrus just can’t be tamed! Insiders reckon the singer has gone back to her “wild ways” following her split from Aussie beau Cody Simpson earlier this month. “She’s back posing gratuitously, being lewd and casually talking about threesomes ... it’s just like old times,” says a source. Indeed, during a recent interview with the Call Her Daddy podcast, Miley revealed her first sexual encounter as a teenager was with two female friends. “I was attracted to girls way before I was ever attracted to guys,” the pansexual star explained. Miley added that she lost her virginity to ex Liam Hemsworth when she was 16, but “lied and said he wasn’t the first so I didn’t seem like a loser”. KATIE HOLMES & JAMES MARSDEN…