Indholdsfortegnelse for 28 December 2020 i New Idea

The summer holidays are here – at least for the kids! While that hopefully means lots of family time, fun and festivities, every parent in the land knows it also means extra screen time. With this in mind, New Idea is launching a digital detox campaign to help and inspire us all to avoid reaching for our screens, instead looking up and enjoying our beautiful country. My main aim this summer will be to keep my children off their screens as much as possible and get them – and me – outside. Wish me luck!…

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s year started with ‘Megxit’ and has been a chaotic ride ever since. Now a source tells New Idea that all the recent rapid changes have caused a strain on Meghan and Harry’s relationship, culminating in a festive season blowout. “Apparently one night it got so bad that Meghan took one of their SUVs and drove off – at least that’s the latest scuttlebutt among the ‘help’ community in Santa Barbara,” reveals the source. The reason behind the latest argument harks back to the former royals’ need to be financially independent. Since leaving the royal family fold, Meghan, 39, has been making big business moves – orchestrating PR stunts and making key financial decisions – often allegedly without consulting Prince Harry or their team. “Meghan’s…

BEN AFFLECK & ANA DE ARMAS The chaos around Ben’s personal life appears to have settled since he began dating his current co-star, Ana, 32. The actress was even seen wearing a ring on that finger, sparking rumours Ben, 48, had proposed! ZAC EFRON & VANESSA VALLADARES He quietly relocated to Australian celebrity hotspot Byron Bay at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown, and Zac, 33, quickly fell for local aspiring model Vanessa after apparently meeting her at a cafe. KATIE HOLMES & EMILIO VITOLO JR It was evident that mum-of-one Katie had moved on from her 2019 split with Jamie Foxx when the actress was pictured canoodling with chef to the stars, Emilio. Katie, 42, and the owner of New York restaurant, Emilio’s Ballato, have been spied in numerous…

JOHNNY DEPP’S LAWSUIT DRAMA Following their messy 2017 divorce, the next chapter of Johnny and Amber’s saga played out in nasty fashion in court. Johnny’s libel lawsuit against the UK’s Sun newspaper, who labelled him a “wife-beater”, saw the pair accuse each other of abuse. The judge ruled against Johnny, finding many of the claims “substantially true”. ELLEN’S ‘TOXIC’ BACKSTAGE REVELATIONS Ellen DeGeneres’ professional reputation copped a battering after former staffers came forward claiming there had been a “toxic environment” for years behind the scenes of her hit talk show. As a result, the program was pulled while the network launched an investigation. Ellen, 62, also offered a public apology – although this too was perceived as not being genuine. The show eventually resumed on-air. DOMINIC WEST & LILY JAMES’…

Christmas dinner for one hundred guests was nothing unusual in Lee Little’s sprawling family. But ever since December 28, 2017, celebrations have been muted for Lee and her relatives, as they remember her daughter, Alicia, who was killed by her partner. “Alicia loved Christmas, but now it’s just a reminder she’s no longer with us,” Lee, 66, tells New Idea. And, extraordinarily, the man who killed Lee’s daughter, Charles McKenzie Ross Evans, is already walking free! Alicia met Evans in 2013. Like Alicia, a Victorian mum-of-four and former trapeze artist, he came from a well-known circus and showground family. “He always seemed fake, like he was pretending to be a nice guy,” says Lee. And her instincts where right – Evans, a welder, was a violent and aggressive drunk, and…

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If, like us, you love an end-of-year spruce-up but can’t quite afford the required upkeep, you’re not alone. Oh, and we understand the guilt you feel when you haven’t had a trim in a while. But don’t let it stress you out! “A good hair trim does wonders for the health and condition of your hair, but the whole notion of getting a haircut every six weeks is an old-school and irrelevant concept nowadays,” says celebrity hairstylist Daniel Skinner. “I’d say a good trim two or three times a year is completely normal.” So, here’s how to prolong that salon finish until your next visit... MAKE YOUR BLOW-DRY LAST LONGER Excessive heat and overstyling with hot tools can lead to hair that looks limp and is dryer than straw. Get…

BE PREPARED Don’t just head to the nearest mall and buy in the heat of the moment. Go online first and compare prices on what you want to buy, you might find the same item cheaper online or at a competing store nearby. THINK HARD BEFORE YOU BUY If you see a 2-for-1 deal, ask yourself if you’re just spending on unwanted stuff that you really didn’t need just to get a great deal. It might seem like a deal too good to be true, but will the items just sit in the cupboard taking up space? STOCK UP FOR NEXT CHRISTMAS In need of new decorations, maybe some Christmas wrap and cards? Buy now and store until next Christmas, you will save a heap!…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Did you know that you are considered the toddler of the Zodiac? It’s because you’re the first sign – it’s a wonderful thing. It accounts for your amazing spirit, get-up-and-go and innocence as you race into life. However, what are toddlers also famous for? Tantrums! Go easy this week. You could get hot under the collar. Especially at work or where friends are concerned. YOUR POWER DATE: DECEMBER 23 CANCER JUN 22 – JUL 23 It’s far more important to be considerate towards others than to be thinking about ourselves all the time, right? Decide where you stand on this now. As we head into the holiday season, you could find you are thinking about other people all the time and not tending to…

MERE MALE When I asked MM to run some errands for me, he started complaining about doing some – stating he would rather have his teeth pulled out. Tired, I offered if he would like to take my place at my dentist appointment. “I guess you wouldn’t mind going to the dentist instead, then?” J. CLANCY, FAIRFIELD, NSW. A LITTLE TRIBUTE It was with great sadness I read of Jeanne Little’s passing. Jeanne was the brightest of lights and a much-loved Aussie treasure. I’ll never forget the day Jeanne made an unexpected visit to a shopping centre where I worked. Greeting everyone with her famous “Hellooo, daahling”, she drifted in and out of every store, chatting with customers and staff alike, and leaving behind a trail of happiness. While [her…

SHE’S KEEPING AN EYE ON KEITH’S NEW CO-JUDGE! Nicole Kidman isn’t particularly happy that her husband, Keith Urban, is working with British pop star Rita Ora on the new season of The Voice. Last week, Channel Seven announced that the pair are joining Jessica Mauboy and Guy Sebastian in the spinning red chairs. But if Nicole, 53, had it her way, Keith wouldn’t be doing the show at all! “It’s not like he needs the money,” tells our insider. “But he argues it’s crucial to keep up his appearances in Australia to sell albums. And besides, he enjoys nurturing new talent – he says it keeps him feeling inspired” Keith, 53, who appeared on the first season of The Voice when it was on Nine, “swears on the bible” that…

Sick of being alone while watching Brad Pitt get back in the dating game, Angelina Jolie is ready to put herself out there – but sadly, she’s already been rebuffed by none other than Nicolas Cage. “They’re old friends and had a dalliance after filming Gone in 60 Seconds, so she thought she’d start easy and ask an old flame to dinner,” says a source. “She likes her men a little on the wild side and kooky – and no-one is kookier than Nic. But she was left red-faced when he politely declined. His work has taken him to Europe mostly now, so he blamed a scheduling conflict, but Angelina knows that was just his way of saying no. She’s gone back to the drawing board with her tail between…

Good riddance to a terrible 2020 for us all – and that goes for Tinseltown, too! The question is: how much do you remember? Sit back, relax, turn that telly off and take this quiz to find out how much you know about the biggest stars of 2020 and showbiz life in and out of lockdown. 1 The year got off to a great start with the happy news that this former Charlie’s Angels and Something About Mary star had become a mother for the first time. Name the 48-year-old actress who was all smiles this year. 2 Which Brit singer shocked the world by revealing the results of her incredible weight loss on social media, saying she had done it for her child? 3 The world mourned which basketball…

MEGXIT 2020 The royal family – and the world – were caught off guard when Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made the shock announcement that they’d decided to “step back as senior members” to move abroad and become financially independent. The exit came after months of whispers that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were unhappy with how they were being treated by the British media and even some of the royal family. The couple settled into Meghan’s hometown of LA – just as the borders were closed due to the pandemic. They have since bought a mansion in LA, signed an eye-watering deal with Netflix and announced a lucrative deal to host and produce podcasts together for Spotify. PRINCE ANDREW’S EPSTEIN NIGHTMARE CONTINUES Prince Andrew’s relationship with convicted sex…

Cherry Lime Tart Serves 8, Prep: 35 mins 250g packet Granita Biscuits 100g unsalted butter, melted 400g fresh cherries Whipped cream, to serve FILLING 500g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 395g can sweetened condensed milk 3 tsps finely grated lime rind 2 tblsps lime juice 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 Grease a 24cm round loose-base flan tin. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until finely crushed. Add butter. Process until combined. Press evenly over base and side of tin. Place on an oven tray. Refrigerate. 3 Using a cherry pitter, remove pits from 200g of the cherries. Cut in half. 4 To make filling, process cream cheese, milk, rind, juice and vanilla in a clean food processor until smooth. 5 Arrange halved cherries, cut-side down, in a single…

Using a metal skewer, carefully poke two holes into each Ferrero Rocher chocolate towards the top. Cut pretzel twists in half and press into holes to create antlers. Using ready-made chocolate frosting as glue, press on candy eyes and red mini M&M’s for a nose, as pictured. These can be made up to two days ahead. Keep in an airtight container at room temperature or in the fridge in warmer weather.…

NAME: Laura Livy, WW member & coach AGE: 24 WEIGHT LOST: 37kg in 16 months “I’d been obese since I was a child. I never ate fruit or vegetables and when I felt down I’d eat a tub of ice-cream, a bag of lollies and a block of chocolate in one go. My mum was worried and suggested I join WW to develop healthier habits. I was surprised by how easy WW was to follow – I could still eat all my favourite foods, just in moderation. The most important change was tracking everything I ate within the WW app. It has everything you need in terms of support.”…

Find out what’s on your horizon… IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… The coming year is all about you learning about your self-esteem, and how important it is, in terms of your whole entire life. The way you feel about yourself, and how highly you rate and value yourself, impacts your income, too. Wealth and self-esteem go hand in hand. If you think you’re worth it, other people will too. It’s that simple. Find out more about Jupiter and Saturn at moonmessages. com/js2020 READER Q&A Q I recently left a secure job/ career to take a leap of faith and try and create something for myself and my family. It’s been harder than I imagined. Am I on the right path? Is it financially and emotionally viable? Thank you. LORI-BETH, BRISBANE, QLD.…

Though she was born into a theatrical family headed up by two stage performers, Kate Winslet never dreamt of becoming a movie star. “That never crossed my mind at all. I’m from a family of impoverished actors,” the 45-year-old British-born beauty once joked. But fame was certainly in the cards for the Oscar winner, who still struggles with putting acting at the top of her résumé. “I think of myself as a mum who finds the time to go to work,” insists the humble mother-of-three to Mia, 20, Joe, 17, and Bear, 7. “My family is my priority.” 1 Kate’s big-screen break came when she was cast as a murderous teen in director Peter Jackson’s crime drama Heavenly Creatures. “I was so happy, I cried,” Kate said. 2 “It gave…

Melanie Griffith wants a resolution with ex-hubby Antonio Banderas over an abandoned movie script titled Akil, which they worked on together during their marriage. “Neither of them know what to do with it now, so it’s likely they’ll have to let a judge decide,” says an insider. “Melanie was going to star and Antonio was directing. It was set in Spain and they both worked on the script together, so there’s a problem over who owns the rights.” Melanie and Antonio married in 1996 before splitting in June 2014. Their divorce was made official in December 2015.…

Kelly Clarkson’s divorce from Brandon Blackstock just got uglier, with the singer claiming her ex-husband defrauded her out of millions! The former couple split in June after almost seven years of marriage and two kids. Now, Kelly has filed a lawsuit alleging that Starstruck Entertainment – a Nashville-based talent management company owned by Brandon’s father, Narvel Blackstock, and where he works as an agent – charged excessive fees that allowed her managers to perform “illegal services”. She also says they weren’t licensed in California to be agents. Therefore, she wants to be reimbursed the money she believes she’s owed during the 13 years she worked with Starstruck.…

SADLY, BERT & PATTI MAY NEVER MEET THEIR GRANDCHILD Matthew Newton is preparing to become a father at the age of 43, sources tell New Idea, but friends fear his parents will never meet their grandchild. According to an insider, Matt and his rumoured wife, Catherine Schneiderman, 27 – who are based in NYC – are “having a great time trying” to start their family. And it’s all thanks to one of Matthew’s starring roles. “She watched his series of Underbelly, and went to water when she saw Matthew’s character with his on-screen child,” says the source. “It helped that the kid has a slight family resemblance to her. She and Matt are doing really well, so it seems like the right time to start a family.” A separate source…

There were dramatic scenes at a popular NSW holiday spot last week, with Today host Karl Stefanovic seen with a pained look on his face and rolling around on the sand. But it turns out the situation was far less serious than first thought, with onlookers explaining the 46-year-old had simply been the victim of a cricket ball gone south! “Karl came out to the beach with his son [River] to play a bit of beach cricket, and at one point during the game he got hit right in the nether regions,” says the onlooker. “It looked like it took the wind right out of him!” Karl, his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, 36, and their 7-month-old daughter Harper had been enjoying some rest and relaxation at Nelson Bay, with the family…

0-11: Is your showbiz knowledge still in lockdown? Either that or you’ve already blocked out everything 2020 has thrown at you, Here’s to a better year ahead. 12-22: It’s good you’ve been keeping your distance at the supermarket, but your celeb knowledge is a little too distant. Well done for sort of knowing what’s going on, but you need to catch up. 23-34: Who said 2020 was all doom and gloom? While it’s not quite the Covid cure we’re all hoping for, being a quiz king or queen is the perfect antidote for any New Year blues. Well done.…

COURAGEOUS KIDNEY TOT As a 2-year-old, Roman Ellul was obsessed with the beach – but heartbreakingly, his condition meant going there was fraught with difficulty. Roman was born with a kidney problem that required seven to 12 hours dialysis every night, and he had a tube directly into his belly for the treatment. This needed to be kept completely dry. “All Roman wanted to do was watch the waves, but it was too risky,” says his mum Ellen, from Blackwood, SA. “There were so many things we couldn’t do. I was constantly telling him to be careful of his belly tube.” By age 3, Roman’s immunity was so low, he was in desperate need of a kidney transplant. Ellen and her husband, Jamie, faced an agonising wait – but the…

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There’s nothing worse than bills coming in after Christmas. But there can be a silver lining. When it’s time to renew your insurance, it’s important to shop around and look for rewards. New Idea did the research and found Stella Insurance (stellainsurance.com.au), for example, offers a no-claim reward for every consecutive year you drive safely and don’t make an at-fault claim – this means they will reduce your standard excess by $100 for up to a maximum of three years. Another bonus? They’ll pay up to $2000 for selected baby items, such as prams and other essentials, damaged in an accident or stolen from a car*.…

Insiders reckon lifestyle queen Martha Stewart has cooked up a brand new face during lockdown! The 79-year-old looked beyond refreshed in a photo shared to Instagram earlier this month, with one source saying, “Martha’s face looks so different, she’s almost unrecognisable. Maybe it’s Facetune or a filter – or perhaps it’s more?” Years ago, Martha shared that she’d used botox and Juvéderm to smooth her face, but swore, “I haven’t had facial surgery.”…