Indholdsfortegnelse for Issue 14, 2024 i New Idea

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY New Idea wishes to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the many nations across Australia, and pay our respect to Elders past and present. We recognise that their sovereignty has never been ceded. PRIVACY NOTICE This issue of New Idea is published by ARE Media Pty Limited. ARE Media may use and disclose your information in accordance with our Privacy Policy, including to provide you with your requested products or services and to keep you informed of other ARE publications, products, services and events. Our Privacy Policy is located at www.aremedia.com.au/privacy/. It also sets out on how you can access or correct your personal information and lodge a complaint. ARE may disclose your personal information offshore to its joint venture partners, service providers and agents located throughout the…

NAVIGATING NEW TERRI-TORI Actress Tori Spelling had an emotionally charged meeting with her ex-husband, Dean McDermott, just days after she officially filed their divorce paperwork. The pair, who were married for 18 years, met up at a Los Angeles storage facility to divide their stored personal belongings. Tori, 50, appeared highly emotional during the reunion. After she and Dean, 57, had worked out who was keeping what and had said their goodbyes, Tori was seen sitting alone in her car crying. Tori and Dean split last June. The Beverly Hills, 90210 actress informed her ex that news of her divorce filing had gone public while she was recording the recent premiere episode of her new podcast misSPELLING. Tori had left Dean a voice message telling him to call her back…

Cher is loving being a stepmum to her boyfriend Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards’ four-year-old son Slash – so much, she is entertaining the idea of having another baby herself! According to Star magazine, Cher, 77, has been looking into adoption. “[It’s] something she very much would like to do,” a source said. “She stays fit and plans to live into her 90s”. Cher, who has two adult children Elijah Blue Allman and Chaz Bono, has been dating AE, 37, since 2022.…

When King Charles emerged from medical leave at Easter, royalists everywhere celebrated his return. Despite the monarch’s recent cancer diagnosis, he looked cheerful and pleased to be among his people. And back in California, his estranged youngest son, the Duke of Sussex, was taking note. “Prince Harry was so relieved to see his dad looking so well,” says a source. “He has been on tenterhooks waiting for updates. Harry is sadly so far on the outs with the royals that he gets most of his information about Charles’ condition from the news.” New Idea is told the royal family is “buoyed” by Charles’ good form at the church service. Still, those closest to Charles, 75, remain “cautious” about him taking on too much as he receives ongoing treatment for an…

Pregnancy reveals always bring a huge amount of joy. But when inspirational Aussie Sophie Delezio announced she’s expecting a baby with fiancé Joseph Salerno, her Instagram post was inundated with thousands of congratulatory messages! “Beyond happy for you all, so special,” one commenter wrote. “You will be an amazing mama,” penned another. Sophie, 23, and Joseph’s “greatest gift” will be arriving in September. Along with posting an ultrasound image, a glowing Sophie shared a gallery of beautiful photos showing off her growing bump. “Thank you all for the outpouring of love and kind words you’ve all been sending,” Sophie said. “Both our families and friends could not be more supportive and happy for us.” This new chapter for Sophie comes more than 20 years after she first won the hearts…

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Our cat Tiger making himself comfortable for his arvo nap. STEPHANIE HINDSON, CRAIGIEBURN, VIC. Horsing around My little granddaughter Bella was listening to her dad complaining that he did not win on the horses. “Well Dad,” she said, “You should pick horses with fast legs”. IDA SCHRODER, VICTORIA POINT, QLD. In her Ukrainian costume, KK was so excited she did a happy dance! RUTH MAGAN, BINALONG BAY, TAS. PET OF THE WEEK To my delight, I received this sausage dog puppy, seven weeks old, for my birthday as my 12-year-old staffy went to heaven this year. I grew up with sausage dogs and my husband wanted me to have another companion. Her name is CoCo Chanel and she is a handful but I love her to bits. She is a…

Reclusive actor Gene Hackman has made a rare public appearance with his wife, Betsy Arakawa. The notoriously private couple grabbed a coffee and then enjoyed an early dinner at a seafood restaurant in Santa Fe, New Mexico on April 1. Gene, who turned 94 in January, appeared in good spirits during the night out with his pianist wife. He did, however, need to use his walking stick and occasionally leant on Betsy, 62, The outing marked the first time in 21 years that Gene and Betsy have been spotted together in public. Their last joint appearance was at the Golden Globe Awards way back in 2003! (See below.) Two-time Oscar winner Gene confirmed his retirement in 2008. He started his career in 1956.…

Nicole Kidman is counting her blessings right now. Not only is she fulfilling her lifelong dream of raising teen girls, but she’s been given a new glimmer of hope regarding a public reunion with eldest daughter Isabella Cruise. In a new interview with US Elle magazine, Nicole revealed that Sunday, 15, and Faith, 13 – her two children with husband Keith Urban – have turned their Nashville home into ‘girlfriend squad headquarters’. And the Aussie actress wouldn’t have it any other way! “I love teenage girls. I just find them exquisite,” Nicole explained. “I marvel at that age group and what they’re dealing with, but also their ability to handle so much.” Although her involvement in Sunday and Faith’s lives is a source of great pride for Nicole, it’s also…

Conjoined twin sisters Abby and Brittany Hensel may share one body – but each has their own heart. Now, Abby has given hers away in marriage. It was revealed last week that Abby secretly tied the knot to Josh Bowling, a US nurse and army veteran, in November 2021. Photographs of Abby and father-of-one Josh on their special day circulated online. In one official portrait, Abby beams into Josh’s eyes while looking every inch the blushing bride. News of the secret wedding fascinated the world. But then, Abby is used to people being curious about how her and Brittany’s lives work. The pair are dicephalus conjoined twins, which is a rare form of partial twinning where two heads are connected to one torso. ‘We are going to be mums one…

TIP Starfish can also be made using rockmelon, honeydew or pineapple. Its best to attach candy eyes just before serving. TIP Try replacing pikelets with rice crackers. These are best made close to serving and drizzle with maple syrup, if preferred. TIP Butterflies and bees are best made close to serving. Make sure to pat dry grapes with absorbent kitchen paper before piping on writing icing. Photographer: James Moffatt. Food stylist: Janelle Bloom. Photo chef: Kerrie Worner. Recipe development: Bec O’Reilly.…

1 Who won the Oscar for Best Actor in 2023? A) Leonardo DiCaprio B) Brad Pitt C) Joaquin Phoenix D) Brendan Fraser 2 Which billionaire is the CEO of electric car company Tesla Motors? A) Jeff Bezos B) Mark Zuckerberg D) Tim Cook D) Elon Musk 3 The late comedian Bob Saget voiced the narrator in which 2000s sitcom? A) How I Met Your Mother B) Scrubs C) Arrested Development D) Rules of Engagement 4 Actress and model Kaia Gerber is the daughter of which supermodel? A) Christy Turlington B) Claudia Schiffer C) Cindy Crawford D) Helena Christensen 5 In what year did the Duke and Duchess of Sussex step down as senior royals? A) 2019 B) 2020 C) 2021 D) 2022 6 What is the tallest mountain in the…

Larry Emdur left a furious response on social media after his involvement in Channel Seven’s Good Friday Appeal was questioned by one unimpressed viewer. Larry, 59, shared a screenshot of the offending social media comment on Instagram. In it, the viewer asked: “Does Channel Seven have anyone else? Or just Larry Emdur every f-- day, morning, noon, afternoon and night.” Larry then addressed the comment with his own post, saying, “Dear D--khead … you’re probably a reasonable bloke but you don’t me and there’s a good chance I wouldn’t like you.” The host of The Chase and The Morning Show said he was “incredibly honoured” to host the telecast, which raised more than $23 million for Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital.…

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s drawn-out divorce battle appears to be nearing its end after the actor recently dropped his custody battle. Brad, 60, has been pursuing shared custody since their 2016 split. But a new report says he’s given up his bid. This means Ange, 48, retains primary physical custody of their children, while Brad still has visitation rights. A key reason for Brad’s back-tracking is said to be the fact most of their brood has ‘aged out’ into adulthood. Shiloh turns 18 next month while twins Knox and Vivienne are 15. The couple’s eldest children – Maddox, 22, Pax, 20, and Zahara, 19 – are adults, so they’re exempt from custody arrangements.…

Only in New Idea Retired AFL legend Eddie Betts is even more determined to stamp out racism in all forms after his family were cruelly targeted over the Easter long weekend. Two of Eddie’s sons and his nephews were playing basketball in the front yard of the Betts’ Melbourne home on March 28 when the racial attack occurred. A spokesperson from Eddie’s foundation tells New Idea the incident has left the entire family “feeling heavy”. “Unfortunately, [Eddie] is used to this in his daily life, however the overtness and aggression directed at his young kids and nephews in their house has really upset him and their families,” they said. “Aboriginal kids deserve freedom to play sport, go to school and go about their lives free of racism and abuse.” Security…

We may only be four months into 2024 – but for Jennifer Lopez, this year is already shaping up to be one she’d readily forget. While the singer, 54, might be putting on a brave face in public, behind the scenes she’s reportedly crumbling, and leaning heavily on her husband, Ben Affleck. So what’s got the superstar feeling so low? First and foremost, J.Lo is said to be devastated by the lacklustre reception over her latest album This Is Me… Now and its accompanying film. Her recently released documentary The Greatest Love Story Never Told also failed to impress. J.Lo poured $30 million of her own money into the three projects, which were inspired by her romance with Ben. Despite J.Lo working incredibly hard on the ambitious artistic endeavours, they…

Forget ‘Tool Time’ – it’s time Tim Allen stops telling porky pies about a Home Improvement revival series, or so says his aggrieved co-star Patricia Richardson. For eight seasons, Tim and Patricia played onscreen husband and wife in the hit ’90s sitcom. But Patricia, 73, has shot down ongoing rumours, started by Tim, that they are working on a Home Improvement reboot. During a recent podcast appearance, Patricia was asked if she’d return to her Emmy-nominated role as Taylor family matriarch Jill, to which she flatly replied: “No”. “I would not want to,” Patricia reiterated to the Back to the Best podcast. The actress went on to accuse Tim of misleading people about the revival and denied his claims that all the cast were eager to do it. “But he…

Hilary Swank understands better than most that the best things in life truly are worth waiting for. While the two-time Academy Award winner found professional success early on – she nabbed her first Best Actress Oscar aged 25, and second aged 30 – it wasn’t until recently that her personal life became just as golden. In 2018, Hilary wed the man of her dreams, Philip Schneider, and last year became a first-time mother to their twins, Aya and Ohm. “I would say my babies are miracles,” Hilary, who turns 50 in July, told Parade. “Finding a husband to share life with, who is everything that I asked for and then some, is a miracle.” But back in 2014, even though Hilary was the toast of Tinseltown, the idea of a…

FOODIE TO FOLLOW: @intothesauce Does the pressure of entertaining stress you out? Pull up a seat at Tori Falzon’s (@intothesauce) perfectly set table. The influencer, chef and nutritionist gives us some serious inspo thanks to her eye-catching tablescapes featuring some of our favourite homeware brands (think In The Roundhouse and La Casa Homewares). It’s not only her table that’s beautiful, Tori’s dishes are also mouth-watering – just look at her deliciously decadent pastas! LOLLY LOVERS  Satisfy your sweet tooth the sustainable way. Allen’s is revamping their beloved lollies with new matte packaging which promises to cut company plastic usage by 21 per cent – 58 tonnes annually. But don’t fret, the classic taste won’t change. SMASHED CRISPY POTATOES Place a 500g bag of baby white potatoes on your microwave turntable.…

BLACK & WHITE The most classic of all colour combinations – try a black shirt or blouse with sleek heels for an edgier take on this piece. SATIN FINISH TRY COLOUR Cobalt blue tops are trending right now, and, when paired with white pants, are always a chic look. Just add a slide for a relaxed weekend look. IN NEUTRAL Beige and light brown pairs well with white, but try deeper tones for more contrast. A camel vest and a woven-style shoe makes for a fresh office look. By Aimee Bruce. Stockists: cereslife.com, decjuba.com.au, frankie4.com, hm.com/au, next.com.au, zara.com/au…

Childhood is such a wonderful stage of life. It should be a time of fun, learning and enjoying life with few responsibilities. There are certainly enough of those later on in life. NOW AND THEN Looking back at my own childhood I had all of that and more, and I have such beautiful memories of a carefree time living my best life. I have always wanted the same for my own children, and Matt and I have always tried to let our kids be kids while still protecting them from as much as we can. It is not always possible though and sometimes we can’t shield them from everything, but it’s amazing to see how resilient they can be. STAYING STRONG We have seen it first-hand with our daughter, Eva.…

Farmer Tom, 22 TABILK, VICTORIA When Tom’s not busy throwing himself into cattle and crop farming, he can be found galloping around the state visiting horse shows or country music festivals. This season’s youngest farmer describes himself as “caring” and “supportive” when it comes to being in a relationship. Tom adds he is happiest when making his partner smile, and believes there should always be room for “cheekiness and fun”. “I’m not an extravagant romantic but I get a lot out of small gestures,” he confesses. “I love to make dinner, grab a bottle of wine and head to the creek for a picnic at sunset.” Farmer Dean, 25 KANDANGA, QUEENSLAND Dean, a third-generation cattle and watermelon farmer, insists, “I’m a lover, not a fighter!” With a heart as big…