Innehållsförteckning för 14 May 2018 från New Idea

As the world gears up for the royal wedding, we’ve gone into full celebratory mode and I’m not sure where it will end! From knitting your own Meghan and Harry (see page 68) to our competition to find Australia’s best lookalikes of the couple (head to newidea.com.au to enter) and our new royal podcast, we’ve officially gone royal crazy! This week, our podcast expert Angela Mollard talks about the news from London surrounding the wedding and all the family dramas Meghan has had to deal with (see page 12). And if you STILL want more, head to our dedicated Facebook page New Idea Royals for coverage throughout the day. Apart from the royals, the office is abuzz with the social media craze #oldheadshotday (see page 90 for our pick of…

A year ago, Jessica Simpson confessed to talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres that she definitely didn’t want to have any more children. However, after the 37-year-old was spotted holidaying in the Bahamas – sporting what appeared to be the beginnings of a baby bump – insiders are whispering that the blonde beauty has had a change of heart. ‘The word is that Jessica is pregnant,’ spilled an insider to Star, before revealing that she and husband Eric Johnson, 38, could not be more excited to give daughter Maxwell, six, and son Ace, four, another sibling. ‘She is apparently past the three-month mark and looking to make an announcement in the coming weeks.’…

A furious and heartbroken Grant Kemp wants Australia to know the truth about the woman who has been announced as our new Bachelorette, Ali Oetjen. The Bachelor In Paradise star spoke exclusively to New Idea about the moment he caught the blonde reality star cheating on him... with his best friend! ‘I don’t understand why she would do something like that,’ a confused Grant says. ‘She definitely had me fooled, that’s for sure.’ Ali previously claimed that her American lover had only dated her for fame and she was left heartbroken after their steamy relationship came to an end. However, Grant reveals it was actually him who called time on their relationship in March, after he caught her in a passionate tryst with his best friend – in his own…

‘MARIAH IS A BEAUTIFUL SOUL AND I AM SURE SHE WAS VERY UNAWARE OF WHAT WAS HAPPENING’ A shocking new interview delves inside the relationship of Mariah Carey, 48, and James Packer, 50, plus how the singer was controlled by her ex-manager and close friend Stella Stolper. Two assistants of the singer, Jennifer Wright and Tiana Rae Holliday, who spent time with the star and her ex-fiance James say ex-manager Stella controlled every aspect of Mariah’s life in a bid to manipulate the singer. Jennifer, 46, alleged: ‘It was also openly known Stella was so controlling of Mariah, she wouldn’t let anyone get near her. ‘Mariah is a beautiful soul and I am sure she was very unaware of what was happening,’ she added. ‘Stella was rude and abrasive. But…

Prince Harry has transformed enormously over the years. According to Angela Levin, the author of Harry: Conversations With The Prince, this ginger-haired maverick has grown from a shy toddler who hardly spoke to a rebellious party boy, and has now morphed into a responsible, charitable figure – currently planning his nuptials to American actress Meghan Markle. According to Angela, Harry suffered from extreme shyness growing up and found preschool particularly traumatic. ‘At break time... he initially refused to join in the games and when another child approached him he’d run away, hide in a quiet corner of the playground, or sit by himself on a bench – often close to tears,’ she reveals. ‘It was equally difficult to get Harry to speak to the other children…

What can we expect of Meghan’s much awaited wedding dress? One thing for sure is that the Queen will need to approve. Sassi Holford who created Autumn Kelly’s dress when she married Peter Phillips in 2008 recalls: ‘A month before, I took the dress to Windsor and Autumn walked the length of the Grand Hall to be sure the gown would keep its shape. Then it was delivered to Windsor... and I was told the Queen had approved.’ According to Siobhan Mulholland-Cox from Vintage Bridal, Meghan may follow in the footsteps of Princess Margaret. ‘If Meghan has been studying the royal wedding archives, I’d imagine she loves the late Princess Margaret’s wedding dress – yes, it’s of an era, but it is still so timeless and breathtaking. I doubt she…

Lee Barnett was wearing handcuffs as she pleaded to be allowed to hug her daughter, Samantha, one last time. Her request was refused, and Lee, now 57, was sent back to her prison cell. ‘From that day it was more than a year until I was able to hold her in my arms again,’ Lee tells New Idea. That’s because Lee was facing 21 months in a maximum security jail for kidnapping her daughter 20 years earlier. ‘I have no regrets,’ Lee insists. ‘It’s my greatest accomplishment. I had a job to do and I did it.’ The mum-of-two maintains that by snatching her daughter Samantha, now 24, as a young child, she was able to give her a normal life. Lee’s story begins in America back in February 1994…

• GET REAL AND SET GOALS Assess where you’ve come from, where you are now and where you wish to be. • MAKE THE COMMITMENT Set the date and don’t let anything stop you. • CREATE THE SPACE Look at ways you can create calm in your life, to open up to more healthful pursuits. • ACQUIRE THE EQUIPMENT Get some decent bathroom scales – preferably with body fat readings – tape measure, a journal, and a food scale, using these to manage your progress and intake is what will provide success. • GET EDUCATED ON THE NUTRITION BASICS Don’t allow this to overwhelm you, just focus on improving a little bit each day or week.…

Ten minutes is all it takes to feel like we are truly on holiday. Ten minutes! We arrive at Hamilton Island Airport and buggy directly to our nearby accommodation at the Reef View Hotel. Swimsuits on, we are lolling in the Coral Sea minutes later – now this is the way to holiday! Everything on Hamilton Island is within easy reach, and not only that, getting around is part of the fun! The golf buggies were a favourite for Oprah when she visited the island, and our family loved driving around to see all the sights in ours. Here are just some of the highlights of a trip to Hamilton Island, one of the 74 islands that make up the glorious Whitsundays. GOURMET SELECTIONS There are many varied restaurants and…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 Fine-tune your intuition for an important but challenging meeting, there will be complex or sensitive underlying issues to work through. Relations with a sibling will take a new direction with unique opportunities to help and advise them, and vice versa. A startling discovery will change your whole approach to a new relationship or unusual task. Fun outings and activities could be on the expensive side! LUCKY NUMBERS: 11, 15, 27 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 An experienced colleague will be a valuable source of information and guidance with ambitious plans on the drawing board, they will also be supportive. There will be subtle layers to a fun invitation, a beautiful gift will speak volumes too. A challenging family discussion will bring surprise news,…

Q I’ve been with my boyfriend for three years and we’ve bought a house together so we’re in a committed relationship but sometimes we don’t have sex for several weeks. I’ve tried bringing up the subject with him, but he says he just has a low sex drive. I’m 25 and he’s 27 and we’re both young and healthy, Should I be worried? SARAH, VIA EMAIL. A Rather than worry about the situation do something about it. Not everyone has raging hormones. I don’t want to sound rude and crude, but I hardly came up for air in my 20s and 30s! I suggest you see a sex therapist. There are many programs that concentrate on a low libido problem and there are many ways to stimulate a man. The…

THE MOTHERHOOD- JAMILA RIZVI All mothers both new and old need to read this book! Australia’s favourite mums, from Zoe Foster Blake to Em Rusciano, share what they wish they had known about life with a newborn in this funny and down-to-earth collection of short stories. These women have put themselves out there to tell it like it is when it comes to motherhood, and it will make you laugh and cry along the way. WOMEN IN SUNLIGHT- FRANCES MAYES From the author of Under the Tuscan Sun comes this heart-warming novel about female friendships. American writer, Kit, is working on a book in the small Italian town of San Rocco. But, her work is waylaid by the arrival of three women – Julia, Camille and…

KYLE & JACKIE O ‘Definitely peaked too early,’ the post read for the controversial radio duo’s old publicity shot. We think Jackie has matured nicely now she’s ditched the sunnies. Er, was there ever a peak for Kyle? PATTI NEWTON A beautiful shot that sums up an era. It’s easy to see why a talented and attractive Patti bagged a Most Popular Female Logie back in the day. RUSSELL CROWE Give us your best, your most brooding, sexy look, Rusty! Hang on, isn’t that your ‘I’ve got a bit of a headache’ pose? WHO HUGH JACKMAN Guess what? One of our greatest showmen Hugh was once a handsome, young actor! So no surprises there, but we’re loving the shaggy fringe, and the black and white smouldering look that launched him…

Who needs a glam squad when you’re naturally gorgeous! NATALIE BASSINGTHWAIGHTE revealed she did her own hair and make-up for this black-tie event in Melbourne. Can we hire you, Nat?! STEVE’S BIG DAY! It was an emotional day for TERRI, BINDI and ROBERT IRWIN as they proudly unveiled the star that the late Crocodile Hunter has been posthumously honoured with on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame. ‘This is such an honour as a family to continue in Dad’s footsteps, so thank you for being here today and supporting us,’ said Bindi during a heartfelt speech. Life’s a beach for PINK and her family! The 38-year-old singer looked stunning in a black, strapless one-piece and bandana, as she splashed around with hubby CAREY HART and kids WILLOW, six, and JAMESON, 16…

Radio host and Family Feud fave, Grant Denyer, has lashed out at critics who have criticised him for not having a son. The 40-year-old proud father of two daughters said he’s insulted when people insist he must want a son! ‘What offends me is when people go – and I’ve had this quite a few times: “Ahh you’ve got two girls, clearly you want to go for a boy” – like you wouldn’t be happy with two girls,’ Grant confessed to Yahoo7 Be . Grant’s daughters Sailor, six, and Scout, two, are often the star of his Instagram account and the ‘loves’ of his life. ‘I adore my two girls and I don’t need any more in my life. They are the loves…

Just weeks away from the royal wedding, Meghan’s estranged brother Thomas Markle Jnr has penned Prince Harry an extraordinary letter warning him away from his sister. In a shock twist of events, Thomas has labelled his sister ‘jaded, shallow and conceited’, and warns Harry the marriage is a mistake – saying his sister ‘will make a joke of you and the royal heritage’. Understandably, the prince is furious that the allegations have been made against his future wife and can’t believe that her family are attacking her this way. The handwritten letter shared with InTouch magazine, starts with the stern words: ‘It’s not too late. Meghan Markle is obviously not the right woman for you. As more time passes to your royal wedding, it will become very clear that this…

Tongues are wagging after legendary actors Tom Cruise and Jane Fonda got a little cosy at a recent promotional event, revealing their off-screen chemistry. The famous pair shared the stage as they introduced previews for Cruise’s upcoming film Mission: Impossible – Fallout and Fonda’s Book Club – their flirty banter not going unnoticed by the audience. According to onlookers, their flirting was evident to everyone and they couldn’t keep their hands off each other. ‘Tom was hanging on Jane’s every word, and she was touching his arm repeatedly and having a lot of fun – it was clear that they were really enjoying one another’s company. In fact, some were even wondering if there was more to their obvious connection and whether their chemistry would eventuate into something more. The…

Gold Coast parents Aaron and Daniella may have taken home $200,000 last year as the winners of House Rules, but they didn't quit their day jobs! In fact, every cent of the prize money went straight back into their new business Hype Building and Design when the season was over. ‘No more prize money,’ Daniella reveals to New Idea. ‘I wanted to go on a holiday, I’m dead exhausted, but after we finished, Aaron was like: “We’re not going to go anywhere. We’re starting a business, we’re buying another house, we’re flipping, we’re thinking about the future.”’ The couple, who are busy parents to Jaxon, four, and Brooklyn, two, went straight from House Rules to another renovation project. ‘It was the hardest…

With Mother’s Day approaching, I miss you more than ever . I miss our long chats, how we used to lie on the bed discussing every topic under the sun from politics to dreams, and ever ything in-between. I miss just being in your presence. Talking to you as I’m fixing dinner, holding your hand, watching TV on the sofa. Simply being a family and enjoying each other’s company – the things you can’t do over the phone. I feel guilty I’m not there to put my arms around you when you’ve had a bad day and tell you everything will be okay . I know you are strong, but when you tell me you are fine, I wonder if you are saying that to make me not worry, because…

Lemon and Passionfruit Meringue Buttercake Serves 12-14, Prep 45 mins, Cook 40 mins 250g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 1½ cups caster sugar 1 tblsp finely grated lemon rind 4 eggs, at room temperature 1 cup milk 2²/ ³ cups self-raising flour ¹/ ³ cup fresh passionfruit pulp ¼ cup lemon curd Mini meringues and fresh flowers, to decorate FROSTING 200g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature 2 cups icing sugar mixture 2 tblsps lemon curd 1 Grease two 20cm round cake pans. Line bases and sides with baking paper. 2 Beat butter, sugar and rind in a large bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until combined. In two batches, fold in milk and sifted flour until combined. Fold…

Fish with Lime Garlic Butter Serves 4, Prep 25 mins, Cook 6 mins 600g skinless, small white fish fillets, bones removed 250g green beans, trimmed, halved 400g can chickpeas, drained, rinsed 250g punnet cherry tomatoes, halved LIME GARLIC BUTTER 1 lime 100g butter, chopped, at room temperature 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tblsps chopped fresh parsley Salt and pepper, to taste 1 To make lime garlic butter, finely grate the rind from the lime. Squeeze 1 tblsp juice. Combine rind and juice with the butter, garlic and parsley in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Mix well. 2 Set aside 2 tblsps lime garlic butter. Spoon remaining butter onto a sheet of plastic wrap. Roll up in plastic to form an 8cm long log-shape. Freeze until firm. 3 Meanwhile,…

‘GIRLS ARE JUST ON IT AND BOYS ARE LIKE, “DUM DA-DUM DA-DUM DA DUM.” THEY’RE MORE LIKE LITTLE LINEBACKERS GOING THROUGH LIFE, AND LIKE... NEANDERTHAL-ISH.’ Mila Kunis, actor and mother of two. Television adventurer Bear Grylls recently revealed that he takes his three sons to an uninhabited island once a year. They go quad biking, abseiling and paragliding and have to cart their food up a dirt track. In case anyone thinks it’s all boy scouts in the Grylls household, the Man vs. Wild adventurer makes it clear that he and his wife, Shara, struggle to get their boys – Jesse, 14, Marmaduke, 12, and Huckleberry, nine – off their phones just like other parents. Yet what’s encouraging about Bear is that he doesn’t just give his kids adventures,…

Q I met my ex-boyfriend last year. He is an amazing person and I have more feelings for him, but know he doesn’t feel the same. We decided to end our relationship because he said he isn’t ready. But in my heart I can feel he could be The One. Do you see us getting back together again? Christina, via email. A Christina, when one person in the relationship decides they aren’t ready for a commitment, you have to hear them. He must be a great guy if he’s constantly in back-to-back relationships. He can clearly attract willing partners, but so can you. He’s looking for someone that he knows he hasn’t found yet. I don’t see a future for you with him. He’s going to keep pushing you away.…

THE TIME IS NOW I was chatting to my friend’s nine-year-old son about school and asked what year he was in now. ‘It’s 2018,’ he replied, puzzled. ‘Why, what year do you think it is now?’ DAVID NICHOLSON, YANCHEP WA. FEELING SHEEPISH When my grandson asked me to guess the name of their pet ram, I couldn’t. ‘It’s Gordon,’ he said. Then with a grin he added: ‘You know, Gordon RAMsay, the chef!’ ATHALIE GUTHRIDGE, MT GAMBIER, SA. SHELLING OUT Miss Eight and her friends had been to the beach and had collected some beautiful shells. They decided to set up a roadside stall and sell the shells to passers-by. When she returned home, Miss Eight was very excited to have received a share of the profits. She described her…

COURAGEOUS GRAN Samantha Dorricott’s surreal, traumatic, real-life experiences and losses (NI April 23) are more than most of us could comprehend. How fortunate are little Chantelle and Jenson to have such a wonderful legal guardian in their amazing grandmother Samantha? No mother expects to lose one daughter, let alone three, in such a short space of time. Keep on keeping on dear Samantha. I’m sure your daughters would be so proud of you. ANN K, BAY OF PLENTY, NZ. WEDDED WOES Your story on Nicole and Keith’s marriage woes (NI April 23) has left me devastated, and that is putting it mildly. I have always thought what an awesome couple they are – perfect lives, gorgeous children, an incredible fairytale. Fingers crossed they are able to come back from this…

If it’s good enough for the Clooneys, it seems it’s good enough for the royals! According to reports, Duchess Kate and Prince William have flown in George and Amal’s baby nurse Connie Simpson to add to the staff who are looking after their new son, Prince Louis. Sources reveal that Amal ‘personally sent her recommendation after Kate reached out about the “wonder nanny” they used for their 11-month-old twins, Alexander and Ella’. Known as ‘Nanny Connie’ to her celebrity clients, the childcare expert has helped everyone from Emily Blunt and John Krasinski to Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel during their first few months of surviving parenthood. TEARIN’ UP OUR HEARTS Get ready to embrace your inner noughties kid, NSYNC are back! Well, sort of… Having said Bye Bye…

You can always rely on Ellen DeGeneres to get the goss! During last week’s show, a game of ‘Never Have I Ever’ with former NSYNC band mates Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, JC Chasez and Justin Timberlake resulted in Justin revealing he had once hooked up with a Spice Girl. While the former boy bander remained tight-lipped on who the lucky lady was, a vintage interview with Emma Bunton, aka Baby Spice, appears to give away the answer. ‘You had a one-nighter with him, is that right?’ British talk-show host Jonathan Ross asked the now 42-year-old star in a 2004 interview. ‘We hung out and partied a bit,’ she admitted. ‘He spoke about this first ’cause otherwise I would not have said a word.’…

‘CONGRATULATIONS TO BECKY AND JAMES ON THE ARRIVAL OF THEIR LITTLE PRINCESS, ISABELLA ROSE’ Gazing down at his precious bundle of joy, Today veteran Richard Wilkins couldn’t have been more proud as he presented his new baby grand-daughter to the world. The 63-year-old showbiz reporter revealed last week that he had become a grandfather for the first time. ‘Congratulations to my beautiful daughter Becky and her handsome husband James on the arrival of their little princess Isabella Rose,’ Dickie captioned on an Instagram picture of him cradling the bub. Clearly bubbling with excitement, the entertainment guru finished off with the hashtag ‘very proud grandad’. Richard is a dad to five children: sons Adam, Nick and Christian, and daughters Rebecca and Estella. Isabella is his first grandchild.…

After years of baby heartbreak for Jennifer Aniston, these are the photos that will shock the world. The actress was spotted arriving in New York last week, struggling to hide what looked like a pregnancy as she disembarked from a private aircraft. Friends say she’s keen to avoid the spotlight and many suspect she was trying to hide the tell-tale bump as she jetted into the Big Apple for some rest and relaxation. ‘If Jen is pregnant, she is moving heaven and earth to hide it and keep the pregnancy under wraps,’ says a source close to the actress. ‘Right now, Jen is just committed to staying calm and healthy. She’s taken off on a holiday with a couple of close friends to get away from it all. She doesn’t…

Amid Thomas’ scathing claims, another damning piece of evidence has slipped through the nets to tarnish Harry’s future wife’s name. According to The Enquirer before marrying Trevor Engelson, Meghan was married to another man who she wed after a two-year relationship. The news rocked the royal palace ‘to the core’ and the publication claims British agents were tasked with ‘bleaching Meghan’s chequered past’ as proof of the annulment would ‘tarnish Meghan’s entry to the palace’. The alleged husband was tracked down by The Enquirer, but denied the relationship.…

In an emotional post to social media, Olivia Newton-John revealed that her beloved uncle, Gustav Born, a highly esteemed medical professor, had passed away aged 96. ‘He was a kind, humble, sweet and thoughtful man who was recognised for his huge contribution to medicine through his work with platelets,’ Olivia captioned a screen shot of an article from The Times celebrating his life. Having been forced to cancel her tour last year, Olivia revealed that the ‘severe back pain’ she was experiencing was in fact the return of cancer that had metastasised to her sacrum. Olivia, 69, had previously fought off breast cancer in 1992 – and the loss of her uncle is yet another bitter blow in a long line of personal tragedies. Olivia lost…

Step aside Sonya and Hadil, Aussie TV is set to be rocked by the most explosive couple to ever take part in House Rules . Perth parents Chiara and David admit they are ‘strong people’, who aren’t afraid to speak their minds. ‘Without sounding rude, I feel as though I’m all about keeping it real,’ Chiara, 32, tells New Idea. ‘And I don’t feel as though some of the other teams aren’t like that. There is a slight divide. ‘I think that they probably think that sometimes I’m a little bit overbearing, and I am what I am. What you see is what you get!’ Within the first few days of renovating, Chiara and David will go head-to-head with a number of teams, including Queensland brothers Josh…

Long-term bestie Jessica Mulroney, who arrived in London last week, is hotly tipped to be Meghan Markle’s maid of honour for the wedding that’s just two weeks away. The Canadian stylist is said to be one of Meghan’s ‘closest friends who stood by her for many years before... Harry’. The Suits actress grew close to Jessica when they enjoyed a holiday in Italy together back in 2016. They quickly bonded over a love of Pilates, yoga and dogs. The mother-of-three featured regularly on Meghan’s Instagram – before she deleted her account – and three years ago was apparently hired by the actress as her stylist. At the closing ceremony of the Invictus Games last year, Meghan took only her closest confidantes: her mother Doria Ragland and bestie Jessica. The 37-year-old…

In among all the playdates, kids’ swimming lessons and other after-school activities, there was one thing Robyn Law had written in her diary that was just for her. October 3, 2016: ‘Fit model begins.’ The 40-year-old mum-of-two had made a decision to change her life, even giving herself a start date – and she’s well on her way to completing that mission. ‘I was a size 18 and 92 kilos,’ Robyn tells New Idea. ‘Over the previous three and a half years, the weight had crept on and I knew I had to do something. I wanted to feel hot again.’ Several big life events triggered this decision. The death of her father-in-law to terminal cancer made Robyn see how life can be over in a flash, and a chat…

Cheesy Bacon and Zucchini Rice Bake Serves 6, Prep 15 mins, Cook 1 hour 1 onion, finely chopped 2 cloves garlic, crushed 150g shortcut bacon, chopped 1¼ cups medium grain rice 40g sachet French onion simmer soup 2 zucchini (350g), grated 2 cups milk 1 cup water 1 cup grated Tasty cheese 1 Heat an oiled, medium, non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add the onion, garlic and bacon. Cook, stirring for about 5 minutes, or until the onion is soft. 2 Transfer onion mixture to an oiled, large ovenproof dish (12-cup). Add the rice, soup mix, zucchini, milk, water and half the cheese. Stir to combine. Cover tightly with oiled foil. 3 Cook in a moderate oven (180C) for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and discard the foil.…

Whether you are overweight, have joint issues or are getting back into exercise, there are many reasons to go low-impact. ‘It’s great for fat burning, weight loss, puts less strain on your joints and it’s more achievable and can be safer,’ says Ali Cavill, owner of Fit Fantastic. Here, she talks takes a look at some of the most popular choices. AQUA EXERCISE Exercising in water offers a slew of benefits – it’s fun, relaxing and low impact, making it an ideal workout for people with joint issues. The buoyancy takes the load off your joints, which can result in decreased pain, improved strength, flexibility, and range of motion. Because there is no impact, anyone, even people with injuries, can train in the water and remain fit while injuries heal.…

Billy was a beautiful angel who I miss dearly. He was a large part of my life. Is he OK? I want him to know how much he is missed and loved. K. CARMICHAEL, VIA EMAIL. As I tune into Billy’s energy I feel a loyal and protective presence who continues to watch over all of you. There is someone in your family or a connection who is the artist or graphic designer with an eye for detail to whom Billy also wishes to acknowledge and send his love. Billy knows sometimes you wish you’d had longer together and to rewind time and have all those precious moments again. Billy says that looking at photos of these happy days will give you strength and help you to be grateful for…

Australian model Shanina Shaik has her happily ever after! The gorgeous Victoria’s Secret model gave fans a sneak peak into her lavish Bahamas wedding to Gregory ‘DJ Ruckus’ Andrews on the island of Eleuthera – with the ceremony taking place in the exact same spot where the couple became engaged in 2016. Wearing a stunning lace detail gown by Aussie designers Ralph & Russo, the 27-year-old told brides.com : ‘I have dreamt of this day with Gregory for so long and it felt surreal that we finally made it to that moment. I couldn’t wait to hear that we were husband and wife.’…