Innehållsförteckning för 14 December 2020 från New Idea

I love reality TV and binge-worthy dramas, but soap operas will always have a special place in my heart. This issue celebrates these long-running, always-glamorous and often hilarious shows – which, unlike so many others, have stood the test of time. We also look back on all the big-name stars who started out on shows like The Bold and the Beautiful, The Young and the Restless and Days of Our Lives. Altogether, these iconic soaps probably provide about a hundred years of TV watching, so I’m hoping the hubby will take the kids outside over the festive break so I can catch up!…

Bec Hewitt is shrugging off a difficult year by making a huge change in the coming one. She’s reportedly packing her bags and moving back home to Sydney! The former Home and Away star and her family are said to have decided to return to the area where she grew up and give her children a similar beachside upbringing. And she is reportedly already eyeing houses in the $15 million price range. “Bec has been unsettled about where she goes from here in her life,” a well-placed insider tells New Idea. “THE NORTHERN BEACHES WOULD PUT HER WITHIN METRES OF THE HOME AND AWAY SET” “What she really wants is some direction as well as security right now – and so she wants to come home. And home to Bec…

Prince Edward’s ex-girlfriend, Ruthie Henshall, recently made an X-rated admission about her five-year relationship with the royal. During her recent stint on I’m A Celebrity ... Get Me Out Of Here!, she bragged on-air about “shagging” the royal in Buckingham Palace. Ruthie, 53, made the shock admission about her time dating Prince Edward in the early ’90s. “Buckingham Palace, you sang in the gardens, I shagged in the bedrooms,” she told a fellow campmate. The unexpected comment would surely have put a few noses out of joint among the royal family – including Prince Edward’s current wife, Sophie, Countess of Wessex. However, Ruthie has since claimed in a post-show interview that she didn’t think her microphone was on. “I very much apologise for that comment, that was not meant for…

It was nearly 11pm on December 8, 1980, when John Lennon and his wife Yoko returned to their Manhattan apartment building. As they got out of the limousine and headed towards the entrance, Mark Chapman, a 25-year-old unemployed security guard, fired five bullets from a revolver aimed at the musician. Less than half an hour later, John was pronounced dead at just 40. His wife, Yoko Ono, lives a reclusive life in the same apartment in the Dakota building in New York, where John was assassinated. On the 40th anniversary of his death, his former bandmate Paul McCartney recently said he was glad he’d reunited with John before he died. “I always say to people, one of the great things for me was that after all The Beatles rubbish and…

Nothing brings people together quite like a crisis – and 2020 has certainly been a year we won’t forget. When COVID-19 hit earlier this year, the world went into panic-mode. Supermarkets were cleaned out and people were told to stay at home. Mixing with loved ones was banned, parents were advised not to send their children to school and workplaces were shutdown. And yet, in the midst of all the chaos, 31-year-old Aamir Qutub from Geelong, Victoria, discovered that one thing had remained unscathed by the pandemic – good old Aussie mateship. It all started when Aamir and his wife, Sarah, 30, found themselves in a toilet roll crisis. “When we ran out of toilet paper, Aamir rang his sister, who lives three blocks away, and she helped us,” says…

Butterflied Lamb with Medley Tomatoes and Rocket Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 1.2kg butterflied leg of lamb 2 tsps fennel seeds 1 bunch rocket, trimmed, torn MEDLEY TOMATOES 320g punnet mixed medley tomatoes, halved (see tip) ½ small red onion, finely sliced ¼ cup lemon juice 1 tblsp olive oil 1 clove garlic, crushed 2 tblsps drained baby capers 1 To make medley tomatoes, place tomatoes and onion in a glass dish. Whisk juice, oil and garlic in a jug until combined. Stir in capers. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon over tomatoes. Cover. Set aside. 2 Meanwhile, using a sharp knife, cut 1cm-deep slashes, 2cm apart, across skin-side of lamb. Sprinkle both sides with seeds. Season with salt and pepper. 3 Heat an oiled barbecue grill plate…

Peaches and Cream Shortcake Serves 6-8, Prep and Cook: 45 mins 300ml tub thickened cream 1 tblsp caster sugar 2 tsps vanilla bean paste 2 peaches, stones removed, cut into wedges ¼ cup caramel spread, to serve SHORTCAKE 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup caster sugar 1 tsp vanilla bean paste 2/3 cup plain flour ½ cup self-raising flour 2 tblsps rice flour 1 Invert the base of a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 21cm). Line base with baking paper. 2 To make shortcake, beat butter, sugar and vanilla in a small bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add combined sifted flours. Beat on low speed until mixture is just combined. Turn out onto a clean bench. Using your hands, bring mixture together…

Now that restrictions have lifted a little, we’re very excited at the prospect of being able to show off a new-season hair refresh. So, before heading to the salon, who better to turn to for advice than two of Australia’s leading hairdressers? We spoke to Byron Turnbull, director of Goldie Sydney and Jaye Edwards, founder, director and colourist at Edwards And Co to find out which cuts and colours are set to reign supreme this summer… COLOUR: GOLDEN HONEY “Gigi Hadid’s perfect summery golden blonde is my prediction for what everyone will be asking for once the weather warms up,” says Byron. “It’s rich, it’s touchable and it can handle the sun, so it’s the perfect summer colour.” CUT: TEXTURED BOB “All cool girls will be cutting their hair off…

Many children in poverty go without the things they need for school. The Smith Family CEO Dr Lisa O’Brien says that COVID-19 has caused further disruption to children’s education. “At different times, children across the country were pushed into home learning, and for many children this meant not having a computer, access to the internet, or even stationary items,” she says. “As a result, many have slipped even further behind their peers. Giving back to these kids at Christmas will give them and their families the lift they really need right now.” This year, encourage your children to add a Charity Gift, such as a $25 Toy Pack from The Smith Family, to their wish list.…

It’s difficult to think of a time over the past three decades when Neighbours favourite Rebekah Elmaloglou wasn’t on our screens. Catapulted into the international limelight in 1990 when she joined Home and Away as tearaway teen Sophie Simpson, Rebekah quickly became one of our most popular small-screen stars. Eight years ago, having also appeared in everything from the hit film The Sum of Us to TV’s A Country Practice, Rebekah moved into Ramsay Street as Terese Willis. And she’s been at the heart of the neighbourly drama ever since. “I’ve loved every minute of it,” says Rebekah with a smile. “It’s a wonderful place to work.” The beloved star, 46, who lives in Melbourne with her musician husband, Kane Baker, and their 12-year-old budding actor son, Kai, shares her…

PRINCE WILLIAM & DUCHESS KATE Reports suggest that William and Kate are unlikely to be included in the Queen’s Christmas bubble on the account that Prince George and Princess Charlotte are currently attending school and, therefore, are potentially a greater risk to their great-grandparents. PRINCE CHARLES & DUCHESS CAMILLA Charles and Camilla are usually front and centre at the Queen’s Christmas celebrations. Instead, it’s been reported the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall plan to spend Christmas Day at Highgrove House – although there’s speculation they may visit Her Majesty at some point during the holidays. HARRY & MEGHAN After relocating to LA in March, Harry, Meghan and their son Archie are gearing up for their first US Christmas together. The couple will be embracing the festive spirit at…

1 WHICH OF THE BELOW US SOAPS IS THE LONGEST-RUNNING? A. The Bold And The Beautiful B. The Young And The Restless C. Days Of Our Lives D. Passions 2 WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE FICTIONAL TOWN WHERE THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS TAKES PLACE? A. Port View B. Genoa City C. Sleepy Hollow D. Jacksonville 3 RIDGE & BROOKE FORRESTER HAVE WALKED DOWN THE AISLE TOGETHER 11 TIMES ON THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL. HOW MANY OF THOSE TIMES DID THEY GET MARRIED? A. 11 B. 0 C. 4 D. 8 4 WHICH DAYS OF OUR LIVES CHARACTER WAS POSSESSED BY THE DEVIL? A. Stefano DiMera B. Roman Brady C. Hope Williams D. Marlena Evans 5 WHAT NICKNAME DID BO GIVE TO HOPE ON DAYS OF OUR LIVES?…

MARK CHAPMAN Chapman had been a Beatles fan until he developed an obsession with John’s lifestyle and atheism, and developed a compulsion to stalk and then kill the musician. Although he was diagnosed with psychosis after his arrest, Chapman was deemed fit to stand trial, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 20 years to life. Now 65, he recently issued a public apology to Yoko. “I deserve the death penalty ... I’m sorry for the pain that I caused to her [Ono],” he said. YOKO ONO “John’s death was the worst of everything,” Yoko recalled of her husband’s murder. She was standing near John when he was shot, and travelled with him to the hospital as paramedics worked to revive him. Yoko has since continued to make her own music…

Watermelon, Feta and Pistachio Salad Serves 8, Prep: 20 mins 2.5kg piece seedless watermelon (about ¼ watermelon) ¼ cup finely chopped pistachio kernels 2 tblsps sunflower seeds, finely chopped 1 tsp ground coriander 1 large lime 100g firm feta, crumbled Lime wedges, to serve 1 Cut watermelon crossways into 3cm thick slices. Remove and discard rind. Cut slices into 3cm cubes. 2 Combine pistachios, sunflower seeds and coriander in a small bowl. 3 Finely grate 2 tsps of rind from lime. Squeeze 2 tblsps of lime juice. 4 To serve, arrange the watermelon in the shape of a wreath on a large serving board. Sprinkle with feta, then pistachio mixture. Drizzle with juice. Sprinkle over rind. Serve with lime wedges. TIP Keep chopped watermelon in an airtight container in the…

Cherry Chocolate Biscuit Wreath Serves 26, Prep: 15 mins 2/3 cup chocolate-hazelnut spread 100g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature 2 tblsps icing sugar mixture 26 Butternut Snap Cookie 750g fresh cherries, pitted Extra icing sugar mixture and ribbon bow, to decorate (optional) 1 Beat the chocolate-hazelnut spread, cream cheese and icing sugar in a small bowl of an electric mixer until smooth. Spread 2 tsps of the mixture over each cookie. 2 Arrange 15 cookies side-by-side in a 32cm circle on a large serving plate. Repeat with the remaining cookies around the inner edge, slightly overlapping the cookies on the outer edge. 3 Press cherries into the chocolate mixture. Dust with extra icing sugar. Decorate with a bow, as shown in the picture above. TIP Cherries can be replaced…

Running a household has its ups and downs, so each week we bring you the latest tips and tricks to make your home life easy Ever felt like the party is pumping and you’re watching alone from outside with your nose pressed up against the window? We have all been there at some point. Life’s roller coaster of highs and lows does not stop at Christmastime – and can even be amplified. We are exposed to increased marketing images of happy families, social media reflects exuberant gatherings and holiday planning is in full swing. And, of course, this has been a harder year for us all. The impact of isolation, particularly lack of touch, has put the spotlight on our inherent relational design. We thrive on relationships, certainty and hope.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 How do you want to make your mark on the world? What do you want to leave behind? What would feel like the pinnacle of success for you? Now is the time to reach higher than you have ever done. We are coming to the end of a very long and arduous cycle. If it feels like the right time for you to take the next step towards living out your life’s purpose, the skies support you. YOUR POWER DAY: DECEMBER 11 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 Love makes the world go around. So why are some relationships so difficult? Whether you’re dealing with unrequited love, love that seems to have gone stale, a difficult partner or just too much being on your…

I wish to commend you on your tribute to Sir Sean Connery – the original James Bond, who passed away after a long battle with dementia. I think it is sad that this great man who served in the armed forces in Britain and played strong, leading male roles died so tragically and basically lost his brilliant mind. I absolutely loved him in The Rock with Nicolas Cage in which he played a great prison escapee. I also loved him in Entrapment with Catherine Zeta-Jones, as a brilliant professional thief of international art. He oozed charisma and charm and it is no wonder he was once voted People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive! ANGELA MORRISSEY, EAGLEHAWK, VIC.…

It’s been almost four years since George and Amal Clooney welcomed their adorable twins Alexander and Ella – and far from scratching that itch to be a mum, it’s only made Amal eager for a bigger brood. Despite conversations that they’d have “at least one more”, time is running out – and now Amal is realising she’s having to give up on her dream. And it could spell the end of their fairytale romance. “Amal tried so hard to be patient with George, but they’ve dragged their feet for so long – it will now be nearly impossible to conceive,” says a well-placed source. “Even though he’s in fantastic shape, George is getting less and less interested in having another toddler running around.” “A LOT OF THEIR FRIENDS ARE CONCERNED…

The duchess has revealed that she has had to manage toddler tantrums from her own children, Prince George, 7, Princess Charlotte, 5, and Prince Louis, 2. Kate, 38, made the confession during her Early Years campaign video, when one member of the public asked: “How do you handle toddler tantrums in your household, especially with multiple children?” After taking a moment to consider, a laughing Kate responded: “Yes, that’s a hard one. I’d also like to ask the experts myself!” While Kate and Wills’ eldest two children are now at primary school, their youngest child, Louis, is currently sitting in prime tantrum territory, known as ‘the terrible twos’. The duchess then went on to accidentally reveal her favourite emojis, which include a vomiting face and bleeped-out expletive face, while scrolling…

Olivia Newton-John is starting off the new year with her greatest role yet – mother of the bride! Sources tell New Idea that the beloved Aussie star’s only child, Chloe Lattanzi, is finally tying the knot with her fiancé, James Driskill – 10 years after he first proposed! Earlier this year, Chloe revealed that it already feels like she and James are married, with the US-based singer revealing they call each other “husband and wife”. “To be honest, we’re just lazy,” Chloe, 34, told TV Week when asked why they hadn’t yet got married. “We know we’re soulmates, we know we’re committed, so we’re just like ‘OK, we’ll get to the paperwork when we have time.’” They’ve now found that time. Given the tragic events of 2020, Chloe has decided…

The Bold And The Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang has spent over half her lifetime on-screen as Brooke Logan – and she doesn’t intend on stopping anytime soon. “I don’t have plans to ever leave The Bold And The Beautiful,” Katherine, 59, told a local publication earlier this year. Only one of two remaining original cast members, Katherine has become a soap-opera icon throughout her 33 years on the show. And fans can’t get enough of the intriguing and sometimes meddlesome Brooke – not to mention her tumultuous on-off relationship with fashion designer, Ridge Forrester. Although the character has been central to the show’s long-running success, Katherine recently revealed that she has, in turn, taken a lot from the beloved character. “[Brooke has] taught me to follow my heart, never give…

Merry Berry Christmas Bombe Serves 8, Prep: 35 mins 465g bought dark fruitcake, broken into pieces 1.5 litres vanilla ice-cream ¾ cup Vienna almonds, chopped 250g punnet strawberries, hulled, halved 125g punnet raspberries 125g punnet blackberries 150g White Choc Melts, melted Extra Vienna almonds, to decorate 1 Grease a metal pudding steamer (8-cup capacity). Line crossways with three long, narrow strips of baking paper, extending 5cm above steamer edge. 2 Process fruitcake pieces in a food processor until coarsely chopped. 3 Place vanilla ice-cream in a large bowl. Stand at room temperature for about 10 minutes, or until slightly softened. Stir until smooth. Gently stir in chopped almonds and half of all the berries. Refrigerate remaining berries until serving. 4 Spoon ice-cream mixture into prepared steamer. Smooth over top. Freeze,…

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As women go through menopause, they stop producing the hormone oestrogen – which can cause a range of unwelcome symptoms including hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings and aches and pains. But some foods contain compounds known as phytoestrogens that can mimic oestrogen in the body. “Phytoestrogen-rich foods compete with oestrogen receptors and help to balance out hormonal fluctuations,” explains Renee. “These foods have been shown to decrease menopausal symptoms over 12 weeks.” Variety is key when it comes to supplementing your diet with phytoestrogen rich foods. “There are four different types of phytoestrogen sources: lignans, coumestrol, phytosterols and isoflavones,” Renee advises. “Mix them up daily so you can get the maximum benefits.”…

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… If you are thinking of having a year of health and dare I say, no alcohol, go for it! This could be a rather confusing year. The last thing you want to do is make it worse by imbibing too much good cheer, so to speak! The antidote to any confusion this year is to meditate. On the upside, great stars for love and money in the coming 12 months. Get your Moon free gifts at moonmessages.com/moonlite READER Q&A QI met a guy that I really like – is he someone who will be part of my future, or is Mr Right yet to arrive? ALISON, PERTH, WA. A There is a lot of sexual energy in your chart right now as the progressed Black Moon…

Send us a funny story about your children and mere males, a letter about an interesting piece you’ve read in our mag or a pic of your child/pet. The best entry of the week wins $100. Post your original letters and photos (sorry, photos cannot be returned) to Children’s World Mere Male/Letters/Pets, New Idea, GPO Box 7814, Sydney NSW 2001 or email newideachildrensworld@aremedia.com.au, newideameremale@aremedia. com.au, newidealetters@aremedia.com.au or newideapets@aremedia.com.au with your full name and home address.…

Out of the blue, Delta Goodrem has dropped a Christmas album! The 36-year-old singer’s new record, Only Santa Knows, includes a bunch of festive favourites and a couple of new songs. Also, Delta features in her own documentary, Christmas with Delta. Here, she talks family and festive memories… It’s been a tough year for everyone. What’s it been like for you? A word that has resonated with me this year is ‘pivoting’. We have all been adapting to change and learning new ways to be efficient. For me, it’s been a year of learning and embracing the unknown, and doing my very best to support people navigating the uncertainty of this year. How personal are the songs on the record for you? The world has gone through so much this…

Nothing gets by Nicole Kidman! Last week, the Oscar-winning star raised eyebrows after she left a comment on Kourtney Kardashian’s Instagram page – despite the fact she doesn’t even follow the reality star! Ahead of the series finale of Nicole’s hit show, The Undoing, Kourtney uploaded a sexy snap of herself and referenced the murder mystery’s main plotline in her caption. “Who killed Elena Alves?” she wrote. Nicole commented back, teasing, “I have a few guesses.” The Aussie actress also reposted Instagram Stories from Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, and Kylie’s baby daddy, Travis Scott.…

Orlando Bloom’s tried everything to get ex-wife Miranda Kerr and fiancée Katy Perry to play nice – but it turns out all he needed was the help of his 3-month-old daughter, Daisy. Friends say the Hollywood actor is “over the moon” his new baby girl has united Katy with Miranda, the mother of his son Flynn, 9, and the two ladies have become inseparable. “Miranda and Katy were always civil for the sake of Flynn, but Daisy’s arrival has completely changed the dynamic between them,” dishes a pal. “They’ve both gone completely goo-goo over the little girl. Miranda’s also been a huge contributor to Daisy’s wardrobe – to the point that Katy’s appointed her Daisy’s unofficial stylist!” It comes after Miranda, who also has two sons with her second hubby…