Innehållsförteckning för Issue 39, 2023 från New Idea

Mel B is planning to say ‘I do’ to her hairdresser fiancé Rory McPhee in the same place where Princess Diana married King Charles! As the Spice Girl, 48, holds a Member of the Order of the British Empire, she is entitled to apply to get married at London’s famous St Paul’s Cathedral. During a recent radio interview, The Masked Singer panellist confirmed she’d lodged the application paperwork because she wants this wedding, which will be her third, to be done “properly, by the book in church and all that malarkey”.…

How much would you pay to own a piece of Aussie cinema history? Well, hold on to your Akubra and pour yourself an ice-cold beer because the Walkabout Creek Hotel – made famous in the movie Crocodile Dundee – is up for sale. The remote pub is located in McKinlay, a tiny town in outback Queensland. It has been listed for $1.4 million – though some would argue the chance to run the iconic watering hole is priceless! The venue was built in 1900, but came to international fame after featuring in the 1986 blockbuster. Paul Hogan stars as the larrikin croc hunter Mick ‘Crocodile’ Dundee. Linda Kozlowski plays American reporter Sue Charlton, who is in Australia writing a story on Dundee. Their first meeting takes place at the local…

Over the past two weeks, Ashton Kutcher has been publicly savaged – in the media, online, and even among fellow Hollywood stars. The former That ’70s Show actor and his wife, Mila Kunis, were forced to issue a joint statement following their decision to write character references to a California judge regarding convicted rapist Danny Masterson. The pair asked for leniency in the sentencing of their long-time friend and former sitcom co-star. In his letter, Ashton, a father of two who also heads an anti-child sex trafficking organisation, described Masterson as “a role model to me”. “He has always treated people with decency, equality and generosity,” Ashton, 45, wrote. He also claimed Masterson, 49, helped steer him away from drug use. Masterson is convicted of drugging and raping two women.…

Only in New Idea Music guru Ian ‘Molly’ Meldrum was visibly moved meeting his ex-fiancée’s daughter for the very first time. Cuddling up to both women at a crowded gig, Australia’s favourite mumbler was almost lost for words. “It was such a lovely moment,” Joy Antonie tells New Idea. The Melbourne-based designer and tattoo artist was engaged to the Countdown host for two crazy, tender years in the early 1980s. “Ian just looked at my daughter Maggie and said, ‘You could have been mine!’ That was awesome. Her sister Bella was a little bit jealous,” Joy recalls. Joy is speaking to us at her Cheltenham tattoo studio, Joy of Ink. Taking pride of place in the colourful parlour is a portrait Joy once painted of Molly, which by mysterious coincidence…

With Deadpool 3 likely Hugh’s final outing as Wolverine, the rumour mill is starting to swirl about who might replace him in a possible reboot. New Idea hears studio bosses are toying with the idea of relaunching the X-Men franchise, and are keen for Hugh’s iconic razor-sharp claws to pass to Daniel Radcliffe. The potential casting already has fans excited. They have noted that Daniel, 34, who stands at 165cm, is much closer to the character’s 160cm height in the Marvel comics than Hugh’s towering 191cm frame. Some Hollywood observers have thrown their support behind the Harry Potter star getting the gig, especially after he showcased his Hugh-esque muscles in TV series Miracle Workers. When asked about the rumours, Daniel did admit he has apprehension about taking on another role…

When Carnie advertised for a pair of helping hands during the school holidays, the mum of four had no idea she would become embroiled in a dangerous web of deceit. “I posted in a Facebook group saying I was looking for an au pair,” says Carnie. “I’d seen a girl named Harper advertising her services, so I messaged and asked if she was available, and she said she was.” Little did Carnie know that ‘Harper’ was actually Samantha Azzopardi; a serial con woman with a long history of fraud. Her story, as well as Carnie’s, is being told in Channel Seven’s new two-part documentary Con Girl. Born in 1988 in Sydney’s Campbelltown, Azzopardi first became known to police in 2007, when she claimed to be actress Dakota Johnson. In 2013,…

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When your favourite celebrity graces the red carpet looking flawless from head to toe, it appears effortless. But what we don’t see is the army of people behind them who spend weeks curating each iconic look. From makeup artists, hairdressers and manicurists, here are all the beauty secrets the stars have learned (and shared) from their expert glam team. NEW NOW! Emma Watson The Harry Potter star is a pro at glamming up for the cameras, and has a nifty hack she learned along the way to keep her look immaculate. “Makeup artist Linda Cantello taught me this tip: if you make a mistake with your mascara, dip a cotton ball into some foundation to remove it and conceal at the same time,” she says. TIP Lightly dust powder across…

JUST NEED A CUPPA! Julie Andrews Just like us, The Sound of Music star can’t resist a shortbread! One of your favourite things, Julie? Pierce Brosnan Mamma mia! The beloved actor and wife Keely Shaye looked tanned, relaxed and refreshed on holiday in Greece. Lynne McGranger The Home and Away star was all smiles as she caught up with Channel Seven Telethon mascot Fat Cat ahead of this year’s event in WA. Kate Beckinsale Now you see her, now you don’t! Kate caught everyone’s attention in her unique look at the Bach Mai fashion show for New York Fashion Week. Ronn Moss Looking sharp in a tux, the actor’s favourite accessory was pup Prince, as he hit the red carpet at the Venice International Film Festival. Matt Shirvington The Sunrise…

Amy Schumer has been accused of cyberbullying after sharing an Instagram post that mocked Nicole Kidman’s appearance. Uploading a photo of Nic watching the US Open with her hand perched under her chin, Amy wrote: “This how human sit.” Even after removing the offending post, Amy, 42, seemed to double-down in a follow-up message, writing: “I want to apologise to all the people I hurt posting a photo of Nicole Kidman and alluding to her being an alien”.…

One thing comics are great at is masking pain through humour, and that’s exactly what Dawn French has been forced to do since a 2009 accident. A skit on The Paul O’Grady Show went horribly wrong, leaving Dawn walking with a cane before eventually needing a knee reconstruction. Dawn, 65, has opened up about the injury, which happened when she recreated the memorable scene from The Vicar of Dibley, in which she jumps into a puddle. “I went 10 foot down. One leg twisted awkwardly … I heard the worst twanging noise you could ever imagine,” she said. Fourteen years on, Dawn said it was a mistake that deeply affected her wellbeing and also compromised later acting performances.…

On the early morning of Friday September 8, a solemn Duke of Sussex paid a solo visit to the grave of his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, to mark the one-year anniversary of her passing. Without any security detail, family or entourage, Prince Harry was candidly snapped by a tourist on the grounds of Windsor Castle, where the Queen is buried at St George’s Chapel. He looked overcome with grief as he made his exit, and left London just a day later. It was a timely reminder of Harry’s life as a royal outlier – a life New Idea’s sources say is now full of deep regret. In a telling sign of the Windsor divide, Harry’s family – including his father King Charles and brother William, Princes of Wales –…

It’s double the fun when New Idea sits down with My Kitchen Rules’ identical twins Radha and Prabha, who are busy wowing the judges and making them cry in equal measures. The 26-year-old sisters lost their dad to cancer when they were just two. They believe he would be “very proud” of their MKR achievements, especially them sharing his favourite dish from Southern India. “[It was] a very emotional moment,” they tells us. Radha and Prabha explain their mum is a “hero” for soldiering on after their dad’s passing. Growing up, she kept his memory alive through photos and various mementos. “Our passion was ignited by our mum,” reveals Prabha. “Then MKR created fireworks in us. It’s been extraordinary.” The sisters don’t just share a love of cooking – the…

Construction on Jennifer Hawkins and husband Jake Wall’s dream home has descended into chaos, with infuriated neighbours forcing them to rethink their plans. The couple are currently building a $30 million, mall-style mansion in Whale Beach on Sydney’s affluent Northern Beaches. However, after an in-depth investigation, New Idea has exclusively discovered the cliffside home is amounting to nothing but trouble for everyone involved. Residents of surrounding properties are reportedly fed up with the constant noise and dust from the ever-expanding project. One neighbour claims a spa Jen, 39, and Jake, 40, wanted to install would be “exacerbating an already offensive scarring of the ocean front by the outdoor lounge”. They added it would “take away privacy” and “increase late-night noise”. ‘This is now a step too far’ Putting their concerns…

‘I love hearing their life stories’ STRIKE A POSE! They say age is just a number, and an Aussie photographer is proving it with her unique portraits showcasing the timeless elegance of the elderly. Shannon Smith launched her labour of love, The Golden Age Portraits, more than a year ago, and she’s since had the pleasure of providing more than 50 free photo shoots to seniors aged 80 and over. She says capturing their beauty and resilience, and celebrating their life stories is an honour. “I lost elderly people I loved, and I started hearing stories about their lives and I thought it’s a pity we don’t talk more about this when they are here,” Shannon says from her home in Lake Macquarie, NSW. “These portraits are an opportunity to…

With Margot Robbie’s gruelling Barbie promo commitments well and truly over, friends say the star is refocusing her priorities on starting a family! In a clear sign that she’s put the famous doll behind her, Margot, 33, was snapped out in Los Angeles last week dressed in cuffed denim shorts and a button-up white shirt – and not a trace of pink in sight! However, it wasn’t her fashion that turned heads on the sunny streets. Onlookers confess they did a “double take” due to Margot totting a baby carriage! While Margot and her British husband Tom Ackerley don’t have children of their own, the actress still looked like a natural as she carried her close friend’s bub to the car, after they wrapped up their fun day out. Friends…

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Everybody needs good neighbours, but when you’re an actor, it’s more important to have a good scene partner! Luckily, Neighbours star Annie Jones has one in her long-time collaborator, Guy Pearce. The pair are teaming up once again for the Neighbours revival,after their characters Jane and Mike reconnected in what was meant to be the show’s final farewell last July. Given Mike professed his love for Jane and moved back to Ramsay Street, Guy says it was important he come back again to respect their storyline. “He is the most generous, wonderful human you’d imagine he is,” Annie tells New Idea. “A superstar in every way. “For him to come back for [last year’s] finale and help give the fans such a sweet conclusion was incredible.” For her part, Annie…

While Keith Urban has been kept busy in rehearsal for his recently launched US tour, his wife Nicole Kidman has been enjoying her solo time catching up with her A-list friends in New York. However, the time apart appears to have done little to start a spark for the lovebirds! Keith, 55, and Nicole, 56, attended the US Open last week. But the usually tactile couple looked “surprisingly miserable”, says an onlooker. “You can’t blame anyone for having laser focus on the game, but these two just didn’t look happy,” dishes one passer-by. “Keith, in particular, just seemed a little angry … not his smiley self.” It comes weeks after New Idea exclusively revealed the pair were butting heads about where best to send their oldest daughter, Sunday, 15, to…

Well, this is awkward! Following comments Chrissie Swan made about ex-AFL star Sam Newman during her radio show, an all-out spat has ensued. The Masked Singer panellist recently labelled her experience interviewing Sam as “terrible” and the “worst” incident she had ever encountered. “It was unusual in my career to feel so attacked,” Chrissie, 49, said. The incident she was referring to occurred on Nova 100’s Chrissie, Sam & Browny breakfast show a few years ago, in which she was cohosting and reportedly left the studio in tears. In airing her opinion on the footy star, Chrissie opened the floor up for Sam, who didn’t hesitate to retaliate. In an interview with News Corp, he labelled Chrissie as “unprofessional” and “a coward” for walking out at the time. “She said…

During a recent stroll around her home city of Brisbane with her growing baby boy Hayden, Ash Barty was looking match fit. While the outing was extremely adorable, it also put the Aussie tennis scene in a flutter, with many convinced Ash, 27, is considering making a surprise comeback sooner than anyone expected! According to a source, the retired former world number one is dropping hints that she’s eyeing off a possible appearance at one of next year’s four Grand Slam tournaments. “Anyone who knows Ash knows she is capable of anything!” the source shares. Ash and husband Garry Kissick are loving every second of parenthood. Yet, our source claims they’ve come to realise that Ash still has “plenty of gas left in her tank”. “She’s going to have to…

60 DAYS APART Given the abundance of love that still fills their 27-year marriage, it’s no surprise that Hugh Jackman and Deborra-Lee Furness are feeling the strain as they navigate unexpected time apart. Hugh, 54, is currently stuck in London, and has now spent roughly 60 days without his wife by his side. Deb, 67, is back home in New York, and sources say it has been an “unbelievably difficult” period for the usually inseparable pair. Hugh is effectively “in limbo” in London, after the SAG-AFTRA strike halted production of his new Marvel blockbuster Deadpool 3, which was being filmed in the UK. “He and Deb have definitely weathered time apart before, but this time around it’s been particularly difficult,” admits a source. Indeed, complicating things is the fact that…

Sydney’s grand St Andrew’s cathedral had never seen anything like it – the prime minister, senior churchmen and assorted celebrities all bellowing ‘A Pub With No Beer’ at full volume in a rousing state funeral send off for Slim Dusty. It’s been two decades since the country music star, born David Gordon Kirkpatrick, left us. But his indelible legacy – and that of his late singersongwriter wife Joy McKean – lives on. “We talk about Dad a lot, and keep his memory alive through the Slim Dusty Centre and his recordings,” Slim’s daughter Anne Kirkpatrick, 71, tells New Idea. “I always feel he left us far too early at 76. He was still making music just weeks before he passed, working on another album. When he couldn’t sing anymore, that’s…

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Action RETRIBUTION Liam Neeson retains his action hero title with this Speed-esque thriller. He plays a bank executive who gets a call while driving his kids to school – if they stop and get out, a bomb planted in their car will explode! IN CINEMAS THU. Doco THE WHITELEY ART SCANDAL This intriguing doco paints a clear picture of the biggest art scandal in Australian history. Two men made a mint passing off forged paintings they claimed were by Brett Whiteley. AIRS TUE. 8.30PM ON ABC TV AND ABC IVIEW Series SEX EDUCATION S4 It’s time to farewell this laugh-outloud British series, as our teens are making a fourth and final trip to the sex clinic. Otis and his classmates adjust to a new college, while Maeve starts university in…