Innehållsförteckning för Issue 29, 2024 från New Idea

I don’t often need an excuse to do some online shopping – as my husband, who no longer bothers to ask about the frequent boxes on the doorstep, will attest! So it will come as no surprise that Amazon’s Prime Day sales are a highlight of my annual calendar. This year has been especially fun, given our family is expecting a new baby nephew any day now. I’ve loved shopping for him, and picking up a few treats for his very deserving mum at the same time. If I’m being truthful, I also managed to snag a few purchases for myself! I hope you’ve managed to score a bargain, but if you haven’t, there’s still time! Scan the QR code next to this editor’s letter for your chance to win…

Nicolas Cage is digging deep for his son Weston. After his eldest child’s arrest on July 10 for assault with a deadly weapon, the actor not only had to rustle up $220,000 for his bond, but also had to cover the costs of sending him to rehab and hiring round-the-clock sobriety coaches. Weston, who has a history of substance abuse, was taken into custody for an incident that reportedly occurred back in April. His mother, Christina Fulton, was allegedly assaulted during the “mental health crisis”. “Nic is more determined than ever to get him the help he needs,” an insider tells New Idea. “He is the first to admit he was something of an absent dad and Weston suffered the worst.” For her part, Christina says she too is “deeply…

Johnny Depp looks to have a new lady in his life, but his daughter, Lily-Rose, is said to be less than thrilled by the actor’s choice of partner. Recently, Johnny was seen walking onto the tarmac at London Heliport with Russian beautician and model Yulia Vlasova clinging to his arm. First snapped together at a Jeff Beck concert in Prague in 2022, the pair are believed to have met a year prior. The news comes seven years after Johnny, 61, finalised his divorce from second wife Amber Heard. While Lily-Rose, is supportive of her dad moving on from that bitter split, she is struggling with the fact that, at 28, Yulia is just three years her senior. “She’s trying to be cool about it, but she is creeped out by…

Tributes continue to flow in for Shannen Doherty. The actress, whose popularity spanned generations, passed away on July 13 almost a decade after she was first diagnosed with breast cancer. She was 53. Shannen had a mastectomy in 2015 upon her initial or if it’s gonna be six mont diagnosis and, by 2017, was in remission. However, she revealed in 2020 that the cancer had returned, and her diagnosis was terminal. ‘Shannen was a force of nature’ By January 2023, the cancer had spread to Shannen’s brain and she was undergoing radiation – a devastating outcome she disclosed to her many fans that June. In her final social media post on June 26 this year, Shannen shared a clip from her Let’s Be Clear podcast, admitting she was feeling somewhat…

Baked Pumpkin, Spinach and Ricotta Shells SERVES 4-6 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 50 MINS ■ 400g pumpkin, peeled, cut into 2cm pieces ■ 1½ tblsps olive oil ■ 1 large onion, finely chopped ■ 2 cloves garlic, crushed ■ 250g packet frozen chopped spinach, thawed ■ 500g fresh ricotta ■ ½ cup grated parmesan ■ 250g giant pasta shells (see Tip) ■ 500g jar tomato pasta sauce ■ 1 cup grated Perfect Bakes 3 Cheeses ■ Fresh basil leaves, to serve 1 Lightly spray a large ovenproof dish (about 6-cup capacity with cooking oil. 2 Toss pumpkin with 2 tsps oil in a bowl. Spread over an oven tray lined with baking paper. Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 20 minutes, or until tender. 3 Meanwhile, heat remaining…

Carrot Cake Cheesecake SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 25 MINS ■ 2 x 250g blocks cream cheese, chopped ■ ⅔ cup caster sugar ■ ½ cup sour cream ■ 2 tsps plain flour ■ 2 eggs ■ Icing sugar mixture and whipped cream, to serve CAKE BATTER ■ 2 eggs ■ ⅔ cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ ½ cup vegetable oil ■ 1 cup plain flour ■ ½ tsp ground cinnamon ■ ¾ tsp baking powder ■ ¼ tsp bicarbonate of soda ■ 1⅓ cups coarsely grated carrot (150g) ■ ⅓ cup pecans, coarsely chopped 1 Invert base of a 23cm springform pan (base measures 22cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edge. 2 To make…

THE MUM OF SIX ON THE TRIALS & TRIUMPHS OF PARENTING Life with toddlers is full of adventure and craziness. It’s a stage I have loved with each of my children because it’s where you really start to see their own little personality shine through. GROWING UP It has been such a joy to see Alby, my youngest, develop and become totally different to his five siblings. He’s very high energy and has a larger-than-life personality, which keeps us all laughing (and sometimes crying). Alby started kindergarten this year and as sad as I was to wave goodbye to my last baby, I knew how ready he was to learn and socialise with other children his age. POTTY PRODIGY In preparation for this huge transition, we had to start the…

Ricki-Lee Coulter The daredevil singer soared to new heights at Gold Coast’s SkyPoint, which boasts Australia’s highest external building climb! Mary Fowler The Matildas forward continues to kick romance goals with her NRL star boyfriend, Nathan Cleary. Penn Badgley The actor was mobbed by fans – and snapped a selfie! – while filming the new season of his Netflix thriller, You, in New York. Heidi Klum Fortunately, Heidi and her fabulous tasselled dress avoided being slimed at the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards in Santa Monica. Shannon Noll The singer enjoyed a catch-up and a cold one with eldest son Cody at the picturesque Pacific Hotel Yamba. Stevie Nicks When it came to finding a duet partner to perform her song ‘Landslide’ in London recently, Stevie walked in one direction, straight…

Katy Perry is reportedly deep in negotiations with the AFL to headline this year’s Grand Final, which would see the ‘Firework’ hitmaker perform in front of a packed 100,000-strong audience at the MCG. Although the AFL are yet to confirm the rumours, New Idea hears Katy, 39, is desperate to ink the deal following the flop of new single ‘Woman’s World’. The pop star’s long-awaited return to music has been panned by critics and fans, with The Guardiandubbing it a “dated attempt at writing a feminist anthem”.…

Katie Holmes is all set for a career resurgence now that her only child, Suri, is headed off to university. The actress, 45, put her dreams of having an A-list acting career akin to her ex-husband – and Suri’s estranged father, Tom Cruise – on hold to raise her now 18-year-old daughter. She continued to work, but focused on bit parts, guest appearances and independent movie roles. But with her job of raising Suri done, Katie’s ready to seize every opportunity that’s coming her way! First up, she will star alongside Oscar-winner Al Pacino in the film Captivated, about the infamous Getty family kidnapping. It is due to begin production shortly. “Katie has been turning down a host of invites and even dates for this role. She’s totally focused on…

Nicola Coughlan’s Bridgerton character finally found romance in the most recent season of the Netflix drama. But could the actress be headed for her happily ever after in real life? The star, 37, cosied up to Taylor Swift’s ex-boyfriend, Joe Alwyn, at a VIP lunch during Wimbledon. This new pairing is rather shocking, as Nicola is a diehard ‘Swiftie’ and was seen living it up during the singer’s The Eras Tour in London in June. While Nicola and Joe, 33, would make a cute couple, she has also been linked to British actor Jake Dunn in recent weeks. OVING ON SWIFTLY…

Helen Hunt knows a thing or two about weathering the storms of love. But after making it through two big break-ups, the Twister star is now mad about Jeffrey Nordling! Helen, 61, and fellow actor Jeffrey, 62, first met in 1988 as co-stars on the Vietnam War TV movie Shooter. While they connected right off the bat, three decades passed before they were able to pursue a romantic relationship. The long-time friends first started appearing on each other’s social media pages around May 2022. At some point they became an item, and in October 2023 they made their public debut as a couple, holding hands on the red carpet at a gala event in Los Angeles. “They’ve been inseparable ever since,” says one source. “You could say they are making…

HOLLYWOOD in mourning Shelley Duvall has been remembered as a ‘one-of-akind’ actress following her death on July 11 aged 75. The reclusive star of The Shining and Popeye died in her sleep at her home in Blanco, Texas. She is reported to have suffered complications from diabetes. Shelley, who is survived by her partner of 35 years, musician Dan Gilroy, had a famously tumultuous relationship with Hollywood. She was reportedly pushed to her breaking point by director Stanley Kubrick on the set of The Shining. He allegedly made her film 127 takes of one scene, and had her crying “12 hours a day for weeks on end”. When Shelley’s brother was diagnosed with cancer in the mid-1990s, it was the perfect opportunity for her to leave Tinseltown for a…

Chicken Quesadillas SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 1½ cups shredded roast chicken meat (250g) ■ 420g can Mexican chilli beans ■ 4 x 25cm soft wraps ■ 1 green capsicum (200g), cut into thin strips ■ 2 cups grated Tasty cheese 1 Combine chicken and beans in a medium bowl. 2 Place wraps on a clean surface. Spread quarter of the mixture over one half of each wrap. Top evenly with capsicum and cheese. Fold the other half of wrap over filling to cover. 3 Place quesadillas on a lightly oiled, large oven tray. 4 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 12 minutes, or until golden. Remove. 5 Cut in half to serve. TIP For a salad to serve with, combine thinly sliced red onion…

TRENDING ON TIKTOK… SWICY! It’s the perfect fusion of sweet and spicy, and the latest ‘swicy’ flavour combination is taking the foodie world by storm. Instagram star Lilly Assender (@foodie_lilly) nails the trend with her tantalisingly delicious hot honey halloumi flatbreads, made by mixing chilli oil and honey together for a mouthwatering kick. Try it at home by making a hot honey mayo to top pizzas or serve with chicken wings – yum! SLOW & STEADY Winter is peak slow-cooking season, and if your machine is looking a little dated, the Instant Superior Slow Cooker is here to help. The family-friendly 7.1-litre capacity is enough for 10 portions, and there are four handy settings: slow cooking, steaming, searing (no more separate pans for browning meat for stews!) and keeping your…

KNOW THE CAUSES According to celeb hair stylist and RAW salon owner, Anthony Nader, “split ends occur due to damage and weakening of the hair shaft”. This can be the result of heat styling, chemical treatments and physical damage. “Frequent brushing, combing and handling of hair can cause wear and tear, especially if done aggressively or with poor-quality tools,” Anthony explains. 1 Lady Jayne 100% Boar Bristle Pad Brush, $20.99, chemistwarehouse.com. au TIP Invest in a good quality boar bristle brush to protect the strands and avoid breakage. CHOOSE BOND BUILDERS “Preventing split ends involves adopting good hair care practices and protecting your hair from damage,” says Anthony. Regular trims, gentle handling and limiting heat styling are the most effective ways of keeping split ends at bay. A few key…

HISTORY MAKER Ali is the first woman of Asian descent to win an Emmy for a lead role, for her work on the 2023 Netflix series Beef. POWER COUPLE She is currently in a relationship with fellow comedian Bill Hader. The pair first dated briefly in late 2022, and by April 2023 had resumed their romance. COMEDY HEROES Eddie Murphy, Carol Burnett and Chris Rock are her idols. Ali once bombed a set in front of Eddie – “I ate so hard,” she said – and finds Chris to be the “wisest” person she’s ever met. NAME GAME Ali named the oldest of her two daughters, Mari, after viral home-organisation guru Marie Kondo! “I don’t expect her to be the magical tidying baby…” Ali has said.…

Bradley Cooper might be smitten with model Gigi Hadid, but there’s no love lost between their respective mothers. New Idea’s source says that Bradley’s mother, Gloria Campano, and Gigi’s mum, Yolanda Hadid, are not getting along right now. “It’s a huge power struggle in which they each think their kid’s too good for the other,” the insider claims. The dissent comes following fresh reports that Gigi, 29, and Bradley, 49, have “grown more serious” in recent months. They were first linked together in October 2023 but a source has told People their connection has now “progressed” into “a full-blown relationship”. “I wasn’t sure this was anything other than a casual fling when it started, but it has grown more serious,” the source told the publication. Given how close Bradley is…

Daisy Edgar-Jones’ dreams of portraying Tapestry singer-songwriter Carole King have been dashed. First announced in 2022, the biopic – based on the hit Broadway production Beautiful: TheCarole King Musical – remains in development, but Varietyreports that Daisy, 26, no longer has the lead role. It will no doubt be a huge blow to the Twistersstar, who had already invested a lot of time learning the piano. “I did meet Carole King on Zoom and I was like, ‘This is the coolest thing ever’,” Daisy also shared recently.…

Almost four years after she vanished from local authorities, a Melissa Caddick-lookalike has been spotted alive and well in Bali’s south. The woman was seen chatting to patrons at a well-known beach bar in Seminyak, nearly 4700 kilometres away from where a foot that matched Caddick’s DNA washed up on the NSW South Coast in 2021. The coroner declared her dead last year. Online reports of Caddick’s lookalike were shared by a woman whose friend had seen her at the beachfront restaurant. “She met a lady at Potato Head Beach Club that was a spitting image of her, but she was wearing a long sarong and had a limp,” they said. “To me that seems like a high chance it could be [Melissa Caddick].” The post, which was shared on…

Following his wildly successful stint as co-host on this year’s season of I’m A Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! – and his TV Week Gold Logie nomination – Robert Irwin has quickly become top tier on-air talent. But the 20-year-old star has also fast become the go-to name for many Australian advertising agencies whose execs are clamouring to sign him up for their latest marketing campaigns. “Robert can basically name his price for work right now,” a TV insider tells New Idea. “His brand, both as a TV talent and as an advertising influencer, are in white-hot demand.” Savvy Robert – no doubt being closely advised by his mother, Terri – is making the most of the many opportunities that are coming his way (see breakout). He’s rumoured to have…

Only in New Idea Samantha Armytage has announced the next batch of men hoping to find love on Farmer Wants A Wife. But according to the history books, at least two of the eight eligible bachelors are going to be left broken-hearted – and that’s before they even make it onto the screen! This past season, fans were shocked to discover that, while eight farmers were unveiled in the initial casting announcement, three of the group mysteriously disappeared when the show went to air. One of them, Farmer Todd, eventually did reappear. He was lucky to get called back in when Farmers Dean and Bert left the series early. A TV insider explains that announcing a larger group of farmers that ladies can apply to meet is “regular practise” for…

Black Forest Bread and Butter Pudding SERVES 8 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 10 MINS ■ 75g unsalted butter, softened ■ 6 large, slices traditional white extra thick bread (350g) ■ ⅔ cup cherry conserve ■ 200g frozen cherries, halved ■ 100g dark chocolate, chopped ■ Vanilla ice-cream, to serve CUSTARD ■ 4 eggs ■ 300ml tub thickened cream ■ ¾ cup milk ■ ¼ cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla extract 1 Grease a round ovenproof dish (10-cup capacity). 2 Spread butter over one side of bread slices. Spread half of the conserve over three of the bread slices. Cut all slices in half crossways. Arrange slices alternately, slightly overlapping in prepared dish. 3 To make custard, whisk together eggs, cream, milk, sugar and vanilla in a…

Life is busy, and I understand the need for quick, nourishing meals, especially during winter. Over the years, I’ve developed some go-to hacks for creating healthy meals in a flash, perfect for the colder months. Remember, living healthily should be sustainable and stress-free. Here are my top tips… 1 COOK ONCE, EAT TWICE! Make extra portions for dinner to save for the next day, turning leftovers into a convenient meal solution. This works wonderfully with hearty soups and stews. 2 SHOP ON 2SUNDAYS Dedicate an hour on the weekend to buy groceries for the week. Use the JSHealth app’s shopping list for efficiency, ensuring you have all the ingredients for nutritious winter meals. 3 PREP YOUR INGREDIENTS After shopping, prepare individual ingredients like roasted vegetables, grains and lean proteins. Mix…

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