Innehållsförteckning för Issue 38, 2024 från New Idea

I remember being a little kid, reading my nanna’s copies of New Idea and flipping straight to the travel pages to dream about the places I would one day go. Now working for the mag I loved so much growing up, I still do the same thing. This week, we profile Adelaide (page 64) – which, in my opinion, is the most underrated city to visit in Australia – and I’m plotting my next trip back! Taking a quick straw poll of the team, our favourite domestic destinations are varied. News editor Maisy loves visiting Toowoomba, copy editor Ewan has an affinity for Canberra, while his deskmate Sarah votes for the Whitsundays. Our well-travelled associate editor Mel is keen to visit Western Australia’s Margaret River, and entertainment writer Celia –…

TV host Tristan MacManus and actress Tahyna Tozzi have been married for 10 years and share three gorgeous children together. But after Tahyna, 38, was spotted at the recent Australian Women’s Film Festival minus her wedding ring, whispers began that she and the former Studio 10 host may be going through a rough patch. Earlier in the year, there were also some raised eyebrows about the state of their marriage after Tahyna did not appear on screen with her daughter Echo, eight, when she greeted Tristan, 42, in the jungle at the end of his stint on I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!. The pair also share sons Oisin, five, and Tadgh, three. While Tahyna and Tristan have not publicly addressed any issues in their marriage or in…

Justin Timberlake has learnt that what goes around comes around, after a judge handed the singer a $740 fine and 25 hours of community service following his drink-driving arrest. The singer was arrested in Sag Harbor, New York on June 18 after he ran a stop sign in the coastal town and police noted his “slowed speech” and “bloodshot” eyes. Lawyers for the former boy-band star successfully argued to have the original DWI (driving while intoxicated) charge lowered to ‘driving while ability impaired’, resulting in a more lenient sentence. During the trial, Justin, 43, told the judge, “I understand the seriousness of this.” Speaking outside the courtroom, the ‘Rock Your Body’ hitmaker expressed remorse, saying: “I did not live up to the standards that I try to hold for myself.”…

When a UK newspaper reported in 2021 that the Duchess of Sussex had been accused of bullying Buckingham Palace staff during her time as a working royal, Prince Harry fiercely defended her, labelling it a “smear” campaign. Now, he could be forgiven for wondering if the reports contained shades of truth. In a shocking take-down by US entertainment bible The Hollywood Reporter, Meghan is accused of “making grown men cry” and being a “dictator in high heels” who has cycled through staff. The publication’s sources declared Harry was nice enough, but “enabled” his wife’s alleged behaviour. “Given two similar stories have come out on separate sides of the Atlantic [Ocean], Harry must be wondering if he should have questioned the veracity first time in several years. of the UK reports…

Her television career has been long and varied, but Gretel Killeen will forever be associated with hosting Big Brother Australia in its early 2000s heyday. So when it was revealed at last week’s Network 10 Upfront event (where next year’s slate of shows are revealed) that the iconic show would return to its home in 2025, TV insiders – and fans – expected the announcement to include the exciting news that Gretel, 61, would also return to helm the program. “Gretel IS Big Brother Australia,” a TV insider tells New Idea. “So when the show’s return was announced, some present were surprised that hosting duties are being handed to Mel Tracina, a newcomer to TV.” Mel, 34, currently hosts a daytime radio show on Nova and presents an entertainment wrap-up…

TANIA BUCKLEY 2001 Collingwood star Nathan Buckley’s now ex-wife was slammed for her cheeky gown, but similar designs have since been worn by Hailey Bieber and Dua Lipa. Gina Riley also parodied it on Kath & Kim! RACHEL McLEOD 2006 Rachel made quite the statement when she bejewelled ‘23’ on to her back, as a tribute to her husband Andrew’s Adelaide Crows guernsey number. SARITA STELLA 2002 The now-wife of Magpie Brodie Holland says she still “can’t live down” her Sherrininspired gown – which had a matching bag! Sarita wore it as part of a promo with AFL Record magazine.…

Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston barely got a look-in during the ceremony, despite their A-list status. The Morning Wars stars were both up for Lead Actress in a Drama Series but lost to Shōgun’s Anna Sawai. Some noted that Jen and Reese were relegated to seats at the side of the auditorium, instead of the coveted centre front row. They also barely featured in any audience reaction shots during the telecast. On top of that, Jen was almost denied entry into the ceremony. Her ticket wasn’t scanning and was only allowed in when an onlooker shouted to security: “You know who this is.” Awkward!…

Choc-Mallow Mousse SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 250g milk cooking chocolate, chopped ■ 175g (2 cups) pink and white marshmallows, plus extra to decorate ■ 300ml tub thickened cream 1 Place chocolate, marshmallows and 2 tblsps hot water in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave on High (100%) for 1 minute (see Tip). Stir well, until smooth and melted. Refrigerate for 20 minutes, or until cooled. 2 Meanwhile, beat cream in small bowl of an electric mixer until soft peaks form. Fold into chocolate mixture. 3 Divide evenly among four ramekins (¾-cup capacity). Top with extra marshmallows. Cover. Refrigerate for 6 hours, or overnight, until set. TIP We used a 1000W microwave oven. Cooking time may vary depending on wattage of your microwave oven. Strawberry Jam…

TIP Switch up your cushions with lighter shades to instantly brighten up your living space. TIP Boucle pieces work all year round. Opt for neutral tones to pair perfectly with different palettes and hues. Compiled by Stephanie De Nobile.…

Elizabeth Debicki Despite being the odds-on favourite to win Supporting Actress in a Drama Series, The Crown star confessed she didn’t prepare a speech beforehand because she’s “superstitious”. Jessica Gunning It was a golden night for the Baby Reindeer star and the show’s lead actor and creator Richard Gadd. The Netflix smash won an amazing six awards. New Idea INSIDE THE 76TH EMMY AWARDS The West Wing cast With the political drama celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, stars Janel Moloney, Dulé Hill, Martin Sheen, Allison Janney and Richard Schiff reunited on-stage to present. Anna Sawai Anna and her Shōgun co-star Hiroyuki Sanada celebrated their wins backstage. The show took home 18 awards from 25 nominations, making it the most-awarded single season of TV in Emmy history. Christine Baranski Girls’…

Liam Hemsworth has a lot riding on his new movie Lonely Planet, which he co-stars in alongside Oscar winner, Laura Dern. A source tells New Idea the Aussie actor is hopeful the Netflix rom-com will reboot his career after a string of lessthan-stellar releases, including Independence Day: Resurgence. Laura, meanwhile, has a track record for aligning herself with hugely successful TV shows like Big Little Lies and movies such as Jurassic Park. Our source says Liam, 34, is hoping Laura, 57, brings her ‘Midas touch’ to their age-gap flick, which sees them star as two mismatched individuals who have a chance encounter while holidaying in Morocco. “Liam views this movie as a chance to make his mark in rom-coms and character-based dramas,” our source explains. They add: “Laura was very…

Supermodel Kate Moss has been left “frantic with worry”, a source tells New Idea, following her sister Lottie’s revelation that she was hospitalised after overdosing on the popular weight-loss drug, Ozempic. Lottie, 26, revealed on her Dream On podcast that she became violently ill, suffered severe dehydration and a seizure after injecting high doses of the medication. The model also admitted she acquired the drug, which is usually prescribed to help patients manage type 2 diabetes, via a friend. Lottie concedes that was a “dangerous” mistake. She recalled being rushed to emergency after experiencing extreme nausea and added she lost seven kilos in the space of a fortnight, which was “not a healthy drop”. Our source says Kate “is concerned about her younger sister” and “will be there for her…

British pop star Rita Ora might have been pretty in pink at the 76th Emmy Awards on September 15, but she was left seeing red when another starlet arrived in an identical outfit by the same designer! Rita and Mexican actress Eiza González both turned to Tamara Ralph to dress them, and looked gorgeous in their strapless gowns and feathered capes. However, our well-placed Emmys source says heads no doubt rolled the next morning over the unintentional, yet awkward, double-up. “This is styling 101,” explains the source. “Rita and Eiza did their best to laugh it off, but there was no doubt they were both annoyed. “It overshadowed everything and it should not have happened. The dresses were the exact same shade of pink too,” our source adds. While neither…

Hugh Grant is known for occasionally putting his foot in his mouth. And now it seems the Notting Hill actor’s latest interview has landed him in the doghouse with former co-star, Sarah Jessica Parker. Speaking to Vanity Fair, Hugh, 64, reflected on how his career has shifted in more recent years from charismatic leading rom-com roles to complex villainous characters. But in the process, Hugh inadvertently sideswiped SJP, 59, by citing their failed rom-com Did You Hear About the Morgans? as the turning point. Although he didn’t blame his co-star for the movie’s poor performance, there’s no denying the 2009 release received abysmal critical reviews and failed to make a dent at the box office. ‘She’s sensitive about being blamed’ “I was completely marooned,” Hugh recalled of his career after…

They took forever to confirm they’d split, but it looks like Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez just can’t quit each other just yet. Just one month after J.Lo officially filed for divorce, she and Ben were spotted getting cosy at the Beverly Hills Hotel in LA. One source tells Page Six they saw the pair “holding hands and kissing” as they enjoyed lunch at the hotel’s exclusive Polo Lounge on September 14. The couple were also seen having what looked like an intense conversation as they sat in Ben’s parked car outside the venue. Ben, 52, and J.Lo, 55, were accompanied to their lunch date by his younger children Fin, 15, and Samuel 12, and her 16-year-old twins Max and Emme. When J.Lo filed to dissolve their marriage on August…

Buffalo Chicken Wings SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR ■ 2 tblsps vegetable oil ■ 2 tblsps garlic powder ■ 1 tsp salt ■ 1 tsp ground white pepper ■ 1.5kg chicken wings ■ 2 tblsps self-raising flour ■ ¾ cup Smokey Barbeque Sauce 1 Combine oil, garlic powder, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken. Rub all over with spice mixture. 2 Working with one chicken wing at a time, dust in flour to coat evenly. Arrange in a single layer in a large roasting pan lined with baking paper. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for about 40 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked. Remove. 4 Spoon sauce over chicken. Toss to coat evenly. Return to oven. Cook for further 15 minutes,…

1 Spring WHITES Pare back this bold print with crisp, feminine whites. A lacy blouse will offset the edginess and make it the perfect go-to outfit for a sunny day. 2 Red ACCENTS Bright red can really make this print pop! Make white or a neutral colour your base, then add in red accessories like bags, shoes or a scarf. 3 More LEOPARD Print on print is a style statement worth trying. For evening plans, pair a matching top to pants to create the illusion of a set. By Aimee Bruce. Stockists: cottonon.com/au, forevernew.com.au, hm.com/au, ninewest.com.au, sportsgirl.com.au, supre.com.au, sussan.com.au, theiconic.com.au, zara.com/au…

Two-time crash survivor Sophie Delezio has welcomed her first child, a baby boy called Frankie, with fiancé Joseph Salerno. The 23-year-old said “our hearts are so full” on her September 13 Instagram post announcing her son’s birth. Brave Sophie recently opened up about her parenting philosophy, especially in light of her own difficult history. She was severely was injured when a car crashed into her Sydney childcare centre in 2003 – and she was then hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in 2006. “I think it’s about accepting that you can’t predict those bad experiences,” Sophie explained. “There’s so much you can’t control.”…

Sylvia Jeffreys recently shared pictures of herself crossing the finish line at the Sydney Marathon on September 15. However, eagle-eyed pundits couldn’t help but notice the Today Extra star’s Instagram post, which praised members of her “support crew”, failed to mention her husband, Pete Stefanovic. A post-race, endorphin-induced oversight perhaps? The presenter’s message also expressed elation following the completion of her “first marathon”. “I actually can’t believe it. And all toenails intact. What a crazy, rewarding thing to do,” the 38-yearold wrote.…

It’s been three weeks since Nicole Kidman and her sister Antonia received the tragic news of their mother Janelle’s passing. Nicole, 57, and Antonia, 54, were united in their grief when they took to Instagram last week to share a joint statement acknowledging the loss. Alongside a beautiful reel of images of Janelle, their post read: “My sister and I along with our family want to thank you for the outpouring of love and kindness we have felt this week.” The message continued: “Every message we have received from those who loved and admired our Mother has meant more to us than we will ever be able to express. Thank you from our whole family for respecting our privacy as we take care of each other.” Although the close-knit sisters…

Kevin Costner is ‘crying into his Stetson’ over reports that Clint Eastwood’s upcoming film Juror No. 2could be destined for awards glory. Clint, 94, directs Toni Collette, Kiefer Sutherland and Nicholas Hoult in the legal drama, set for release on November 1. The news comes off the back of Kevin, 69, being critically panned for his own recent directorial releases, Horizon: An American Saga –Chapter 1and Chapter 2. A source tells New Idea: “Kevin won’t be happy that Clint keeps smashing it out of the park – while he can’t put a directing foot right.” The screen legends’ rivalry stems back to 1993’s A Perfect World, when the co-stars were at loggerheads over their vastly different filmmaking styles. Clint, who directed the film, worked quickly using minimal takes, while Kevin…

IT’S NEIGH JOKE They compete in dressage, show jumping, cross country and Western riding, yet for these stallions, well, they’re a little ‘stuffed’. Combing sport and imagination, hobby horsing replicates equestrian events with a toy – or stick – in place of an actual horse. Equestrians Coralie Kedzlie and Matti Somani brought the sport to Australia in 2017 through Hobby Horse Riders Australia. “You almost feel like you’re dancing around with the horse,” Coralie, 73, tells New Idea. “It’s very exciting and I became a lot fitter for it.” Wearing her Jodhpurs and smart dressage jacket, Coralie loves practicing in the paddock and teaching young riders the art of making their own hobby horses. She fondly recalls her first attempt at creating a mount – a crimson hobby horse that’s…

FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or visit newidea.com.au/food Passionfruit Meringue Cheesecake SERVES 10 PREP & COOK 45 MINS ■ 200g Granita biscuits ■ 100g unsalted butter, melted ■ 2 fresh passionfruit, pulp removed FILLING ■ 1 tblsp powdered gelatine ■ 2 x 250g packets cream cheese, chopped ■ ⅓ cup caster sugar ■ ¾ cup passionfruit curd ■ 300ml tub thickened cream MERINGUE ■ 3 egg whites, at room temperature ■ ½ cup caster sugar 1 Invert base of a 20cm springform pan (base measures 19cm). Grease and line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edge. 2 Process biscuits in a food processor until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter. Process until combined. Press over the base of prepared pan. Refrigerate…

While ‘you’re only as old as you feel’ is a phrase we might throw around to take the sting out of getting older, what if it had some weight to it? Our biological age – the number referring to how old our cells, tissues and organs appear to be – is often a more precise marker of our body’s age than our chronological age, the number reflected with each birthday. “Biological age is influenced by a myriad of factors, from genetic predisposition to our lifestyle choices, like what kinds of food we eat, our sleeping patterns, how often we exercise and how stressed we are,” explains Dr Guanchen Sun, co-founder and research and development director at Biogency. The best part? According to Dr Sun, our biological age is more flexible…

Manicurist Oli Antunes takes us through the popular shades and nail trends for the new season. SHEER RED Red has been front and centre of our fashion looks this year, so it’s no surprise to see it make an appearance on our nails. “Red, this season, is more whimsical and sheer with ‘popsicle’ shades trending,” says Oli. “[It’s] less opaque-cream and more of a translucent, lip-gloss-like finish.” TIP Oli suggests replacing your winter burgundy hues with orange-toned reds. COOL CHROME “Chrome has been a big trend in nails for a while now and shows no signs of slowing down,” says Oli. Shiny and subtle, the glazed doughnut look is being bypassed for “an injection of colour with rainbow chrome brights”. Opt for sleek silver and rose gold chromes to make…

1 Which pop star will perform at the 2024 AFL Grand Final? A) Lady Gaga B) Taylor Swift C) Katy Perry D) Dua Lipa 2 Where in the body is the pineal gland found? A) In the ear B) Under the arm C) In the nostril D) In the brain 3 Who is godmother to Jude Law’s eldest daughter Iris? A) Judi Dench B) Kate Moss C) Sienna Miller D) Naomi Campbell 4 Which of these action movie stars also goes by the nickname, ‘The Muscles from Brussels’? A) Arnold Schwarzenegger B) Sylvester Stallone C) Vin Diesel D) Jean-Claude Van Damme 5 In Aussie breakdancer Raygun’s infamous Olympic performances, which of these moves was not included in her viral competition routines? A) The Kangaroo Hop B) The…