Innehållsförteckning för Issue 40, 2024 från New Idea

Emmy winner Jeremy Allen White is now dating his The Bear co-star Molly Gordon. Last week, the pair were seen kissing on an Los Angeles street, and a few days later, Molly, 28, accompanied Jeremy, 33, as he went house hunting. The actors have been on-screen love interests since Season 2 of The Bear, where they play reunited sweethearts earts Carmy and Claire. A source tells People they have always had “chemistry” and started exploring things romantically ally “a few weeks ago”. The news comes after Jeremy reportedly split from Spanish singer, Rosalía. Prior to that, he was married to Addison Timlin. They share two young children.…

She’s won over viewers and formed a solid chemistry with Karl Stefanovic since joining Today last January. But Sarah Abo is currently in ‘panic mode’ as she weighs up whether she actually made a giant career mistake by committing to breakfast television. Since Sarah, 38, swapped hard-hitting 60 Minutes reporting for lighter hosting duties on Today, there has been major cost-cutting at Channel Nine, not to mention plenty of behindthe-scenes drama – something she wants no part of. A well-placed insider tells New Idea: “Sarah is concerned by all the negative headlines engulfing television networks across the country – there’s been a lot of changes and a lot of drama. “Between pay issues, contract negotiations and surprise exits, it’s been a huge year for her, and Sarah is wondering what…

Just like they walked away from The Block, Jesse and Paige have now walked away from their nuptials mere months before they were meant to say ‘I do’. It’s been revealed the pair have postponed their December 12 wedding. New Idea had long suspected something might be amiss, given our requests to Paige about covering the big day went unanswered.ed. “Everyone thought t this might happen. And it’s understandable, given the flak they’ve copped ped since The Block started ted airing,” says one source. Yahoo Lifestyle shared a copy of the postponement notice that Jesse, 30, and Paige, 27, had sent their guests. It read: “Whilst we were eagerly looking forward to celebrating our love and commitment with you all; we believe it is essential to…

Maggie Smith 1934–2024 Legend. Maverick. Witch. Many words were used to honour Maggie Smith following her death aged 89 on September 27. But perhaps the person who knew the actress’ true nature, was her friend, and fellow dame, Judi Dench. “Judi is understandably very upset at losing her dear Mags,” says a source. The pair met in 1958, backstage at London’s The Old Vic theatre, where they shared a dressing room. Developing an instant kinship, the pair went on to act in many projects together in the ensuing decades. They also supported one another as they each navigated widowhood, with their respective husbands Beverley Cross and Michael Williams dying within a few years of each other. “It’s a very good thing, knowing each other so well,” Judi, 89, said. Despite…

Ellen DeGeneres’ inner circle is “bracing for the worst” amid concerns that the failure of her new Netflix comedy special is putting pressure on her marriage. Upon its release last week, the unfortunately titled Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval got anything but that from Hollywood critics such as Variety, who called it a “self-indulgent” project. While Ellen is obviously disappointed with the brutal reception, her wife, Portia de Rossi, is said to be especially devastated. “It goes without saying that there was a lot of hope pinned on this special, which was not only to be a redemption for Ellen, but most of all, it was going to be her final piece of work,” says a long-time friend. “Portia wanted so much for the special to be a big hit,…

‘There are lots of hugs and laughter’ In his new memoir, James Middleton has opened up about life as a royal in-law. He speaks candidly to the hardships he faced at a time when his family were thrust into the spotlight, via his sister Catherine’s marriage to the now Prince of Wales. Such revelations include rubbing shoulders with the late Queen Elizabeth II, who he says filled a “granny-sized hole”, to his brother-in-law, Prince William, being an obliging “loser” when it comes to the Middleton clan’s competitive game nights! Titled Meet Ella: The Dog Who Saved My Life, the memoir is dedicated to James’ late spaniel, who passed away last year. The dad of one credits Ella with being there for him when he needed it the most. Growing…

Pecan Crumble and Apricot Loaf SERVES 8-10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 15 MINS ■ ½ x 410g can apricot halves in juice, drained ■ 125g unsalted butter, chopped, at room temperature ■ ¾ cup caster sugar ■ 1 tsp vanilla extract ■ 1 egg ■ ½ cup sour cream ■ ½ cup plain flour ■ ½ cup self-raising flour ■ Softened butter, to serve CRUMBLE ■ 1 cup pecans (100g) ■ 1 tblsp brown sugar ■ 1 tsp cinnamon ■ 25g unsalted butter, melted 1 Grease a 12cm x 22cm medium loaf pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 To make crumble, combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. 3 Spread out apricots on absorbent kitchen paper and pat dry.…

Curried Chicken Rice with Crunchy Noodles SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 20 MINS ■ 450g packet microwave long-grain white rice ■ 600g chicken breast fillets, trimmed, chopped ■ 2 tblsps vegetable oil ■ 2 tsps mild curry powder ■ 3 cups thinly sliced green cabbage (250g) ■ 1½ cups packaged shredded carrot (150g) ■ 3 green spring onions, thinly sliced ■ ¼ cup oyster sauce ■ 2 tblsps soy sauce ■ ½ x 100g packet Original Fried Noodles 1 Heat the rice according to packet directions. 2 Meanwhile, toss chicken with 1½ tblsps of the oil in a large bowl. 3 Heat a large wok over a high heat. Add chicken in two batches. Stir-fry for about 4 minutes, or until browned and almost cooked. Remove. 4 Add remaining…

T-SHIRT TOPHE RIGHT HT Despite stating the obvious, a smooth cup T-shirt bra is the ultimate investment for day-to-day T-shirt wearing and everything else in between. Their minimal design means no lumps or bumps under a fitted or loose-fitting style. BLOUSE Park your basic bras for something a little sexier and more feminine when wearing a blouse. This style of top lends itself to a plunge-shaped bra that can minimise, create a elongated décolletage and add some texture. ASYMMETRICAL TOP For off-the-shoulder styles or anything asymmetrical, a strapless is your best friend to avoid any pesky strap lines. Almost all strapless come with convertible straps so you can choose your own support depending on the neckline. DID YOU KNOW? Berlei has developed a post-surgery recovery bra in collaboration with breast…

Grand Designs Australia – aka the show where we sit back and watch with envy as people build their dream homes – is back! The hosting baton has been passed to Anthony Burke, who reveals to New Idea that Grand Designs icon Kevin McCloud is not the man he thought he’d be… What drew you to the show? For me, it’s about advocating for the value of good design. Shining a light on the power of design, in big ways and small, to improve the quality of our lives and the health of our planet is what continuously catches my attention. I think it’s brilliant to see the many and varied ways people are taking the idea of building sustainably. I just love hanging out with them! Kevin McCloud…

Home and Away’s Emily Weir has sparked buzz she might be leaving Summer Bay to try her luck in the US. The actress, who plays Mackenzie Booth, recently shared photos of herself on a trip to LA, where she caught up with former co-stars Sarah Roberts and Tim Franklin. It was recently revealed that Emily’s three-year contract with HAA is coming to an end, and it’s yet to be confirmed if she’ll be re-signing. In August, Emily, 34, surprised fans when she shared she’s thought about how she might like to leave the show. Watch this space!…

MOTHER MATCH! Victoria Beckham may have allowed her youngest son Cruz to bring his new girlfriend, Jackie Apostel, to her Paris Fashion Week show – but it seems the designer has not fully embraced her. Following her runway presentation, Posh, 50, uploaded a family photo to Instagram featuring husband David and their children – Romeo, Cruz, Harper, Brooklyn and his wife Nicola. She thanked them for all their “support”. However, Posh made no mention of Jackie, 28, nor did the singer feature in any of Posh’s Instagram photos from the event. Online pundits couldn’t help but notice that Jackie bears an uncanny resemblance to the former Spice Girl – and she’s not the first Beckham plus one with a Posh likeness. When Nicola went from blonde to brunette in 2022,…

The ever-shrewd Princess Royal had a premonition that the Duchess of Sussex wouldn’t last long in The Firm. In a new revelation that royal expert Neil Sean shared publicly for the first time last week, Princess Anne, 74, apparently warned Meghan Markle that she needed to treat royal life like a “job” – and not a celebrity status. “[Princess Anne] pointed out …it was a job, you turn up on time, you do your research and do the duty. It’s all about the project at hand,” Neil explained during a YouTube appearance. But much to Anne’s dismay, it seems her words were ignored. Many insiders explain that former actress Meghan, 43, could never amalgamate British duty with her Hollywood habits. It’s no wonder then, that Anne accurately predicted Meghan would…

As the daughter of one of Hollywood’s most famous former couples, Shiloh Jolie has seen a lot during her young life. Now, rumours are swirling she’s considering doing a tell-all interview – covering everything from her parents’ divorce to why she no longer wants anything to do with her dad, Brad Pitt. So it’s no wonder the Oscar-winning actor, 60, is said to be “freaking out”! “This is a dark cloud hanging over Brad’s head. He can muzzle Angelina [Jolie] with his lawyers, but he can’t muzzle his own kids,” an insider tells New Idea. “They’ve stayed quiet so far, but at some point, it’s very plausible that they’re going to want to tell their side of the story. And when they decide to talk, Brad will l likely just…

Donna Hay FOOD SPECIAL Donna Hay has spent her entire adult life dreaming up recipes that countless Australians have enjoyed. Despite this, the culinary queen insists she is never short on inspirationiration – as proven by her new cookbook, Too Easy. “It’s all about finding the shorter way to cook something [while also] delivering more flavour with fewer ingredients,” Donna told New Idea when we dropped by her Sydney test kitchen last week for a sampling of the book’s yummy recipes. In between bites of delicious pasta, Donna explains she created Too Easy with the premise of making cooking simple, quick and fun for everyone. A go-to guide to gourmet eating, it features everything from 10-minute snacks to tossed-together dinners and much more. For Donna, the cookbook is a labour…

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George Clooney had an unusual gift for his wife Amal on their wedding anniversary – he sold his notorious party mansion. The actor, 63, reportedly used to host numerous Hollywood shindigs at the Studio City bachelor pad. An insider tells New Idea that Amal, 46, “never felt comfortable there, knowing what might have gone on there 20 years before they met”. The mansion sold for $21 million, with the sale falling on the couple’s 10-year wedding anniversary. The insider added it could form part of a broader “strategic move” by the Clooneys to relocate “closer to Washington DC” amid growing whispers they plan to get into politics.…

Singer Lana Del Rey has married her alligator tour-guide beau, Jeremy Dufrene, just weeks after going public with the relationship! They wed by the Louisiana swamp where the dad of three runs airboat tours. Following the nuptials, Jeremy’s ex fiancée, Kelli Welsh, came forward to say she was shocked by the news, particularly considering she and Jeremy, 49, had been engaged for 12 years – but never married – while he and Lana, 39, “got married after one month”.…

As she sat in the back of the van, Carolyn Crawford was terrified. The 64-year-old grandmother, who hadn’t so much had a parking ticket in her life, was on her way to prison. “I’d been sentenced to 18 months in jail. It was a huge shock and it devastated my family,” Carolyn, now 72, tells New Idea. “They wished they’d known and could have helped me. But the truth is there is nothing they could have done.” For seven years Carolyn, from Frankston, VIC had been in the grip of a hidden addiction. She spent up to 100 hours a week in front of the pokies, often missing meals and staying out until 3am to get her fix. “I became an extremely good liar,” she says. “I was always at…

Find out more about Droplets in a Stream at dias.asn.au Ugandan-born George ticked all the boxes on his visit to Queensland, from visiting theme parks and watching an NRL game to cuddling a koala. However, there was a more serious reason for George to be here. He needed lifesaving medical treatment following a horrifying child sacrifice attack. In 2009, a three-year-old George was ambushed by a witch doctor after being lured away from his home by a neighbour. He was taken into care by Ugandan-based charity Kyampisi Childcare Ministries and underwent reconstructive surgery. In May this year, George, now 17, arrived in Brisbane for further treatment. Urologist Dr David Winkle said George’s recovery has been “a team effort” from the medical specialists at Mater Private Hospital Brisbane. “There was a…

Sunday Rose Kidman-Urban has been anointed fashion’s newest ‘It girl’ by style bible Vogue magazine. The 16-year-old daughter of Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban made her modelling debut during the recent Paris Fashion Week, where she opened the Miu Miu show. Ahead of the big moment, an excited Sunday told Vogue backstage that being on the runway was a dream come true. “I’ve been wanting to do this for so long, so when the offer came through, it was really exciting. And now the day is finally here!” she said, adding she was trying to not let nerves get the better of her. Sunday was joined in Paris by a very proud Nicole, with the pair attending a dinner thrown by Miu Miu. They also shopped up a storm, with…

Kale and Sweet Potato Fritters with Herb Sauce MAKES 12 PREP & COOK 35 MINS ■ 5 small kale leaves (120g) ■ 200g sweet potato, peeled, coarsely grated ■ 3 eggs, lightly beaten ■ ¼ cup self-raising flour ■ 2 tsps paprika ■ ¼ tsp chilli powder ■ Endive leaves and sliced avocado, to serve HERB SAUCE ■ ⅓ cup mayonnaise ■ ¼ cup buttermilk ■ 2 tblsps finely chopped fresh mint ■ 1 tblsp finely chopped fresh coriander 1 To make herb sauce, combine all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate. 2 Wash kale. Drain. Pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. Remove leaves by cutting a V-shape either side of the centre stems. Discard stems. Shred leaves. You will need 2½ cups. 3 Place kale in a…

There are so many responsibilities as a parent. Making sure everyone is healthy, happy and thriving is always on my mind, and one of the most important aspects is ensuring all my children are eating well. I often hear from other parents how difficult they find dinnertime, and the stress of preparing nutritious meals for their children. Kids can be tricky at the best of times, but throw in a picky eater (or in my case, four!) and it can leave you dreading every mealtime. RAISING FOODIES I was very lucky with my first two children. They ate almost everything I gave them and loved vegetables, so food was never something I had to worry about. That all changed with the next four, and my meals and tactics have had…

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Goldie Hawn The actress seemed unsure about having Martin Short as a dance partner as they took to the stage during her charity fundraiser in LA. Jennifer Garner When this A-lister ‘pops’ to the shops, she doesn’t let mundane chores like grocery shopping burst her bubble! Jamie Oliver Bitten off more than you can chew, Jamie? The TV chef’s antics made wife Jools smile while promoting his latest cookbook. Josh O’Connor The British actor hung out with Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz during Paris Fashion Week – and they apparently all got the memo that jaunty jumpers are in! Beyoncé It was a two-thirds Destiny’s Child reunion when Beyoncé was joined by Kelly Rowland at the launch of her new whiskey in Paris. Zoe Saldaña There was no missing a…