Innehållsförteckning för Issue 18, 2025 från New Idea

Real life p30 Food p46 Hollywood p32 Well, there’s certainly been plenty of drama in celebrity land this week! Spare a thought for Deborra-lee Furness and Hugh Jackman, who insiders say were bracing themselves for a potential run-in on the red carpet at the Met Gala (yes, it’s that time again! Come back next week for all the star-studded looks). But would Hugh’s new girlfriend be there? As we went to print, it was anyone’s guess! Back on home turf, a plagiarism war over caramel slice for one of our most-loved chefs, RecipeTin Eats sensation Nagi, erupted on social media. We explain exactly what’s going on in the kitchen. Meanwhile, the simmering tension between the family of late Queen frontman Freddie Mercury and his former fiancée has been revealed. There’s…

Australian rugby league great Wally Lewis said ‘I do’ to new wife, Lynda Adams, at a lavish ceremony in Brisbane last week. But there were some notable absentees from the festivities, as Wally’s three adult children – Mitchell, 38, Lincoln, 37, and Jamie-Lee, 34, – chose not to attend. “Ever since Wally ended his marriage to his first wife Jacqui in 2021, there has been tension,” a source tells New Idea. “Wally’s kids sided with their mum since the split.” Our source adds while the kids are still in contact with Wally, 65, attending his nuptials was a step too far. In fact, former Home and Away star Lincoln made a point of posting about an MCing job he had at Brisbane’s Convention Centre – just a few kilometres away…

Two is the magic number for Harry Potter’s Rupert Grint. The British actor and his long-term partner, actress Georgia Groome, have welcomed their second daughter, with Rupert, 36, sharing the news via Instagram on April 27. “Secret child slightly revealed,” he wrote. “Introducing Goldie G. Grint. A 10/10 baby so far.” Rupert, who famously portrayed Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, and Georgia, 33, are also parents to Wednesday, who turns five this month. Shortly after Goldie’s birth announcement, the newly minted family of four were seen out in their London neighbourhood running errands. Onlookers were delighted to catch a glimpse of Goldie’s gorgeous ginger locks as she was being cradled by Rupert. “She looks just like her daddy,” one onlooker told New Idea. “He looked totally smitten…

Since Meghan, Duchess of Sussex launched her rebranded lifestyle website, As Ever, on February 14, she’s been sharing more and more photos of the two kids she shares with husband, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex. Gorgeous shots of Prince Archie, who is six this week, and Princess Lilibet, three, now regularly appear on both Meghan’s personal Instagram page and As Ever’s official account. For royal fans, it’s exciting, after years of barely getting a glimpse of the Sussex siblings. The irony? Harry’s been in the UK fighting for his kids’ protection and privacy – a fact his wife seems to be happy to ignore! A source tells New Idea Harry’s court battles are all in a bid to take his children back to the UK, a place they’ve not been…

The Met Gala was one of the few red-carpet events that Deborra-lee Furness loved going to with her then-husband Hugh Jackman. The former couple would make it a regular on their calendar, often in coordinated blackand-white ensembles. Then in May 2024, having announced the end of their 27-year marriage the previous September, a sombre-looking Hugh attended the event solo, in the same tuxedo he wore the first time he went to the Met with Deb, 69. “It was a sweet nod to her, and an assurance to fans that things were amicable between them,” an insider tells New Idea exclusively. “But this year, things couldn’t be more different.” At the time New Idea went to press – and with the Gala taking place at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in…

Any tension between Miranda Kerr and her mother, Therese, is well and truly water under the bridge now. The pair enjoyed a day out in Los Angeles on April 18. Miranda carried Pierre, the one-year-old son she shares with husband Evan Spiegel, in her arms while his big brother Hart, who turns seven this week, walked beside them. Miranda and Evan are also parents to third son Myles, five. Therese looked every inch the doting grandmother during the outing. It appears she’s eagerly making up for lost time, after previously claiming she missed out on seeing Miranda’s eldest son Flynn, who she had with ex-husband Orlando Bloom, for a year when he was a toddler. In 2014, Therese and her husband, John, publicly alleged that they had not seen Miranda…

FOR MORE RECIPES, VISIT New Idea Magazine newideamagazine or newidea.com.au/food Caramel Cornflake Brownies SERVES 20 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 25 MINS ■ 200g block dark cooking chocolate ■ 150g unsalted butter, chopped ■ 1 cup caster sugar ■ 3 eggs, lightly beaten ■ 1 cup plain flour ■ ¼ cup cocoa powder ■ ½ tsp baking powder CARAMEL CORNFLAKES ■ 1 cup white sugar ■ 80g unsalted butter, chopped ■ ¾ cup thickened cream ■ 4 cups cornflakes (150g) 1 Grease an 18cm x 28cm rectangular slice pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 4cm above pan edges. 2 Place chocolate and butter in a medium saucepan. Stir over a low heat until melted. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Cool slightly. 3 Whisk in caster…

Between the costof-living crisis and finding time to actually head into a spa, a moment of self-care indulgence seems almost impossible. But, don’t stress! There are plenty of useful tools and tricks you can use yourself to replicate some of our favourite spa treatments, all from the comfort of your own home. SET THE SCENE Creating a spa-like atmosphere can be as simple as lighting a cosy candle or spritzing a room spray. If running a bath, make sure to have a nourishing mix on hand to cleanse the skin. Our top pick? Endota’s Signature Bubble Bath which contains a relaxing blend of aloe vera, chamomile and magnesium to help nurture the mind and body. For a true spa experience, use a jade roller to help stimulate blood flow and…

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MUSIC Forty years ago, Listen Like Thieves catapulted INXS to international stardom. Featuring massive hits like ‘What You Need’ and ‘Kiss the Dirt’, it was the Aussie band’s fifth record – and finally gave them the breakthrough they’d been waiting for. “We did the album like a live show, and what is there is there,” Michael Hutchence, INXS’ late, charismatic frontman, said at the time. To celebrate the major milestone, Listen Like Thieves is being re-released with a deluxe anniversary edition. A must for die-hard fans, it contains new remixes, unreleased tracks written during the album’s creation, and updated sleeve notes. It is available in triple CD and vinyl formats. The package also features interviews with surviving band members. Songwriter Andrew Farriss says he “couldn’t be prouder” of the album…

Elizabeth Hurley has jetted back to the UK following her recent holiday with new beau, Billy Ray Cyrus, at his Nashville home. But, it looks like their fledgling romance, while long distance for now, is still running red hot! So much so that Liz, 59, and Billy, 63, are already talking about tying the knot! Last week, The Sun reported “marriage could be on the cards” for the pair, who met while filming the movie Christmas in Paradise in 2021. They reconnected in mid-2024 and debuted their surprise romance on Instagram late last month. “Everyone is saying he could be The One,” a source told The Sun. “Don’t be surprised if [they marry].”…

Bindi Irwin has happily watched from the sidelines as her younger brother Robert’s star has risen – thanks to his stint as co-host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! and as a newly minted Bonds underwear model. But now, sources tell New Idea the 26-year-old’s nose is “slightly out of joint” that Robert, 21, has signed up to do the US version of Dancing with the Stars, as that’s always been her big claim to reality TV fame. Bindi was 17 when she competed on the US series in 2015 – and won! Meanwhile, Robert’s casting in the show’s 34th season was confirmed to much fanfare at an event in Los Angeles on April 23. “This was Bindi’s big win … and through no fault of her…

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Laura Sharrad is still hunting for that elusive MasterChef win – after finishing runner-up twice! But these days, her greatest joy comes not from plating up sensational dishes, but from the simple, everyday magic of motherhood. The MasterChef: Back to Win contestant and her husband, fellow chef Max, welcomed their first child, daughter Florence, on April 23, 2024. They recently celebrated ‘Flossy’s’ first birthday with an intimate family gathering. This weekend, it’s Laura’s turn to be the centre of attention, as she, Max and Florence mark her second Mother’s Day with a “long lunch, a nice bottle of bubbles and lots of cuddles”. “Motherhood changes your perspective on life and what’s really important,” Laura tells New Idea. “It’s made me more patient, quite resilient and given me a whole new…

For the past 10 years, beloved home cook Nagi Maehashi has served up delicious, easy-to-follow recipes via her RecipeTin Eats website. But last week, the financier turned food blogger accused baker Brooke Bellamy of plagiarising two of her recipes. Nagi claimed the recipes in question appeared in the Bake with Brooki cookbook, released by Penguin in October 2024. Brooke and Penguin vehemently deny the claims. “I’m no stranger to seeing my recipes copied online,” Nagi told her 1.6 million Instagram followers in an April 29 post. “But seeing what appeared to be my recipes printed in a book launched with a huge publicity campaign from one of Australia’s biggest publishers was shocking.” Nagi also shared some side-by-side recipe examples. In one, she compared her method for baking caramel slice, which…

More than 30 years have passed since the world farewelled Queen frontman Freddie Mercury. And while the mark he made lives on in his music and iconic performances, that same legacy is now at risk of being tarnished, thanks to a shock family feud. It’s been revealed that Freddie’s sister, Kashmira Bulsara, 73, spent almost $6.2 million of her own money to buy back a selection of her late brother’s personal items. They were up for sale in a 2023 Sotheby’s auction. The sale was organised by Freddie’s former fiancée, and closest confidant, Mary Austin. At the time, Mary said she had made “the difficult decision to close this very special chapter in my life”. She added, “I decided that it would not be appropriate for me to keep things…

Jack Nicholson can’t help but reminisce about the past as he enjoys the twilight years of his life. And, sources say his one big regret is not fighting harder to make his romance with Anjelica Huston last. “Jack really misses Anjelica,” a source tells New Idea. “It’s no secret that he would love another chance with her.” For close to 20 years, beginning in 1973, Jack and Anjelica had one of Hollywood’s most notorious on-off love affairs. Despite the drama that went on during their tumultuous relationship, the pair have managed to stay friends, with Anjelica, 73, recently saying she can always count on Jack, 88, “when the chips are down”. In fact, the retired actor called in to check on Anjelica earlier this year, when the Los Angeles wildfires…

Chipotle Beef Hash Brown Bake SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 40 MINS ■ 5 frozen hash browns ■ 750g beef mince ■ 30g sachet Chipotle Tacos recipe base (see Tip) ■ 375g jar Thick ’N’ Chunky Salsa ■ 1 red capsicum, chopped ■ 1 Lebanese cucumber, chopped 1 Place hash browns in a single layer on the microwave turntable, Microwave on High (100%) for about 5 minutes, or until thawed and hot. Remove. Break into large pieces. 2 Meanwhile, heat an oiled, large frying pan over a high heat. Add beef. Cook, stirring to break up mince, for about 4 minutes, or until browned. Stir in recipe base. Cook for 1 minute. Add salsa and ¹⁄³ cup water. Bring to boil. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until…

Spiced Plum Butter Cake SERVES 10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR 40 MINS ■ 250g unsalted butter, softened ■ 1 cup caster sugar ■ 2 tsps vanilla extract ■ 3 eggs ■ 2½ cups self-raising flour ■ 1 tsp ground cinnamon ■ ²⁄³ cup milk ■ 825g can whole plums in juice, drained, halved, seeds removed ■ 2 tsps cinnamon sugar ■ 2 tblsps honey, warmed ■ Greek yoghurt, to serve 1 Grease a 24cm round springform pan. Line base and side with baking paper, extending paper 2cm above pan edges. 2 Beat butter, sugar and vanilla in large bowl of an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time. Add sifted flour and ground cinnamon with milk in two batches. Stir until combined. 3…

Becoming a mum was my dream for as long as I can remember. I had such a special relationship with both my mum and my nan and I just knew how much I would one day love the role of being a mother. Fast forward to now and I can’t believe that I am that role for six people and it is even more wonderful than I could have hoped. Of course there are challenges and sometimes I’m left tearing my hair out, but it is still the most incredible feeling raising little people that I adore. PAUSE, REFLECT, REMINISCE It is such a privilege to have the job of mum and it’s certainly not lost on me how important this role actually is. In the chaos of celebrating Mother’s…

Taurus APR 21 – MAY 21 Ready to tick off that to-do list? With Mercury pushing things along, you’re in for a productive few weeks. Loved ones may be going through big changes, so keep those lines of communication open. But it’s not all serious. With the sun energising your sign, you’re in for fun too! Lucky numbers: 2, 9, 12, 22, 30, 34 Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 Your ability understand others looks impressive, so put those people skills to good use: your words of wisdom should prove timely. With Venus heating things up on the social scene, plan something special for the weekend, or if you’re looking for romance, ask a friend to play cupid. Lucky flowers: Violets Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Mentally and physically,…

Hamish Blake “What an absolute dream to get to follow your instructions,” Hamish joked, as he and wife Zoë celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary by recreating their honeymoon safari. Nicola Coughlan The Bridgerton actress was recognised for her activism in Cannes, and even her Robert Wun Couture gown had a good cause – it was specially shaped to appear like a peace lily. BATTER UP! George Clooney By George, he’s headed for a home run! The actor surprised himself with his skills as he joined the cast and crew of his Broadway play for a game in NYC’s Central Park. Frankie Muniz Malcolm is still in the middle! Frankie enjoyed a hug with his on-screen parents, Bryan Cranston and Jane Kaczmarek, as they got to work filming a four-episode reboot…

She’s had a wildly successful, international career of her own, but Dannii Minogue has claimed “she wouldn’t be alive now” if she’d let unfair comparisons to her big sister Kylie, 56, over their looks get her down. Dannii, 53, gave an interview to the Happy Place podcast and said: “I was compared to my sister, who’s always had a completely different body shape.” She added the jibes, while “brutal”, couldn’t break her due to her “mental strength”.…

Sentenced to life in prison for the brutal deaths of three women, you’d think that serial murderer Bradley Edwards would be living an uncomfortable existence behind bars. But shockingly, according to new reports, the man best known as ‘The Claremont Killer’ is doing just fine. Edwards, who is now in his mid-fifties, is incarcerated at Casuarina Prison, 30 kilometres south of Perth, WA. In 2020, Edwards was convicted for the murders of Jane Rimmer, 23, and Ciara Glennon, 27. While there wasn’t enough evidence to also convict him of the murder of 18-year-old Sarah Spiers, a judge ruled Edwards was her likely killer too. Local Perth newspaper editor, Bret Christian, says Edwards’ day-today life seems easy, in comparison to the suffering he has caused his victims and their families. “From…

Delta Goodrem is used to performing on the world’s biggest stages to much fanfare. But, when it comes to her impending nuptials, it appears the singer is opting for a low-key vibe. It’s thought Delta, 40, is set to marry musician Matthew Copley in the coming weeks, with the exact wedding date and location shrouded in secrecy. And on April 26, the brideto-be kicked off the wedding festivities by gathering her closest female friends for her hen’s party in Sydney. SHE’S ON TOP OF THE WORLD! Included on the guest list were Today presenter Renée Bargh (and her 10-week-old daughter Soléil), as well as former Channel Nine reporter Airlie Walsh and Bec Hewitt’s sister, Kristy Chapman. Delta’s future mother-in-law, Louise Copley, was also there – although there seemed to be…

With many years of experience working within the mental health sector, Keith Donnelly has seen it all. As a nurse, he has helped people in some of their darkest moments. But for the longest time, Keith felt like something was missing from the care being given – so he set about fixing it. “We’d look after patients to the best of our ability, but one thing was always lacking. They’d present to hospital with just the clothes on their back,” Keith tells New Idea. “They may not have had any friends or family who are able to drop off a bag of clothes. So, was the only option that we could give [them] a white hospital gown?” In his role as the community mental health case manager at Sydney’s Prince…

Chicken Caesar Pizza SERVES 4 PREP & COOK 30 MINS ■ 2 large pizza bases ■ ¹⁄³ cup barbecue sauce ■ 1½ cups grated mozzarella ■ 300g shredded roasted chicken ■ 2 green spring onions, thinly sliced ■ 175g short cut bacon rashers, chopped ■ 1 cup shredded parmesan ■ 1 baby cos lettuce, shredded ■ ½ cup bottled creamy Caesar salad dressing 1 Place each pizza base on a separate large oven tray. 2 Spread sauce evenly over bases. Sprinkle with mozzarella. Top with chicken, onions and bacon. Sprinkle over parmesan. 3 Cook in a hot oven (200C) for 15 to 20 minutes, or until light golden and bases are crisp. 4 Sprinkle some of the lettuce over pizzas. Drizzle with dressing. Cut into wedges. Serve with remaining lettuce.…

BREEZY BOTTOMS A pair of bed-to-couch pants are essential for a lazy day in. Add your comfiest slouchy knit and swap out for a chic pyjama top at night. MATCHING SETS Whether working from home or doing chores, a coordinated set is the best balance between looking chic and keeping cosy. FLUFFY ROBES Add some luxe to your loungewear with a super soft dressing gown. Pair with slippers and a silk mask for the ultimate pamper-ready fit. Compiled by Stephanie De Nobile. Stockists: bedbathntable.com.au, bonds.com.au, hm.com, lornajane.com.au, theiconic.com.au, uniqlo.com/au/en…

There’s nothing quite like a beautiful bouquet of fresh blooms. But the sad truth is that flowers don’t last as long as we’d like them to. With the help of Ryan Primrose, managing director of Flowers for Everyone, we’ve rounded up a few helpful hacks to make your bouquet last. PREP AND SET Just like us, flowers love a nurturing home. When transferring a floral bouquet into a vase, Ryan recommends you follow these steps: 1. Remove all foliage on the stems below the water level. 2. Recut stem on 45-degree angle, trimming at least 2-3cm, and place quickly into water to prevent the stems from resealing if out of water for a length of time. 3. Add flower food to water, this will allow the flowers to fully open…

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