Innholdsfortegnelse for 21 December 2020 i New Idea

There are lots of big and little moments that get us in the mood for the festive period – but nothing says “Christmas is coming” like watching Carols in the Domain. This year is set to be a little different, but some things thankfully will be the same: Australia’s favourite performers will take to the stage to sing all our favourite carols. You can follow along (and get the words right!) with our bonus magazine. Also, inside is an interview with the event’s hosts, Kylie Gillies and Larry Emdur. So I’ll be cuddling up in front of the TV with the family and a platter of fruit mince pies on Dec. 23! DEPUTY EDITOR…

A battle is brewing between Andie MacDowell, Cindy Crawford and their rising-star daughters! Insiders tell New Idea that Andie’s daughter Margaret Qualley, 26, has fallen out with Cindy’s mini-me Kaia Gerber – and it has everything to do with comedian Pete Davidson, who dumped Margaret last year for a brief fling with Kaia, 19. “Margaret was furious,” says a pal. “She’s kept her distance from Kaia since then.” Sources say it’s old territory for Andie, 62, who has been rebuffed by Cindy, 54, in the past. “People forget Andie started out as a model. She and Cindy were big rivals until Andie’s acting career took off,” adds the pal. “Cindy wouldn’t get a shot at the big screen for another 10 years and sadly she was a flop. There’s no…

After a stint in hospital for a mystery health issue, Bert Newton is back home just in time for the holidays! In photos obtained exclusively by New Idea, the Aussie showbiz legend was spotted arriving at his Melbourne mansion on December 6 with his equally beloved wife, Patti, in tow. After a tough year, the Newton family are looking forward to spending a quiet Christmas together. Along with Bert’s recent health issues, his daughter Lauren was forced to spend part of her sixth pregnancy in hospital. It was a very stressful time for Bert, 82, and Patti, 75, who stepped in to help Lauren’s husband, Matt Welsh, care for the couple’s five children. Then in August, their youngest granddaughter, Perla, was rushed to hospital after falling ill. But things are…

Russell Crowe has always been a sucker for royalty and his latest charitable venture alongside Sweden’s Princess Madeleine has him smugger than a Smeg fridge. The 56-year-old actor has got behind the World Childhood Foundation, set up by the Princess’s mother Queen Silvia in 1999, and last month ‘attended’ a virtual gala to support the charity alongside the Queen, 76, and the Princess, 38. “Russell can’t help himself,” says a long-time pal. “He’s been obsessed with royalty since Prince Charles attended his Master and Commander premiere in 2003. He’s thrilled to be attached to royalty again and this time, for a good cause!”…

Zara Phillips is officially welcoming baby number three with her husband, Mike Tindall. The former Rugby ace revealed the news on his podcast, The Good, The Bad & The Rugby last week. “It’s been a good week for me, had a little scan last week. Third Tindall on its way!,” he said. Zara, 39, is the daughter of Princess Anne and is already mum to Mia, 6, and Lena, 2. “I’d like a boy this time,” Mike went on to confess, adding the couple are already considering names “Covi or Covina”, he laughed.…

Karl Stefanovic and his wife, Jasmine Yarbrough, welcomed their baby girl, Harper May, into the world just seven months ago. But it seems the morning TV presenter is ready to go again and this time he’s hoping for a baby boy. “Karl would love nothing more than a brother for little Harper,” a TV insider tells New Idea. “He openly jokes with friends and colleagues: ‘Next one, next year is a boy.’” Karl has three older children from his relationship with Cassandra Thorburn: Jackson, 21, Ava, 14, and River, 12. His daughter with Jasmine was born on May 1. At the time he confirmed the happy news in a statement, saying, “I am in awe. Harper is absolutely perfect.” Before his fourth child’s arrival, the Today host talked about how…

It should have been a magical time for the Petersons. It was Christmas 2002 and school teacher Laci Peterson only had a month to go before giving birth to her first child. Laci and her husband, Scott, had the holiday season to prepare for their little arrival, while enjoying festive merriment with their families. But disaster struck on Christmas Eve when 27-year-old Laci mysteriously disappeared after going for a walk with her dog. On December 24, Scott left the house at 9.30am to go fishing in their new boat and, when he got back that afternoon, the heavily pregnant Laci was nowhere to be found. A nationwide appeal was launched, with Scott at the forefront begging for information about his beloved wife’s disappearance. It came to no avail – Laci…

Mixed Italian Plate Serves 6, Prep: 15 mins 1 baguette Marinated olives and thinly sliced prosciutto, to serve SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP 1 tblsp olive oil 150g baby spinach leaves 2 cloves garlic, crushed 250g cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature ¼ cup light sour cream 300g tub chargrilled marinated artichokes, drained ½ cup finely grated parmesan 2 green spring onions, finely sliced 2 tsps lemon juice 1 Thinly slice baguette. Cook on a heated, lightly oiled barbecue grill plate over a medium to high heat for about 1 to 2 minutes on each side, or until lightly charred. 2 To make the dip, heat oil in a medium non-stick frying pan over a medium heat. Add spinach and garlic. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Season with salt and pepper. Cool.…

There’s no denying it’s been a tough year for everyone. More than ever before, we need to be together and celebrate what makes Christmas so special. And you can count on Channel Seven’s Woolworths Carols in the Domain to spread a bit of joy to the world. The Carols is an Aussie tradition, and this year it will be co-hosted for the first time by The Morning Show duo Larry Emdur and Kylie Gillies. “Everyone is busting for family, busting for love and busting for happiness,” Larry, 56, tells New Idea. “I think we should look at Christmas as one of the most positive things to happen this year.” Here, Larry and Kylie, 53, dish on Carols and why ‘tis the season to be thankful… Christmas will feel different this…

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IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY… Only you know what your soul signed up for in the coming 12 months before you incarnated here on earth, but it looks pretty exciting and pretty big. Your birthday chart is on fire! Expect it to be memorable, to say the very least. You can make massive new starts in any part of your life. Move forwards! Find out more about Jupiter and Saturn at moonmessages. com/js2020. READER Q&A Q I feel like I have always been unlucky in love. I have been working on me, but I have not put myself out there online as I believe in the old-fashioned way of meeting someone and being romanced. Although I may never marry again, my question is: will I find lasting, forever, happy love, or…

It’s hard to imagine anyone more suited to a career in show business than Neighbours star Bonnie Anderson. Winner of 2007’s Australia’s Got Talent when she was just 12, the multi-talented singer/songwriter and actress has taken her career from strength to strength. For the past three years, Bonnie has won an entirely new legion of fans with her portrayal of Ramsay Street favourite Beatrice ‘Bea’ Nilsson. “Bea’s very straight to the point, and I love that about her,” says Bonnie. “She’s a little bit rough around the edges and always has some drama going on, which makes her so much fun to play. She’s also grown into a strong woman.” And in the midst of her busy filming schedule, Bonnie even found time to be crowned winner as Bushranger of…

Jessica Simpson is planning a post-pandemic musical comeback – and she’s eager to record a duet with Diana Ross in order give her new album a “disco edge”. Diana is the mother-in-law of Jessica’s sister Ashlee, and the pop star has “always looked up to her”, tells our insider. “Jess has been bugging Ashlee to hook her up with Diana – she thinks they could do an incredible duet and wants to record something timeless. She is working on songs now, and when COVID is over it’ll be good timing!”…

Move over, Chris Hemsworth! Brad Pitt is in the best shape of his life right now – he just doesn’t want us to know about it yet! Friends say the 57-year-old heart-throb has been getting into beefcake shape for his new thriller Bullet Train – which started filming three weeks ago – and was recently spotted hiding his new pecs under an oversized flannel shirt at a food drive in LA. “He’s being super careful to not be photographed in tight-fitting clothes, because he wants everyone to be talking about his hot new bod in this movie,” says a pal. “You should see him though. He’s got muscles on his muscles underneath his sweaters. He’s working out three hours a day – he’s like a machine. He’ll be giving Chris…

After 30 years in the business, they’re still at the top of their game, but Nicole Kidman and Julia Roberts’ professional rivalry is also still going just as strongly as their careers. “They’re cordial to each other – they have too many friends in common not to be! But make no mistake, there is no love lost between these two,” tells our source. “They are the same age and are fighting for the same roles that are rapidly disappearing.” And it appears the Hollywood superstars, both 53, have been competing for the same movie parts since the ’90s. Two months ago, Nicole confessed she was desperate to star alongside her The Undoing co-star Hugh Grant in his 1999 hit romantic comedy Notting Hill, but lost the role of Anna Scott…

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – but for John Travolta, this festive season will be tinged with sadness. Five months after his beloved wife, Kelly Preston, lost her brave battle with breast cancer, sources tell New Idea that the grieving actor is going above and beyond to make Christmas Day extra special for their kids, Ella, 20, and Benjamin, 10. “IT’S GOING TO BE A TOUGH TIME FOR JOHN, ELLA AND BENJAMIN. KELLY LOVED THE HOLIDAYS” “It’s going to be a tough time for all three of them,” explains a close family friend. “Kelly loved the holidays … She filled the house with so much laughter.” Despite Kelly and John’s eldest son Jett, tragically dying of a seizure at age 16 during a Christmas family vacation to…

Liam Hemsworth is being urged to take his ex-wife Miley Cyrus to court after she implied that she left the marriage due to booze and partying. In a new interview with Rolling Stone magazine, the singer, 28, said she was using drugs a lot more during her ill-fated marriage to the Aussie actor than during the wild era of her Bangerz album and tour. “It looked like I was living some fairytale. It really wasn’t,” Miley told the publication. “At that time, my experimentation with drugs and booze and the circle of people around me was not fulfilling or sustainable.” Miley added that while the media liked to portray her as being a dutiful wife, “I was way more off my path at that time than any of the times…

Baxter Hutchinson was a bright and energetic 18-year-old with the world at his feet. A top student and state-level soccer player, he had big dreams of a professional soccer career. But no-one could have predicted the devastating turn that would shatter his dreams and change his life forever… Just three weeks before his high school graduation, Baxter received the results of hospital tests after suffering three months of severe vomiting. Doctors diagnosed him with two medulloblastoma brain tumours, a common and often deadly form of cancer in children. While doctors removed most of the primary tumour wrapped around Baxter’s brain stem in an 11-hour operation, the metastasised tumour behind his optic nerve near the pituitary gland was inoperable. Baxter’s mum, Carolyn, could only watch helplessly as her son suffered horrific…

Christmas has always been one of the happiest times for the Aitken family, and the seasonal festivities of 1983 were no different for Morna Aitken and her two little ones, Brad, 8, and 5-year-old Renee. Morna had brought her children from their home in Narooma, NSW – where they’d moved to 18 months prior – to visit family in Montrose, VIC for the holidays. Little did she know that Christmas would be the last time the family saw Renee. During the early hours of February 17, 1984 – back in the sleepy, safe, coastal town of Narooma – the angelic little girl was snatched from her bed while she slept and vanished without a trace. “She was the sweetest, most adorable girl,” Morna, now 66, tells New Idea. “She was…

The NSW Government is proud to support the 38th Woolworths Carols in the Domain. This year has been especially trying for everyone and I am delighted that this wonderful tradition can continue to spread joy and happiness across the nation, at a time when it is needed most. Even though the venue may be different, the spirit of Christmas will still be celebrated in spectacular fashion, and I encourage you to take part with family and friends by watching the broadcast from the comfort of your home. To everyone who has helped bring this event to life, I would like to say a heartfelt thank you, and wish you all a safe, happy and very merry Christmas. From the New Idea team, we wish you a wonderful Christmas! We’ve thoroughly…

RACHAEL BECK What do you love about Christmas? I love the attitude of giving, stopping and smelling the roses, being with family, and the feelings of gratitude and joy that surround us at this time of the year. Who is your favourite person to buy a present for? My daughters – and my mother who helps me a lot during the year. What’s the best present you’ve ever received? It sounds very practical, but a coffee machine. I use it almost every day. What is your favourite Christmas carol? ‘O Holy Night’. It’s so special I won’t sing it. I could never do it justice. What’s the Christmas tradition you always look forward to? Just being in Alstonville with my whole family, who live that way, is a total joy…

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Ada Nicodemou’s family is growing! The Home and Away star took to Instagram last week to share pictures from a baby shower, revealing that her sister-in-law, Elena, is pregnant. “Very excited to be an auntie for the first time,” Ada, 43, wrote on Instagram. “My brother and his wife are expecting – can’t wait.” Ada added that her son Johnas, 8, who she shares with ex-husband Chrys Xipolitas, is “over the moon” at getting a cousin. The happy news comes hot on the heels of Ada celebrating her four-year anniversary with rumoured fiancé Adam Rigby.…

Barbra Streisand has been rocked by accusations her husband, James Brolin, was caught cheating with another woman! The singer, 78, was reportedly blindsided when she came across divorce papers filed by James’ first wife, Jane Agee, who accused the actor, 80, of carrying on “numerous affairs” during their 18-year union. Jane also alleged James began dating his second wife, actress Jan Smithers, and even staged a symbolic “wedding” with her while they were still married! “Barbra couldn’t believe what she was reading,” said a source. “She was in tears!”…

It’s not just the Queen who’s missing out on seeing Prince Harry at the annual royal family Christmas celebrations. New Idea hears Prince George and Princess Charlotte are missing their uncle terribly and all they want for Christmas is for Harry to come home. This will be the second year in a row that the duke hasn’t seen his nephews and nieces at the annual royal celebration. Although 2-year-old Prince Louis would be unaware of the absence, Prince George, 7, and Princess Charlotte, 5, have noticed that Harry is no longer around for special occasions. Before his move abroad, Harry had a reputation among the royal youngsters for being the ‘fun uncle’, with Harry’s cousin’s husband, Mike Tindall, confirming that Harry “loves playing with them all”. Although nowadays he’s a…

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge taking the Queen’s train on a grand tour of the UK last week sent a very clear message – they’re in charge now. And it seems Prince Charles is not happy about it. Sources tell New Idea it’s clear that the couple, who went on whistle-stop visits to thank pandemic frontline workers across England, Scotland and Wales, are being “prepped to take over” from the Queen and Charles, who, at 94 and 72 respectively, are advised against too much travel. “It’s all a bit convenient to give Kate and Wills the front and centre roles when Charles’ reputation has taken a beating lately thanks to The Crown,” dishes our source. “Charles was bitterly jealous that Kate and William took the Queen’s train with such…

NATALIE PORTMAN VS CHRISTINA RICCI Both actresses got their start as child stars, but Christina has said she often got projects that Natalie originally turned down. One of these was The Ice Storm in 1997. MERYL STREEP VS GLENN CLOSE Meryl and Glenn are great friends, but have frequently found themselves pitted against each other when it comes to work. They’re also often mistaken for each other. MICHAEL URIE VS NEIL PATRICK HARRIS Ugly Betty star Michael says, “I got a few jobs in a row because Neil turned them down. One was an amazing audiobook, and then I got a lot of audiobooks after that.”…

Concerned friends are keeping a very close eye on Lisa Marie Presley as she faces Christmas without her son, Benjamin Keough, for the first time. Sadly, Ben took his own life in July aged 27, and Lisa has, understandably, been a complete wreck ever since. “Lisa is the worst she’s ever been. Those close to her have basically been keeping her on 24/7 monitoring,” tells a source. It doesn’t help that Lisa, 52, is locked in a horrible divorce battle against the father of her twins, Michael Lockwood, and still has friction with her mother, Priscilla.…

MATTHEW PERRY & KAYTI EDWARDS Matthew Perry’s ex-girlfriend has claimed the Friends star used to “guilt trip” her into buying drugs. Kayti Edwards told The Sun Matthew wanted her to buy him heroin and cocaine in 2011 while she was five months pregnant and reassured her, “No-one’s going to pull over a pregnant girl. Don’t worry.” Kayti, the step-granddaughter of legendary actress Julie Andrews, said she delivered drugs to Matthew on the set of his then-TV show, Mr. Sunshine. “I look back and think, ‘What kind of friend was I?’ [But] I wanted to help him,” she says. JUDE LAW & SIENNA MILLER Sienna Miller has spoken about being embroiled in then-fiancé Jude Law’s 2005 cheating scandal and reveals she can’t remember much about the immediate aftermath. The British actress,…

We take great joy in knowing the role Woolworths plays in helping families and friends celebrate Christmas in a uniquely Australian way. We are especially proud to continue our partnership with Woolworths Carols in the Domain to help Australians across our country share the spirit of Christmas. There’s no doubt that this year has been a challenging one, but 2020 has also highlighted the Aussie spirit of sharing, generosity and kindness. That’s why we’ve brought back our OzHarvest Appeal to help feed vulnerable Australians this Christmas. Our goal is to raise $3 million dollars, which will help feed six million people, and we kicked off the Appeal with a $500,000 donation. We haven’t forgotten our furry Australians either, with 10c from every Reindeer Carrots bag sold, donated to WIRES to…

Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple Salad Serves 4, Prep and Cook: 20 mins 800g packet Tasty BBQ Chicken Kebabs (10) ¼ fresh pineapple (400g) 300g packet fine-cut coleslaw 60g baby rocket leaves 1 red capsicum, thinly sliced ¼ cup bottled Greek salad dressing Cooked sweet potato chips 1 Heat an oiled, large chargrill pan over a medium to high heat. Cook kebabs for about 10 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until cooked through. 2 Meanwhile, peel pineapple and remove core. Cut in half lengthways, then thinly slice. Combine pineapple, coleslaw, rocket, capsicum and dressing in a large bowl. Toss to combine. 3 Serve kebabs with salad and sweet potato chips. TIP Any flavour of chicken kebabs can be used. You could also replace with sausages or pan-fried fish. If preferred,…

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#OFFER TO BRING A PLATE OR DRINK Even if denied, the offer will be appreciated. #GET THE TIMING RIGHT Always arrive 10-15 minutes after the arrival time and never arrive early, as it’s likely that the host is frantic with last-minute preparations. #UPON ARRIVAL Be sure to bring a thank you present for the host. Consider gifting wine and chocolates, a calendar, a beautiful notebook, or a lovely scented candle. #AFTER THE EVENT After the occasion, always send a heartfelt thank you note or give the host a call the next day. Be sure to mention a highlight so they know you acknowledge a great time was had by all.…

These microscopic arachnids are found in homes all around the world. Their faecal pellets and saliva proteins are the most relevant inducers of allergic diseases worldwide, and extensive exposure in early childhood may lead to asthma. Gem McLuckie, Lead Research Scientist in Microbiology at Dyson, believes that the best way to deal with dust mite allergens is to remove them completely. “Reducing the amount of skin cell debris in your home minimises the primary food source of dust mites and starves them. Vacuum your mattress on both sides using a machine with an advanced filtration system, like the Dyson V11 Outsize cord-free vacuum cleaner, as well as your sofa and other upholstery,” he says.…

ARIES MAR 21 – APR 20 It would be lovely to think that having Jupiter, the lucky planet, in your wishing zone means that all your wishes will come true. Actually, they might be. However, there’s a sort of astrological disclaimer which you need to know about. Saturn is also in there. In other words, if you really want your wishes to come true, you have to work towards them. YOUR POWER DAY: DECEMBER 15 TAURUS APR 21 – MAY 21 If you are the ambitious type, you’re entering a two-year phase where you need to put your head down. If you thought you’d already worked hard in your lifetime, you ain’t seen nothing yet. The planet of achievement which helps us work towards dreams coming true, Saturn, is now…

KATY & ORLANDO’S SECRET SURROGACY PLANS Three months after welcoming daughter, Daisy Dove, Katy Perry is already planning her second baby with Orlando Bloom – but this time she might use a gestational carrier. “Katy wants her kids to be similar in age, but she’s not ready to go through another pregnancy,” dishes a source. “She and Orlando have been talking about using a surrogate – he’s definitely not as keen, but one thing they both agree on is having another Daisy is a dead cert.” SOFIA & JOE RENEWING THEIR VOWS! Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are busy planning a vow-renewal party at their LA home! “She’s having 10 people over for dinner and having a huge number of friends and family from all around the world dial in…

The Big Bang Theory star Johnny Galecki shocked fans when he split from baby mama Alaina Meyer – and now his online flirts with former co-star and girlfriend Kaley Cuoco have fans wondering if he’s pining for his lost love! Johnny and Alaina welcomed their son, Avery, in November 2019, but parted ways last month. Their last social media posts together were seen in April when they celebrated Easter. Johnny took to social media on November 30 to extend his other ex a very friendly happy birthday, tweeting, “The happiest 74th birthday to my fake wife! You know how much I adore you and respect you!” The two dated from 2007 to 2009 and have remained on good terms. Unfortunately, Kaley has been married to billionaire equestrian Karl Cook since…