Table of contents for Issue 23, 2023 in New Idea

Here at New Idea we’re big Tina Turner fans, meaning tickets to her musical were a hot commodity. So when we heard the news of her passing last week, we had her life story fresh in our minds. Within these pages you’ll find amazing tributes and iconic images of Tina, who was Simply the Best. Meanwhile, one of my favourite parts of this magazine is its top-notch advice columnists, and this week, we’re thinking of one of our own. Lauren Newton – daughter of Patti and the late, great Bert – has shared some important family news in her column on page 53, and the team and I extend our support, care and best wishes to her, Matt and their kids. Have a great week. newidea@aremedia.com.au newidea.com.au @newideamagazine @newideamagazine…

NEWS Fans had to do a double take after Drew Barrymore’s eldest daughter, Olive, was spotted getting ice-cream in New York with her little sister Frankie, father Will Kopelman and his wife Alexandra Michler recently. Onlookers couldn’t help but notice the 10-year-old is the spitting image of her mother at a similar age in 1982’s E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial. But while Drew, 48, was already acting by age 7, she has revealed that Olive is more interested in fashion. “She’s a total Edie Beale,” Drew confessed. “She constructs amazing things and has great ingenuity when it comes to tailoring clothes”.…

Colin Fassnidge had eyebrows raised last week with whispers of a marriage breakdown, after sharing a social media snap of himself wearing a questionable T-shirt. In the photo, the My Kitchen Rules judge, 48, wears a blue top featuring an image of a bride and groom above the words: ‘Game Over’. The humorous shirt sent fans into a frenzy, speculating the star was announcing a split from wife, Jane. When New Idea asked a representative about the post, they quickly hosed down the suggestions. Colin himself also humorously replied to the questions of a split with “not that I know of” alongside laughing emojis. Colin and Jane wed in 2006 after meeting while working together at the same restaurant. They share daughters Lily, 12, and Maeve, 11.…

Royals Since stepping up as both the new head of state and new head of the royal family following his mother’s death, King Charles has softened considerably. Palace insiders say becoming a grandpa initially sparked this change in the monarch – so it’s no surprise to now hear that he is planning an extra-sweet birthday surprise for his youngest grandchild, Princess Lilibet. The only daughter of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex turns 2 on June 4. New Idea has exclusively learnt that Prince Harry and his wife Meghan, 41, plan on celebrating with a small get-together at their Montecito mansion. Although it’s unlikely that the King, 74, will be at the party in person, he plans on giving a gift fit for a princess! “Charles has had his aides…

Royals Despite a long loyalty to the late Queen Elizabeth, her right-hand woman and personal dresser, Angela Kelly, was removed from her home on the Royal Estate at Windsor last week. While her eviction was met with criticism, Angela looked at peace as she vacated the property. “I’m moving to the Peak District just further on than Sheffield, so not too far away from the family. Looking forward to my new adventures,” she told reporters. Her new home is said to be a gift from King Charles in exchange for a gag order preventing her from speaking about the royal family.…

Farewell Imagining a world without one of Tina’s biggest hits, ‘What’s Love Go To Do With It’ is almost unfathomable – but it would take one determined Australian music executive to make it happen. Producer Roger Davies had the foresight to take the track, originally recorded by British group Bucks Fizz, and turn it into a bona fide hit for Tina. Originally the singer had no interest in the “terrible” track, confessing: “I was rock’n’roll … that was a pop song.” At the time, Tina was amid a critical turning point in her career following her tumultuous split from Ike Turner. After much negotiation, Melbourne-born Roger, who was just 26, finally managed to get Tina into the studio. The rest, as they say, is history Released in 1984, ‘What’s Love…

Farewell Just one week before Tina’s passing, Tina – The Tina Turner Musical hit Aussie shores. With a triumphant opening at Theatre Royal Sydney, actress Ruva Ngwenya, who is a force in the title role, says it was important to seek Tina’s blessing before taking the part. During rehearsals, Ruva received a letter from the chart-topper. “She said, ‘I’m so excited for Ruva to bring her soul to the role of Tina,’” she recalls. The musical opened on the West End in 2018, before moving to Broadway in 2019. “Tina loves all the Tinas worldwide and sends all her support. It’s really special,” shared Ruva, who added she didn’t feel pressure to mimic Tina exactly. “She’s given me that licence to go for it, to do my…

Even though she was the one to initiate their 1973 divorce, Priscilla Presley always considered her late ex-husband, Elvis, to be her eternal soulmate. “[He] was the love of my life, truly,” she said in 2015. “I loved him with all my heart.” Given this, it has long been Priscilla’s wish to be buried next to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll when she dies. However, that simple request has now been denied – leaving the 78-year-old all shook up! As part of a court battle with her granddaughter Riley Keough, Priscilla managed to settle disputes over her late daughter Lisa Marie’s million-dollar trust – but was unable to secure the plot next to Elvis’ grave at Graceland. Undeterred, Priscilla told People magazine in a statement via her representative: “Although…

Nearly a month has passed since Hollywood ground to a halt, with screenwriters from all the major studios walking out in a dispute that has left the industry in crisis. On May 2, around 11,500 screenwriters represented by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted to strike after failing to reach an agreement on issues including salary, minimum staffing levels and workplace protections. The union had been negotiating for six weeks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which represents huge production houses such as Netflix, Amazon and Disney, before talks broke down. The WGA claim the industry has not kept pace with the impact of streaming services on writers’ working conditions, with residuals, a once significant source of income, now depleted. With writers now on picket lines…

Quiche Lorraine Noodle Pie SERVES 6PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 15 MINS ■ 200g block Swiss cheese ■ 250g packet dried long-life noodles ■ 1 large onion, finely chopped ■ 250g shortcut bacon rashers, cut into 2cm pieces ■ 8 eggs ■ ¾ cup pure cream ■ 1 tblsp Dijon mustard ■ 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley ■ Mixed salad leaves, to serve 1 Grease a 22cm round springform pan (base measures 21cm). Line base and side with paper. Place on an oven tray. 2 Grate cheese. You will need 1½ cups. 3 Cook noodles in a large saucepan of boiling water, stirring to separate strands for about 3 minutes, or until just tender. Drain. Cut into shorter lengths with kitchen scissors. 4 Heat an oiled, large frying pan over a medium to high heat. Add onion…

Advice THE MUM OF SIX ON THE TRIALS & TRIUMPHS OF PARENTING As a parent, you always hope that nothing goes wrong for your children, but the worry is there from the moment they are conceived. It seems to be a part of a parent’s life to worry about all the things that can potentially go wrong, and we make it our life’s mission to try and make sure they don’t. Unfortunately, things can happen that we have no control over. We have recently had one of these life-changing situations with our daughter, Eva, and it has hit suddenly and turned our lives upside down. It has of course been incredibly difficult for her, but it has also had a huge impact on the whole family, and navigating it with…

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Q I have had the most awful 18 months. I feel lost and lonely. I miss my dear dad so much. It’s a hole in my heart that will never heal. Can you shed some light on how to get back on track to a more positive life? – SAD AND LOST A You are such a sensitive soul who was born an empath. Your father wants you to see your current situation with new eyes. Instead of feeling alone, focus on how much you are loved by him. He has been with you since you were a child, and he has tried to protect you from your mother and sister as they have never been able to understand the connection you have. Dad is telling me that this is…

“I WORE A WEDDING DRESS TO A WEDDING JUST SO I COULD MAKE A JOKE ABOUT IT IN MY TOAST.”Olivia Wilde maintains the two grooms approved of her focus-pulling tactics! “IT WAS THE DUMBEST THING AN ACTOR EVER DID IN THE HISTORY OF ACTING.”Matt Damon is still kicking himself for turning down Sam Worthington’s Avatar role. “THEY CAME BACK AND OFFERED MORE MONEY!”Sarah Snook reveals why she finally accepted the role of Shiv Roy in Succession, after some initial hesitation. “I KIND OF JUST WANT TO ELOPE. I’M LOST!”Wedding planning is seriously stressing Vanessa Hudgens out. “MY SON’S 12 – HE AND HIS FRIENDS ARE ALL ON THEIR PHONES. THEY’LL BE GOOGLING, PICTURES WILL COME UP…”Despite this, Dannii Minogue still thinks her 1995 nude Playboy photo shoot was “awesome”.…

NEWS Stan Grant recently made the shock announcement that he was stepping away from hosting ABC’s Q+A program following continued online abuse. The respected journalist addressed his departure on the show, revealing that the racist and hateful messages had taken a toll on his wellbeing. “If your aim was to hurt me, well, you’ve succeeded,” Stan, 59, said in his heartbreaking final address. “I’m sorry. I’m sorry that I must have given you so much cause to hate me.” An exclusive source with ties to the national broadcaster tells New Idea that Stan’s sudden departure has left them scrambling for a replacement. “The rumour is Pat Karvelas may replace him, but possibly only for one show and then they’ll decide [long-term],” the source revealed. The insider adds that Stan’s departure…

Cher recently clocked up another trip around the sun, but according to New Idea’s Hollywood insider, her 77th birthday on May 20 “wasn’t the happiest of celebrations”. Our source says the music icon was “nursing a broken heart”, having split from her music executive boyfriend, Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards, just weeks earlier. Cher and Alexander, 37, are remaining tight-lipped on the specific reasons for the break-up, but her friends say that “she wasn’t willing to compromise”. Although the star is reportedly “down in the dumps”, sources add that her loved ones saw the split coming a mile away, and insist she is, for now, putting dating aside.…

Royals The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were last week forced to speak out about their marriage, after a bombshell UK report suggested Prince Harry was using Los Angeles hotels as escape pads from Meghan. The Sun claimed Harry has a suite “set aside” in a luxury hotel near the couple’s lavish Montecito home for when he needs alone time. The newspaper added that he has a room at West Hollywood’s San Vicente Bungalows. A private members club for A-listers, the Sussexes have been photographed there recently. While the couple rarely comment on stories about their private life, a rep quickly shut the story down, telling the New York Post it was “not true”. It was also reported by The Sun that Harry, 38, attends a Barry’s Bootcamp gym at…

Speaking to New Idea exclusively following Tina’s death, legendary NRL prop Steve ‘Blocker’ Roach says he’ll never forget Tina’s trip to Australia to film the iconic TV commercial featuring her mega-hit, ‘The Best’. “It’s a day that will be forever etched not just in my memory but in my heart,” says Blocker, 61. He adds that the campaign will go down as “the greatest-ever in Australian sporting history”. “From the minute Tina turned up I was completely starstruck! Here’s this huge superstar who was talking to us like we were long-lost mates. I’ve never met or seen anyone quite like her. We were there the whole day filming – it’ll go down as one of the best days of my life”. Steve looks back and wonders what Tina must have…

Crime THE EXORCIST In a chilling case of life imitating art, the set of the classic 1973 horror film The Exorcist was thought to be haunted by an unknown evil. Several strange incidents repeatedly took place during filming, including a freak fire, a harness stunt fail, a motorbike accident and even a lightning strike. The deaths of at least four people have also been linked to the film, most notably actor Jack MacGowran. He passed away from influenza before the movie even hit theatres. Vasiliki Maliaros, who played Father Damien Karras’ mother, also died in 1973 before The Exorcist premiered in theatres. Many cast and crew members reported losing family members during filming, but the ‘curse’ didn’t end after the movie hit the box…

Local stars Only in New Idea One year on from the life-changing brain surgery that cured Denise Drysdale’s painful facial condition trigeminal neuralgia (TN), New Idea is happy to reveal the comedy queen is back on her throne and back entertaining! Along with a team of masterful doctors, ‘Ding Dong’ credits her miracle recovery to one other angel in particular – her best friend, veteran entertainment reporter Craig Bennett. “He moved up from Sydney in 2021 and we have not stopped laughing,” Denise, 74, tells New Idea from her Gold Coast home. “We howl ourselves hoarse whenever we’re together, which could be dangerous for a woman of my years.” Craig says the feeling is mutual, as Denise has him in a “perpetual state of stitches”. ‘Together we…

Salami Supreme Pizza Scrolls MAKES 10 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 10 MINS ■ ¹⁄³ cup pizza sauce with garlic, onion and herbs ■ 80g packet thinly sliced Hungarian mild salami ■ ½ cup drained kalamata olive wedges ■ ½ cup drained fire-roasted capsicum strips ■ 1 cup grated Tasty cheese DOUGH ■ 2¼ cups self-raising flour, plus extra for dusting ■ 1 tsp sea salt flakes ■ 75g cold butter, chopped ■ ¹½ cup finely grated parmesan ■ ¾-1 cup milk, plus extra for brushing 1 Grease a 22cm round cake pan. Line base and side with baking paper. 2 To make dough, place flour and salt in a large bowl. Rub in butter with fingertips to form fine crumbs. Stir in parmesan. Make a well in centre. Add ¾ cup of the milk. Using a flat-bladed…

How to look fashionable without spending money ADD LAYERS Whether it’s adding a turtleneck under a shirt, layering two jackets or even two T-shirts, layers can give your outfit a completely fresh look. HOT TIP Wearing separates in the same colour palette is the quickest and easiest way to add a fashionable flair to your look. ROLL UP Unless you’re wearing a jacket all day, roll up your shirt sleeves for that extra little detail that makes an outfit all the more fashionable. TIE IT Leave the scarves behind and just tie a warm sweater around your neck or over your shoulders to tick that fashionista box. DOUBLE TROUBLE When it comes to accessories, add two of everything. For example, try two belts, two cuffs or even two bags for…

Advice Dr Kate Adams EXPERT ADVICE FOR KEEPING YOUR FUR FRIEND HAPPY AND HEALTHY When my golden retriever, Benny, was eight weeks old, I purchased pet insurance for him and it saved his life on multiple occasions. In those days, pet insurance wasn’t as popular as it is now, but by then I’d been a vet long enough to see the heartache and pain caused by not having access to funds to pay for medical care when a pet really needed it. Things to know about pet insurance 1 Insurance companies have many options these days in terms of levels of cover. If you can afford it, get the platinum or top cover but you don’t actually need that one – the basic plan will do fine.…

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AUSSIE BIOGRAPHY LOVE LANGUAGE by Linda Marigliano We love a unique memoir, and this is truly one of a kind! Via memories of family, music and pasta, Linda has written a raw and compelling account of what it means to love and be loved. OUT TUE. COMEDY THE HAPPY COUPLE by Naoise Dolan Engaged couple Luke and Celine’s nuptials are fast approaching, but three of their friends – the bridesmaid, best man and a wedding guest – may tear them apart before they make it down the aisle! OUT NOW THRILLER THE SPIDER By Lars Kepler A killer is spinning a sinister web and the police are caught dead centre in this ninth book of the Detective Joona Linna series. With bodies piling up, Linna finds himself drawn in so…

Special report Body-camera footage of a frail 95-year-old woman clutching her walking frame before being tasered by a policeman was initially deemed not necessary to watch by the NSW police commissioner – but the recorded scenes will haunt the great-grandmother’s family forever. Clare Nowland, who weighed just 43kg and suffered from dementia, passed away in Cooma Hospital on May 24, one week after the incident which caused national outrage. Understandably, the death has left Clare’s children, grandchildren and great-children heartbroken and demanding justice. Senior constable Kristian White, 33, issued the alleged tasering after being called to Yallambee Lodge, the Cooma nursing home Clare resided in, at 4am on May 17. The great-grandmother had allegedly been walking with her frame while holding a steak knife. Falling to the ground after being…

Two new Hollywood projects have included ‘digs’ at the Princess of Wales, and royal watchers pointed out they both have links to Meghan! Disney’s The Little Mermaid features a scene where Ariel (Halle Bailey) scrunches up her face when asked if her name is Catherine. Interestingly, Meghan reportedly once told a fan she “always loved” the 1989 animated film. Then there is action series Citadel. The character played by Meghan’s good friend Priyanka Chopra Jonas says: “The chief of armed forces? You might as well have asked me how to get between the legs of the Duchess of Cambridge!”…

Hollywood The recent movie premiere of Love Again, Celine Dion’s first foray into the world of acting, was meant to signal the start of a new chapter for the ailing singer. Sadly, ongoing health issues meant the 55-year-old was unable to make the big night in the end, with close friends since confirming Celine’s condition is “worse than anybody knows”. The singer revealed she is suffering with stiff-person syndrome (SPS) in December 2022. Sources fear the neurological disease has progressed to the point where Celine might be having trouble walking unaided. “Getting SPS has really left Celine in a bad place,” reveals one source. ‘It was a cruel blow to her health’ In the months following that grim diagnosis, Celine cut ties with her large group of friends, limiting her…

Caramel Lamingtons SERVES 15 PREP & COOK 1 HOUR, 10 MINS ■ 6 eggs, at room temperature ■ 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ■ 1 cup self-raising flour ■ ½ cup plain flour ■ 2½ cups shredded coconut ■ 1½ cups desiccated coconut FILLING ■ 1¼ cups thickened cream ■ 225g Jersey caramels, chopped ICING ■ 4 cups icing sugar mixture ■ ½ cup cocoa powder ■ 50g unsalted butter, chopped ■ ¾ cup milk 1 Grease a 19cm x 30cm lamington pan. Line base and sides with baking paper, extending paper 3cm above pan edges. 2 For filling, combine cream and caramels in a medium saucepan over a low heat. Stir until caramels are melted and mixture is smooth. Don’t boil. Transfer to a large heatproof bowl. Cover surface with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until cold. 3 Beat…

How do I change up my dated look? Want to take the plunge but worried about the upkeep? Jaye Edwards, hair stylist and owner of EdwardsAndCo hair salons, has all the tips and tricks for your new hairdo. The perfect blowout Helen Mirren is the gold standard in proving that a blowout is perfection at any age. Thinking of doing it at home yourself? “First things first: you’ll need a large round brush and blow dryer. Use a mousse at the root and rolling the hair into the brush, aim the heat of the drier into the brush rather than the hair,” Jaye suggests. It takes a little trial and error, but with some practise, you’ll get the hang of it! Toni & Guy Bamboo Radial Brush, $24, woolworths.com.au Silver…

Stars From May 29 – Jun 4 Gemini MAY 22 – JUN 21 As they say, life’s too short! Local clubs and cultural events should set the scene for fun, so if you’ve fallen into a rut, get involved (there might be an added incentive for singles). Sunday’s feisty full moon could trigger an overdue conversation, but clearing the air should feel therapeutic. Lucky symbol: Yellow butterfly Cancer JUN 22 – JUL 23 Your feelings need an outlet, so whether it’s feel-good movies or catch-ups with friends, organise extra outings. Use these changeable stars to let go of an annoying habit or discard something holding you back. Steps taken through June could add a fresh spring to your step. Lucky numbers: 8, 9, 16, 24, 34,…