Table of contents for Issue 4, 2026 in New Idea

I didn’t expect to wake up to the news that Brooklyn Beckham had gone nuclear last week, finally breaking his silence on the long-rumoured family feud. But wow, did he cause jaws to drop with his wild Instagram post! Check out all the gossip from our sources on page 14. I’m sure you can guess whose side Rebecca Loos is on! Don’t miss Kmart’s budget-friendly homewares range (p58), and TerryWhite Chemmart Pharmacist Tim answering your pressing questions on weight management (p51). Diamonds could possibly be your new best friend soon, as we launch a brand-new prize this week! Subscribe and you’ll go in the draw to win a pair of diamond earrings worth $2999. See page 64 for all the details! Acting Editorial Director…

Deborra-lee Furness is said to be reeling over news that ex-husband Hugh Jackman is engaged – barely six months after the ink has dried on their divorce. The actress, 70, looked downcast while spending time with the couple’s daughter, Ava, 20, in New York recently. The outing came just hours after news of Hugh’s romantic Costa Rican engagement to his Broadway leading lady, Sutton Foster, broke. Insiders tell New Idea that the New Year proposal “wasn’t a shock to Sutton”, with the couple having been talking about an engagement for some time. “But Hugh did get down on one knee and she is in the possession of a diamond solitaire she’ll show off when they’re ready,” the insider says. Meanwhile, sources say that Deb – who filed for divorce in…

A “combative and emotional” Duke of Sussex took the stand in a London court last week to give evidence in his case against the publisher of the Daily Mail. But as Prince Harry, 41, outlined the impact stories in the publication had on his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, he became visibly tearful on the stand. “They have made my wife’s life an absolute misery,” an emotional Harry told Justice Matthew Nicklin at the end of giving evidence. The Guardian reported that after the exchange, Harry immediately left the court “red-faced and sniffing”. Harry, alongside six other co-claimants, have accused the Mail and its publisher ANL of using underhand tactics to obtain information for stories. The company vehemently denies the claim. But, Harry added in the stand, the stories that…

Absence makes the heart grow fonder, or so the saying goes. But New Idea hears that Robert Irwin is struggling with the distance between himself and rumoured sweetheart, actress Xochitl Gomez. The pair met, and had a few casual dates, while Robert was based in the US last year to compete on Dancing with the Stars. “Robert didn’t expect this to be so hard. He hasn’t had a lot of experience dating, so it’s extra intense for him,” our source reveals. Sparks flew when Robert and former US DWTS winner Xochitl, 19, danced together in honour of the show’s 20th anniversary. “They got on like a house on fire,” our source adds. But almost as soon as he won the Mirrorball Trophy, Robert, 22, jetted to South Africa to start…

More than two months after they were reported to have “fully” split, Jacob Elordi and Olivia Jade Giannulli are back together. On January 14, the pair were spotted leaving a New York hotel together with the Aussie actor’s dog, Layla, in tow, before enjoying a cosy dinner with his parents at Cafe Cluny. Jacob, 28, then suited up to take his on-again love as his date to a Q&A event for his film Frankenstein. Olivia, 26 – the youngest daughter of Full House actress Lori Loughlin and designer Mossimo Giannulli – couldn’t wipe the smile from her face as she left the event. The influencer was first romantically linked to Brisbane-born Jacob in 2021. They had an on-again, off-again relationship lasting four years, before calling it quits in August 2025.…

TEAM CLOONEY There will never be any love lost between George Clooney and Russell Crowe, however their long-simmering war has tilted decisively in the Aussie actor’s favour coming into the new year. In a stunning start to 2026, Russell, 61, has found himself riding box-office glory with his historical drama Nuremberg becoming an unexpected hit with audiences worldwide. Meanwhile, George is scrambling to squeeze out another Ocean’s Jay Kelly, failed to set the world alight. Nuremberg, a WWII thriller in which Russell stars as Gestapo boss Hermann Göring, has quietly amassed $69 million since its November release. ‘He will forgive but won’t forget’ “Russell’s phone is blowing up,” New Idea’s source tells us. “He’s back as the go-to for serious, character-driven roles and every director seeking awards wants him in…

Talking to a health professional about weight has often been uncomfortable, but it is now more important than ever. With more than 60 per cent of adult Australians overweight or living with obesity, creating a plan for healthy weight management could be life-changing. GET PROACTIVE ABOUT HEALTH Living overweight or with obesity affects four in five older Australians aged between 65 and 74 years, according to research. If this impacts you, professional advice can help. But before booking to see your GP, it’s worth speaking to a pharmacist about your situation. From measuring your current health metrics to determining a meal plan, and even offering valuable advice on medication, they can help you get from point A to Z the right way. NUTRITION IS YOUR FRIEND More than 95 per…

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Perennial bachelor Leonardo DiCaprio appears to be gearing up for his next big role – as a husband! – after being spotted shopping for what sources suggest could be a wedding suit! The One Battle After Another star made a rare appearance sans face mask as he tried on shirts and jackets with rumoured fiancée, Vittoria Ceretti, in several designer New York boutiques on January 17. As New Idea previously reported, speculation is rife that Leo, 51, has asked Vittoria’s parents for her hand in marriage. In mid-December, the couple were seen shopping with 27-year-old Vittoria’s mum, Francesca, and brother, Guglielmo in Manhattan. At the time, a source confirmed the family outing was “a huge step” for Leo. They added that the actor is not typically one to be cosy…

Magda Szubanski has shut down a scam soliciting money from fans amid her blood cancer diagnosis. The Kath & Kim icon – and beloved national treasure – took to Instagram to warn followers not to fall for the fake fundraiser, which featured an AI-generated image of ‘Magda’ smiling from a hospital bed. “This lovely lady – whoever she is – is not me,” the star explained. “I hope she’s doing well. But please don’t think it’s me”. Magda then stressed that people should not donate money to any medical fundraiser “that purports to be me. If you want the real me, you can always find me here. Otherwise – it’s a scam.” The post was flooded with comments, both in support of the comedian and condemning those trying to take…

The sun was shining bright as Marianne Schmidt and Christine Sharrock set out for the day. It was January 11, 1965 and the friends were off to Wanda Beach near Cronulla, NSW. However, by nightfall the pair had failed to return home – and tragically they never would. The following day, their bodies were discovered partially buried in nearby sand dunes. The girls, both aged 15, had suffered extreme and fatal violence. For more than 60 years, the murders have remained one of Australia’s most notorious cold cases. Now, the new podcast Catching Evil has revealed a chilling breakthrough. True-crime investigators have named serial killer Christopher Wilder as the predator they believe is responsible. Hans Schmidt was just a boy when his sister Marianne was killed, but her absence has…

Let the battle begin! With inside chatter ramping up that Karl Stefanovic is gearing up to step away from Today, Channel Nine is reportedly eager to poach his Weekend Sunrise counterpart, David Woiwod! “I hear [Nine] executives have their sights set on David,” dishes one insider. “He isn’t just a seasoned journalist – he’s proven to be a hit with viewers ever since he joined Weekend Sunrise in 2024.” The TV source adds that Nine bosses think David, 42, would be a good fit co-hosting Today alongside his good mate, Sarah Abo. However, they’re fully aware it won’t be easy prying him out of Seven’s clutches. “David has been to war zones and it seems he could be about to start one between Australia's rival networks,” our insider jokes. “What…

CHESTY BOND! They’ve retired from the game, but some tennis superstars proved they’ve still got what it takes during an exhibition match at the Australian Open’s inaugural Opening Ceremony on January 17! Roger Federer, Ash Barty and Andre Agassi – who have won 11 Australian Open titles between them – as well as Pat Rafter and Lleyton Hewitt delighted fans as they traded backhands and banter on the court! BARTY PARTY! When Ash subbed in for Andre and partnered with Roger, she quipped to her fellow Aussies, “How good is this? I’ve got the best partner ever!” Lleyton graciously replied, “You’re very lucky!” Australian tennis icon Rod Laver was also in attendance, cheering on from the stands, as was 10-time Australian Open winner Novak Djokovic. And while nobody was really…

Australian natives are always the way if you’re thinking about adding new flowers to your garden. And if you’re not sure which species to plant? Consider the iconic climbing vine, Pandorea jasminoides (or Bower Vine). It’s hardy, can handle dry weather and will give you many beautiful flowers. Sold! WHAT ARE PANDOREA JASMINOIDES? The evergreen climber is an Australian native from the family Bignoniaceae, admired for its gloss-like evergreen foliage and showy flowers. Often called the Bower Vine or Bower of Beauty, it’s one of the most versatile vines you can add to your garden. GROW-GETTERS Pandorea thrives best in a sunny or partly shaded spot with soil that does not stay too wet. Dig a hole twice as wide as the roots, mix in some compost and water it…

The alleged secret daughter of Queen frontman Freddie Mercury has lost her long battle with cancer aged just 48. According to her husband Thomas, who announced the news on January 15, the woman known as ‘Bibi’ had been struggling with the rare spinal cancer chordoma. “B is now with her beloved and loving father in the world of thoughts,” Thomas told the Daily Mail. “Her ashes were scattered to the wind over the Alps.” Her illness was reportedly the motivation for Bibi, a doctor who lived in France with her husband and two sons aged nine and seven, to come forward with her shock paternity claim last year. Lesley-Ann Jones, who revealed Bibi to be the secret love child of Freddie and the wife of one of his closest friends…

Former UK glamour girl Katie Price has sparked concern after she was snapped looking gaunt, following her latest surgery spree, while reuniting with her daughter Princess Andre. The 47-year-old’s cheeks were hollow and her new “kissable lips” impossibly plump as she braced against the rain under an umbrella with Princess, 18. The shopping trip comes five months after the pair were rumoured to be estranged, but the hatchet is clearly now buried. Numerous fans couldn’t help but notice Katie’s “worryingly thin” frame in skin-tight leggings. Just days later, the mum of five took to social media to document a bottom-enhancing procedure. Speaking from the clinic, she addressed her recent weight loss. “Yes, I’ve lost weight. Yes, that’s what I wanted to do,” she defiantly declared. Katie also cited being wheelchair-bound…

After Brooklyn Beckham dropped a nuclear bomb on his family relationships last week, his parents David and Victoria have, for the most part, stayed silent – in public at least. But behind closed doors, New Idea can report that David, 50, is “furious” that the pair’s relationship with their eldest son has come to this. Victoria, 51, meanwhile is said to be “inconsolable and humiliated.” “In the first few days after Brooklyn’s Instagram post went viral, David and Victoria ignored his attack,” our source explains. “They were stunned and in shock. But it has caused some strain between David and Victoria because some of Brooklyn’s most devastating accusations were levelled at his mother.” In his January 20 post, Brooklyn, 26, alleged that fashion designer Victoria cancelled making his wife Nicola’s…

Luke Bateman has already participated in one reality show, looking for love. But now, I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here fans are wondering if something might be brewing between the 2023 star of The Bachelor and his fellow campmate, Concetta Caristo! “Luke’s close bond with Concetta was the talk of the set,” our I’m A Celebrity spy dishes. “They get on like a house on fire and Concetta adores him. While it’s nothing romantic, they quickly became the best friends. It’s very cute!” Retired NRL player, and noted BookTok star, Luke, 30, is currently single, while Triple J breakfast cohost Concetta, 31, was most recently linked to comedian Ben Kochan. “Luke had no plans on hooking up with anyone in the jungle”, the source tells New Idea. “He’s…

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis might have made a glamorous return to the Hollywood spotlight, but New Idea is told that the controversial couple “will never” sit at the top of the A-list ever again – despite their efforts. The pair attended the Golden Globes on January 11. It had been four years since they had appeared at an awards show red carpet together, and they seemingly went all out for the occasion. Wearing a vintage-inspired Carolina Herrera princess gown, Mila flirted up a storm and smiled brightly alongside her land the role. During his beaming husband, who was there to kick off promotion for his new TV series, The Beauty. ‘Ashton has a lot of ground to cover’ Our source says Ashton, 47, desperately needs the show, which is…

As one of the most well-known survivors of child abduction, Elizabeth Smart has spent the 23 years since her rescue telling her story. Now, she’s opening up like never before in the new Netflix documentary Kidnapped: Elizabeth Smart. Joining Elizabeth are her father, Ed, 70, and sister Mary Katherine, 33, as well as officers who worked on her case and witnesses who spotted Elizabeth but didn’t realise she was the missing child. Having so many fresh voices “gives the story so much more perspective”, Elizabeth, now 38, told People magazine. In the early hours of June 5, 2022, Elizabeth, then 14, was kidnapped at knifepoint from her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her abductors were later identified as Brian David Mitchell, then 48, who went by Immanuel, and his…

THE ICED COFFEE KILLER Jessica Wongso and Wayan Salihin first met while studying design in Sydney. The two young women, both from wealthy Indonesian families, became friends and stayed in touch after Wayan returned to Jakarta, married and started a new chapter of her life. On January 6, 2016, while Wongso was holidaying in Jakarta, the pair met with another friend at the upmarket restaurant, Olivier. Wongso ordered drinks, including an iced Vietnamese coffee for Wayan, before the women sat to talk. Moments later, Wayan, 27, began frothing at the mouth and collapsed. She died on the way to hospital. Police charged Wongso with premeditated murder, alleging she had poisoned Wayan’s coffee with cyanide. Prosecutors claimed she was jealous of Wayan’s marriage, and resentful over criticism Wayan had made about…

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DOC SEASON 2 Premieres Tue. 8.30pm on Channel 7. Stream from 6pm on 7plus All the stakes have been raised in the latest season of the medical drama Doc. Returning as the titular physician, Dr Amy Larsen, Molly Parker tells New Idea the upcoming season provides some new challenges, with insight into Amy’s past after her memory is lost in a traumatic car accident. “Amy has tried hard to be this version of herself she thinks she has to be, but by the end of Season 1, she’s dug herself a hole,” Molly, 53, says. Now, Amy gets a “gift”, Molly says, in the form of a “flash of memory. [It’s] a clue that helps her in a situation, which opens up this new path where she realises her memories…

It’s chaos. Like the beginning of a flash mob before everyone moves in synchronicity. Curtis is bleeding out in front of me, and behind him is a blurred background of running bodies as different flight responses kick in. The smell of fear hits me as I gape at the body slumping in the chair. It’s a bespoke cocktail of sweat and spilled alcohol, a mix of too many incompatible colognes and something else so innately primal that it pulls me out of my shock. I’ve seen scenes like this before. I’ve watched terror play out on a screen and I’ve examined each shot and analysed every plot point. I know all the possible endings to a story that starts with bloodshed. So I stay in my seat instead of heeding…

Rachel McAdams The actress was all smiles as she unveiled her Hollywood Walk of Fame star. To quote a film title of Rachel’s... it’s About Time! CEREAL OFFENDER William Shatner The Star Trek icon tucked into a bowl of breakfast cereal while stuck in traffic in Los Angeles! Shane Withington The Home and Away star caught up with John Jarratt in Sydney. “Now who would you rather go camping with,” Shane quipped on Instagram, referencing John’s Wolf Creek role. Lisa Curry She’s known for being a water baby, but Lisa is also a snow bunny too it seems! The Olympic swimmer enjoyed a hot chocolate with her grandson during a family trip to Whistler, Canada. Cute! Jason Statham The action man was joined by his model fiancée, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, on…

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