New Idea 15 January 2018

I wanted this letter to be about my weight-loss goals in January but, as I’m typing it, I’m stuffing a salted caramel truffle left over from Christmas into my mouth – and that pretty much sums up my entire January. On one hand I can’t get enough of the inspiring photos we have on page 26 of readers who have lost a lot of weight, but on the other, I’m also obsessed with the Jammy Red Velvet Doughnut Muffins (try saying that fast) we’re featuring on page 43. And I’ve decided there’s nothing wrong with that, right? It’s called balance! Whatever you’re up to this January, I hope you’re enjoying the summer and finding your own balance! Have a great week.…

SHE’S STILL GOT IT! She was dubbed ‘The Body’ back in the ’80s and ELLE MACPHERSON proved that it’s still true today! The 53-year-old still looks as hot as ever, flaunting her famously fab body while enjoying a beach vacay in the Bahamas. RICHARD GERE enjoys a dip during his vacation in Mexico (left). Meanwhile, PAUL McCARTNEY (above) tests his football skills on his holiday with daughter Stella McCartney. Better stick to singing, Paul! MICHELLE BRIDGES beat the heat during a fun-filled day at Sydney’s Nielsen Park with her partner STEVE ‘COMMANDO’ WILLIS and kids Ella, nine, Jack, five, and AXEL, two. NAOMI WATTS is red-hot! The actress showed off her best Baywatch jog while holidaying in Byron Bay with her kids.…

‘SHE’S LOVED AND LOST A FEW TIMES… IT WOULD BE GREAT TO FINALLY SEE HER SETTLE DOWN’ After a string of high-profile heartbreaks have left her labelled ‘unlucky in love’, Delta Goodrem appears to have finally found happiness in the arms of a hunky Aussie musician. After quietly dating for several weeks, Delta and guitarist Matthew Copley can no longer hide their love – packing on the PDAs while enjoying a romantic holiday in Hawaii over the New Year. ‘They couldn’t keep their hands off each other... if I didn’t know better, I would have mistaken them for honeymooners,’ an onlooker tells New Idea. ‘They were holding hands and kissing constantly – they were clearly completely wrapped up in each other.’ The unrestrained moments of passion not only left plenty of fellow Kauai holidaymakers turning…

‘GUY AND I ARE LIKE A PAIR OF LOVERS IN A LATINO SOAP OPERA... WE FIGHT HARD, WE LOVE HARD!’ REKINDLED ROMANCE After dating as teenagers, Tziporah and Guy reconnected, announcing their news exclusively to New Idea in June (left). Recently, Tziporah has been staying with mum Pru Goward and stepdad David Barnett in Yass (below), causing tension in the relationship. HOW ITALL KICKED OFF The vicious row became public when Tziporah became irritated with Guy. He later posted a photo of a book he had burned and the pair continued to trade insults. She then posted a video of herself alone on New Year’s Eve, drinking champagne from the bottle. After an ugly Facebook war and headlines proclaiming they had split, Tziporah Malkah and partner Guy Vasey have reconciled and are quietly licking their…

‘THEY MADE A PACT... TO ALWAYS BE THERE FOR ONE ANOTHER AND HAVE NEVER WAVERED FROM THAT.’ They are two of Australia’s most iconic showbiz legends, with blockbuster careers and a close friendship that has spanned more than 40 years. But few know the truth of the strong bond shared by Paul Hogan and Olivia Newton-John – a tender story of enduring devotion that has got the pair through decades of highs and lows. And while their connection has never turned romantic, friends tell New Idea there’s long been a strong connection between the two that has helped them through some of the darkest times. ‘Olivia and Hoges have been friends for years – but not just the usual celebrity friends who say hi when they’re at the same event and chatter on at…

‘DORIA IS OUTRAGED AND IS NOT GOING TO LET ANYONE PUSH HER OR THEIR FAMILY AROUND – ESPECIALLY CAMILLA’ Any hopes of a new friendship between the parents of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been spectacularly dashed – with the in-laws already feuding ahead of the hugely anticipated royal wedding. Prince Charles, 69, and Camilla, 70, are said to be locked in a bitter war with Meghan’s father Thomas Markle, 73, and mum Doria Radlan, 61, over a TV wedding deal, and the duchess’ ‘appalling’ treatment of the bride-to-be. Tensions had been brewing for months over Camilla’s reluctance to accept Meghan, 36, into the royal fold, but it’s Tom’s recent deal to pocket $50,000 travelling to the royal wedding via a cruise as part of a ‘tacky’ endorsement deal that has senior…