New Idea 25 March 2019

LORI LOUGHLIN & FELICITY HUFFMAN ARRESTED! Actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman have become unlikely criminals, with both women being charged for their involvement in a widespread college bribery scam. The $35 million dollar scandal known as Operation Varsity Blues saw wealthy parents buying fake test scores and athletic records for their children. Both women were arrested and held in custody last week for charges including conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud. Lori and her husband, Mossimo Giannulli, reportedly paid the scam’s organiser, William “Rick” Singer, more than $700,000 to get their two daughters into the University of Southern California by fabricating their rowing talent. The Fuller House actress was away filming in Canada at the time of her arrest, but later turned herself in. Both she and Mossimo were later…

After months of feuding and with the imminent countdown to the birth of their first child, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex have made a shocking decision. Despite recent high profile appearances – including last week’s very public display of friendship between Meghan and Kate – the couple have decided to leave palace life behind them. They will be moving out of Kensington Palace and into Frogmore Cottage, nestled within the Windsor Estate, earlier than planned, New Idea has learned. At the end of January it was widely reported that renovations on the 10-bedroom, heritage-listed house had sped up amid rumours that tensions between the Sussexes and Cambridges had reached fever point. “KATE HAS NO ISSUE WITH MEGHAN. FOR KATE, IT’S ABOUT KEEPING THEIR RELATIONSHIP PROFESSIONAL” Radar Online reported at the beginning of March…

Duchess Meghan’s half-brother, Thomas Markle Jr, has exclusively revealed her family believe she is expecting a baby boy. Speaking exclusively to New Idea, Thomas, 52, said: “My grandmother Doris had three boys ... my mum Roslyn had me first then my sister, Samantha. I know there was a lot of speculation about pink things at the baby shower, but that could just be hearsay. “In the family overall we have more first-born boys – I had two boys, Thomas and Tyler.” Rumours are also swirling that Meghan, 37, is likely to give birth earlier than expected but Thomas Jr, thinks it’s likely she will have her baby right on time as there is no history of children being born early or late in the family. “I don’t think we will give birth early…

They’re expecting their first child together and appear more loved-up than ever, but trouble could be brewing for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Princess Diana’s former psychic has reportedly told Harry to be wary of Meghan, after revealing how his late mother apparently sent her a message to pass onto her son. The psychic urged Harry to be cautious of Meghan and to trust his instincts, particularly when it comes to repairing his relationship with his brother. Inside sources say his mother’s message left Harry confused and shaken, but he knows that ultimately Meghan is The One. While the couple are excited to welcome their first child, the psychic also warned Harry to think twice before having any more children with Meghan.…

First, the couple attended the royal wedding. Then, Amal hosted Meghan’s baby shower. Now, it appears Amal and George Clooney are well and truly part of the inner circle, with the pair attending an exclusive dinner at Buckingham Palace hosted by Princes Charles. The couple looked right at home as they laughed and chatted with their royal host, as well as other attendees including actors Luke Evans, Tamsin Egerton, Josh Hartnett and Benedict Cumberbatch. The dinner was attended by donors, supporters and ambassadors of The Prince’s Trust International, an organisation set up by Charles. It’s not the couple’s only link with the royal family — they’re also good friends with Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank.…

They say everything happens for a reason. And it seems landing a role on Dancing with the Stars was just what Cassandra Thorburn needed to get her groove back. In fact, less than an hour after she was booted from the dancing competition last week, the former wife of Karl Stefanovic celebrated her time on the show and new-found confidence with fellow contestants. “Memory making,” Cass captioned a photo from her final dance on Instagram. “It was the most incredible experience and I am blessed to have shared the experience with all the other incredible dance couples. The bonds we formed will last a lifetime.” In exclusive pics, Cass, 47, is seen drinking and laughing during a night out with her dance partner Marco de Angelis, actor Sam Johnson, Neighbours star Olympia Valance and…