New Idea 16 September 2019

If you’re a middle-aged woman you might be feeling as if 50 is the new 30 for everyone except you. Every star from Salma Hayek and Sharon Stone to Jennifer Lopez and Liz Hurley are posing in bikinis and looking pretty damn smokin’. Their breasts appear to defy gravity, their skin tone is firm and even, and their abs make Chris Hemsworth look like he’s slouching. But finally these ageless women are being honest about what it takes to look this good. For years I’ve interviewed stars who’ve told me it’s all down to good genes, water and sleep. Rubbish. With their armies of flunkies they can go to the gym instead of trawling the supermarket and with chefs on hand to prepare healthy meals they’re not slaving at the stove come 6pm. Thank goodness…

Holding her mother’s hand tightly with both hands, a usually cheeky Princess Charlotte was on her very best behaviour as she arrived for her first day of school at Thomas’s Battersea last week. Dressed in her adorable navy uniform and with her hair pulled back, the 4-year-old was joined by her proud parents the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and big brother Prince George, 6, to mark this exciting milestone on September 5. And it seems Kate has been busy preparing for her daughter’s big day with a mummy makeover, debuting her lighter looking hair and signature blowdry, and recycling the red-patterned dress which she first wore to Harry and Meghan’s 2018 wedding rehearsal. Meanwhile, looking a little nervous but still sporting her mischievous grin as she tried to hide from the cameras,…

Despite his constant denials, Ben Fordham has been tipped to front the struggling Today show. And, after filling in on the breakfast slot again, New Idea can exclusively reveal there may be another reason for his return. After reportedly turning down the hosting gig, which once belonged to Karl Stefanovic, it appears the radio presenter may have his sights set on another role. “Ben wants A Current Affair,” claims our industry insider. “There is too much pressure with Karl’s old job and failing ratings, but ACA is a dream come true for him.” With bosses apparently on board with the shake-up that will see Ben move from 2GB radio to this primetime slot, they have been focused on building his TV profile again. “That’s why he is back on Today,” says the source.…

The mutual admiration between Taylor Swift and Keith Urban reached new heights when the Australian country music star performed the title track from Taylor’s new album, Lover, at a recent concert. Posting his performance on Instagram, Keith wrote, “Every now and then you hear a song that you love and wish you’d written.’’ Taylor, who shared the video, gushed, “Keith Urban covering ‘Lover’ flawlessly. I am screaming. This is so beautiful.” The exchange follows Keith previously declaring his love for Taylor’s track, tweeting, “When a song so exquisitely written becomes a record so gorgeously crafted I feel such a deep sense of gratitude for the ‘art’ of making music.” Taylor did not hold back with her response to his praise of ‘Lover’: “ARE YOU KIDDING ME THIS IS THE NICEST THING ANYONE HAS…

Could reality TV juggernaut The Block be about to lose its two hosts? A source close to the renovation series claims Shelley Craft and Scott Cam could walk if their demands aren’t met. “Scott and Shelley are banding together to get more money,” the source says. “They are two of the smartest hosts in the business when it comes to contracts and dollars and timing their chats with the network.” “They waited until the audition callout for 2020 went to air to make their move.” Next year’s season of The Block is set to be the most ambitious and expensive yet, with Channel Nine said to be shelling out a massive $15 million to buy an old nursing home in Brighton, Victoria. While Shelley and Scott are signed to host the 2020 season,…

Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham left fans and followers worried as she appeared super skinny at the GQ Men of the Year Awards in London. Dressed in a white trouser suit, Posh Spice appeared to share a tense moment with husband David Beckham as they attended the ceremony at the Tate Modern. Last year Victoria told The Guardian: “I am very, very disciplined in the way that I work out, in what I eat. I expect a lot from my body. I’m 44, I’ve got four kids, I work a lot, I travel. For me to do all that, I have to eat healthily and work out.” But these recent pics have sparked concern that she may have taken her regimen too hard.…