New Idea 30 September 2019

Imagine being asked to bare your breasts on national television! When I first bumped into Georgie Parker at Channel Seven and heard about her plans to raise awareness for breast cancer in The All New Monty: Ladies’ Night, I was incredulous that so many top calibre women had agreed to take part. Swimming legend Lisa Curry, singer Ella Hooper, TV host Rachael Finch, singer Casey Donovan and Home and Away’s Lynne McGranger had all agreed to strip off and strut their stuff for the cause. Brave women, I thought. More guts than me. But then I saw a video of the group rehearsing and I realised this is what women do best. They rally. They lean on each other. They dare one another to stretch outside their comfort zone and they form friendships which,…

Dr Chris Brown and Liv Phyland were all smiles as they stepped out last week to celebrate the Bondi vet’s 41st birthday. While Chris and Liv are yet to publicly confirm their relationship, the pair have been dating since last year. The Loop presenter was seen leaving Sydney’s Clovelly Hotel after the birthday bash, which was also attended by Carrie Bickmore, Hamish Macdonald and Miguel Maestre. Liv, 28, and Chris appeared to be in high spirits, leaving onlookers asking whether the get-together doubled as an engagement party for the couple! Chris has said in the past that, unlike others who “shout it from the rooftops and put it all over social media”, he likes to keep his relationship private. So could these happy photos reveal that The Living Room host is finally ready to…

Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, 38, is known for her glowing skin and ageless beauty. But one Australian surgeon has suggested US-born Meghan may have had a little help from doctors since moving into royalty. After giving birth to Archie, the duchess’ face appears to have been sculpted by some very subtle plastic surgery, according to Sydney-based surgeon Dr Phoebe Jones. Dr Jones tells New Idea: “It appears that Meghan has had very subtle cheek, tear trough and chin filler. ‘‘It’s already well known that she had a surgical rhinoplasty at a young age. The cosmetic work she has had done is very age appropriate and tasteful.”…

Sir Rod Stewart has revealed that he was diagnosed with prostate cancer two years ago, but the rock legend is thankfully now in the clear. Speaking at a fundraising event, according to The Mirror, the 74-year-old said: “No-one knows this, but I thought this was about time I told everybody. I’m in the clear, now, simply because I caught it early, I have so many tests.” The singer used his experience to urge men to get checked. “Guys, you’ve got to really go to the doctor.” Despite the cancer scare, the dad of eight lightened the mood by joking to his wife Penny Lancaster that he was going to use the evening to “come out”.…

It seems like Katie Holmes’ post-break-up makeover has done the actress wonders, as she stepped out in New York looking stunning. Laughing as she walked the streets of the Big Apple, the 40-year-old proudly displayed her revenge body in flattering black trousers and a low-cut V-neck white top. While Katie has remained tight-lipped about her split from actor Jamie Foxx, it appears she has moved on from the relationship and is focusing on her new look. The star’s fashion designer friend Zac Posen spoke to Entertainment Tonight about Katie’s makeover: “I’m just digging everything and how Katie Holmes, my dear friend, is looking lately.”…

Sitcom star Roseanne Barr has admitted to going under the knife in a bid to copy Kim Kardashian’s famous curves. The 66-year-old US-born actress told DailyMailTV that she had a fat transfer from her stomach into her rear to sculpt a plump behind. “I did have one procedure where I got the fat sucked out of my stomach and put in my butt because I just wanted to see what it would be like to have some shape of my butt,” Roseanne confessed to host Jesse Palmer. “When I see these Kardashians and these young women I think, ‘Maybe I could get a butt like that.’” In the past, Roseanne has also admitted to having a number of cosmetic procedures including a gastric bypass, a nose job, tummy tuck, breast reduction and a face…