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Being a ‘pretty woman’ requires regular pamper treatments with the best – so Julia Roberts made the most of her time with London’s ‘tech wizard of skin’ Keren Bartov at her exclusive London salon recently. So much so, her appointment overran by almost 30 minutes, which wouldn’t have been a problem had Stella McCartney not been waiting… and waiting… for her own booking to begin. New Idea is told that, after spending almost half an hour in the waiting area, Stella, 54, was politely asked to reschedule and sent on her way with a bag of freebies. The fashion designer was seen leaving the salon looking grim-faced, while Julia, 57, left not long after positively glowing!…

LOVE BOAT SETS SAIL! After announcing the end of her six-year engagement to Orlando Bloom in June, Katy Perry has already voted ‘yes’ to a hot new romance it seems. The pop star was recently spotted canoodling with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, while on her yacht, the Caravelle, off the Californian coast. Katy, who turns 41 this week, and Justin, 53, were first linked in July when they were spotted on a dinner date in Montreal. Separated dad-of-three Justin was then seen at one of Katy’s concerts, with his daughter. Since then, our source says they’ve remained in “constant contact”. Another source told The Sun, “He can’t believe someone as famous and glamorous as Katy is interested in him, whereas she’s flattered a respected politician wants to date…

As mother and daughter, Marcia and Deni Hines readily admit they’ve had their ups and downs over the years. Rumours of a possible feud surfaced in 2020, after Marcia, 72, claimed she hadn’t watched Deni compete on The Masked Singer because, as she explained, “I don’t watch reality TV, not my thing” – despite the fact that she’s a judge on Australian Idol! Then, in 2022, Deni, 55, blasted a fan on TikTok who asked about her mother. But it seems any perceived frostiness between Deni, who lives in Bangkok with her husband Daniel Moses, and Marcia has thawed. Marcia recently revealed she caught up with Daniel during his visit to Australia. “Lots to catch up on,” Marcia shared on Instagram, alongside a photo of the reunion. Here’s hoping Deni…

Natalie Bassingthwaighte sure knew how to make a splash when she proposed to her partner Pip Loth – she popped the question at Niagara Falls! The couple were holidaying in Canada and the US. Nat, 50, had always planned to use the trip to ask Pip to marry her, as she’d packed a custom-designed K’DOR ring in her luggage! “Just a little casual proposal,” Pip, a freelance stage manager, said on Instagram after the big moment. “It was me, I got proposed to.” In the post, a smiling Nat was seen on both knees, offering Pip the ring. After Pip accepted, the happy couple shared an ecstatic kiss. The pair began dating after Nat’s 12-year marriage to her Rogue Trader’s bandmate Cameron McGlinchey, ended in 2023. They share children Harper,…

Carrie Bickmore and Tommy Little are taking a huge step together, with a TV insider spilling the pair are “in talks” to sign up for The Amazing Race’s 2026 celebrity edition! This year’s season has gripped viewers, so Network 10 is wasting no time in planning its next star-studded race. Our source says Carrie, 44, and Tommy, 40, are “the dream team. They are hilarious, competitive and have genuine chemistry. It would be TV gold.” The pair currently host a top-rating HIT radio show – and have been rumoured to be more than just good friends – which is why Ten is keen to add them to next season’s line-up. “If Ten land this duo, it’ll be one of the biggest gets in years. It’s the perfect way to keep…

Ahead of filming the next season of I’m A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!, host Julia Morris has revealed she has been dealing with a debilitating health condition. The 57-year-old was hit with shingles during what she described as “one of the busiest times in my career” – saying she could “barely get through a day without collapsing back into bed. I was debilitated for weeks.” Shingles is caused by the chickenpox virus and affects 100,000 Aussies every year. Julia was in recovery for months. “I slept between scenes … and was just begging for the final day of filming to come,” adds Julia, who’s speaking out to highlight the condition.…

They once made beautiful music together – as a couple – but now, New Idea hears that Nicole Kidman could be reuniting with former fiancé, Lenny Kravitz, to work on actual songs together. “Nicole’s itching to record an album and Lenny’s encouraging her,” our source exclusively reveals. Nicole, 58, pressed pause on her musical ambitions during her 19-year marriage to ex-husband Keith Urban, even though she sang on screen, to widespread acclaim, in films like Moulin Rouge! and Nine. She also enjoyed a huge hit with Robbie Williams when they duetted on 2001’s ‘Somethin’ Stupid.’ Our insider says: “Nicole’s always wanted to sing and was secretly hurt that Keith never seemed to encourage her. So now she’s taking her chance.” And Lenny, 61, is only too happy to champion her!…

It’s been more than six decades since Perth bricklayer John Button was wrongly convicted of killing his girlfriend, Rosemary Anderson. But to this day, the pain and stress of having been blamed for running over the young woman he loved lingers on. Found guilty of killing 17-year-old Rosemary in 1963, John served half of his 10-year sentence inside Fremantle Prison. “It was February 9, 1963, my 19th birthday,” John recalls. “To celebrate, Rosemary and I were at my home eating fish and chips with my younger brother Jim. “While watching TV, in the corner of my eye I saw a hand move forward and grab the last piece of fish. I thought Jim had taken my portion, so I snapped at him, using some nasty words!” In reality, John says,…

Robert Irwin has won over America with his dazzling turn on Dancing with the Stars. But as he juggles multiple offers to front more TV projects in Hollywood, sources fear the 21-year-old is at risk of burnout if he doesn’t take a break soon. According to insiders, Hollywood TV executives are eager to leverage Robert’s new-found popularity, with discussions underway about having him host I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here! for American audiences. New Idea is told plans are underway to bring the show back in the States, with it reportedly set to be filmed in Australia, near the Irwin family’s Australia Zoo. Executives want Robert to front the show, just like he does the Aussie version. “Robert is a natural,” one TV source says. “He has got…