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Issue 48: This week in New Idea

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MARY ROCKED BY FAMILY CRISIS

Crown Princess Mary has found herself at the centre of a new Danish drama. The Aussie-born princess has been forced to walk an increasingly delicate tightrope of family sensitivities – and she is bravely doing her best
to please everyone. New Idea speaks exclusively to Danish royal expert Trine Villemann about why the popular royal is facing her toughest ever battle.

BOLD STAR KATHERINE KELLY LANG: MY AMAZING BODY AT 52!

Like most women, The Bold and the Beautiful’s Katherine Kelly Lang admits she was nervous when she hit her 50s. ‘It was really scary just because it seemed like such a big number,’ she says. ‘But now that I’m passed that, I’ve realised it’s just another number. It’s life. Everyone ages, and I just figure 50 is the new 30!’ And as the stunning actress poses in a size eight bikini, it’s
clear she lives that philosophy. In an exclusive interview and stunning photo shoot, the soap veteran shares her secrets to looking and feeling great.

INSPIRING OLDIES: AGE IS NO BARRIER

In a fun and inspiring feature, mature Aussies prove age is no barrier to feeling youthful. From 91-year-old yoga teacher, Vivien Vieritz – who can still sink into the splits – to Betty Bird, the 79-year-old table-tennis world champ and Roger Churchward, the man who regularly runs 10km at age 88, we’ve got plenty of reasons to look forward to later life.

HUNGER GAMES RED-HOT LOVE TRIANGLE

Just like her Hunger Games character Katniss Everdeen, Jennifer Lawrence has found herself smack-bang in the middle of an awkward love triangle – reportedly engaged to one man while winning the affection of another big-screen hunk! The Oscar winner is said to be secretly engaged to her on-off British boyfriend Nicholas Hoult, 23. However, the Tinseltown rumour mill is in full swing over her chemistry with co-star Liam Hemsworth. ‘They’re very cosy right now and there is no doubt Liam would jump at the change to date Jen,’ reveals an insider.

KANYE TELLS KIM: NO MORE SURGERY!

Still devastated at the loss of his beloved mother to cosmetic surgery in 2007, Kanye West is demanding that his fiancée Kim Kardashian’s addiction to body-altering procedures must end when she walks down the aisle. The millionaire rapper has had his lawyers insert an unusual clause into the couple’s prenuptial agreement to prevent Kim from having any surgical work. Kanye became more serious about Kim’s attitude to surgery when he caught his future wife secretly planning a hospital stay in March.

CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET

New Idea is taking the financial stress out of Christmas this year, by proving you don’t have to spend a fortune on food, decorations or gifts for loved ones. Save cash and cook up a feast for six people for less than $80, make your own classic Christmas crackers for your festive table setting. Plus, we have easy-to-make creations to get the kids involved too! Once you’re organised, reward yourself with a cup of tea and a slice (or two!) of the delicious Italian panettone.