Issue 17: This week in New Idea

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ANGELINA AND BRAD’S NEW FAMILY JOY
Arguably even more famous for their giant brood than their movies, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have warmly welcomed two adopted boys from Ethiopia into their ever-growing family! The children who have captured the Hollywood duo’s hearts are Cruz, six, and Caden, seven. Photos of the growing brood are exclusively revealed in this week’s New Idea.

KATE & WILLS’ DOWN UNDER TOUR SPECIAL: OUR AUSSIE HOME
The moment they arrived and greeted the adoring windblown crowd at the Sydney Opera House on April 16, it was clear the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge felt at home on Australian shores. And this week New Idea shares all the glorious photos and details from their trip Down Under – including their home away from home. William, Kate and George will have all the space and comfort the royal family are used to – with lush gardens, spacious living areas and grand hallways. See all the photos in this week’s New Idea.

MY KITCHEN RULES: ‘THE BIGGEST MELTDOWN EVER’
Just when you thought it couldn’t get any hotter in My Kitchen Rules, this week, one of the biggest shocks in MKR history goes down, leaving many – including judge Manu Feildel – deeply rattled. ‘I think it was the most stressful part of any of the series of My Kitchen Rules,’ the French chef reveals to New Idea. ‘I think we pushed them a little bit too far. It’s the end of the competition, they’ve worked so hard and we just came in with a huge challenge that was so tough.’

RUSSELL & DANIELLE’S ROMANTIC REUNION: HOW HE WON HER BACK
Russell Crowe is no quitter. After 18 long months of loneliness, soul-searching and heartfelt pleading, the actor may finally have won back the love of his life, estranged wife Danielle Spencer. When the couple parted ways in October 2012 after nine years of marriage, the 50-year-old Noah star vowed to curb the workaholic tendencies blamed for driving them apart and win back the love of his teen sweetheart. See the full story in this week’s New Idea.

JEN’S RAGE OVER JUSTIN’S SECRET AFFAIR WITH CAMERON
Jennifer Aniston has frozen out Cameron Diaz after discovering her hunky fiance Justin Theroux had a secret affair with the vivacious actress. The 45-year-old former Friends star is said to be fuming after recently learning that Justin and Cameron have a secret past. It’s believed Jen had no idea the pair were former lovers when they all attended actress Lake Bell’s wedding in New Orleans last June, where Justin and Cameron were both members of the bridal party.

NEW IDEA’S WINNING DINNERS
This week, New Idea’s creative chicken dinners will become every family’s favourites – from satay chicken noodles to chicken and chorizo rice bake. If you are looking for a delicious meat-free dinner, My Kitchen Rules judge Liz Egan’s ricotta gnudi is light and healthy. MKR contestants Paul and Blair’s egg and bacon pies make a welcoming breakfast on Anzac Day, or if you are after something sweet, whip up a batch of Bree and Jessica’s Anzac biscuits – they are so easy to make!