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Martha Stewart has revealed she was forced into solitary confinement during her infamous stint behind bars. Martha served five months at Federal Prison Camp, Alderson in 2004 on a fraud conviction. She reflects on the “terrible” experience in her new Netflix documentary. The 83-year-old recalls “being dragged into solitary for touching an officer” after she accidentally “brushed” past a woman – not realising she was a security guard. As punishment, nt, she was given “no food or water for a day” in isolation. Martha also recalled being subject to “all that crap that you see in the movies” on arrival in prison. “Physical exam, stripped of all clothes,” she said. “Squat, arms out, cough – embarrassing.”…

Concerns are growing that Nicole Kidman is pushing herself to the limit, as she gets to work on her umpteenth television show. The new project is Scarpetta, an adaptation of Patricia Cornwell’s popular book series. Nicole plays the titular forensic investigator Kay Scarpetta alongside Jamie Lee Curtis as her sister. However, friends feel that Nicole, 57, really ought to be taking a break right now, especially in light of her mother Janelle’s recent passing. Only adding to this concern was Nicole’s appearance at Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles on October 19. “She looked blank behind the eyes … like she was going through the motions,” noted an onlooker. One source tells New Idea that Nicole is “clearly dealing with her grief by throwing herself into work”. “Nicole insists she’s…

Two years after Bette Midler admitted her disappointment that a sequel to The First Wives Club was never made, one is finally in the works! Starring Bette, Goldie Hawn and Diane Keaton, the 1996 film was a surprise box-office hit, developing a cult following. While the trio were set to reunite for comedy The Family Jewels, Bette, 78, revealed in July that the project was stuck in “development hell”. “As soon as Bette said that, it was an open invitation for other studios to pick up on the availability of these incredible actresses,” an insider reveals. “Now there’s an actual sequel in the works – hopefully for its 30th anniversary [in 2026].”…

Sydney Sweeney has an Academy Award in her sights with her latest movie role. And she’s not afraid to shed her bombshell look to get it! The Anyone But You star, 27, is playing trailblazing boxer Christy Martin in the untitled film. First images from the set in North Carolina sent jaws to the floor, with a makeup-free Sydney barely recognisable in dirty sweats, a bandana and a dark brown wig. “This screams awards bait,” an insider tells New Idea. “‘De-glamming’ scored Hilary Swank and Charlize Theron Oscars, so it could work for Sydney.” The most successful female boxer in the US, Christy legitimised the sport for women. Tragically, she was nearly killed in 2010 by her husband and coach, Jim Martin, after she asked him for a divorce.…

Farmer Wants A Wife’s Dean Blanckensee has found love again – and even hinted at upcoming wedding plans! The Queensland cattle farmer created shock waves when he quit this year’s show early after falling for Teegan Barr. They later split once filming wrapped. Now, Dean, 26, has gone Instagram official with new girlfriend Emily Richmond. Sharing a sweet sunset snap with the registered nurse, Dean captioned the post: “This farmer may have found a wife.” His reality alum quickly responded, with Farmer Joe Bobbin replying: “You better not be joking because we have started planning the bucks’ party!”…

Radio star Jackie ‘O’ Henderson made a startling confession on-air last week that shocked even co-host Kyle Sandilands. Reading an extract from her new memoir, The Whole Truth, Jackie broke down as she admitted her absence from the airwaves in November 2022 was due to a secret rehab stint. Having developed a deadly dependence on alcohol and prescription pills – taking up to 24 Panadeine Forte tablets and 12 Stilnox a day – Jackie admitted she’s lucky to be alive. “Someone was watching over me, because I don’t know how I woke up some days,” she said. Hitting rock bottom after three years of struggling, Jackie, 49, reached out to her best friend and manager Gemma O’Neill for help. She still didn’t think she needed rehab though. “[Jackie] called me…

Before King Charles had even set foot in Australia last week to begin his 17th royal tour Down Under, debates over the future of the monarchy’s role as our head of state had inevitably began. However, the success of the trip has appeared to dampen republican momentum, leaving many questioning will we wave goodbye to the royal reign – and would we ever want to? A poll conducted by News Corp’s Pulse of Australia just days before the royal visit showed that the monarchy is here to stay. Only 33 per cent of people believed Australia should have an Australian head of state, with 45 per cent of respondents throwing their support behind the monarchy. The rest were undecided. A recent poll taken by The Guardian also found King Charles…

When King Charles and Queen Camilla arrived at Sydney Airport on October 18, they were met by the beaming faces of Adelaide siblings Ky and Charlotte. “I was so excited to meet them!” Ky, 12, tells New Idea. “Queen Camilla said that everyone had talked about me. King Charles was also really kind. It was incredible.” Armed with a beautiful bouquet of posies to gift the Queen, Ky said it’d always been a dream of his to meet the royals after he was inspired by Queen Elizabeth II’s iconic tea with Paddington Bear. The meeting was made possible through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Ky was diagnosed with severe aplastic anaemia in 2021 and received a bone marrow transplant from Charlotte. Though he continues to face challenges, he never lets his condition…

As shocking allegations into Nine’s toxic workplace culture emerged, Karl Stefanovic didn’t hesitate to let his stance be known publicly – delivering a heartfelt message on-air condemning the deplorable behaviour. “I want to say it’s not about us, but there are good men who do work here at Nine who find what happened absolutely intolerable and who struggle to understand how we didn’t know more and do something, how it grieved you,” Karl, 50, said. “I feel like we have all, in a way, let you down. I love my work colleagues here. Women I have the honour to present with, women on the floor of this great show, women behind the scenes who make us all better.” According to insiders, the Today host’s biggest motivator in speaking out is…