In This Week's New Idea

IN THIS WEEK'S NEW IDEA
On sale 14th September 2009

COVER STORY
WHY ANGE IS HIDING THE TWINS - VIVIENNE AND KNOX ONLY SEEN ONCE IN 406 DAYS
Angelina Jolie is desperately keeping her twins out of the public eye as she grapples with a number of problems. Vivienne and Knox have been seen in public only once in 406 days and now questions are being raised as to why her and Brad Pitt are shielding their babies when their other children are seen out and about so often. Why is Hollywood's favourite couple hiding their twins? What are the complications that have lead to them being kept away and how will it affect them? Find out all in this week's New Idea.

SAD DECLINE
PATRICK SWAYZE - HOME TO DIE
Patrick Swayze is determined to fight until his last breath but he and wife Lisa are preparing for the end. The Dirty Dancing star is holed up in his Los Angeles home as he faces the stark reality of losing his cancer battle. He is weak and frail and friends say he is resigned to the fact that he's home to die. How will Lisa cope without the love of her life? How are they finding the strength as a couple to tackle their reality? Read all about Patrick's final battle in this week's magazine.

BIGAMY SHOCK
MEET KIM'S AUSSIE RELATIVES
The secret family of Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall speak out in this week's New Idea, revealing how they are not surprised that the star actress didn't wish to meet them. We speak to the children of Kim's bigamist grandad George Baugh Snr, who say they were equally as shocked as Kim to find out that their father had lived an extreme double life. Read all about this fascinating story in this week's issue.

NEWS EXTRA
BEHIND THE SCENES AT HOUSE OF HORRORS
The discovery of two bodies under the floorboards of a Christchurch house has left the nation with many unanswered questions. Yet the mourning continues for the families of the deceased, including the silent victims of this tragedy - the children - and the surrounding community remains in shock. How will everyone cope? New Idea goes behind the headlines to investigate.

FIRST PICTURE
KIDNAPPED JAYCEE GROWN UP
New Idea has the first new picture of Jaycee Lee Dugard, all grown up. The kidnap victim, who made news around the world after her recent escape after 18 years held captive as a sex slave, has blossomed into a beautiful woman. See this amazing image and learn all about how Jaycee is adapting to her new life and freedom in this week's New Idea.

REAL LIFE READS
MY WEIGHT IS NO LONGER A DRAG
By night Marc Thomas was the stunning Auckland drag queen Miss Beaver Brown but this week he reveals to New Idea that his weight was always holding him back. Now svelte and slender, Marc tells how having surgery changed his life. He once tipped the scales at a massive 147kg but has now lost a staggering 51kg. Read about his inspirational story in this week's mag

PROUD TO BE NZ'S OLDEST MOTHER
Lyn Mason may be nearing retirement age but her family life has only just begun. As New Zealand's oldest mother, Lyn tells New Idea that at 60 she is running around after her two school-aged children, Dean and Celine. But the Kiwi who made history when she gave birth at 53 wouldn't have it any other way. Read Lyn's amazing story in New Idea this week.

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