Robyn Malcolm: beating body demons; Meet Jude Law's Kiwi baby; Patrick's widow: I didn't tell him I loved him enough

IN THIS WEEK'S NEW IDEA

On sale 2nd November 2009

COVER STORY: ROBYN MALCOLM - BEATING BODY DEMONS
In a frank interview, Outrageous Fortune star Robyn Malcolm reveals how she overcame her battle with bulimia to beat her body demons. The mum-of-two tells New Idea she is now in the best shape of her life, but it comes after a 10-year battle with food. How did Robyn overcome her body issues? Why is she feeling so fit and healthy? And what role did having a family play in her transformation? Find out in this week's New Idea.

EXCLUSIVE FIRST PICS: MEET JUDE LAW'S KIWI BABY
Samantha Burke, the Christchurch-born mother of Jude Law's baby Sophie, talks exclusively to New Idea about her relationship with the Alfie star and the unusual circumstances into which their daughter was born. Only in this week's New Idea, you'll also find the first pictures of Sophie together with her stunning model mother.

PATRICK'S WIDOW - I DIDN'T TELL HIM I LOVED HIM ENOUGH
Patrick Swayze's wife Lisa Niemi has opened her heart to reveal her feelings about losing the man she loved for nearly four decades. As she struggles to move on, the 53-year-old talks candidly about the highs and lows of their marriage, the love they shared, and the future. Read what Lisa has to say in this week's New Idea.

ANDRE'S ANGST: DRUGS, DIVORCE & ME
Tennis sensation Andre Agassi reveals a string of startling revelations regarding his time in the spotlight and the loves of his life, Brooke Shields and Steffi Graf. Read about his shocking secret addiction to P, his descent into depression and his true feelings about the game that made him a household name. You'll find the real story of Andre in this week's New Idea.

REAL LIFE: MUMS ON DEATH ROW
Think of Death Row and you picture a hellish place filled with male murderers, but in the US there are many females awaiting death by electrocution or lethal injection as well. New Idea speaks to three mums from Texas, including one who danced on her sons' graves days after they died and a mother-of-three who killed the two children she was babysitting. These harrowing stories are in this week's New Idea.

IDOL'S STAN WALKER - MY CHILDHOOD WAS LIKE ONCE WERE WARRIORS
Kiwi Stan Walker is the hot favourite to win this year's Australian Idol competition, but even though he has the voice of an angel he has lived a hellish past. Stan has risen from a childhood of abuse, alcohol and poverty to shine in one of the world's most cutthroat vocal competitions. Will he take the title? How has Stan risen above his past? Read all in this week's New Idea.

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