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    Inside EastEnders’ Ricky Groves’ life as he returns as Garry Hobbs after 16 years

    EastEnders has welcomed back another two familiar faces to Walford ahead of the 40th anniversary celebrations in the form of legends Garry Hobbs and Minty PetersonTVAngie Quinn06:35, 12 Feb 2025EastEnders legend Ricky Groves has made a sensational return to the BBC soap.During Wednesday’s (February 12) episode, which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer, Garry Hobbs arrived at The Queen Vic alongside best pal Minty (Cliff Parisi) as the pair attended Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) stag-do.The 56-year-old star became a household name when he arrived in Walford as mechanic Garry Hobbs in 2000, remaining on the show for an impressive nine years.During his tenure in Albert Square, Gary was involved in some huge storylines, including his on-off relationship with Lynne Slater (Elaine Lordan), which ended when their baby Vivienne was sadly stillborn after being born by an emergency caesarean following a fairground accident.After the heartbreaking loss, he had a near-fatal suicide attempt, only to be rescued by his close pal Minty. In 2009, Garry’s exit from the Square came when he and Dawn Swann (Kara Tointon), got together and decided to start a new life elsewhere, leading to their characters being written off.Ricky Groves arrived as Gary Hobbs in EastEnders back in 2000 (Image: More

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    Sabrina Carpenter dazzles in skintight corset as she channels Marilyn Monroe

    Singer Sabrina Carpenter is the cover star for March’s issue of Vogue, and she’s channelling old-school Hollywood glamour in a series of stunning snaps04:09, 12 Feb 2025Updated 07:54, 12 Feb 2025Sabrina said she’d always been inspired by ‘strong and hyperfeminine’ womenPop princess Sabrina Carpenter dazzles in March’s Vogue, channelling a pinch of old-school allure. The ‘Espresso’ songstress rocked red lace delicates and fluffy high-heeled mules for the camera, as she showcased her flawless figure in a variety of poses.Dressed in a glossy satin corset and a metallic gown for the occasion, her luminous curls echoing the timeless Marilyn Monroe to perfection. On her stage presence, Sabrina remarks: “I dress in this way where you would expect to hear a voice from the 60s. I remember feeling inspired by women that felt strong and hyper-feminine. And then being like: ‘If only she said what she was actually thinking.'”.The 25 year old’s record ‘Short n’ Sweet’ smashed charts globally last year, and her star is on a steep climb. As of today, she snapped up the Global Success award at the BRIT Awards 2025, per the BRITs WhatsApp group – making her the first overseas artist to bag the honour.Sabrina will perform at the BRIT Awards(Image: More

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    Diddy’s bleak Valentine’s Day prison menu revealed

    Diddy, who is at the centre of more than 20 civil lawsuits filed for sexual assault, harassment and sex trafficking, will have no comforts this Valentines Day as he tucks into a bleak prison menu23:47, 11 Feb 2025Sean “Diddy” Combs will be trading the champagne and caviar for a much bleaker meal this year (Image: More

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    Kanye West axed by talent agency after vile Hitler rant and swastika T-shirts

    Kanye West has been dropped from his talent agency after his horrific rants on social media. The disgraced rapper, 47, sparked outrage with his shocking outbursts on X – which included declaring he’s a “Nazi” who ‘loves Hitler’ and demanding the release of P Diddy, who is jailed on a number of serious charges. He […] More

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    Award-winning celebrity chef ‘found dead in hotel room’ as tributes pour in

    A famous celebrity chef has sadly died at the age of 65. Margarita Forés, who was named Asia’s Best Female Chef of 2016, had wowed the likes of Michelin-starred chef Gordon Ramsay, music superstar Ed Sheeran and U2 frontman Bono. She owned her successful restaurant chain Cibo and graced the cover of Tatler Asia during […] More