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    Gogglebox star marries girlfriend of nine years after quitting show for politics career

    Former Gogglebox star Josh Tapper has married his girlfriend, Hannah, after dating for nine years. The 27-year-old TV personality was one of the original cast members on the Channel 4 hit show21:40, 24 Mar 2025Former Gogglebox favourite Josh Tapper has tied the knot with his long-time love, Hannah, after a nine-year romance.The 27-year-old telly personality, known for his stint on the hit Channel 4 series alongside his family, including younger sister Amy, exited the show in 2017 to take up a prestigious role at the Cabinet Office.Article continues belowThe big news of Josh’s nuptials was spilled by his sister, Amy, who took to social media to share snaps and clips from the fabulous family affair. Bubbling with joy, Amy penned: “The New Mr and Mrs Tapper! No words to describe this incredible day from start to finish..”She added: “I’d say welcome to the family @hannahtapper_ but you’ve been a part of it for 9 years now… this just means officially forever. I love you both more than words will ever describe @joshtapper.”(Image: More

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    BBC Radio Merseyside star Graham Whyte dies as family share heartbreaking tribute

    The former BBC Radio Merseyside star Graham Whyte has sadly passed away as his family shared a heartbreaking tribute to the beloved radio presenter and journalist21:06, 24 Mar 2025Updated 21:22, 24 Mar 2025His death was announced onlineA former star of BBC Radio Merseyside has sadly passed away, following some more sad news in the radio world.The family of Graham Whyte announced the heartbreaking news that he had died. He was a cherished member of the Merseyside community, having been with the broadcaster since 1999.Article continues belowOn social media, his family shared: “Our lovely Graham Whyte sadly passed away on Tuesday. We are all heartbroken and in shock, he will now be up there with his Mum, Dad, Rob and Dave. Funeral details will follow in due course.”This follows the death of another big radio star which left listeners devastated. Condolences have been flooding in for the family, with one person commenting: “Oh no that’s so so sad. I’m so sorry thinking of you all. All my love to you all.”BBC Radio Merseyside star Graham Whyte has died(Image: More

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    Return of the Mack’ singer Mark Morrison ‘arrested on assault charges’

    Mark Morrison, best known for his 1996 hit single Return of the Mack, has been arrested in Palm Beach, Florida following an alleged altercation at a wine bar20:05, 24 Mar 2025Updated 20:07, 24 Mar 2025Mark Morrison flanked by dancers dressed as policewomen, enters the stage to perform Return Of The Mack. The Brit Music Awards at Earls Court, 24th February 1997. (Photo by John Ferguson/Mirrorpix/Getty Images) Mark Morrison, famed for his ’96 banger Return of the Mack, has been arrested in Florida for assault.The 52-year-old RnB star was arrested on Saturday following an incident at Le Bar à Vin in Palm Beach. A police report from TMZ revealed that Morrison was involved in an altercation with the general manager.Article continues belowApparently, the music star became angry over an event he’d been organising with the venue since the day before.Morrison was accused of shoving the manager, Nicola Lavacca, in the torso. Lavacca kept calm and didn’t hit back.Mark Morrison arrested in Florida March 2025The report mentions a bystander stepping in to break it up, coaxing Morrison to take the argument outside, reports the Mirror US.The police charged the singer with a simple battery charge.Afterwards, Morrison posed for a mugshot whilst wearing a blue jumpsuit, but he was freed from jail on Sunday morning after paying up a $1,000 (£775) bond.Morrison’ first shot onto the music scene in the mid-90s and riding high with his smash hit Return of the Mack.The tune became a defining anthem of its era, hailed as one of the quintessential songs of the ’90s R&B scene. Morrison shot to fame with this hit, quickly establishing himself as a rising star in the music world.He didn’t stop there; his first album, Return of the Mack, dropped with bangers like Crazy and Let’s Get Down.But despite hitting high notes in his career, Morrison’s life has been riddled with legal woes and personal setbacks. His rap sheet includes multiple arrests and court disputes.He has been caught up with the law more than onceBack in ’97, he got arrested for trying to sneak a gun onto a plane, landing him a three-month stint behind bars. The next year, he ditched a court date over an offensive weapon charge, choosing to jet off to Barbados instead.In a separate incident, Morrison found himself convicted of affray after a fight that left someone dead, earning him community service.But the plot thickened when it turned out Morrison had hired a doppelganger, Gabriel Maferika, to do his community service while he toured. This stunt landed him a year in prison.According to reports, during his time inside, Morrison turned to Islam and tried to change his name to Abdul Rahman.Back in 1998, Morrison was charged with a six-month driving ban and a £1,380 ($1.7K) penalty after being arrested twice for driving without a licence.In 2002, he found himself under arrest on suspicion of car theft and kidnapping.In 2004, he was arrested and spent a night in the cells following a scrap where a platinum and diamond medallion was nicked from his neck at a Leicester nightclub.Article continues belowFor more of the latest showbiz news from Daily Star, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletter here. More

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    Justin Bieber fuels split fears with ‘disrespectful’ post about wife Hailey as concerns grow

    Justin Bieber has been fuelling fears for his marriage to Hailey Bieber in recent weeks, and his latest social media post has only added to the speculation19:02, 24 Mar 2025Hailey Bieber shares acne struggle and cleansing routineJustin Bieber has sparked a bit of a stir once again with his latest Instagram antics, seemingly taking a cheeky jab at his wife Hailey.The pop sensation, 31, shared a meme that hinted not everything’s peachy between him and 28-year-old Hailey – showing off a rather naughty response to their tiffs.Article continues belowThe Canadian star slapped up a meme featuring a boy flipping the bird with both hands, captioned: “Pov [point of view]: me behind my girlfriend after she make me mad.”Reddit users spotted the post before it vanished and they were gobsmacked, speculating what it all means. One user blurted out: “I cannot understand how Hailey just sits by while he does this,” while another fumed: “Also, she’s not your girlfriend bro. She’s your wife and the mother of your child. That’s disrespectful just within itself.”Justin is married to wife Hailey(Image: More