'I was mortified when I told I was too big to go on a waterslide - now I've turned my life around'

Mariana Downing, Miss Dominican Republic, is focused on one goal at the moment: giving her all at the upcoming Miss Universe pageant on November 18th. The model, who is currently in El Salvador, is immersed in rigorous preparation to fine-tune her skills and presence for the prestigious international beauty pageant. However, despite the stress and anticipation, she tries to remember, reflect, and cherish the experiences and people that have shaped her journey thus far.

When Chad Stahelski stopped by to chat with The Playlist for an upcoming episode of The Discourse with Mike D’Angelo, it wasn’t entirely about his “John Wick” franchise. But the action series did take up a giant chunk of the conversation, considering it’s Stahelski’s brainchild and what’s put him on the Hollywood map to make his “Highlander” remake and more.

Kristen Stewart already had a multitude of acting credits to her name by the time she was chosen to bring Bella Swan to life in Twilight, but the fame that came with the role made her a household name.

Despite feeling emotionally and physically drained as she undergoes gruelling treatment for breast cancer, former Real Housewives Of Cheshire star Nermina Pieters-Mekic wants to share her story in the hope it might “save a life”. The model and equestrian recently made the brave decision to announce on her social media that she had been diagnosed with early-stage aggressive breast cancer at just 33 years old, after finding a lump in her left breast.

Although the idea of creating your dream home can sound very appealing, home renovations are not to be taken lightly. As well as the amount of time, money and patience it takes, you can often come across unexpected problems that you cannot prepare for.

There are still no answers about what may have caused the King Of The Hill star Johnny Hardwick‘s sudden death.

Manchester United and Liverpool need no excuse to squabble - but Hannibal Mejbri irking Jurgen Klopp during an early cameo against the Merseysiders proved to be a sign of things to come.

Debbie Lindsay was just 15-years-old when she started a fateful habit that would see her robbed of numerous loved ones over the years. Now, she is leading a campaign to make sure other people don't make the same mistake - which is the single biggest cause of preventable deaths in Greater Manchester.

Aljaz Skorjanec sweetly told his wife Janette Manrara 'it was special' as they enjoyed a 'first' together for the first time in a year.. The former Strictly Come Dancing professional dancers have had quite the few months since becoming parents for the first time.

Kevin Federline‘s ex Shar Jackson opened up about the former backup dancer cheating on her with Britney Spears.

Manchester United have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Toni Kroos in January but Gary Neville has already explained why it would not be the right move for Erik ten Hag.

Coronation Street star Karen Henthorn was just nineteen when her dad tragically died from cancer at just 44. Decades on, in her late 40s, the actress' nightmares became real as she faced the same diagnosis as her father - being told by doctors that she had cancer.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe will not be short of problems to address if he takes charge of footballing operations at Manchester United and two former players have identified one of his biggest challenges.

Leigh-Anne Pinnock is opening up about the aftermath of Jesy Nelson‘s Little Mix exit in her new book!

Pink is opening up about her past.

A woman spent £10,000 in order to get weight loss surgery and dropped six dress sizes - but now wishes she'd "never done it".

Britney Spears didn’t know she was the other woman??

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has revealed she fainted when she was told she had breast cancer. Her diagnosis came at the time her on-screen character was battling the disease.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor has shared that she fainted when she found out she had breast cancer, at the same time her character was fighting the disease on the ITV soap. The 60 year old actress thought her doctor was confusing her with her character when she was told about her diagnosis on the same day she filmed the scene where she shared her diagnosis with her on-screen husband.

Adele has revealed her newfound sobriety to fans and admitted that she was a “borderline alcoholic” in her 20s.The pop icon made the announcement during her ongoing Las Vegas residency, telling fans that she had recently quit drinking so she could be there for her 10-year-old son, Angelo.“I stopped drinking maybe like three and a half months ago,” she said (via the MailOnline). “It’s boring.