EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Two gold medals tell a story of potential being fulfilled, but there has also been a painful loss. Her father, Ricky Thompson, died last November.

On the basis of her impressive performances in winning a European heptathlon silver medal in Berlin this week, the odds are finally shortening on her one day finding a way past Nafi Thiam.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN GOTZIS: Perhaps she was being a little harsh on herself. Having admitted that she still feels like an 'impostor' at the highest level, she made a mockery of her words.

Before Jodie Comer played the ruthless assassin Villanelle in the hit show, she honed her skills in drama classes at the same Liverpool school attended as the indoor pentathlon champion.

Her haul of 4,138 points puts her 96 clear of the Olympic champion from Belgium, which is not unusual - the configuration of this event is such that she usually has the best of day one.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DOHA: After all the squirming and falling and doubting and fouling, the Kat finally let herself out of the bag. The 26-year-old can now officially call herself the world's best.

The comeback story of Katarina Johnson-Thompson (pictured with Jodie Comer) left her on the brink of tears last night and comes after several years of heartbreak on the track.

RIATH AL-SAMARRAI IN DOHA: There were tears before bedtime for Katarina Johnson-Thompson and a few more after breakfast on Friday morning.

Legal documents reveal the 51-year-old was also named executor of his will, meaning she is in charge of distributing his personal effects as per his instruction.

Nicki Minaj dropped a music video for her new song Megatron, after promoting the track on social media for weeks.

Nicki Minaj hit back at naysayers who have been slamming her for dating convicted felon Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty: 'How f***ing dare you talk about lowering standards.'

The rapper, 36, whose real name is Onika Tanya Maraj, is said to want to be known as Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty, according to TMZ.

The rapper, 36, sparked a fan frenzy when she changed her Twitter bio to Mrs Petty on Friday, two weeks after obtaining a marriage licence from Beverly Hills courthouse.

Barbies everywhere were shook on Thursday, when their queen Nicki Minaj tweeted that she was leaving her music career behind. On Friday, the rapper backtracked and issued an apology.

The reality star, 38, poured her curves into the latex dress and FaceTimed Kourtney but was 'embarrassed' when she joked Kim looked like 'Nicki Minaj on Halloween' on Sunday's KUWTK.

She tied the knot with convicted sex offender Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty on October 21, 2019. And one week later, Nicki Minaj shared a series of snaps while she showed off her Harley Quinn costume.

The Anaconda singer also paid tribute to her late friend and tour mate Juice WRLD, days after his death at 21 amid a seizure while at Midway Airport in Chicago.

The 37-year-old singer showcased her curvy figure in a skin-tight top with matching bottoms while heading into Mr. Jones with new hubby, Kenneth 'Zoo' Petty.

Meghan Trainor dropped a music video for the song Nice to Meet Ya featuring Nicki Minaj off her new album, Treat Myself, on Friday.

Listeners called the Anaconda rapper out as disrespectful after using the lyrics: 'All you b*****s Rosa Parks, uh oh, get your a** up' in the forthcoming track, tentatively titled Yikes.

The Anaconda hitmaker, 37, found herself caught in an exchange with the rapper, 32, after he liked a photo that made reference to her new husband Kenneth Petty.

The rapper, 32, found himself caught in a vicious and deeply personal exchange with the Anaconda hitmaker, 37.

Nicki Minaj took to Instagram showcasing her spectacular Carnival outfit on and a bikini top and hot pink wig Tuesday after sparking pregnancy rumors the night before

Meek and girlfriend Milan Harris, 30, welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday May 6, which also happened to be the rapper's 33rd birthday. It is their first child together.

Former Chelsea man Branislav Ivanovic may well have ambitions to become a coach one day, and unintentionally took to the big screen in Zenit St Petersburg's recent match to show off his tactics.

A source claimed that the soap star, 48, told one crew member: 'I know you want some of me,' in a break from filming for the 35th Anniversary special.

Next Monday the BBC are broadcasting a special anniversary episode that will see several of the characters attend a boat party on the Thames.

James, 34, commented on a picture of Jacqueline, 27, writing: 'You look like you are waiting for the sunshine bus and if anyone touches your football you will go mad.'

The soap has been no stranger to drama since it first arrived on screens on 19th February 1985, with plots ranging from the Phil Mitchell's shooting to Dirty Den's resurrection.

Viewers took to Twitter in droves to demand that someone rescue the famous soap mainstay, after they saw the bust sinking into the River during the 35th Anniversary week.

The actress, 93, confirmed she no longer wished to play the gossiping laundress, after first arriving on Albert Square in 1985.

The actress, 47, is set to return to her iconic role as Bianca Jackson amid the huge upcoming storyline involving her onscreen surrogate daughter Whitney Dean.

Former EastEnders star Carol Harrison has lashed out at producers of the show and accused them of making her feel 'suicidal' amid a clash over 'sexist and ageist scripts'.

The former EastEnders actress, 27, showcased her impressive singing skills as she belted out Demi Lovato's This Is Me in an Instagram clip on Monday evening.

The EastEnders star, 42, was roasted by his friend for only being interested in women that 'were the same age as his daughter,' and suggested he should try and find a partner through personality.

The former EastEnders star, 25, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a long 'Dating ad', where she urged anyone who ticked all the boxed to get in touch directly.

EastEnders star Louisa Lytton looked incredible when she attended the TRIC Awards at London's Grosvenor House Hotel on Thursday.

Emmerdale newcomer Mark Womack has revealed his soap star wife Samantha 'takes the mick' out of his line-learning style.

She split up with her fiancé back in January after an 18 month engagement. And EastEnders' Shona McGarty was seen for the first time without her engagement ring

The 47-year-old EastEnders star - who is now based in Malibu, California - took to Instagram on Tuesday to share her emotional post.

Melissa Suffield has given birth to her first child with fiancé Robert Brendan. 

The Ex- EastEnders actress, 27, shared a sweet picture with her baby boy resting on her chest during the night alongside the caption: 'Shout out to the 3am crew!'

The EastEnders actress asked for questions while bored at home as she isolates with her fiance Ben Bhanvra.

he former EastEnders actress, 82, is battling Alzheimer's but Christopher says she still manages to make her friends and family laugh.

The Barry Evans star, 54, performs in the new track called Braindead (Heroin Kills) by Italian DJ Piero Pirupa, which laments and shows the downfall of drug use.

Father-of three Gerry, 52, shared the news on his public Facebook account on Saturday, after dating actress Diane for three years

EastEnders star Jessie Wallace slipped into a lace-trimmed black mini to pick up some shopping after being 'suspended' from the show.

Just like the rest of the nation, EastEnders star Dean Gaffney is self-isolating at home with his family. 

A source has claimed that many stars have been keen to join the dancing show after their projects were delayed or cancelled by the nationwide lockdown.

The actor, 61, who played Derek Branning in EastEnders between 2011 and 2012, revealed he suffered a heart attack, just like his character in the BBC soap.