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Arnold Schwarzenegger was his father."I remember the day very vividly," the 24-year-old told Men's Health. "I was in the eighth grade. Fifth or sixth period.

Adele has made a shocking swipe at the BRIT Awards' new gender-free category change, blasting: "I’m proud to be a woman."The Hello songstress slated the new format during her gushing thank you speech, claiming that while she "understands" the change, she is still very proud to represent her gender.As the star wrapped up her acceptance speech, she said: "And also, I understand why the name of this award has changed but I really love being a woman and being a female artist, I do, I'm really proud of us, I really am, thank you so much."Fans took to Twitter to react to the controversial comments."Female it's not a dirty word the Brits and other award shows need to start using it again. Females we exist," said one viewer.

BRIT Awards, has celebrated his win with a lavish afterparty.The star, 27, won the award for Best Rock/Alternative Act after his incredibly impressive stint in the music industry - and his plans for the celebration are already underway.Following the news that there are no official label after parties, Sam decided to make his own as he treated his friends.Sam, who famously landed the Greggs 'gold card', has put in a huge order for his afterparty with some of his absolute favourite snacks.Sources told Daily Star that a huge order for Greggs had been loaded onto Sam's party bus which is filled with multiple celebrities and taken to the secret after party location.The after party is taking place to allow the celebrities to truly celebrate in style after another successful year at the BRITs.Sam's decision to pick Greggs as his main food source comes as no surprise after the singer previously confessed he landed a gold card.Otherwise known as the 'Greggs High Roller' card, he added that multiple celebrities had also proudly donned the gift.Sam's BRITs success won't just be filled with sausage rolls, with the star confessing that his gongs will be going straight to his local pub The Low Lights Tavern.He was first discovered in the pub by his now manager when he was 18-years-old when he was pulling pints behind the bar.The star joked that the awards would be turned into pumps at the pub as a homage to his local boozer.Although he did land an award, he had solid intentions for his after party regardless.Speaking to Daily Star, Sam joked: "If you don't win, you have a party anyway and then if you do win, you have an even bigger party."Before the show, he said: "It's out of my hands, it's not like we're going to get on stage and

Manchester City will host the Bees on Wednesday night, still licking their wounds from having dropped two points at Southampton last time out in the Premier League.The draw enabled Liverpool to close the gap on the Premier League leaders and offer Jurgen Klopp's men hope that the champions can still be caught in the race for the title.But City know a win on Wednesday would give them a 12-point lead again, before Liverpool have to host Leicester 24 hours later.Walker admits the dressing room was a miserable place to be at St Mary's, because his side dropped below the standards expected of them.And the England star knows the visit of Thomas Frank's side is the perfect chance for them to get rid of some of that frustration.Walker said: "It's the standard we set ourselves as a team - we make sure that each game we go out there and the minimum we want is the three points."I've never been in a team where we draw a game and it's like someone has died in there."The training ground for the next couple of days is down, but that's the standards we've set over the last five seasons since I've been here."We want to win every game and when we do drop points, it's not acceptable, because we know we can do better."You should set your own standards and want to achieve those standards day-in, day-out."City have 15 League games remaining in which to claim what would be a third title in four seasons, and also remain in the Champions League and FA Cup.Will Man City win the treble this season? Make a prediction in the comments section.Few would back against them landing a 'treble', and Guardiola admits he can 'smell' success in the air as the big trophies start to loom large on the horizon.The Spaniard, who will be without Gabriel Jesus,

Liverpool are being linked with three major stars as Jurgen Klopp’s side prepare to return to pre-season training.The Reds have been quiet in the transfer window thus far, with the signing of Ibrahima Konate their only bit of business.Konate’s arrival is an important one, but Klopp will still be keen to bolster his ranks further ahead of the new season.

Liverpool could be close to finalising a deal for Lille central midfielder Renato Sanches.  Jurgen Klopp is believed to be on the lookout for midfield reinforcements after Gini Wijnaldum left the club as a free agent last month.

Liverpool will replace Georginio Wijnaldum after he left the club on a free transfer to join PSG, and Serie A champion Nicolo Barella could provide an answer.Jurgen Klopp’s side are said to be seeking a deal for the Inter Milan midfielder following his commitments with Italy at Euro 2020, but their initial approach has not been well-received.Elsewhere, Leicester’s recent acquisition of Red Bull Salzburg striker Patson Daka could leave Liverpool with less competition in their efforts to sign Odsonne Edouard.The sale of academy graduate Liam Millar might help fund a move for the Celtic star, too, with the former set to join Swiss side Basel after the two clubs agreed a fee.Daily Star Sport rounds up the latest ins and outs at Anfield ahead of

Jurgen Klopp is set for a summer overhaul in an attempt to keep pace with Manchester United and Manchester City.Reports have re-emerged that Liverpool are keeping close tabs on Leicester wideman Harvey Barnes; the Reds have been monitoring the 23-year-old since the turn of the year.Elsewhere, Yves Bissouma is a wanted man this summer with both Arsenal and now Liverpool eager to acquire the Mali international.However, the Reds have been dealt a huge blow in their pursuit of Real Socidedad striker Alexander Isak with the Swede now unlikely to make a move to Anfield.

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Liverpool ‘may imminently’ sign Porto attacking midfielder Otavio ahead of Wednesday’s deadline for his £34m release clause.Jurgen Klopp is looking to bolster his attacking options behind the attacking trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino. With the future of the first two in doubt, though, and expected departures for fine players such as Xherdan Shaqiri, the Anfield side are not taking any chances of falling short again.

Sadio Mane swapped the south Coast for Merseyside in 2016.The Senegal international arrived at Liverpool from Southampton in 2016, describing his new side as 'one of the biggest clubs in Europe.'And the forward has validated that statement by becoming one of the key figureheads in Jurgen Klopp's remarkable journey to domestic and European glory.But few could have imagined the elite superstar he has evolved into during his time at Anfield.

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could be set for his busiest week yet in the transfer window, with bids expected for a number of stars.The Reds have kept their summer business to a minimum so far, bringing in Ibrahima Konate from RB Leipzig and allowing Georginio Wijnaldum to join Paris Saint-Germain on a free transfer. But things could be about to take off this week as Klopp’s squad begins to take shape for the season ahead.

Liverpool are quietly building towards the new season despite their lack of serious funds to compete with rivals Manchester City’s extravagant expenditure.Jurgen Klopp’s side showed their intention of reclaiming the Premier League title early on in the window by quickly closing the signing of defender Ibrahima Konate.A number of key stars are also set to return after a tumultuous season of injuries, most notably to Virgil van Dijk, Joe Gomez and Naby Keita.But Liverpool are still looking to offload fringe players and could yet pull off the unlikely signing of Kylian Mbappe as the Frenchman’s future remains unclear.Daily Star Sport has taken a look at the latest Liverpool transfer news below...Liverpool will be keeping a watchful eye on

Jurgen Klopp is looking to agree new contracts with three of his first-team stars – and he wants the deals done as soon as possible. The Liverpool boss is putting plans in place for the season ahead and doesn’t want any uncertainty hanging over his side as they bid to regain the Premier League title from Manchester City.

Alfredo Morelos could reportedly be boosted by English Premier League giants Liverpool. Jurgen Klopp's side remain keen on midfielder Otavio who carries a £60m asking price after a brilliant season in Portugal.

PSG sensation Kylian Mbappe has reportedly asked to leave the Parisians this summer, as rumours of a move to Merseyside intensify.Jurgen Klopp is keen to bolster his squad after a less than impressive season for Liverpool, and the Reds scraped Champions League football on the final day of the season.Mbappe, on the other hand, wants to leave PSG as he doesn't believe in Leonardo Araújo's - PSG's sporting director - project, and with a year left on his contract, the Parisians may have their hand forced.However, if Mbappe makes the jump to Merseyside what number he'd wear isn't clear.Mbappe - who is currently at Euro 2020 - wears the number 10 for Les Blues, however, he has only worn that number once at club level - briefly for Monaco before

Liverpool star Mohamed Salah is unlikely to play at this year’s summer Olympics in Tokyo, with his club expecting the player to be a part of their full pre-season schedule.Manager Jurgen Klopp believes that those players not participating at Euro 2020 or the Copa America should be available for pre-season training on July 12.The club have already rejected France’s request to allow new signing Ibrahima Konate play at the Games next month, and while there isn’t any policy preventing players from doing so, Salah is not expected to go to Japan.The Olympics allow for three players over the age of 24 in every squad and the Egypt FA’s president Ahmed Megahed believes Salah will contact Liverpool this week to see his chances.The Games run from July

Liverpool target Otavio reportedly wants a move to Anfield – and the Porto midfielder could even be available for a cut-price fee. Otavio, 26, has been attracting interest from a number of clubs across Europe – including Fiorentina and Valencia – but it’s the Reds who are at the front of the queue to sign the star.The Brazilian ace was thought to be in talks over a move away from Porto in January before agreeing a four-year-extension at the Estadio do Dragao.Yet a deal could still happen this summer with Otavio reportedly dropping a huge hint over his admiration for Liverpool.

Liverpool fans have taken to social media to vent their anger after they were left fearing the Reds are about to make a “foolish” transfer decision.After a season in which their Premier League title defence resembled a damp squib, the Reds are set to overhaul Jurgen Klopp’s squad.This is especially true for many of the back-up options the German possesses, with many of them having failed to impress when called upon in the midst of the Reds’ injury crisis last term.As they look to bring in reinforcements, players will need to be sold in order to bring in the necessary funds.One of those players who is edging closer to being sold is Nat Phillips, with The Athletic reporting the Reds have set his price tag at £15million amid interest from

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp could land one of the signings of the century amid reports Kylian Mbappe is willing to run down his contract at Paris Saint-Germain.The Reds would have to wait until 2022 to conclude the deal, although they’d be able to discuss a pre-contract agreement with the player from January.As for the club’s more immediate prospects, Liverpool look set to miss out on Roma midfielder Lorenzo Pellegrini and Leeds winger Raphinha, each of whom are said to be happy in their current settings.The only import at Anfield so far this summer is £36million Ibrahima Konate, but more reinforcements will be expected to follow ahead of the new Premier League campaign.Daily Star Sport rounds up the latest transfer buzz around

Liverpool fans have heaped praise on new signing Ibrahima Konate after turning his holiday home into Anfield. The Frenchman joined the Reds last month after making a £36m transfer from RB Leipzig, with Jurgen Klopp looking to shore up his defensive options.