Nicki Minaj explains her newfound love for Trump: ‘I couldn’t handle him being bullied’

Nicki Minaj says she hasthrown her weight behind Donald Trumpbecause she could not stand to see him being "bullied."

The rapper has surprised many of her fans by becoming an outspoken supporter of the president in recent months, even appearing on stage with him at a U.S. treasury event last month.

In an interview with Katie Miller, the wife of thearchitect of Trump's immigration policies, Stephen Miller, Minaj explained why she has given Trump her backing.

"When I saw how he was being treated over and over and over, I just couldn't handle it," she said onThe Katie Miller Podcast. "I felt that...a lot of that bullying, and the smear campaigns and all of the lying, I felt that that had been done to me for so many years.

"And I was watching it in real time happen to someone else, and I didn't think he deserved it."

Shortly after the interview, theSuperbasshitmaker promised her fans, known as Barbz, that they will "love" the discussion.

Minaj'sseemingly sudden MAGA conversionbecame clear in November 2025, when she personally thanked Trump for histhreats against the Nigerian governmentover the alleged "killing of Christians".

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The so-called Queen of Rap had previously been a critic of the president. In 2016, she even sang the line, "Island girl, Donald Trump want me go home."

But a month after praising him over his threats to Nigeria, Minaj gushed about his administration during a Turning Point USA panel alongside Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow.

"This administration is full of people with heart and soul, and they make me proud of them," Minaj said. "Our vice president, he makes me ... well, I love both of them. Both of them have a very uncanny ability to be someone that you relate to."

Beforeher albumPink Friday 2debuted to mixed reviewsand prior to her support for Trump, Minaj was considered to be at the very apex of the hip hop world.

Her 2010 debut album,Pink Friday, and a slew of hits, includingPound the AlarmandStarships, cemented her status as one of hip-hop's leading voices. She also became an icon in the LGBT scene, performing with Madonna at theSuper Bowland regularly voicing her support for the Queer Community.

However, towards the end of the 2010s, Minaj became embroiled in a series of feuds and scandals with her fellow celebrities.

A lengthydispute between her and Cardi B, as well as aspat with Megan Thee Stallion, meant Minaj wasregularly in the headlinesfor arguing with her fellow stars and not her music.

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Why Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton Are Just "Friends With Benefits" Right Now

Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are "friends with benefits," and that's it.

• The pair are "not dating exclusively" and Lewis isn't "looking to be a stepdad."

• Kim and Lewis have been spotted on multiple public dates over the weekend—including in Paris and the Cotswalds.

Remember when you were minding your own business over the weekend and then the internet was suddenly swarming with reports that Kim Kardashian and Lewis Hamilton are dating? The new couple enjoyed a whirlwind 3-night international date in the Cotswalds, London, and Paris, but apparently things are actually kinda casual. For now.

A source tells theDaily Mailthat Lewis and Kim's relationship is best described as "friends with benefits." As they put it, "Lewis and Kim are not dating exclusively. He's not looking to settle down with anyone, including Kim, but they are very cool with embracing the rumors and having a friend with benefits vibe."

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Another insider added that Kim and Lewis "has a very calm spirit and he has been there for Kim through her complex co-parenting situation with Kanye," but that he "isn't looking to be a stepdad, not looking to be the 'it' couple with Kim. Their schedules are so demanding right now so this set up works for them."

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Dave Coulier Reveals His Tongue Cancer Is in Remission After 2 Cancer Diagnoses in 2 Years: ‘What a Journey This Has Been’

Dave Coulieris cancer-free again.

TheFull Houseactor revealed on World Cancer Day Wednesday, Feb. 4 that he's in remission after undergoing an aggressive treatment for tongue cancer. The happy news comes nearly a year after Coulier was declared he was cancer-free from Stage 3 non-Hodgkin lymphoma.

"It's been a roller coaster ride for sure," the comedian said during an appearance onGood Morning America. "I'm in remission with both cancers. And what a journey this has been."

Coulier, 66, first went public with his tongue cancer diagnosis in December, months after sharing the update that he been cleared of non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Doctors had discovered he had p16 squamous carcinoma, a type of head and neck cancer, when they noticed a flare-up where the tongue meets the throat during a six-month checkup and PET scan.

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He spoke to PEOPLE about his health that month, explaining that he was "in shock" when he got the news. He assumed the tumor was related to his lymphoma at first, but was told the two cancers were unrelated.

"It turns out, if I hadn't had that PET scan, then they wouldn't have had this early of a detection and I'd have been in [...] a world of pain soon," he said of his second diagnosis. "So as weird as this sounds, I'm now actually thankful for the first cancer, because it helped me detect this second one."

The comedian went on to share that he would be undergoing 35 rounds of targeted radiation through Dec. 31 to treat the cancer. He had already undergone robotic surgery to biopsy part of his tongue, a painful operation in an of itself.

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Going through the process took an emotional toll on Coulier, he admitted onGood Morning AmericaWednesday. But he told fellow cancer survivorRobin Robertshe adopted a positive mindset to get through it.

"[Radiation] has totally different side effects. It can steal parts of your life away from you, psychologically, emotionally and certainly physically," he said. "And I wasn't going to allow cancer to do that. I was going to laugh my way through it and keep the people that I love close to me. And that helps."

Those people include his wifeMelissa Bring, who he said has been "amazing through all this," as well as his formerFull Housecostar,John Stamos.

"John flew into Michigan, came and visited us, and made me laugh. He's my brother. He wore a bald cap and when he came around the corner dressed like that, I dropped to the floor laughing. He got COVID while he was staying with us, so we were like two fifth graders sitting in the hallway, talking to each other with walkie talkies. We're very mature!"

Now in remission, Coulier said he hopes sharing his experience will encourage others to prioritize early detection and regular checkups.

"I feel as though I can help people," he said. "I never wanted to be the poster boy for cancer, believe me. But now I feel like I can encourage people to get those prostate exams and mammograms. Talk to your doctors and get ahead of this."

He added, "Even though I'm in remission, I feel like cancer's always in the rear-view mirror behind me. 'Ehh, you trying to pass me here?' So early detection really means everything."

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Kate Middleton Surprises Thrift Store Workers During Trip to Wales: 'We're Over The Moon' (Exclusive)

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• Kate Middleton surprised thrift store workers when she dropped in to show her support on Feb. 3

• The Princess of Wales was coming to the end of her day touring west and mid Wales when she made the unannounced detour, much to the workers' delight

• The store raises funds for the children's hospice Tŷ Hafan, which Kate supports

Kate Middletondelighted a group of thrift store volunteers when she popped in to see them.

The workers were taken aback when the royal visitor made the detour to see the shop that raises money for one of the charities she supports, as she wound up her day in Wales on Feb. 3.

Work at the store, run for hospiceTŷ Hafan, was drawing to a close when the Princess of Wales, 44, popped in to say hello to those working there.

Princess Kate took time at the shop in Lampeter, mid Wales, talking to the volunteers and even embracing one of the staffers. It was next door to one of her other appointments and when she saw the store, she couldn't resist looking around, she told staffers.

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Maree Thomas, Regional Sales Manager for Tŷ Hafan, says, "She thanked both the volunteers and staff, chatted while taking photos, and insisted on quickly seeing the haberdashery section despite her team advising she didn't have time. She also signed our customer comments book."

Deputy Store Manager Jenny joked to Kate that she almost hugged her, Maree Thomas says. "Her Royal Highness replied, 'Please do.'" [She] didn't have time to browse or make purchases, but she spent around 10 minutes with us in our shop before heading outside to greet the crowd."

"Although the visit was brief and unplanned, [she] clearly took time out for us and was very engaged and we were thrilled to welcome her and her team. We were all over the moon and on a real high following this special event."

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The thrift store is one of many that raises funds for the Tŷ Hafan children's hospice, which Kateadopted as one of her causesin Jan. 2025. On that day, Kate spent time with children who are cared for at the hospice, as well as their families. She also took part in a "stay and play" session.

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Tŷ Hafan's Maree Thomas adds that it was clear that Kate "understands the importance of local communities supporting one another and recognizes how vital our shops are in their communities and for hospice families," and values the volunteers and their essential work for the charity sector.

The Princess also spoke about her first visit to the charity last January, saying she "loved her recent visit to the hospice and felt the teams do amazing work and it's a beautiful place," Thomas adds.

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Kate's surprise visit came after a busy day across west Wales. Katestarted the day at a woolen millnear Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, before heading to Hiut Denim in Cardigan. There, she helpedput the finishing touchesto a pair of organic denim jeans for her husband William.

Prince William'slate mother,Princess Diana, was the first patron of the charity, which started as plans for the hospice were unveiled a few years before her1997 death.

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Chief Executive of Tŷ Hafan, Irfon Rees, thanked Kate for her support in a statement on Feb. 4, "How fantastic that our Patron, the Princess of Wales, popped into our shop in Lampeter yesterday and spent time chatting with staff and volunteers. Without doubt, Her Royal Highness's impromptu visit definitely left everybody overjoyed."

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"I'd like to thank the Princess for everything she is doing for us. It means such a very great deal. And we're looking forward to being able to welcome The Princess to Tŷ Hafan again in the near future."

In December, Kate invitedsome of the charity's staffersto her annual carol service at Westminster Abbey.

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Peter Attia '60 Minutes' segment pulled in wake of Epstein files uproar

CBS is pulling a "60 Minutes" segment withPeter Attiafrom the air in the wake of his ties toJeffrey Epsteincoming to light.

Attia, a recent addition toCBS News' contributors, first appeared in the interview segment with correspondent Norah O'Donnell in October. The interview will no longer be aired in a rerun as counterprogramming on Super Bowl Sunday, according toThe Guardian's Jeremy Barr,VarietyandThe Independent.

Attia reportedly came up over 1,700 times in thelatest batch of Epstein filesreleased Friday, Jan. 30, according toVariety,The New York Timesand other news outlets. The Epstein file mentions include crude exchanges between Attia and theconvicted sex offenderabout female genitalia and emails that suggest the self-proclaimed longevity expert may have been with Epstein while his wife was alone with their son in the hospital after a near-fatal incident. Other emails suggest the doctor discussed longevity with the financier.

USA TODAY has reached out to CBS and Attia's rep for comment.

In a lengthy apology onX, addressing his communications with Epstein, Attia said he was not "involved in any criminal activity" and had nothing to do with" the convicted predator's "sexual abuse or exploitation of anyone." He said he met Epstein, who at the time was "widely known in academic and philanthropic circles as a funder of science" in 2014 through "a prominent female healthcare leader while I was raising funds for scientific research."

Attia added that the pair met up seven to eight times at Epstein's New York City home to discuss research studies and network. Still, he said, "I apologize and regret putting myself in a position where emails, some of them embarrassing, tasteless, and indefensible, are now public, and that is on me."

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In one particularly crass email to the convicted sexual predator from 2016, Attia joked that female genitalia is "indeed, low carb. Still awaiting results on gluten content, though."

Other emails note an appointment between Attia and an unknown associate on July 13, 2017, while emails between Epstein and his longtime assistant and planner Leslie Groff confirm a meeting with Attia for the same afternoon.

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The dates would have been around the time of an incident the wellness coach wrote about in his 2022 book "Outlive," in which he admonishes himself for not being by his wife and son's side after the month-old baby suddenly stopped breathing.

"In reality, I was out of control. I wasn't just some garden variety road raging maniac either. A few months earlier, on Tuesday, July 11, 2017, at 5:45 to be exact, I had received a call from Jill, my wife. She was in an ambulance with our infant son … on the way to the hospital," Attia wrote. "For some reason, he had suddenly stopped breathing and fallen unconscious. His eyes were completely rolled back in their sockets, and he was lifeless and blue, with no heartbeat."

His son had begun breathing a short time later, but was still being held in the hospital for four days, all the while his wife "pleaded with me to come home. I called in daily to talk to the doctors and discuss each day's test results, but I stayed in New York, busy with my, quote, important work."

He added: "I feel nauseous about my behavior. I can't believe I did that to my family. I can't believe what a blind, selfish, checked out husband and father I was."

Contributing: Pamela Avila, USA TODAY

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