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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.

• 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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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.

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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Melbourne man Michael "Micky" Hurst, 27, disappeared in Japan's Hokkaido region, between Niseko Moiwa Ski Resort and Niseko Annupuri International Ski Resort, after becoming separated from his group of seven friends about 3pm local time on Monday (6am GMT).

His group searched for him and later found another group of skiers administering CPR after discovering him unconscious.

Mr Hurst was taken to hospital by emergency services, where he was pronounced dead.

Local police said they were investigating the cause of his death, but reported there were no visible injuries.

Some reports suggest the man may have been buried by snow in an avalanche or suffered a medical episode.

Mr Hurst, who had reportedly been living and working at a lodging facility in the area, was described in an online tribute by a family friend as "the most humble" young man.

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) confirmed it was providing consular assistance to Mr Hurst's family.

"We send our deepest condolences to the family at this difficult time," a DFAT spokesperson said.

"Owing to our privacy obligations we are unable to provide further comment."

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Woman killed in ski lift tragedy

Mr Hurst's death comes amid a deadly two-week spell of heavy snow in northern Japan, which has already been linked to at least 35 deaths nationwide.

Authorities said many victims suffered sudden heart attacks or were injured while clearing snow, with up to two metres (6.5 feet) piling up in some regions.

Australian woman Brooke Day, 22, died just days ago, following a ski lift accident at the Tsugaike Mountain Resort in Otari, in Japan's Nagano prefecture.

Ms Day, an experienced snowboarder, was critically injured on Friday morning after her avalanche rescue backpack became caught on a chairlift mechanism as she attempted to disembark.

Local media reported she was dragged and suspended mid-air before suffering cardiac arrest.

An emergency stop button was activated and first aid was administered before Ms Day was taken by ambulance to hospital, where she died early on Sunday.

Resort chief executive Tsuneo Kubo said an unfastened buckle on Ms Day's backpack had become hooked on the lift and because the bag was strapped across her chest, she was unable to remove it.

Ms Day had recently completed avalanche safety training and had previously assisted in multiple rescues, her family said.

Japan's chief government spokesperson warned that although the weather was getting warmer, the snow would start melting, resulting in landslides and slippery surfaces.

"Please do pay close attention to your safety, wearing a helmet or using a lifeline rope, especially when working on clearing snow," chief cabinet secretary Minoru Kihara said.

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"Can you really blame us?" saidChavez-Lopez, executive director of the Latina Coalition of Silicon Valley, a nonprofit based in San Jose, California, a city that has seen its share of immigration enforcement operations. She won't take them at their word, she said: "Not with this presidential administration, and not with ICE in particular."

Neither willMusa Tariq, a policy coordinator for the San Francisco Bay Area Council on American-Islamic Relations. "Oh, there's definitely some anxiety and uneasiness. We don't trust any federal agency that doesn't respect its own country's Constitution and the laws that come with it."

ICE protestors in Los Angeles marched from city hall to the federal detention center before clashing with agents in the evening on Jan. 30, 2026, forcing LAPD to issue a dispersal order. The rally was part of the "ICE Out of Everywhere" movement and a nationwide Jan. 30 shutdown in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

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Protesters rally against ICE in Los Angeles, clash with federal agents

ICE protestors in Los Angelesmarched from city hall to the federal detention center before clashing with agents in the evening on Jan. 30, 2026, forcing LAPD to issue a dispersal order. The rally was part of the "ICE Out of Everywhere" movement and a nationwide Jan. 30 shutdown in response to the fatal shootings of Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis.

Their concerns come as a coalition of community organizations across the Bay Area holdsrallies, marches, and protestsduring Super Bowl week, fearing that the Big Game's heavy security presence andprevious mixed messagingfrom federal officials could also bring heightened enforcement by ICE and the Department of Homeland Security while the sports world is watching.

Both Chavez-Lopez and Tariq attended a vibrant noontime rally and march at San Jose's Cesar Chavez Plaza on Feb 2, with the city's downtown convention center, the site of Super Bowl LX's opening night festivities, in the backdrop. They saw speaker after speaker send a declarative message: "ICE out of the Bay."

"I think we have to be ready for all scenarios," said Chavez-Lopez, about ICE's presence. "I hope they don't come, because we'll show them that we're not the communities to really mess with. We've demonstrated that time and time again, and this time won't be any different."

No ICE at Super Bowl:NFL says no ICE operations planned for Super Bowl 60

'Hoping for the best, preparing for the worst'

Officials nevertheless appeared resolute in their commitment. During a Feb. 3 press conference in San Francisco, NFL Chief Security Officer Cathy Lanier repeatedly uttered various versions of the same message when peppered with questions.

"There are no planned ICE or immigration enforcement operations that are scheduled around the Super Bowl or any of the Super Bowl-related events," Lanier said, adding that Homeland Security, which consists of more than 20 different departments, plans to have security officials from numerous agencies at the Super Bowl, but she stressed theU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, more commonly known as ICE, would not be among them.

Department of Homeland Security agent Jeffrey Brannigan, who is coordinating security efforts among the various law enforcement agencies, reinforced Lanier's statements in response to similar ICE-related questions from reporters.

The questions come amid the ongoing aggressive immigration enforcement and civilunrest in Minneapolis, which led to the fatal shooting last month of two U.S. citizens,Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti, by federal immigration officers. Their killings contributed to apartial government shutdownas some lawmakers want more accountability for the actions of ICE and Customs and Border Patrol agents. Community members are also wary after seeingPresident Donald Trump's contentious deportation campaigns inLos Angelesand Chicago.

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Homeland Securitytraditionally oversees securityfor major sporting events, including theSuper Bowl. But some community activists said that many details about the agency's participation weren't clear or consistent about whether its role would include immigration enforcement during Super Bowl week.

San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie andSan Jose Mayor Matt Mahanalso stated there would be no immigration enforcement last week, and Otto Lee, president of the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors, made a strong, emotional declaration there would be no enforcement actions during aJan. 27 board meeting.

"Let me be absolutely clear: No one is above the law, there is no such thing as absolute immunity, and there is no license to kill," said Lee during the meeting about ICE. "If anyone comes into our county masked, spreading terror, breaking laws, or threatening our residents, they will be arrested by our sheriff deputies and police officers."

Two days later, Santa Clara County Sheriff Bob Jonsen said during anews conferencealso attended by House Representatives Zoe Lofgren and Sam Liccardo, that there still had been no communication to local authorities about whether there would be immigration enforcement, causing some anxiety within local communities.

Now, nearly a week later, diverse, immigrant-rich cities, including San Francisco and Silicon Valley hotspots San Jose and Santa Clara, the site of the Super Bowl, are still on edge, prompting weeklong demonstrations, according to Tariq, from the Council on American-Islamic Relations.

"Some of our concerns involve whether federal agents will seize this moment to do expanded raids, militarize their presence, use intimidation and enact violence, at our workplaces, in our schools," Tariq said. "That's why we're hoping for the best, and preparing for the worst."

Many community members would like to participate in Super Bowl-related activities but are too scared to do so, and their fears may continue when World Cup matches also come to the Bay Area in June, said Mariam Arif, spokesperson for theServices, Immigrant Rights and Education Network(SIREN) of Santa Clara County.

"It's hard for some people to take that risk, especially those with families and children," Arif said. "That's what we've been seeing and hearing."

Chavez-Lopez said the Santa Clara CountyRapid Response Network, a collective of 10 nonprofits that documents ICE activity, sends alerts to the community and provides free emergency legal support for immigrants, has been training dozens of new volunteers in preparation for anticipated enforcement for the Super Bowl.

"Everyone is just banding together, doing their parts, and making sure they are represented and have our voices heard," Chavez-Lopez said. "We won't be silenced.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:'No ICE at Super Bowl' promise isn't convincing Bay Area locals