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Nicki Minaj has continued to publicly align herself with U.S. President Donald Trump, dismissing criticism from fans and critics while reinforcing her support for his policies and initiatives. The rapper appeared at the Trump Accounts Summit in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, Jan. 28, where she praised the administration's rollout of government-backed investment accounts for U.S.-born babies and pledged a significant personal contribution to the program.

Speaking at the event, Nicki described herself as Trump's strongest supporter and said negative reactions to her political stance have only intensified her loyalty. "I am probably the president's number one fan, and that's not going to change," she told attendees. Addressing public criticism, she added, "What people have to say, it does not affect me at all. It actually motivates me to support him more."

According to CNBC, Nicki plans to contribute between $150,000 and $300,000 to the Trump Accounts, a savings initiative introduced under Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act." The accounts are designed for U.S. citizens born between Jan. 1, 2025, and Dec. 31, 2028, and will launch with a one-time $1,000 government contribution. Annual contributions are capped at $5,000, with funds invested in a broad stock-market index. Account holders gain access at age 18 under standard IRA rules.

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Jimmy Kimmel set comedy aside during a somber opening monologue on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as he reacted emotionally to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, an ICU nurse killed by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis earlier this month.

The late-night host, visibly shaken, told viewers he spent days following developments surrounding the case and struggling to process what he described as a disturbing pattern of violence. Kimmel said the footage emerging from Minneapolis left him feeling both stunned and deeply unsettled, adding that the public response from authorities only intensified his frustration.

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In a turn of events, Kanye “Ye” West released a comprehensive apology directed at both the Black and Jewish communities for his history of inflammatory outbursts and antisemitic rhetoric. The statement, delivered via a three-page letter posted to his official website and social media channels, marks his first major public address since taking a self-imposed “medical and spiritual sabbatical” in late 2025.

The apology specifically addresses the series of highly publicized incidents that began in late 2022, which led to the termination of his major business partnerships and widespread condemnation. West acknowledged that his actions caused profound “pain and division,” admitting that his words were often fueled by untreated manic episodes related to his bipolar disorder. “I am stepping out of a long period of darkness to ask for forgiveness,” West wrote. “To the Jewish community, I am deeply sorry for the tropes and the hurt my words caused. They were not rooted in truth, but in a misplaced anger that I allowed to become public.”

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Ryan Reynolds has publicly addressed the unsealing of private text messages and emails involving him and his wife, Blake Lively, as her legal dispute with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni continues. A spokesperson for the actor said the Deadpool star does not regret stepping in to support his wife as the documents become part of the public court record.

According to the representative, Reynolds viewed his involvement as a matter of principle, arguing that standing beside a spouse facing allegations of workplace misconduct was unavoidable. The spokesperson said Reynolds believed Lively was attempting to address her concerns privately and professionally, and that she later faced retaliation for doing so.

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Bella Hadid is officially riding solo. According to multiple sources, the model and professional cowboy Adan Banuelos have ended their relationship after two years of dating.

The couple were first linked in October 2023, three months after E! News confirmed Bella's split from ex Marc Kalman. Bella, 29, and Adan, 36, appeared to have started their relationship during an outing in Fort Worth, Texas, where they shared a steamy makeout session and held hands while strolling through the city's historic stockyards district.

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The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that Sydney Sweeney did not receive authorization to access or decorate the Hollywood sign after the actor staged a late night promotional stunt involving bras draped across the landmark. The incident, first reported by the Los Angeles Times, has drawn renewed attention to how celebrities use public symbols for commercial campaigns.

According to the report, Sweeney and a small crew traveled into the Hollywood Hills under cover of darkness and strung together bras, hanging them over several letters of the sign. The action was part of a marketing push for a new women's underwear brand. Sweeney later shared video footage of the operation on Instagram, showing the group loading a van with garments before hiking to the site and installing the display.

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Eldridge Toney is taking on a new and exciting role: father.

A little more than two years after his wife, Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Anna Cardwell, died, his fiancée Jessie English confirmed she is expecting their first child.

"We are extremely excited to announce!!," Jessie wrote in a Jan. 25 Instagram post, which included photos of the pregnancy test, onesie, and sonogram. "Baby Toney is due in September!!! "Eldridge Toney."

Eldridge and Jessie were also seen smiling together as they took a selfie.