Ethan Slater and Ariana Grande are proving the naysayers wrong, ’cause Ethan was making himself comfy in Ari’s ‘SNL’ green room as she hosted Saturday night’s show!

Ari’s former Nickelodeon co-star and bestie — Liz Gillies — posted a series of pics backstage at the ‘SNL’ taping … and in one, Ethan is seen sitting alongside Liz on the couch — showing ongoing breakup rumors are a bunch of BS.

Fans have been a bit skeptical lately about where the ‘Wicked’ stars’ relationship lies. Ethan was recently asked about working alongside his girlfriend, and his answer raised fans’ eyebrows when he pivoted to talking about the cast as a whole — sounding the alarm that the two might be over ‘For Good.’

Since the split rumors began for the couple — rumors we were told were untrue, BTW — eagle-eyed fans have been on high alert for any sign that the two are donezo. But with this recent photo dump, the speculation proves to be just that.

Nicki Minaj probably wanted a mulligan on her comments about J.D. Vance during a Turning Point USA event … calling the VP an “assassin” — during a chat with Erika Kirk.

The rapper appeared onstage at TPUSA’s AmericaFest Sunday … sitting down to heap praise on the current administration while Charlie Kirk‘s widow asked her questions about her foray into politics.

At first, Nicki’s getting the crowd energized … telling young men not to be “new-scum” — a dig at California Governor Gavin Newsom. Instead, she encourages them to be like the “handsome” and “dashing” President Donald Trump.

As you know … Charlie Kirk was murdered in September while speaking on a college campus in an alleged political assassination … and Erika’s been publicly navigating the difficult past few months. So, while Nicki clearly didn’t mean to offend, her comment’s an obvious faux pas.

Erika gracefully saves Nicki from stewing in the embarrassment … telling her she’s heard “everything under the sun” … and she laughs it off.

Minaj and Kirk also talked about ignoring the haters … bonding over their indifference to angry social media mobs.

Jourdin Pauline says she’s stepping back from social media because of relentless cyberbullying … posting a concerning message that also accuses people online of talking disrespectfully about her late sister.

Here’s the deal … the singer and influencer has recently made waves online after she accused Tylil James — a member of the content creation collective Clover House — of sexual assault. James categorically denied the claims … and suggested he has evidence which will disprove Pauline’s allegations. Fans of his immediately jumped to his defense … and Pauline says they’ve taken to attacking her online.

Pauline wrote in a since-deleted tweet that the online hate has impacted her mental health … and she’s getting off social platforms to get away from the “lies, threats, and dehumanizing comments” about her.

Jourdin then addresses negative comments made toward her mother and deceased sister … especially videos she claims she’s seen about her sister’s death.

She writes, “Do not speak on [my sister]. You don’t know her and you don’t know her story and she’s not here to defend herself. I try to use my voice as much as I can, but it’s time for me to close this chapter.”

Pauline continues, “Only God knows what I’m feeling, and I’m deciding to not feel this pain anymore and finally be with God I promise my spirit my music and my art will do the living for me. God bless everyone goodbye and farewell.”