Controversial S#!T

Federal agents are investigating what they're calling a "targeted terror attack" in Boulder, Colorado after multiple people were burned by what appear to be Molotov cocktails.

The incident occurred this afternoon at the city's Pearl Street Mall during a pro-Israel demonstration called the "Run for Their Lives" walk ... a peaceful gathering where participants bring awareness to the hostages being held in Gaza.

According to reports, incendiary devices -- which officials say were bottles full of flammable liquid that exploded -- were thrown at the event. At least five people were burned in the attack, according to authorities. Their condition is unknown.

Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's issues on the "It Ends with Us" set weren't known to everyone, but they certainly affected the vibe ... so says Baldoni's stand-in.

Thomas Canestraro -- Baldoni's stunt double on the film -- spoke with Daily Mail about his time on set near the end of filming ... admitting it felt "tense" -- and, "There was some discomfort from everybody."

Canestaro says the big problem he noticed were the production issues ... claiming he was meant to be on set for just five days -- but, that quickly turned into two weeks.

50 Cent's going to the Oval Office eventually to have a chat with President Donald Trump about Diddy ... telling fans he plans to share his raw thoughts with the prez -- but, not to convince the president to take a pardon off the table.

The rapper has put up a flurry of posts about the president saying during a recent interview that he will consider pardoning Diddy if the mogul's convicted.

In the first, 50 wrote, "He said some really bad things about Trump ,it’s not ok. Im gonna reach out so he knows how I feel about this guy."

Patti LuPone says she's doing something she hasn't done in all her years of showbiz -- she's apologizing for speaking her mind ... admitting her recent comments about a couple fellow Broadway stars went too far.

The Broadway legend shared her apology to social media Saturday ... saying she hasn't apologized for her words in all her years of doing theater -- but, that's changing because she really wronged two talented artists.

PL says she's sorry for her comments in a recent profile in the New Yorker ... where LuPone scoffed at Kecia Lewis -- star of the hit musical "Hell's Kitchen" -- for calling herself a "Broadway vet." She labeled Kecia a "bitch."

Another week is in the books for the Diddy criminal trial, and it took only 13 days of witness testimony for President Trump to insert himself into the proceedings.

The biggest news from Friday's Diddy federal trial happened far from the Manhattan courtroom where he's being tried ... at the White House, Trump was asked about a potential pardon for Diddy if the music mogul gets convicted.

Trump left open the possibility of clemency ... telling reporters he would have to look at the case and the facts and determine if he thought Diddy was treated unfairly ... though it feels a bit premature at this point to be talking pardons.

Shaboozey is setting the record straight over his viral side eye moment at the 2025 American Music Awards that had fans assuming he threw shade at fellow country artist Megan Moroney. Spoiler alert: He didn’t.

The country singer hopped on Instagram Tuesday and told trolls to quit hating on Megan after she said The Carter Family "basically invented country music" while they both presented the favorite country duo or group award at the AMAs in Vegas Monday night.

He noted his meme-worthy reaction to her statement "had nothing to do with her" and went on to praise her as an "incredibly talented, hard-working artist who’s doing amazing things for country music."

Kehlani is doubling down on her pro-Palestinian views ... this time taking them to the red carpet of the 2025 American Music Awards -- just weeks after NYC canceled her Central Park concert amid backlash.

The Grammy-nominated singer made it crystal clear while speaking to Variety ahead of the big event -- she’s sticking by her controversial stance, noting ... "If people are blowing up and being murdered at mass rates … it should be as easy as breathing to say, 'Hey, this shouldn’t be happening.'''

She went further by calling out U.S. involvement directly, adding ... "We’re funding it, so we should stop."

JoJo Siwa's dancing through life with her brand new dude ... looking loved up with Chris Hughes while reuniting at the airport!

The former "Dance Moms" star landed in old London Town at Heathrow Airport Sunday ... and, she jumped into the arms of her former footballer "friend."

Check out these pics ... Hughes has his arms wrapped around Siwa's chest and neck in one snap, grabs her by the cheeks in another -- and, they even dip behind a bouquet of flowers at one point. Kinda looks like they're locking lips, or at least very close to it.

Britney Spears has addressed her shocking airplane behavior from Thursday ... and she just doesn't seem to think her actions were, well ... 'toxic.'

The Princess of Pop took to Instagram Friday night to share her side of the story after TMZ broke the news she had a talking to by police after she acted "difficult" and tried smoking on her chartered jet from Mexico ... calling the whole ordeal "incredibly funny."

She claims she thought she could smoke in the JSX jet because the drink holders were located on the outside of the seat. She adds ..."My friend put it in my mouth and lit 🔥 it up for me so I was like OH SO THIS IS A PLANE WHERE YOU CAN SMOKE !!!"

Kanye West's fully embraced antisemitism over the last few years ... even proclaiming himself a Nazi in early 2025 -- and, we've put together a timeline of his most controversial moments.

The rapper drew a ton of eyes after he went on a rant about slavery being a choice during a 2018 interview right here at TMZ's offices ... the beginning of a slew of controversial statements.

Ye kicked it up a notch in fall 2022 ... claiming he planned to go "death con 3" on Jewish people -- and praising Adolf Hitler in a series of posts.

Britney Spears caused a big commotion on a charter jet Thursday ... so much so, authorities met her after she got off the plane and gave her a warning.

Multiple sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... Britney was flying with her security from Cabo San Lucas, Mexico to LAX when she started drinking -- then pulled out a cigarette, lit it, and started smoking.

The flight attendants were alarmed and ordered her to put out the cig, which she did. We're told she was "difficult" ... and when the plane landed, our sources say she was met by authorities and warned about her conduct. She was then free to leave.

Jussie Smollett is speaking out after striking a pretty sweet deal with the Windy City to close his hate crime hoax situation there ... and he's ready to put this behind him, while getting a few parting shots in.

The "Empire" star says ... "What I have to do now is move forward. I will continue creating my art, fighting passionately for causes I hold dear and defending my integrity and family with the name of truth."

TMZ broke the story ... Jussie donated $50,000 to charity to settle a civil lawsuit the City of Chicago filed against him seeking restitution for the expense of investigating his 2019 hate crime hoax.

Lamar Odom found himself on Thursday night in the crosshairs of a couple dozen protestors ... who were so furious with the former NBA star for attending a Donald Trump-hosted gala, they actually booed the hell out of him right in the middle of a street.

Odom -- along with around 200 other crypto enthusiasts -- flocked to Trump National Golf Club in Sterling, Virginia, to dine with POTUS and hear about his bitcoin plans ... but as the ex-hooper made his way to the event space, he wasn't greeted warmly.

Video from the scene shows people heckled him non-stop as he headed to the property's gates ... with some screaming, "Shame on you, Lamar!"

Hollywood is speaking out after the L.A. Zoo snuck out its two remaining Asian elephants Tina and Billy overnight on Tuesday -- avoiding any potential protesters amid fierce pressure to move them to a proper sanctuary rather than the Tulsa Zoo.

Priscilla Presley and Kim Basinger both tell TMZ they believe the overnight transfer was "cowardly," with the former adding she is "devastated and outraged" by the "cruel" treatment of the beloved elephants.

Priscilla -- who has advocated for animal rights via Last Chance for Animals for nearly a decade -- says Billy and Tina "deserved freedom, space to roam, and the peace of a true sanctuary."

SZA's Los Angeles stint for her "Grand National" tour is off to a depressing start ... the R&B star claims she persuaded a child to forfeit their fruity whippet at an In-N-Out parking lot!!!

The "Kill Bill" singer didn't specify how old she thought the young fan was, but says she convinced them to hand over a can of SuperWhip strawberry-banana-flavored nitrous oxide, in exchange for a photo/video for their IG ... where are the parents?!?

SZA says she'll do everything in her power to help change the scenario, but ripped America for making drugs so marketable and alluring to children.

A supporting actor in the upcoming "Madden" film quit on Friday -- just two weeks into production -- allegedly over the use of the N-word and full frontal nudity ... but sources close to Amazon Studios tell us the allegations are being twisted.

Here's the deal ... TMZ spoke with five members of the cast and crew for the upcoming film starring Nicolas Cage as the NFL legend, and Christian Bale as Raiders owner Al Davis ... and they independently leveled some serious claims about the film's director, David O. Russell.

Crew and cast members told us that on Friday, Russell was working with the unnamed actor on an impromptu monologue when the director allegedly said the N-word ... and that upset the actor, along with others, who allegedly walked off set before they broke for lunch, and subsequently wrapped for the day.