Controversial S#!T

Constance Wu is calling on Andrew Barth Feldman to take action after his casting in Broadway's "Maybe Happy Ending" sparked controversy ... though, she's doubtful her words will spark action.

If you missed the drama ... Feldman stepped into the lead role of Oliver for the Tony-winning musical this month, taking over for Darren Criss -- who is of Asian descent and originated the part on Broadway. This casting news sent waves throughout the Broadway community, given the role has traditionally been played by Asian actors since its initial conception in South Korea.

Feldman -- who is now starring opposite current girlfriend Helen J. Shen in "Maybe Happy Ending" -- has yet to address the controversy publicly ... though, has seemingly discussed the situation behind closed doors.

Or, at least, this is what Wu is saying ... revealing in a new Instagram post that she and Feldman had a back-and-forth about the drama over the phone.

The "Crazy Rich Asians" star says they had "an in-depth call about Asian American representation and erasure in theater," as well as exchanged a few texts and emails.

However, she's now "feeling pretty discouraged" about the situation ... blaming one recent voice memo from Feldman.

While Wu acknowledged it may be unfair to put the responsibility on ABF's shoulders, given the casting issue is his producers' problem, she called on him to do the responsible thing ... especially as thousands, including BD Wong, are petitioning for him to exit the production.

She added ... "It's hard to keep speaking up when it feels like no one is listening anymore in this new era. It's exhausting and increasingly lonely. Once again, Asian Americans are left unheard, unacknowledged, invisible. Sadly, we're used to this."

Before signing off her note, she sent a direct message to Feldman ... "Silence is a choice."

The "Maybe Happy Ending" team has defended their casting decision, however ... reminding audiences that the character Oliver is a robot and wasn't created to only be played by an Asian actor.

Damon Dash's return to "The Breakfast Club" was nothing short of the fireworks he usually brings ... he infamously called Charlamagne Tha God a "Chatty Patty" in the past, and this time it's an all-out call for the radio host to come out of the closet!!!

According to Dame's POV, Charlamagne is a poor representation of the standard Black man in America due to his being schooled in the art of gossip by Wendy Williams.

For those who don't know, Charlamagne got an early start working with Wendy and always gives her props ... Dame thinks he needs to get on bended knee and call her "OG."

Boxing star Adrien Broner was kicked off Cam'ron's hit show on Tuesday ... after he wouldn't stop making flirty comments toward one of the rapper's co-hosts.

Broner appeared on "It Is What It Is" ... and not long after he took his seat, he began unloading uncomfortable remarks to Treasure "Stat Baby" Wilson.

He incessantly talked about her looks, and, at one point, he proclaimed, "I love you."

Hannah Einbinder's head-turning political Emmys speech struck a chord with the Department of Homeland Security ... which is now clapping back at her targeted remarks.

ICYMI ... during her acceptance speech for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, Einbinder wrapped it with "F*** ICE and free Palestine."

Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin tells TMZ ... "How ugly — such demonization is inspiring violence against our ICE law enforcement who are facing a 1,000% increase in assaults against them."

9/15 6:11 AM PT -- President and CEO of Boys & Girls Clubs of America tells TMZ ... “What an incredible night! Our heartfelt thanks to Nate Bargatze, CBS, and the Emmy Awards team for supporting Boys & Girls Clubs in such a big way. It was a true honor for our Club Kids to share the stage with the night’s winners, especially knowing some of our alumni have gone on to become Emmy winners themselves."

"We are also deeply grateful to all who kept their speeches short in the spirit of this fun challenge and to maximize the impact for our young people. The generous $350,000 donation from CBS and Nate is a powerful investment in the dreams and great futures of millions of young people nationwide.”

Hollywood's elite are usually known for their charitable contributions ... but, Sunday night they took a whole lot more than they gave -- 'cause they bankrupted a $100K pot meant for charity!

Here's the deal ... in the lead-up to the 2025 Primetime Emmy Awards host Nate Bargatze told multiple outlets he had a way to keep the show on track in terms of time.

His plan was simple ... he was putting up $100K for the Boys & Girls Clubs of America -- and, each time an Emmy winner went up to give a speech, they had a chance to add to the total.

One of the most prominent women's organizations in the country is demanding the NFL suspend Tyreek Hill ... as Roger Goodell's league investigates the latest domestic violence allegations against the Dolphins superstar.

National Organization for Women president Kim Villanueva told TMZ Sports this week she's livid that despite Keeta Vaccaro's claims against Hill, the Miami wide receiver will still be allowed to suit up against the New England Patriots later Sunday.

"Tyreek Hill should not be playing while these charges are being investigated," Villanueva said. "The NFL itself proudly proclaims that forty-seven percent of the NFL audience is women, and women are watching to see where the league stands today."

Office Depot has fired an employee for refusing to print memorial posters featuring Charlie Kirk they labeled as "propaganda."

The situation went down Friday evening at an Office Depot location in Portage, Michigan ... and footage shared by attorney and Republican activist Matthew DePerno shows an employee identifying herself as a manager confirming the order would not be completed because, "it's propaganda."

DePerno claimed the Kalamazoo County Republican Party ordered the poster at 2:24 PM Friday and received a call from the store about 3 hours later notifying them the poster would not be printed because it was "propaganda."

President Trump just got heckled at a restaurant near the White House ... and the demonstrators are comparing POTUS to Adolf Hitler.

Ya gotta see this video from a fancy restaurant where Trump, Vice President J.D. Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are dining ... protesters are waving Palestinian flags and chanting.

The protesters are repeating, "Free D.C., free Palestine, Trump is the Hitler of our time."

Police in Texas can apparently turn a suspect into a human punching bag on camera and keep on working like nothing happened ... because that's what's playing out right now in El Paso.

Here's the deal ... officers in El Paso were caught on video beating the living daylights out of a man they arrested over the weekend, prompting a use of force review.

The El Paso Police Department tells TMZ ... no police officers have been placed on administrative leave in connection with this incident.

El Paso, Texas police used a suspect as a human punching bag, beating the living daylights out of him over the weekend ... and it was all caught on video.

Check it out ... several officers are seen taking the suspect into custody with one cop kneeing him in the face and then repeatedly punching him in the back while he's kneeling on the ground.

The clip jumps to the same officer hunching over the suspect whose still down on the ground ... the cop slams his fist into the back of the suspect before pulling out a taser and zapping him.

1:35 PM PT -- The White House has responded with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt posting on X, "The latest piece published by the Wall Street Journal PROVES this entire 'Birthday Card' story is false. As I have said all along, it’s very clear President Trump did not draw this picture, and he did not sign it. President Trump’s legal team will continue to aggressively pursue litigation. Furthermore, the “reporter” @joe_palazzolo who wrote this hatchet job reached out for comment at the EXACT same minute he published his story giving us no time to respond. This is FAKE NEWS to perpetuate the Democrat Epstein Hoax!"

President Trump's alleged 50th birthday note to Jeffrey Epstein has just been revealed ... complete with a naked woman sketch, and some mysterious/creepy words.

Rep. Robert Garcia just reposted an image of the alleged letter on X ... and it features several lines of typewritten text, a drawing of a naked woman showing breasts, and the name "Donald" signed squiggly, as if it were pubic hair on the woman.

The alleged letter to Epstein is written as a conversation between Trump and Epstein. It begins with a voice-over, "There must be more to life than having everything."

Awkward exchange at the Venice Film Festival ... and Italian film journalist excluded Ayo Edebiri from a question about the #MeToo and Black Lives Matter movements in Hollywood ... and Ayo's response is going viral.

Ayo, Julia Roberts and Andrew Garfield were promoting their new film "After The Hunt," Monday when a reporter, Federica Polidoro, asked Julia and Andrew "what to expect in Hollywood after the #MeToo movement and the Black Lives Matter are done?"

The Italian journalist also asked, "If we lost something with the politically correct era."

When Busta Rhymes shoots his shot, he is NOT subtle about it ... like the NSFW line he threw at Mariah Carey during a VMAs after-party, sending the crowd and the singer into a tizzy.

Watch the vid ... Busta grabs the mic at a wild bash after the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, where he propositions Mariah for some dirty dancing, laying out his proposal in stark detail.

He states in front of the party, "You ain't got a husband no more, I wanna hump on your leg."

Young Thug says he doesn't trust people putting on a facade ... especially men who come out as gay after they've already struck up a friendship.

The rapper made the controversial comments on the "Perspektives with Bank" podcast ... equating informing the cops about someone with coming out as gay after first claiming to be straight.

It's a convoluted argument ... but, essentially, Thug says if you present yourself one way -- a straight man in this case -- and later come out, then he's not rocking with you anymore.

The hosts of ESPN's SportsCenter are weighing in on Friday's viral baseball moment -- and are they ever pissed at the woman who snatched a home run ball from a young Phillies fan.

Nicole Briscoe and Michael Eaves were doing their Friday night segment, “So This Happened,” inside the studio after the Philadelphia Phillies destroyed the Miami Marlins 9-3.

The hosts were clearly beside themselves after watching video of the woman — who Briscoe dubbed a "Karen" — take the home run ball from the cute kid, who appeared to be with his father in the stands.

Sebastian Bach won't embrace his fans with open arms ... literally, it seems 'cause if you ask the guy for a hug, he's going to blow up on ya.

The heavy metal singer was performing Friday night in Las Vegas as part of the 2025 Chevy Metal Summer Tour. Chevy Metal is a Foo Fighters cover band featuring Taylor Hawkins' son Shane on drums.

Sebastian hopped on the mic for the show ... and, after a song ended, he flipped off a woman in the crowd and started cussing her out.