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Loni Anderson’s cause of death has been revealed ... and she died from an aggressive form of cancer, TMZ has learned.

According to Anderson's death certificate, obtained by TMZ, the veteran actress passed away from metastatic uterine leiomyosarcoma ... a rare cancer that often starts in the uterus and can spread to other parts of the body. It is an extremely rare form of cancer.

Loni died Sunday at a Los Angeles hospital following what her longtime publicist, Cheryl J. Kagan, described as a "prolonged" illness.

Waka Flocka Flame's still pissed about an icy encounter at a Long Island beach club, where he got kicked out for mouthing off to security guards ... a classic case of racism, he says!!!

TMZ Hip Hop linked up with Waka in NYC, where he brushed off his July 19 cameo at The Surf Lodge, a hotel, restaurant and music venue all rolled into one in Montauk, N.Y.

So, legend has it, Waka reportedly rolled up to the club with an entourage that was 14 deep, and they tried to slip in the side door, sparking an argument with security.

Donald Trump wants his administration to shake up the country's Section 8 benefits to just 2 years of eligibility, yet Ghostface Killah thinks the proposed policy will just make things worse ... the Wu-Tang Clan legend knows it's not easy making project housing ends meet!!!

TMZ Hip Hop caught up with Ghost in NYC, rolling with Nems and the crew in the wake of his new album, "Supreme Clientele 2" ... a 25-year update to his original classic release.

Ghost kicks off the album waxing politics via the track "Iron Man" ... "Fake Democrats, boondaggers blowin' at Trump" and straight up tells us the American people got what they voted for. 🤷🏾‍♂️

Suge Knight knows A LOT about what went on behind prison walls with Erik Menendez -- the things that got the Parole Board to turn thumbs down -- and he thinks the decision is BS.

The Death Row Records founder -- who is locked up in San Diego's RJ Donovan Correctional Facility alongside the Menendez bros -- told "TMZ Live" Friday the game’s rigged ... inmates are set up to fail, so it’s no shock they shredded Erik over his past infractions.

While Erik got dragged for sneaking a phone, making calls, hustling drugs, and even dabbling in tax fraud ... Suge told us what really stings is how none of Erik’s positive rehabilitative efforts got a proper shout-out.

The wild Carnival Cruise all-out brawl -- supposedly over chicken tenders -- had a happy ending of sorts ... TMZ has learned that nobody involved was arrested!

Law enforcement sources tell TMZ ... Miami-Dade Sheriff’s deputies were called to the crazy scene Monday after the ship pulled into port on the cruise’s final day.

The deputies conducted an investigation, interviewing Carnival staff ... but, in the end, they determined arrests were not warranted because no one filed a complaint.

In addition, the investigation revealed the ship's security stepped in, broke up the fight and made sure things didn’t get any crazier.

Lil Nas X is still behind bars after his arrest early Thursday morning ... and now we know he's not getting out until at least Monday.

Authorities tell TMZ ... since the "Old Town Road" singer was arrested on suspicion of battery on a police officer, he needs to go before a judge to have his bail set ... and that ain't going to happen until Monday. Seems there are plenty of others in front of him also looking to bail out ... and Nas ain't cuttin' the line.

We're told this particular charge is an automatic appearance ... and he can't be issued a citation and released, like most misdemeanors ... 'cause "cited out" only applies to nonviolent offenses -- and Nas allegedly charged at police.

Backstreet Boys fans who couldn't get tickets to the band's residency at the Sphere shouldn't be too bummed ... as BSB member Howie Dorough just gave an impromptu performance while out and about in Las Vegas.

Check it out ... the boy bander hit the stage at Barbershop Cuts & Cocktails at The Cosmopolitan in Sin City Thursday night, where he was celebrating his 52nd birthday with his wife, Leigh Boniello, and friends.

While the singer wasn't slated to perform, given he was the guest of honor, HD surprised fans with a solo performance of Backstreet Boys' hit, "I Want It That Way."

Jeff and Matt Hardy are teasing their legendary runs in the squared circle might finally be nearing their end -- and it all hinges on their showdown with the Dudley Boyz at TNA's "Bound for Glory."

The Hardy brothers told TMZ's Inside The Ring the upcoming Oct. 12 clash with Team 3D won't just be another match -- it could be the final chapter in one of wrestling's greatest rivalries. Matt admitted flat-out ... "If we lose to the Dudleys, it might be time to ride off into the sunset."

That "sunset" might not be the end of their story, though. The Hardys acknowledged retirement would open the door to something only a handful of wrestlers have ever pulled off -- induction into both the WWE Hall of Fame and the TNA Hall of Fame. For a duo that defined eras in both companies, the honor feels almost inevitable.

Millie Bobby Brown and hubby Jake Bongiovi just revealed they adopted a baby girl this summer -- and TMZ’s got the shot of them already deep in parent mode.

Check it out -- Millie and Jake traded red carpets for diaper duty in the Hamptons on Tuesday ... pushing a stroller and soaking up the East Coast rays like full-blown parent pros.

No Hollywood glitz here -- just Millie and Jake, dressed down and strolling the streets with their baby girl ... soaking up the simple joys of parenthood, just the two of them.

Lil Nas X is hospitalized after a bizarre scene in L.A. -- he was strolling down the middle of a major street early Thursday morning, wearing only his underwear and cowboy boots!!!

TMZ Hip Hop obtained video of the "Old Town Road" rapper nearly naked, and floating aimlessly down Ventura Blvd at 4 AM. Someone driving past him recorded Nas, who repeatedly pointed at the camera and muttered something about heading to a party -- and at one point, he placed an orange traffic cone on his head.

Our sources say others in the Studio City area noticed Lil Nas, and thought the whole thing was weird enough to report it to police. As it turns out, several people in the area had reported to LAPD that they saw a nude man walking in the road.

11:30 AM PT -- The Clearwater Police Department said in a statement to TMZ Sports on Thursday the investigation into Hulk Hogan's death remains ongoing.

"We have been in communication with family members -- including his son, Nick, and daughter, Brooke. The unique nature of this case has required us to interview multiple witnesses and seek medical records from a variety of providers, and our detectives continue to do that. All of this takes time."

"The Hogan family has been appreciative of our efforts and our communication with them."

10:32 AM PT -- Hulk Hogan's widow, Sky, confirmed to TMZ Sports the wrestling legend's phrenic nerve was "compromised" during one of his recent surgeries.

She added that an autopsy on Hogan has been done -- but she declined to reveal its results.

Sky also said Hogan's body has not yet been cremated.

Hulk Hogan may have been the victim of medical malpractice -- malpractice that may have cost him his life -- this according to sources connected to the death case.

"Nip/Tuck" star Dylan Walsh may be in some legal hot water after being involved in a terrifying car crash with his family.

The Rumson Police Department tells TMZ ... Charles D. Walsh -- Dylan's real name -- was the person operating the 2022 Ford Explorer that slammed through one utility pole before crashing into another one.

Police say Dylan "was subsequently issued several motor vehicle summonses" after 2 passengers in the car were transported to a medical center with complaints of pain.

Jenelle Evans' relationship with her teen son Jace has gone up in flames -- fresh off leaking their private texts, and he’s no longer living under her roof in Vegas and it's mainly because he's currently on probation, TMZ has learned.

Sources with direct knowledge tell TMZ ... 16-year-old Jace is now living with a relative in North Carolina, after he threatened to call CPS on Jenelle when she grounded him for acting out.

Our sources say -- despite media reports -- Jace never followed through and filed a CPS report ... he merely threatened it, claiming he was left in charge of watching Jenelle's other kids while she was out, which she says is total BS.

Dylan Walsh -- best known for his role as Dr. Sean McNamara on "Nip/Tuck" -- was involved in a serious car crash with his family over the weekend.

The accident happened on Sunday, August 17th, while Walsh and four other passengers were riding in a 2022 Ford Explorer in New Jersey.

According to the Rumson Police Department ... the vehicle was heading northbound when it suddenly veered into the southbound lane.

Michael Knowles says Americans are too focused on troubled past eras of the country's history ... and, he thinks President Trump is right to intervene in the Smithsonian Institution -- even though Michael admits he hasn't been there recently.

The Daily Wire host stopped by "TMZ Live" Wednesday ... starting off his appearance by declaring he knows Trump's announcement is not meant to distract anyone from the still-unreleased Epstein Files, because this mission has been in the works for a while.

ICYMI ... Trump posted on Truth Social Tuesday to let his followers know he's instructed lawyers to challenge the famous museum because "everything discussed is how horrible our Country is, how bad Slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been — Nothing about Success, nothing about Brightness, nothing about the Future."

"The Biggest Loser" caffeine feud just got piping hot -- 'cause TMZ scored a peek at the show’s grocery list for contestants ... and surprise, surprise, it’s stacked with caffeinated goodies!

Check the receipts from 2013 -- the list, which we obtained from Jillian Michaels, straight-up name-drops Organic Dark Roast, Starbucks grounds, and a bunch of different teas. The shopping list of "approved foods" for contestants was attached to an email that a show line producer sent to the trainers and other staffers.

Obviously, several of those items totally undercut Dr. Robert Huizenga’s claim to us the show was 100% caffeine-free from day one ... with coffee, diuretics, and weight-loss pills supposedly off-limits.