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Bob Ross’ Legacy Carries On With The New ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Series.

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A new generation may learn how to paint happy trees and create happy accidents thanks to a TV series that teaches the Bob Ross painting approach and features previously unseen works by the prolific artist.

Before dying of cancer in 1995, Ross had finished seven works for “The Joy of Painting” season 32.

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Bob Ross’ Legacy Carries On With The New ‘The Joy Of Painting’ Series.

“He was so sick, but he was still working on his next series so he could keep going,” said Joan Kowalski, president of Bob Ross Inc. Her parents, Annette and Walt Kowalski, launched the company alongside Ross.

Those works had been held for nearly 30 years. Nicholas Hankins, a certified Bob Ross instructor, studied those seven paintings and painted them from scratch on camera in “The Joy of Painting with Nicholas Hankins: Bob Ross’ Unfinished Season,” which premiered this spring in some regions on American Public Television. Some episodes are available on the PBS website.

The ability to “take these paintings and do what Bob ultimately wanted done with them, (to) have them out in the world making people happy is gratifying,” Hankins said recently via Zoom. He teaches at the Bob Ross Art Workshop and Gallery, about 15 miles from Daytona Beach, Florida, and handles instructor certification. Hankins also incorporates six of his paintings into the new “Joy of Painting,” recorded and produced at WDSC-TV Daytona State College.

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“I think that Bob would be incredibly proud of how we’re doing this,” stated Kowalski. “There aren’t many situations that present us with the question of what we should do. Bob was extremely explicit about how he intended this whole thing to unfold in the future.”

Hankins is a familiar face among Ross enthusiasts. His educational films on the Bob Ross YouTube channel received upwards of 300,000 views before the television concept was even considered.

Kowalski is interested in the online reactions to Hankin’s videos. “People notice that Nick is not at all trying to be Bob, and he’s delivering naturally as himself and yet there’s still that same sort of feeling you get watching Bob.”

The pandemic sparked a boom of interest in Bob Ross as people stayed home and sought ways to pass the time. With so many distractions, it can feel like there need to be more hours in the day to unwind and rest. If viewers don’t want to learn how to paint, Hankins thinks his 30-minute “Joy of Painting” episodes will help them relax as the originals did.

“I hope I can carry that part of the legacy on,” he stated. “I want to create an environment in which people will come in, spend half an hour, and simply switch off the world. “We need it right now.”

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According to Kowalski, people used to tell Ross “all the time” that they would fall asleep during his programs, but he didn’t mind. “He said, ‘I love hearing that you’ve never watched a full episode of me.'”

Hankins recommends basic painting supplies such as oil colors, an easel, canvas, and brushes. “But if they’re just watching, all they need is a tall glass of iced tea. That was Bob’s thing,” he continued, “get some iced tea, kick back, and watch.”

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

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Vanessa Hudgens is thrilled to be a new mother but wishes she had more say over how the news was announced.

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

The “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” star wrote in an Instagram post Thursday, “We’re disappointed that our family’s privacy was violated and exploited during this very special time due to the greed of a long-lens camera feeding the media.” Despite this, Mom, Dad, and Baby are happy and healthy.

Vanessa was alluding to reports published earlier this week that showed her leaving a hospital with her infant.

While the circumstances surrounding the announcement were not ideal, the singer and actor’s Instagram message served as her first confirmation that she had given birth to her kid, her first child with husband Cole Tucker.

CNN has contacted Hudgens’ agents to see if she has more comments.

On Oscar night in March, Vanessa disclosed that she and the Major League Baseball outfielder were expecting their first child.

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Vanessa Hudgens ‘Disappointed’ Her Privacy Was Invaded With Paparazzi Pictures Of Her New Baby

Vanessa and Tucker reportedly married in December in Tulum, Mexico, after announcing their engagement early last year.

Vanessa and Tucker were initially linked in 2020 when she tweeted a selfie of herself titled “date night” and was caught holding hands later that evening.

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

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Before the real-life infidelity scandal known as Sandoval, there was a scene in Season 10 of Bravo’s “Vanderpump Rules” in which Ariana Madix and her then-boyfriend Tom Sandoval admitted to not spending enough quality time together. Sandoval wanted to party like a rock star, but Madix preferred that he stay at home with her and watch her favorite TV show, “Love Island USA,” with pals.

“I do not have time to watch 50 (expletive) episodes of ‘Love Island.'” “No, I don’t.” he replied.

“That’s literally all we talk about so…” Madix answered in a “Get on board or you’re out of luck” type of way.

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

After roughly a year and a half, Madix and Sandoval split. Sandoval had been cheating on Madix for almost six months with a “Vanderpump” co-star. Madix is presently the host of “Love Island USA” on Peacock, succeeding Sarah Hyland.

It’s a fitting development for Madix, whose nearly decade-long romance ended publicly. Since then, she has appeared on “Dancing with the Stars” and on Broadway as Roxie Hart in “Chicago.” Her original tenure was extended due to high ticket demand, and she will return to the position next month. Madix, a former bartender, published a best-selling cocktail recipe book and launched a sandwich business called “Something About Her” in Los Angeles with “Vanderpump” co-star Katie Maloney.

Madix has spent the past month in Fiji filming “Love Island USA.” She describes the work as a dream come true for a superfan like herself.

“I love watching how this show is made,” Madix stated in a recent Zoom interview. “There’s a crew of about 400 people who work on the show to make it happen and turn these episodes around virtually in real time. It is really stunning.”

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For ‘Love Island USA’ Superfan Ariana Madix, Hosting The Show ‘Does Not Feel Like Work’

On “Love Island USA,” a group of single men and women move to an isolated villa in the hopes of finding love. The candidates form couples based on their first impressions. These relationships are put to the test. Do they have lasting chemistry? They can also make connections with others, including a constant influx of fresh singles. At various points, viewers are allowed to vote for their favorite couples. Contestants are eliminated at various points, and the public ultimately votes for the winning couple, who receives a financial award.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

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Adria English, a former adult video actor who claims to have worked for Sean “Diddy” Combs from 2004 to 2009, accused the music mogul of sex trafficking and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed Wednesday.

The 114-page complaint claims that Combs and other defendants in the case exploited English as “a sexual pawn for the pleasure and financial benefit of others” during “White Parties” at Combs’ mansions in the Hamptons, New York, and Miami, Florida. The case, filed in the US District Court for the Southern District of New York, also claims Combs compelled English to “engage in prostitution and sex work” from 2006 to 2009.

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

The lawsuit is the ninth against Combs since November and the eighth expressly accusing him of sexual assault. One of the eight lawsuits filed by former girlfriend Cassie Ventura has been resolved. Another lawsuit accuses his son Christian Combs of sexual assault, while Sean Combs is accused of aiding and abetting.

“No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” stated Jonathan Davis, an attorney for Combs, in response to English’s claim.

“We live in a society where anyone can bring a lawsuit for any reason and without providing proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to determine the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident in his ability to succeed in court against these and other unfounded charges,” the attorney continued.

English’s claim wants a jury trial and undisclosed punitive damages.

Combs has aggressively refuted charges in many of the civil complaints but has not responded to them. In December 2023, after four lawsuits were filed against him, Combs issued a vehement denial on social media, claiming that “sickening allegations” were made by accusers “looking for a quick payday.”

He said, “Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged.”

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused Of Sex Trafficking And Sexual Assault In Lawsuit By Former Adult Film Actress

Federal investigators are also prepared to put Combs’ accusers before a federal grand jury, two individuals familiar with the investigation previously told CNN, indicating that the US Justice Department is considering an indictment of Combs.

Bringing those who have filed civil complaints against Combs before a grand jury would represent a significant step forward in the government’s continuing investigation into the producer and Bad Boy Records founder.

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