Bob Ross First Painting From TV Show Up For Sale ... Nearly $10 Million!

An iconic piece of art from Bob Ross' past is up for sale 4 decades after it was made ... and it ain't gonna come cheap.

Bob's painting is titled, "A Walk in the Woods," painted on the first episode of his hit show, "The Joy of Painting" -- where many first discovered his talent.

The piece has Bob's signature in the bottom corner and is listed on Modern Artifact for $9,850,000. People interested can make another offer if they'd like ... but we're assuming it'll sell in that ballpark, given its significance.

Fans of the show know it didn't take Bob long to craft the incredibly detailed oil painting -- his inaugural episode is only 28 minutes long -- but that just goes to show how talented he really was.

As you know, Bob's show debuted in 1983 with this painting, the show aired over 400 episodes on PBS and lasted until 1994, the year before he died due to complications from lymphoma.

His legacy is up there with some of the greats in the world of art, partially thanks to his internet fame long after his death so it's no doubt his first televised painting will make a killing.

In Bob's words, "Let's get crazy."

BOB ROSS SE VENDE EL PRIMER CUADRO DEL PROGRAMA DE TV ¡por Casi 10 millones de dólares!

Una obra de arte icónica del pasado de Bob Ross está a la venta 4 décadas después de que se hizo y no va a ser barata.

La pintura de Bob se titula, "Un paseo por el bosque", pintado en el primer episodio de su exitoso programa, "La alegría de la pintura" donde muchos descubrieron por primera vez su talento.

La pieza tiene la firma de Bob en la esquina inferior y está listada en Modern Artifact por 9.850.000 de dólares. Las personas interesadas pueden hacer otra oferta si lo desean.

Los fans de la serie saben que no le tomó mucho tiempo a Bob para elaborar la pintura al óleo increíblemente detallada. Su episodio inaugural es de sólo 28 minutos de duración y prueba lo talentoso que era Ross.

Como ustedes saben, el programa de Bob debutó en 1983 con esta pintura, el programa se emitió más de 400 episodios en PBS y duró hasta 1994, un año antes de su muerte debido a complicaciones de linfoma.

Su legado está a la altura de algunos de los grandes del mundo del arte, en parte gracias a su fama en Internet mucho después de su muerte, así que no cabe duda de que su primer cuadro televisado hará fortuna.

En palabras de Bob: "Vamos a volvernos locos".

Quavo Ridin' For Takeoff with Congress Members ... Addresses Gun Violence

Quavo stormed Capitol Hill Wednesday morning on behalf of his Rocket Foundation, and he arrived with the clear-cut agenda of tackling gun violence ... TMZ Hip Hop has learned.

The ex-Migos frontman was joined by his mother and his older sister, Takeoff's mother, as part of the 52nd Annual Legislative Conference.

Quavo met with House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senator Cory Booker, Representatives Lucy McBath, Steven Horsford, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Robin Kelly, Maxwell Frost and community organizer Greg Jackson to voice his complaints.

Quavo's Rocket Foundation was established to bring awareness for gun violence prevention on both a state and federal level.

Several of the Congress members have an active "Break the Cycle of Violence Act" campaign, and we're told all parties were working Wednesday on viable solutions in a closed-door meeting.

Takeoff was shot and killed in November 2022, and Quavo hasn't stopped honoring his legacy.

Sources tell us Quavo is deeply committed to eradicating gun violence conditions in Black and Brown communities, and will also be helming a community conversation later today in the nation's capital.

Quavo Honra a Takeoff en el Congreso Abordando la violencia por armas de fuego

Quavo irrumpió en el Capitol Hill este miércoles por la mañana, en representación de su Fundación Rocket, y llegó con el propósito claro de hacer frente a la violencia por armas de fuego, según ha indagado TMZ Hip Hop.

El ex frontman de Migos fue acompañado por su madre, su hermana mayor y la madre de Takeoff, como parte de la 52ª Conferencia Legislativa Anual.

Quavo se reunió con el líder demócrata de la Cámara de Representantes, Hakeem Jeffries, el senador Cory Booker, los representantes Nikema Williams, Steven Horsford, Lisa Blunt Rochester, Robin Kelly, Maxwell Frost y el organizador comunitario Greg Jackson para expresar sus quejas.

La Fundación Rocket de Quavo se creó con el fin de generar conciencia sobre prevención de la violencia armada, tanto a nivel estatal como federal.

Varios de los congresistas han sido activos en la campaña "Break the Cycle of Violence Act", y nos cuentan que todas las partes estuvieron trabajando en soluciones viables, en una reunión a puerta cerrada este miércoles.

Takeoff fue asesinado a tiros en noviembre de 2022, y Quavo no ha dejado de honrar su legado.

Fuentes nos dicen que Quavo está profundamente comprometido con la erradicación de la violencia armada en las comunidades negras y morenas, y también estará conduciendo una conversación con la comunidad más tarde hoy en la capital de la nación.

New England Patriots Officials Reviewing Video Of Fight ... Prior To Fan's Death

The fan who died at the Patriots game on Sunday was involved in a physical altercation prior to his death, and now officials are reviewing video footage of the incident to determine what happened.

The Norfolk District Attorney's office tells TMZ Sports "Our investigation has included numerous law enforcement interviews and the examination of multiple angles of video capturing the scuffle prior to Mr. Dale Mooney's collapse during the Sunday night game at Gillette Stadium."

Officials tell us they conducted a preliminary autopsy which pointed to a medical issue, as opposed to a traumatic injury as a possible factor in the death. A final determination hasn't yet been made.

As we previously reported, 53-year-old Dale Mooney, who was at the Patriots vs. Dolphins game, was rushed to a local hospital after what was initially classified as an "apparent medical event."

He was pronounced dead at the medical facility.

Following the tragic news, videos of the incident surfaced online appearing to show a man in a Dolphins jersey striking a fellow spectator, presumed to be Mooney.

A GoFundMe was launched for Mooney's family ... which raised $13k as of Wednesday. Dale's survived by his wife of 20+ years and two kids.

New England Patriots Autoridades revisan video de la pelea previa a muerte de hincha

El hincha que murió en el juego de los Patriotas el domingo pasado estuvo involucrado en un altercado físico antes de su muerte, y ahora los funcionarios están revisando las imágenes del incidente para determinar que sucedió exactamente.

La oficina del Fiscal del Distrito de Norfolk le dijo a TMZ Sports: "Nuestra investigación ha incluido numerosas entrevistas con las fuerzas del orden y el examen de múltiples ángulos de video que capturan la pelea antes del colapso del Sr. Dale Mooney durante el partido del domingo por la noche en el Gillette Stadium".

Los funcionarios nos dicen que llevaron a cabo una autopsia preliminar que apunta a un problema médico, en lugar de una lesión traumática como posible factor de muerte. Aún no se ha tomado una decisión definitiva.

Como informamos anteriormente, Dale Mooney, de 53 años, que estaba en el partido de los Patriots contra los Dolphins, fue trasladado a un hospital local después de lo que fue clasificado inicialmente como un "aparente evento médico".

Fue declarado muerto en el centro médico.

Tras la trágica noticia, aparecieron videos del incidente que parecían mostrar a un hombre con una camiseta de los Dolphins golpeando a un espectador, presumiblemente, Mooney.

Se puso en marcha un GoFundMe para la familia de Mooney, que recaudó $13k hasta el miércoles. Dale deja a su esposa de más de 20 años y a sus dos hijos.

Darmouth Coach Buddy Teevens Dead At 66 ... After March Bike Crash

Dartmouth football head coach Buddy Teevens has tragically passed away from injuries he suffered in a bicycle accident six months ago, his family announced Tuesday.

He was 66 years old.

"Our family is heartbroken to inform you that our beloved 'coach' has peacefully passed away surrounded by family," Teevens' loved ones said in a statement. "We are confident and take comfort in the fact that he passed away knowing how much he was loved and admired."

Teevens -- the winningest coach in Big Green history -- was hit by a pickup truck in Florida back in March ... and the collision was so bad, doctors had to amputate his right leg. His family said he also suffered spinal cord injuries in the crash as well.

Assistant Sammy McCorkle was named interim head coach while Teevens attempted to recover.

"This is tragic news for Dartmouth and the entire football world," Dartmouth leaders said in a statement Tuesday night. "Buddy not only was synonymous with Dartmouth football, he was a beloved coach and an innovative, inspirational leader who helped shape the lives of generations of students."

The school added that McCorkle informed the football team of Teevens' passing Tuesday evening and ensured players "that they have the support and resources they need as they process such devastating news."

Teevens -- who played quarterback at Dartmouth in the late 1970s -- was first named Big Green head coach in 1987 ... and following five years on the Dartmouth sidelines, he took gigs at Tulane, Illinois, Florida and Stanford, before returning to his alma mater in 2005.

Teevens went on to pile up a 117-101-2 career record at the school ... gaining fame nationally for his efforts to limit his players' risk for concussions.

Teevens opted to do away with full-contact practices to keep his players safe ... and he also played a pivotal role in the creation of the Mobile Virtual Player, a bot college and NFL teams use to hone their tackling craft.

His tactics were so innovative, Roger Goodell recognized him as "a leader in making our game safer through breakthrough innovations" at the 2023 NFL Draft.

Teevens will be honored with a moment of silence before Dartmouth's game Saturday against Lehigh.

RIP.

Fatal Vegas Hit-And-Run Cops Arrest Passenger ... Who Filmed & Laughed During Attack

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The passenger who was filming and cackling while his buddy struck and killed a man riding his bike has been arrested.

The unnamed suspect was taken into custody Tuesday in Clark County -- this according to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, which says they have their man. His identity has yet to be revealed ... he's also a minor -- just like his alleged accomplice.

The DAs said on Tuesday the 2 males are expected to be tried as adults, however. It was also revealed a student at a local school showed the shocking video to an officer on campus, which was how the department first learned of it.

Andreas Probst's daughter, Taylor, spoke about the loss of her father at the press conference ... saying her family is "devastated by the senseless murder" that took place last month, saying the death is a direct result of "society's decayed family values" and the effects of social media.

Remember, these two are who cops say is featured in a now notorious video that circulated online ... graphically depicting the murder of 64-year-old Probst, who was simply riding his bicycle down the street when the two guys in the stolen car opted to hit him.

You can hear them talking about it right before they hit the accelerator -- the guy driving asks his passenger if he should go for it ... and the passenger encourages him to do it.

Probst went flying into the air and was left for dead on the road. The two teenagers in the car can be heard laughing it up as they drive away.

Mind you ... right before they ran over Probst, the two had gotten into a separate road rage incident -- where they slammed into another car -- literally just moments beforehand.

However, authorities now say there was a third incident that went down roughly 30 minutes before all of this ... where the 2 teens hit another person on a bike, claiming the passenger was the one behind the wheel this time.

They say the other cyclist and the alleged road rage victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The video has drawn widespread outrage and condemnation ... and Vegas PD has since publicly pleaded for help in ID'ing the other dude. Now, police say they have them both.

It remains to be seen if the passenger will face similar charges as the driver -- who's being prosecuted for hit-and-run as well as murder.

Michoacán, México Dos personas mueren tras impacto de un rayo Espeluznante video

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Dos personas han fallecido tras ser alcanzadas por un rayo en una playa de México, y el espeluznante incidente fue grabado en video.

El terrible suceso ocurrió en Michoacán este lunes, ubicado en la costa del Pacífico, cuando el clima se puso muy complicado. En el video se puede ver a alguien recogiendo un quitasol, justo antes de que caiga el rayo.

Después de que la primera persona es golpeada, se puede ver cómo el rayo parece viajar por la arena hasta alcanzar a la segundo. Ambos colapsaron tras recibir el impacto, causando gritos de horror en las personas que estaban en el lugar.

Según el medio español MARCA, las víctimas eran un hombre y una mujer. Uno vendedor de hamacas y el otro turista. La mujer murió en el acto, mientras que el hombre falleció en el hospital mientras recibía tratamiento.

Las probabilidades de que una persona sea alcanzada por un rayo son escasas, aproximadamente de 1 entre 15.300.

Una media de 2.000 personas son golpeadas por un rayo cada año en todo el mundo, y aunque el 10% de ellos mueren, el 90% restante puede quedar con secuelas a largo plazo, como pérdida de memoria y convulsiones.

Mexico Beach 2 Killed by Lightning Strike ... Terrifying Clip

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2 people are reportedly dead after being hit by a bolt of lightning on a beach in Mexico ... and the horrifying incident was caught on video.

The ordeal went down in Michoacán Monday, along the country's Pacific coast -- as the weather got super nasty. You can see someone packing up an umbrella, just before the strike.

After the first person is hit, you can see the lightning appear to travel along the sand to the other person ... both of them collapse, causing nearby folks to scream in horror.

According to Spanish outlet MARCA, the victims were a man and a woman -- one was a tourist, and the other sold hammocks. The outlet says the woman was killed instantly at the scene, and the man later died at the hospital while receiving treatment.

Odds for a person to get hit by lightning are rare, at about 1 in 15,300.

An average of 2,000 people are struck worldwide every year, and while 10% of those who get hit are killed, the other 90% could be left with long-term effects like memory loss and seizures.

Emmy-Winning Soap Star Billy Miller Mom Says He 'Surrendered His Life'

Emmy-winning soap star Billy Miller "surrendered his life" after a long and valiant battle with bipolar depression, according to his mom. Although she didn't use the word "suicide," it's clear he took his own life.

Patricia Miller revealed her son's personal struggle with the mental disorder and thanked his friends and fans for their well wishes after he passed away in Austin, Texas, last week.

Patricia said Billy did everything in his power to control the disease, but, in the end, it got the best of him, and he "surrendered his life," stopping short of giving a specific cause of death.

She ended by saying "we all loved him so much and are desperately trying to deal with our loss."

During his acting career, Billy played the role of Billy Abbott in The Young and the Restless, winning three Emmy Awards for his portrayal of the character. He also appeared in General Hospital and All My Children.

Billy was 43.

RIP

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LA ESTRELLA GANADORA DE UN EMMY BILLY MILLER ha muerto SU MADRE DICE QUE "ENTREGÓ SU VIDA".

La estrella de telenovelas ganadora de un Emmy Billy Miller "entregó su vida" tras una larga y valiente batalla contra la depresión bipolar, según dice su madre. Aunque no utilizó la palabra "suicidio", está claro que se quitó la vida.

Patricia Miller reveló la lucha personal de su hijo con el trastorno mental y agradeció a sus amigos y fans por sus buenos deseos después de su fallecimiento en Austin Texas la semana pasada.

Patricia dijo que Billy hizo todo lo posible para controlar la enfermedad, pero que al final, "entregó su vida", deteniéndose en dar una causa específica de la muerte.

Terminó diciendo que "todos lo queríamos mucho y estamos tratando desesperadamente de lidiar con nuestra pérdida."

Durante su carrera como actor, Billy interpretó el papel de Billy Abbott en The Young and the Restless, ganando tres premios Emmy por su interpretación del personaje. También apareció en General Hospital y All My Children.

Billy tenía 43 años.

RIP

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Quinnes "Q" Parker of 112 Scary Times For R&B Groups ... Let's Reunite, Fellas!!!

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112, the peaches-and-cream blending R&B group from Diddy's Bad Boy era, has been operating as a duo for years -- but recent events have one of the ex-members calling for a reunion, stat!!!

OG member Quinnes "Q" Parker left the group in 2018 but says he had a change of heart on Sunday.

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According to Q, he was shaken to the core over the weekend by the sudden passing of 702 singer Irish Grinstead, who died on Saturday after a "long battle" with illness her family says ... and once again when his homie Brandon Casey of Jagged Edge posted the aftermath of a car accident he recently survived.

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Q says he now realizes life is precious and publicly asked remaining members Marvin "Slim" Scandrick and Mike Keith to return his calls so they get back to biz.

112 were a key part of Diddy's musical empire back in the day ... the Atlanta-bred quartet released several platinum albums with Bad Boy and even won a Grammy in 1997.

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Q's timing could possibly net some traction too. Slim recently appeared on "TMZ Live" to confirm Diddy had indeed returned their publishing rights after all these years.

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Slim and Mike have momentum as a duo so it'll be interesting if they let Q back into the mix.

They should probably text 112's other member, Daron Jones, as well to keep him updated.

Patriots Man Dies At Game 'Apparent Medical Event'

A 53-year-old man tragically died while attending the Patriots' home game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday ... after experiencing what officials are calling an "apparent medical event."

According to local outlets, the incident happened in the 300s section at Gillette Stadium around 11 PM ... in the closing minutes of New England's 24-17 loss.

The man -- Dale Mooney of Newmarket, New Hampshire -- was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced dead. Details surrounding the incident have not been revealed at this time.

The Norfolk District Attorney's Office tells TMZ Sports the investigation is ongoing and is currently in its preliminary stages. No charges have been filed.

Another medical emergency also went down at the same game ... when a second man suffered cardiac arrest earlier in the night.

According to reporter Bridget Condon, two off-duty firefighters sprang into action and conducted CPR for several minutes ... bringing the man back to life. His current status has not been released at this time.

Story developing ...

PATRIOTS HOMBRE MUERE EN EL JUEGO Aparente por razones médicas

Un hombre de 53 años murió trágicamente mientras asistía al partido en casa de los Patriots contra los Miami Dolphins el domingo, luego de experimentar lo que los funcionarios llaman un "aparente evento médico".

Según los medios locales el incidente ocurrió en la sección 300s en el Gillette Stadium alrededor de las 11 PM durante los últimos minutos de la derrota de Nueva Inglaterra 24-17.

El hombre —Dale Mooney de Newmarket, New Hampshire— fue llevado a un hospital cercano donde fue declarado muerto. Los detalles que rodean el incidente no han sido revelados en este momento.

La Oficina del Fiscal del Distrito de Norfolk dice a TMZ Sports que la investigación está en curso y se encuentra actualmente en sus etapas preliminares. No se han presentado cargos.

Otra emergencia médica también se redujo en el mismo juego cuando un segundo hombre sufrió un paro cardíaco temprano en la noche.

Según el reportero Bridget Condon, dos bomberos fuera de servicio entraron en acción y llevaron a cabo la RCP durante varios minutos para traer al hombre de vuelta a la vida. Su estado actual no se ha dado a conocer en este momento.

Historia en desarrollo ...

Shaq Barrett Dedicates Pick-Six To Late Daughter ... Who Died After Drowning

Shaq Barrett's first career touchdown was an emotional one ... as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker dedicated the moment to his daughter who drowned earlier this year.

The two-time Pro Bowler helped secure the Bucs' victory over the Chicago Bears on Sunday ... when he intercepted Justin Fields' pass and reached the end zone en route to the 27-17 win.

After the win, Barrett said his 2-year-old daughter's passing has inspired him to push even harder this season ... and he paid tribute to her as he spoke with reporters.

"I always played for my family already, but then having, like, that extra incentive and making me want to go a little harder for her, it never stops," the 30-year-old said during the post-game press conference.

"It's always going to suck but at least I’m able to shine some spotlight on her a little bit."

Barrett added he believed the moment was "divine intervention" ... and that God has something in store for his family.

"He just setting us up for something. Can't say better because I don't know what can be better than having my baby girl here but he is setting us up for something that we need."

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"I'm just ready for it. I'm waiting for it and I'ma believe in his plan for sure."

As we previously reported, Barrett's daughter, Arrayah, drowned in their backyard pool on April 30. Since the tragedy, the family has installed devices around the home to prevent another accident ... and launched a foundation in her name that will educate parents on water safety.

Barrett and his wife, Jordanna -- who have three children with another on the way -- also paid tribute to Arrayah by getting tattoos this offseason.