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Chuck Ross

Chuck Ross is the managing director of TVWeek.com. He's been involved in the TV business ever since he sold cable TV subscriptions in Santa Monica, Calif., door-to-door in the mid-to-late 1970s. He's had regular gigs reporting and/or editing about TV and advertising for Cablevision magazine,The Hollywood Reporter, the San Francisco Chronicle, Inside Media and Advertising Age. He first joined the predecessor to TVWeek, Electronic Media, in 2000.

Stockbrokers Are Following a Controversial Former Baseball Slugger on Twitter for His … Financial Advice!

A former Major Leaguer who was one of the biggest — and most controversial — stars in baseball is now attracting a following for his financial advice. The Wall Street Journal reports that slugger Jose Canseco, who spent much of…

Netflix Picks Up Second Season of Crime Drama

Netflix will bring back a crime series for a second season. The streaming service has signed on for season two of “Marcella,” Deadline.com reports. “The eight-part drama from Hans Rosenfeldt, creator of the original Swedish/Danish co-production ‘The Bridge’ (‘Bron’), will…

Report Says Super Agent Ari Emanuel Has Had Talks to Acquire The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and Dick Clark Productions

Super agent Ari Emanuel may be positioning to expand his Hollywood empire, according to a report in The New York Post. The publication reports: “Emanuel’s WME/IMG has talked to former Guggenheim Partners honcho Todd Boehly about a possible acquisition of…

Oops, They Did It Again: Britney Spears and James Corden Sing Her Greatest Hits in Corden’s Latest Must-See ‘Carpool Karaoke’

CBS “Late Late Show” host James Corden continues to hit home runs with his “Carpool Karaoke” segments, with the latest installment bringing aboard Britney Spears for a series of duets featuring the pop superstar’s catalog of hits. Here’s the clip…

Trump Doubles Down on Hillary Clinton Being a Bigot in CNN Interview

In an interview airing on CNN, GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump talks with the cable news channel’s Anderson Cooper about Trump’s Democratic rival, Hillary Clinton, clarifying why he thinks Clinton is a bigot. Here’s the clip, posted by CNN …

Flood Relief Concert Set With Randy Jackson, Harry Connick Jr. as Co-Hosts

A benefit concert to help victims of Louisiana flooding is on tap for Sept. 5, with Louisiana natives Randy Jackson and Harry Connick Jr. on board as co-hosts. Raycom Media announced plans for “Louisiana Rising: A Benefit Concert for Flood…

Cable News Channel Pulls Plug on Prime-Time Show

One of the cable news networks has quietly dropped a program from its prime-time lineup. The Los Angeles Times reports that HLN is dropping “Dr. Drew.” The show, starring addiction expert Dr. Drew Pinsky, will air its final installment Sept. 22….

‘Live with Kelly’ Unveils Fall Launch Plans

While it stopped short of revealing who will be Kelly Ripa’s new co-host, the daytime show “Live with Kelly” revealed what will be happening on the show during its fall launch, including the guest host lineup for the first two…

Here Are 10 Locations Where Macy’s Will Likely Be Closing Stores

Macy’s announced plans this month to close 100 stores — about 14% of its total of 728 outlets — and a new reports lists the 10 most likely store closures. Ad Age reports that the company is keeping quiet thus far…

Ryan Lochte Is Back in the Endorsement Game

Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte has found a new sponsor with a plan to use his recent blunders to its advantage. E! News reports that throat lozenge maker Pine Bros. has picked up the beleaguered athlete. The news is part of…