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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.

Starz Sets a Course With the Fourth and Final Season of ‘Black Sails’

Press release from Starz, July 20, 2016: Starz announced today that the fourth season of the Emmy(R)-winning Original series “Black Sails” will bring fans to the heroic conclusion of the Treasure Island prequel. The 10-episode fourth season of the stand-out…

NBC and Jennifer Lopez Take It to the Floor With New Competition Series ‘World of Dance’

Press release from NBC, July 19, 2016: NBC, Universal Television Alternative Studios and Jennifer Lopez’s Nuyorican Productions are stepping on to the dance floor with a 10-episode order for “World of Dance,” an unparalleled dance competition series where the winner…

Report: If Roger Ailes Is Forced Out at Fox News, Some of the Network’s Big Name Talent Could Follow Him Out the Door. Would They Start A Competing News Channel with Ailes?

“At least one top talent inside Fox News has confirmed to Breitbart News that a major talent meeting among various different hosts is scheduled, and they are considering leaving with Roger Ailes to form a new network to compete with…

He Had One of the Best Comedic Minds in Hollywood: Writer, Director and Sometimes Actor Garry Marshall Dies at 81

“Garry Marshall, 81, the beloved comedy legend who created TV hits like ‘Happy Days’ and ‘Mork and Mindy,’ and directed box office smashes like ‘Beaches,’ ‘Pretty Woman’ and ‘The Princess Diaries,’ has died from complications of pneumonia following a stroke at a hospital in Burbank, California,” reports Rolling Stone magazine. The…

Variety Reporting that Roger Ailes Is Negotiating to Leave Fox News

Roger Ailes is headed out at Fox News amid allegations of sexual harassment and a lawsuit from former Fox host Gretchen Carlson, according to a Variety report citing a source who’s familiar with the situation. “Spokespeople for both the network…

Former Comedy Central Late-Night Fixtures Reunite — Here’s the Video

Stephen Colbert and Jon Stewart got back together in a tribute to their years as the core of the Comedy Central late-night lineup. The reunion was part of Colbert’s material on the start of the Republican National Convention, which included…

‘Black Hawk Down’ Actor Arrested

A film and television actor known for his roles in features including “Black Hawk Down” and “Saving Private Ryan” was arrested today in Los Angeles. The AP reports that Tom Sizemore was arrested this morning on suspicion of felony domestic…

Amazon in Talks to Finance Woody Allen’s Next Movie

Amazon and Woody Allen are poised to take their relationship to the next level, according to The Hollywood Reporter. “The streaming giant, according to sources, is in negotiations to fully finance the director’s next film, the untitled Kate Winslet-Jim Belushi starrer,”…

Video: Is This the Fastest Robot Vacuum Cleaner Ever Made?

A modified, super-fast Roomba self-propelled vacuum cleaner is the star of a video that was recently posted on YouTube, which you can watch below. The hot-rod vac was reportedly made by someone who uses the Twitter handle Warusoneko. Check it…

Report Says Megyn Kelly Is Alleging Roger Ailes Sexually Harassed Her

One of the Fox News Channel’s brightest stars, Megyn Kelly, has joined a chorus of women accusing network chief Roger Ailes of sexual harassment, according to a new report by New York Magazine. The allegations reportedly surfaced during an investigation…