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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.

‘Mr. Robot’ Surprise Delights Fans

USA Network broke out a surprise present Sunday night for fans of its cyberdrama “Mr. Robot.” The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel unexpectedly released a sneak peek at the season two premiere online, a few days…

Broadcaster Apologizes for Cutting Scene From ‘How to Get Away With Murder’

The Italian broadcaster Rai apologized for cutting “How to Get Away With Murder” to delete a gay sex scene. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the public broadcaster sparked an outcry with the edit. “The scene in question from the pilot…

In Amusing Customs Mixup, Red Hot Chili Peppers Have to Pretend to Be Metallica

The Red Hot Chili Peppers ran into a problem in customs and had to pretend to be Metallica to get out of it. Bass player Flea posted a photo on Instagram about the incident (see below), showing himself signing his…

Doctor Who’s Dialed In on Social Media Gets a TV Show

A doctor who has gained a following through his innovative use of social media is establishing a new beachhead on cable TV. Variety reports that We TV greenlighted “Dr. Miami,” an unscripted series focusing on the work of plastic surgeon…

Hollywood Agency Buys Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) for Billions

A group led by one of the top talent agencies in Hollywood has bought Ultimate Fighting Championship — UFC — for $4 billion, according to media reports. The Los Angeles Times reports that UFC President Dana White confirmed Sunday that…

We Have a $540 Million Winner! One Mega Millions Ticket Sold Matches All Six Numbers!

The California Lottery tweeted this tonight: “Congrats to the one #MegaMillions jackpot winner in Indiana.” The official Mega Millions website confirmed that there was just one winning ticket tonight. The jackpot was an estimated $540 million. As of this writing…

CBS Corp. Getting Out of the Radio Business

CBS Corp., which began as a radio company in 1927, revealed plans this week to spin off its radio division. CBS Radio operates 117 radio stations in 26 markets, including New York and L.A., according to The Hollywood Reporter. In…

Rocker Charged With Battery — Wild Incident Also Involved Actor

The frontman for a popular rock band has been charged with battery in connection with a brawl on the Las Vegas Strip. TMZ.com reports that Vince Neil, lead singer for Motley Crue, was charged with misdemeanor battery and faces a…

Attorneys for Roger Ailes Fire Back at Gretchen Carlson Lawsuit

In the latest maneuvers in the headline-grabbing sexual harassment lawsuit against Fox News chief Roger Ailes, attorneys for Ailes fired back at the suit from former Fox News host Gretchen Carlson. Variety cites a person who’s familiar with the legal proceedings indicating Ailes’…

Cast Changes for ‘Walking Dead’

The hit AMC zombie drama series “The Walking Dead,” which wrapped up its sixth season in April, is tweaking the cast for season seven. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cast of series regulars will swell to an…