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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.

Reality Show Star Avoids Charges in Bar Scuffle

A TV personality who was reportedly involved in one of those “Do you know who I am?” incidents has avoided charges. The AP reports that Jonathan Scott, who stars along with his twin brother Drew on HGTV’s “Property Brothers,” won’t…

E! Adds Yet Another Kardashians Show

E! Entertainment has added a new series to its Kardashians universe. The cable channel is readying a six-episode docuseries — working title “Rob & Chyna” — tracking what the channel describes as “the whirlwind romance of Rob Kardashian and Blac…

Will NBC Continue Its Summer Winning Streak?

NBC would be a lock to win this summer’s ratings battle even if it didn’t have an ace up its sleeve in the Summer Olympics, according to a new analysis by Media Life Magazine. “The network has the strongest lineup…

Hit Showtime Series Won’t Return Until 2017

It’s arguably Showtime’s most popular series – but it won’t return until next year. And in a vote of confidence in the show, it’s close to being renewed for two additional seasons as well. Claire Danes in Showtime’s “Homeland” The…

He’s Been One of the Most Successful, Well-Known Executives in Hollywood: Sony TV Chairman Steve Mosko is Leaving the Company

“Steve Mosko, the chairman of Sony Pictures Television, is leaving the company after 24 years,Variety has learned,” report Debra Birnbaum and Cynthia Littleton in a scoop for the entertainment publication. The story continues, “Mosko had been in negotiations to extend his…

Viacom Names New President of VH1 and Logo TV

A new president has been named for Viacom-owned channels VH1 and Logo TV. The company promoted Chris McCarthy to the position. McCarthy has been general manager of the channels since August 2015, and was general manager of Logo TV since…

Kristen Bell Opens Up About Her Battle With Depression

Actress Kristen Bell, one of the stars of Showtime’s “House of Lies,” is opening up about her experiences fighting depression. Bell discussed the condition in an essay on the website Motto, indicating that she wanted to “cast some light on…

He’s Been to the White House and Is the Toast of Broadway. Now He Will Co-Star With Emily Blunt in Disney’s Sequel to ‘Mary Poppins’

A “Mary Poppins” sequel is in the works at Disney, and starring along with Emily Blunt will be “Hamilton” star Lin-Manuel Miranda, ET Online reports. “Into the Woods” director Rob Marshall is directing, with “Finding Neverland” scribe David Magee writing…

Sister of Nicole Brown Simpson Developing TV Series

Denise Brown, the sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson, has inked a deal with NBC News’ Peacock Productions to develop a new true crime series. “As part of the unscripted series, Brown and a team of experts will investigate…

Special Editions of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ Launch This Week

ABC announced plans to air special episodes of “Jimmy Kimmel Live” starting this week, in connection with the network’s coverage of the NBA Finals. “Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night” will air in prime time each night of the series, which…