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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.

HBO to Premiere New Drama Series, Three New Comedies This Fall

A high-profile drama series is back on track at HBO after shutting down production earlier this year. The premium channel confirmed that “Westworld” is headed toward a fall premiere, along with three new comedy series, Deadline.com reports. Inspired by the…

Signs Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Were Heading Toward a Split

With celebrity couple Johnny Depp and Amber Heard now split up, the couple’s history is being dissected to unearth signs that they were headed for a split. A report by E! News says the signs have been there all along….

Bravo Adds Seven Projects to Its Development Slate

Bravo Media has added seven new shows to its development slate, including a relationship series, a real estate competition and a game show. All seven projects are unscripted. The new projects include “Employee of the Month,” which attempts to improve…

Turmoil at ‘The View’: Is Another Co-Host Headed Out the Door?

Another co-host on “The View” may be on the verge of becoming the next casualty. The New York Post’s Page Six reports that Michelle Collins appears to be on the chopping block. The report quotes an unnamed source saying: “It’s…

Actor Who’s a Household Name Is Reportedly in Talks to Replace Michael Strahan on ‘Live’

A well-known actor with a long resume on television and on film is said to be in talks for the co-host opening on “Live with Kelly.” “Entertainment Tonight” reports that Rob Lowe may have the inside track to replace Michael…

‘Saved by the Bell’ Star Arrested

One of the stars of the popular early 1990s NBC comedy series “Saved by the Bell” was arrested Wednesday. Time reports that Dustin Diamond, who played Screech on the sitcom, was jailed in Wisconsin for alleged probation violation. “Two officials…

Jennifer Aniston’s Mom, Model and Actress Nancy Dow, Dead at 79

Nancy Dow, a model and actress and the mother of former “Friends” star Jennifer Aniston, has died. Dow reportedly died Wednesday in Los Angeles at age 79. Aniston confirmed her mother’s death in a statement provided to E! News, writing:…

Amazon Announces a Slew of New Pilots, With Viewers to Decide Which Ones Get Picked Up — Lineup of Stars Includes Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Ambrose and David Arquette

Amazon today took the wraps off the lineup of programs for its new pilot season, announcing the hour programs “The Last Tycoon” and “The Interestings,” along with six new children’s shows. The kids lineup includes two shows aimed at preschoolers —…

Cable Channel to Roll Out New Lineup in June, Including Four New Original Series

A new programming lineup, including four new original series and three returning shows, unspools next month at Investigation Discovery. The cable channel unveiled details and premiere dates for the new shows “American Monster” (June 1), “The Vanishing Women” (June 6), “I…

One Dead, Three Wounded in Shooting at Hip Hop Concert; Rapper Injured

A concert by a well-known hip hop artist turned deadly Wednesday night when shooting erupted inside the concert venue. USA Today reports that one person was killed and three others were injured in the shooting at at T.I. concert in…