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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.

Apple Opens Its Retail Store of the Future

A new Apple Store opening this week provides a look at changes that are in store for the company’s flagship outlets as Apple works to bring its stores into the future. The Verge reports that the new store in downtown…

Man Who Came Up With the Name for the Beastie Boys — and Who Left the Band Before They Hit It Big — Dead at 52

A founding member of the Beastie Boys, who is credited with naming the band but left the group before it became successful, has died. John Berry, who was the guitarist in the original hardcore punk incarnation of the band when…

Showtime Releases First Episode of New Series to Non-Showtime Subscribers

A new series premieres tonight on Showtime, and the pay cable net is making available the premiere episode of the show to non-Showtime subscribers. “All Access: Quest for the Stanley Cup,” from Showtime Sports, begins running tonight on multiple platforms….

BET Awards Nominees Announced — Rihanna and Beyonce Grab Five Nods Apiece, But One Rapper Dominates With Nine Nominations

Nominations were announced for the 2016 BET Awards, with the ceremony set to air live on BET June 26 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Some of the biggest names in hip hop and R&B dominate the nominations, led…

ESPN Adds Twists to Its Upcoming Coverage of the National Spelling Bee

ESPN revealed some changes that are in store for its coverage of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, which takes place Wednesday and Thursday, May 25-26, on ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3. New this year, SpellCheck will be used on the…

Trailers Released for the New CW Shows — Watch the Clips Here

The CW released a number of trailers and “first look” clips for its new shows, including “Frequency” and “No Tomorrow,” along with a teaser for “Supergirl,” which moves to the channel after its freshman run on CBS. Also released was the extended…

Fox Announces Revised Schedule for 2016-2017 Season

Press release from Fox, Friday, May 20, 2016: FOX announced today a revised schedule for the 2016-2017 television season. New drama PITCH will move up to air Thursdays in Fall 2016, the Farewell 12th season of BONES will air Thursdays…

ESPN Presents the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee

Press release from ESPN, May 19, 2016: ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPN3 will combine to present over 13 live hours of the 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee, presented by Kindle, from National Harbor, Md., on May 25 and 26. This is…

BET Networks Announces Official Nominees for the 2016 ‘BET Awards’

Press release from BET Networks, May 19, 2016: BET Networks, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIA, VIA.B sted NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), today announced the nominations for the 2016 “BET Awards,” taking place at Microsoft Theater on Sunday, June 26….

War of Words Breaks Out Over Megyn Kelly’s Donald Trump Interview

Verbal sparring erupted in the wake of Megyn Kelly’s prime-time interview Tuesday night with Donald Trump on the Fox broadcast network, sparked by Trevor Noah ripping Kelly on Comedy Central’s “Daily Show” Wednesday night. The Daily Beast reports that Noah…