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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.

Will ABC’s ‘Castle’ Return for Season Nine? Here’s Where Things Stand

The moment of truth has arrived for ABC to make a renewal decision about its procedural “Castle,” according to a report by Deadline.com’s Nellie Andreeva. Andreeva reported Thursday night that the network planned to make a decision by the end of the day today,…

Is YouTube Now Bigger Than Television? The Numbers Tell the Story

The CEO of YouTube revealed an impressive milestone for the online video site, proclaiming at Thursday’s presentation to advertisers in New York: “I’m happy to announce that on mobile alone YouTube now reaches more 18- to 49-year-olds than any network…

Tow-Truck Driver Who Backs Trump Refuses to Tow a Bernie Sanders Supporter’s Car — Here’s His Explanation

A woman who was stranded on an interstate after being involved in a collision encountered a tow-truck driver who apparently refused to tow her car for political reasons. The Washington Post reports that Ken Shupe, the tow-truck driver, is a…

Has Katie Couric Had Enough of Yahoo?

Katie Couric, who has been global news anchor for Yahoo since 2014, appears to be ready to make a move. According to inside sources quoted by The New York Post’s Page Six, the TV news veteran is weighing her options….

Jon Stewart on Track for Return to TV in Time for November Election

Jon Stewart is on track for a possible return to television in time to deliver his incisive attacks on the November election. Variety reports that HBO CEO Richard Plepler offered hope to Stewart fans during an interview today with CNN’s…

Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon to Play Famous Feuding Actresses in New Ryan Murphy Series

Jessica Lange and Susan Sarandon will play a pair of real-world movie stars who waged a famous feud with each other. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Lange will play Joan Crawford with Sarandon cast as Bette Davis in…

KFC Rolls Out Edible Chicken-Flavored Nail Polish — Sorry, You Can’t Buy It Here

KFC is taking its “Finger Lickin’ Good” slogan to a new level by marketing edible chicken-flavored nail polish. But NPR reports that the new product, which is available in Original or Hot and Spicy, is being offered only in Hong…

NBC Unveils Plans for ‘Today’ Show’s Natalie Morales

After news broke this week that “Today” show regular Natalie Morales might be leaving the program, NBC confirmed its plans for the morning veteran. Morales’ role will indeed be changing, but it turns out she will still be a part…

Why Leonard Nimoy and William Shatner Stopped Talking to One Another Years Before Nimoy’s Death

When “Star Trek” icon Leonard Nimoy died a little more than a year ago, he and William Shatner hadn’t spoken in years, and new details reveal what may have been the cause of their falling-out. “On the anniversary of Nimoy’s…

Report: CBS Drama Series May Move to Another Network

Negotiations currently under way surrounding a CBS drama series have raised the possibility that the show might leave the network. TheWrap reports that “Supergirl” could be headed to the CW — a possibility that has been the focus of rumors…