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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.

Mega-Rock Concert in the Works, Featuring Dylan, Stones, McCartney and Other Legends

A rock concert is coming together for later this year that is being called the “classic rock concert of the century.” The Los Angeles Times reports that Goldenvoice, which puts on the annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, is…

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Appear in Court-Ordered Apology Video — Here It Is

Actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, who were married in early 2015, appeared in a court-ordered apology video after they got in trouble in Australia for allegedly bringing their two pet Yorkshire terriors into the country illegally. The video, which…

Why a Star of ‘Sons of Anarchy’ Hates the Internet

One of the members of the fictional biker gang Sons of Anarchy featured on the FX drama series has made a video explaining why he has a beef with the Internet. The Funny or Die clip features Kim Coates, who…

Apparently the Manufacture of Child Stars Is a Problem in China — and the Government Is Cracking Down

In the latest move by China aimed at preventing the manufacture of child stars, the country is banning the children of well-known entertainers from appearing on popular reality shows, the AP reports. “Reality shows featuring attractive stars and their well-dressed,…

NBA Plans to Allow Ads on Jerseys — and the Twitterverse Offers Its Suggestions

After the NBA revealed that the league plans to introduce advertising on players’ jerseys, the Twitterverse responded with a number of suggested designs. The Entrepreneur.com website compiled a number of those suggestions, which you can see by clicking on the…

The 2016 Pulitzer Prize Winners

Here’s the full list of Pulitzer Prize winners for 2016 announced today by Columbia University: JOURNALISM Public Service — Associated Press Breaking News Reporting — Los Angeles Times Staff Investigative Reporting — Leonora LaPeter Anton and Anthony Cormier of the…

At NAB, Director Ang Lee Gives a Glimpse of the Future of Movies, and It’s a Game-Changer. Footage Stuns Viewers

An 11-minute sequence from the Ang Lee’s new movie, “Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk” has electrified viewers, “leaving even experienced pros grasping for superlatives to convey what they had seen. Their praise wasn’t reserved for the technology, but for the…

Yada Yada Yada from ‘Seinfeld’ Is Revived by Elaine and Larry David on ‘SNL.’ Watch It Now

It was a mini ‘Seinfeld’ reunion of sorts with Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes and Larry David on ‘SNL.’ The setting is a faux Democratic Debate. Here’s the video:

New Late-Night Entry Gets Series Order

The late-night TV landscape continues to evolve rapidly, with another new show on the way. The latest entry is the unscripted comedy series “Throwing Shade,” which has been picked up by TV Land. “Throwing Shade” began as a podcast in 2011, moving…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Nick Jonas Tease ‘SNL’ Appearance — Here’s the Clip

Former “Saturday Night Live” cast member and “Seinfeld” alumna Julia Louis-Dreyfus is guest-hosting the NBC sketch show Saturday, April 16, and she and musical guest Nick Jonas joined forces to hype the show in a teaser reel. Here it is…