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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.

‘Pretty Little Liars’ Creator Gets Series Order for New Show

A new project from the creator of the hit ABC Family/Freeform teen drama “Pretty Little Liars” has received a series order from Freeform. Variety reports that the network ordered “Famous in Love” from proven hit-maker Marlene King. The new project…

A Disturbance in the Kardashian Universe? One of the Family’s Reality Shows Is Canceled

The party’s over for a prime-time reality show that has been a part of the Kardashian family universe. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the cable channel FYI has canceled “Kocktails with Khloe.” The show, hosted by Khloe Kardashian,…

Charlie Sheen Under Criminal Investigation

Actor Charlie Sheen is reportedly the focus of a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department. People magazine reports that it has confirmed Sheen is being investigated. “Police received a call on March 31 at 7:45 a.m. for a…

Unusual Musical Act Makes an Impact on ‘Colbert’ — Check It Out

A musical group making its U.S. television debut last night on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” made an impression even while leaving at least a few observers a little confused. The group is Babymetal, fronted by three Japanese teenage…

Cable Channel Sets Tribute to Merle Haggard

On the heels of news that Merle Haggard died today, April 6, 2016, on his 79th birthday, the cable channel AXS TV announced plans for a tribute to the country music legend. The tribute launches Friday, April 8, and will…

Country Music Legend Merle Haggard Dies

One of the legends of country music has died. Rolling Stone reports that Merle Haggard, known for songs including “Mama Tried,” “Hungry Eyes” and his signature song, “Okie From Muskogee,” died today, April 6, on his 79th birthday. “In American…

Sumner Redstone Names New Health-Care Agent, Replacing Longtime Confidant and Viacom Chairman Philippe Dauman; Other Developments Reported on the Legal Front

New developments are being reported in the closely watched saga of Sumner Redstone’s health situation. Bloomberg reports that the chairman emeritus of Viacom and CBS Corp. has named his daughter Shari as his new health-care agent, replacing Viacom Inc. Chairman…

Obama to Boldly Go Where He Hasn’t Gone Since He Has Been President

An upcoming TV appearance by President Obama will mark the first time since he was elected president that he will appear on “Fox News Sunday.” Fox News Channel announced that Obama will be interviewed on the program this Sunday, April…

Google Pushing Into a New Business

Google appears to be making a timely push into a new business. The tech giant has its sights set on gaining a foothold in the political polling industry, according to a new report by The Hill. “The Internet giant has…

Have Plans for This Weekend? FX Books a Marathon That Will Have People Setting Their DVRs

FX announced plans today for a marathon it will air this weekend that is sure to have viewers setting their DVRs and making plans for some binge-watching. The cable channel will air the entire 10-episode run of the event series…