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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.

Read the Odd Reason Rapper Wiz Khalifa Was Detained and Handcuffed at LAX

Rap star Wiz Khalifa was involved in an incident at LAX in which officials reportedly detained him for riding a hoverboard. CNN reports that Khalifa posted a video and photo of his apparent detention, claiming customs officials held him down…

CNN Hires Former NBC News Veteran

A longtime NBC News correspondent is headed to cable news channel CNN. The Los Angeles Times reports that CNN hired former NBC correspondent Jamie Gangel. “Gangel, whose many political interviews during her 30-year run at NBC included six U.S. presidents,…

ABC Lands Sought-After Comedy Project

ABC has landed a comedy project that has been the focus of strong interest among a number of networks. Deadline.com reports that the Alphabet Network prevailed in “a very competitive situation,” landing the soccer parents project “Dream Team” from writers…

Two Injured as Helicopter Goes Down While Filming Reality Show

A helicopter crash during shooting on a reality show over the weekend left two people injured, the Los Angeles Times reports. The crash reportedly happened Saturday in Grimes County, Texas, during filming on the Destination America show “A Haunting.” “The…

‘Dancing With the Stars’ Names First Celebrity Contestant for Season 21

As it heads into its 21st season, the ABC dance competition staple “Dancing With the Stars” has named Bindi Irwin as the first of its celebrity contestants. Her celebrity competitors will be revealed over the next two weeks. The lineup…

Stephen Colbert Announces Heavyweight Guest Lineup for Week One of His New CBS Show

A lineup of A-listers has been unveiled for the premiere week of CBS’s “Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” which is set to launch Sept. 8. CBS News reports that, in addition to the already announced first-night guests George Clooney and…

Ready for Another Awards Show? There’s a New One on the Way

A new awards show will make its debut on TV in a few weeks. Announcing plans today for the first “Latin American Music Awards” was Telemundo, which will broadcast the event Oct. 8, live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood….

ESPN Personality Signs Extension

An on-air personality at ESPN who has been seen regularly on “SportsCenter” has signed a deal to remain with the sports network. Jay Crawford will continue his role as “SportsCenter” anchor as part of the multiyear extension. Crawford, who joined…

How to Build Social Media Buzz for a TV Show: New Nielsen Study Breaks It Down

A new study from Nielsen examines the particulars of social media buzz associated with TV programs. The study was released today by Nielsen Social. Among the highlights in the announcement from Nielsen: Big program moments inspire more fans to jump…

What Do Shonda Rhimes, Madeleine Albright, Edie Falco, Alicia Keys, Nancy Pelosi and Laurie Anderson Have in Common? They’re All Part of an Upcoming TV Show, Along With Other Household Names — Here’s the Trailer

In the just-released trailer for a TV show that premieres next month, a number of accomplished women talk about overcoming challenges including discrimination to become one of the women who define contemporary American culture. The trailer is for “The Women’s…