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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.

The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Announces Winners of the 36th Annual Sports Emmy Awards

Press release from NATAS, May 5, 2015: The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) announced the winners of the 36th Annual Sports Emmy® Awards at a special ceremony tonight at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall…

Lee Daniels Confirms Return of Key Cast Member to ‘Empire’

“Empire” executive producer Lee Daniels has confirmed that a cast member on the Fox drama will be back for the show’s second season. Inside Edition reports that Daniels said he’s bringing back supermodel Naomi Campbell. Campbell made an impact in…

Chairman of National Cable & Telecommunications Association Hates the Name ‘Cable’

The chairman of the National Cable & Telecommunications Association revealed today that he hates the name “cable” — and explained why. B&C reports that Michael Powell, in an appearance at the Internet & Television Expo in Chicago — INTX 2015…

Miley Cyrus Enlists Veteran Rocker to Launch Happy Hippie Foundation

Miley Cyrus joined forces with a veteran rock star to kick off Cyrus’ new charity initiative the Happy Hippie Foundation. The Los Angeles Times reports that Cyrus and Joan Jett recorded a live video of Jett’s song “Different” as part…

TV One and Verizon Reach Long-Term Distribution Agreement

TV One and Verizon today announced that the companies have entered into a multi-year distribution agreement. The renewal means Verizon “will continue to deliver content from TV One and introduce the launch of the network’s HD Channel,” the announcement notes….

Disney in Battle With Theater Operators

A blockbuster movie is at the center of a dispute between the Walt Disney Co. and movie theater operators. The Wall Street Journal reports that a battle is going on behind the scenes of “Avengers: Age of Ultron.” “The head…

Commentator: ‘Fight of the Century’ Undermined by Pacquiao’s ‘Stupid Decision’

In the aftermath of what was billed as the “Fight of the Century” between Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao — which by almost all accounts was a disappointment in terms of its entertainment value — much of the focus is…

How Media Giant Disney Defied Expectations

The Walt Disney Co. had a surprise for analysts in today’s quarterly earnings report. The New York Times reports: “Despite expected declines in movie and cable network income, the Walt Disney Company on Tuesday reported a 10 percent increase in…

‘Rapping Granny’ From ‘The Wedding Singer’ Dead at 101

An actress known for roles as a grandmother in the movies “The Wedding Singer” and “Wedding Crashers” has died. ABC News reported that Ellen Albertini Dow died Monday at the age of 101. Dow made an impression with her performance…

ABC’s ‘World News Tonight’ Claims Ratings Win Over ‘NBC Nightly News’

ABC’s “World News Tonight” claimed a win in the key news demo of viewers 25-54 for the seventh time in the past eight weeks, as rival “NBC Nightly News” continues to be hosted by Lester Holt during Brian Williams’ suspension….