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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.

Fraternity Closes Chapter After Racist Video Sparks Uproar

A fraternity has shut down a chapter at a major university after a video surfaced that appears to show members of the fraternity engaging in a racist chant while on a charter bus. USA Today reports that the Sigma Alpha…

Apple Watch Unveiled: Models Range From $349 to $10,000

Apple rolled out all the details on the eagerly anticipated Apple Watch at a high-profile unveiling today in San Francisco. ABC News reports that among the key details revealed were the release date (April 24) and the price range —…

Star of TV Parody Named Comedy Star of the Year by CinemaCon

The star of a television parody series has been named by CinemaCon as its Comedy Star of the Year. Variety reports that Kevin Hart will be honored with the award at the upcoming conference. Hart stars on the BET series…

‘Far From Finished’: Bill Cosby Releases Video for Fans

Bill Cosby has released a new video directed at his fans, in which the comedian promotes an upcoming stand-up engagement but does not mention allegations of rape that have dogged him in recent months. Observers are calling the video a…

Another Sniper Project Coming to TV

The resurgence of sniper projects continues with another project headed to television that’s focused on a sniper. Deadline.com reports that USA Network has made a commitment to a new sniper project from Mark Wahlberg. The cable channel “has given a…

HBO Confirms Price, Rollout Plans for HBO Now — With One Catch

HBO announced details of its new HBO Now stand-alone Internet streaming service, including its price tag of $14.99 a month, The New York Times reports. The service is set to bow in early April, in time for the season premiere…

Comcast Elevates Top Executives

Comcast Corp. has promoted a number of senior executives in key positions. Variety reports that the company elevated three execs to senior VP roles. “The three executives are D’Arcy F. Rudnay, the company’s chief communications officer; Arthur R. Block, the…

CNN Announces Kevin Spacey Series

CNN has announced plans for a six-part series from Oscar winner Kevin Spacey. Currently titled “Race for the White House,” the docu-series is slated to air in 2016 under the CNN Original Series banner. Spacey and Dana Brunetti are executive…

Video: Bill Maher Says the Media Botched the Bill O’Reilly Controversy

Speaking on his HBO program “Real Time,” Bill Maher accused the media of mishandling the controversy surrounding Fox News mainstay Bill O’Reilly’s claims that he was in a war zone during the Falklands War, along with other claims by O’Reilly….

NBC Rolls Out Key Summer Premieres, Including New Duchovny Drama

NBC has settled on premiere dates for a summer lineup that will feature two tentpole reality stalwarts along with a new scripted drama series. Unscripted mainstay “American Ninja Warrior” rolls out with a two-hour premiere Monday, May 25 (8-10 p.m.),…