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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.

Google Moving Into Wireless

Google has confirmed that it is expanding into the wireless business. USA Today reports that the company said it will set up its own cellular network service in the U.S. in an effort to improve connectivity on mobile devices. Sundar…

‘Downton Abbey’ Fixture to Leave the Show

One of the most popular cast members on “Downton Abbey” is leaving the hit drama series. Variety reports that Maggie Smith, who plays the Dowager Countess of Grantham, said the next season of the BBC/PBS show will be her last….

Uproar Over ‘SNL’ Skit Starring ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ Actress

A skit that aired on Saturday’s installment of NBC’s “Saturday Night Live,” starring “Fifty Shades of Grey” actress Dakota Johnson, triggered a flood of criticism on social media. BBC News reports that Johnson, who hosted the show, appears in the…

’90s Girl Group Singer Dies in Freak Accident

A singer who was a member of a 1990s R&B girl group died Friday night in what has been described as a freak accident. TMZ.com reports that Charmayne Maxwell, who was part of the group Brownstone, died after her husband…

Shakeup on ‘Fashion Police’ — One of the Regulars Quits, and a Reality Star May Replace Her

A fixture on E!’s “Fashion Police” is off the show in the wake of a controversy over co-host Giuliana Rancic’s comments on Zendaya Coleman’s hair at the Oscars. Us Weekly reports that Kelly Osbourne has quit the show, apparently in…

New Champion of Thursday Nights on Broadcast Prime

One of the big four broadcast networks has found a winning formula on Thursday night prime time, traditionally one of the most important programming blocks on TV. The network is ABC, which won its fifth consecutive Thursday prime last week…

Well-Known Socialite Joins ‘Real Housewives’

The Bravo channel’s “Real Housewives” reality franchise is bringing aboard a high-profile newcomer. In an exclusive, the New York Post reports that socialite and martini drinker Dorinda Medley is joining “The Real Housewives of New York City.” “The blond socialite…

‘Law & Order’ Veteran, Two-Time Emmy Nominee, Lands Key Role on ‘Walking Dead’

In a move that will reverse the gender of one of the key characters from what it was in the source comics, AMC’s thriving zombie show “The Walking Dead” is bringing aboard a veteran TV actress. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live…

Actress Apologizes for Comments on Superhero Diversity

An actress known for blockbuster film roles offered an apology after coming under fire for comments she made about diversity in Hollywood. The New York Daily News reports that Michelle Rodriguez, who broke out in the 2000 movie “Girlfight” and…

CBS Takes Wraps Off Premiere Dates — Here’s the Network’s Summer Lineup

CBS has rolled out its summer 2015 schedule, with the new drama series “Zoo” set for its premiere Tuesday, June 30, and a two-night return on tap for reality staple “Big Brother” Wednesday and Thursday, June 24 and 25. A…