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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.

Chelsea Handler Goes After New York Times Writer

A well-known New York Times media writer is under fire from late-night TV personality Chelsea Handler. TheWrap.com reports that E! host Handler went after The Times’ Bill Carter over an article that referenced her in a parenthetical aside, which she…

One of the Most Famous Wrestlers of All Time Will Re-Enter the Ring

One of the biggest stars in the history of professional wrestling is set to return to the ring. The Los Angeles Times’ Show Tracker reports that WWE star Hulk Hogan will be back in the spotlight tonight, Feb. 24, after…

Netflix Strikes a Deal With Comcast — and It May Be Good News for Consumers

Netflix has struck a new agreement with cable giant Comcast, according to Bloomberg, which reports that the aim of the deal is to ensure speed and reliability for the Netflix streaming service. The companies agreed on a multiyear accord that…

‘American Idol’ Judge to Star in NBC Drama Series

One of the judges on the Fox singing competition "American Idol" is set to star in a drama series on NBC. Deadline.com reports that NBC gave a straight-to-series 13-episode order for “Shades of Blue,” an FBI drama that will star…

The Last Surviving Sibling of the Family Portrayed in ‘The Sound of Music’ Has Died

The last living sibling of the seven brothers and sisters who were portrayed in the musical and film “The Sound of Music,” Maria Franziska von Trapp, has died, reports The New York Times. She was 99. She died Tuesday at…

Emmy Winner From ’30 Rock’ Signs With Universal

A TV writer and producer who won two Emmy Awards for his work on NBC’s "30 Rock" has signed a new two-year overall deal with Universal Television. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Universal’s pact with Matt Hubbard will…

Alec Baldwin Says He’s Quitting Public Life, Primarily Because People Think He’s a Homophobe, Which He Says He’s Not

"In a long piece that appeared under his byline Sunday night, [Feb. 23, 2014] on New York Magazine’s Vulture blog, [actor Alec] Baldwin, 55, writes that being labeled a ‘homophobic bigot’ in the media after an altercation with a paparazzo…

CNN Cancels ‘Piers Morgan Live’

CNN has announced it is canceling the ratings-challenged "Piers Morgan Live." " ‘CNN confirms that "Piers Morgan Live" is ending,’ the network said in a statement,’ reports the CNN Money website, adding, "The date of the final program is still…

‘Idol’ Sinks to Historic Ratings Low

Going up against NBC’s coverage of the Winter Olympics from Sochi, Russia, Fox’s "American Idol" saw its ratings plunge Thursday night, based on Nielsen overnights for the key 18-49 demo. TVbytheNumbers.com reports that "Idol" managed only a 2.4 average rating…

You May Be in Good Company: Just How Many People Binge-Watched All of Netflix’s ‘House of Cards’ Season Two on Its First Weekend?

A new report reveals the number of Netflix users who binge-watched the entire second season of the series "House of Cards" as soon as it was released by the streaming service. "Two percent of Netflix’s 33.4 million U.S. subscribers —…