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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.

With ‘Bombshell’ Opening Wide Tomorrow, the Cast, Writer and Director Open Up

Key cast members and principals on “Bombshell,” the new Lionsgate feature examining Fox News Channel boss Roger Ailes’ treatment of some of the network’s most high-profile female employees, opened up about the movie during a Q&A session following a recent…

And the Most-Watched Prime-Time Network Show of the Decade Is …

With the 2010s winding down, one show has been declared the most-watched prime-time network entertainment program of the decade. Citing viewership data from Nielsen Media Research, NBC announced that its singing competition “The Voice” earned the title. Over the span…

‘The Voice’ Is the #1 Most-Watched Prime-Time Network Show of the Decade

Press release from NBC, Dec. 19, 2019: “The Voice” is the most-watched prime-time single-network entertainment show of the decade, according to viewership data from Nielsen Media Research. Through the 2010s, “The Voice” has generated more than 562 billion gross viewer…

Singer Apologizes for Racist Language

A Grammy-nominated pop singer is apologizing for racist language she used on social media in the past. The AP reports that Camila Cabello returned to social media Wednesday with a lengthy post expressing regret. “When I was younger, I used…

‘SNL’ Makes a Big Deal Out of Eddie Murphy’s Return

The return of legendary “Saturday Night Live” alum Eddie Murphy to the NBC sketch show for his first hosting appearance in 35 years is the focus of a new promo clip that, as Deadline puts it, “really amps up the…

Petition to Ban Gay Jesus Comedy Racks Up Signatures

A petition seeking to ban a comedy depicting Jesus Christ as a gay man has been signed by more than 2.1 million people, with the count rising, according to The New York Post. The goal of the change.org petition against…

Verizon Hit With Nationwide Outages

“Verizon customers were reporting widespread service disruptions around the country Wednesday morning, experiencing problems making outgoing calls, texting and browsing the internet,” The New York Times reports. Customers reported receiving the message: “All circuits are busy. Please try your call…

CBS Implements New Measures Following ‘Survivor’ Controversy

One week after a contestant was kicked off the CBS show “Survivor” for the first time over a behavior issue, the network says it is implementing new policies aimed at preventing inappropriate behavior. CBS issued a statement Tuesday evening addressing…

ABC News Looks Back on the Year’s Top Moments

ABC News will examine the top moments of 2019 in a special two-hour broadcast airing Sunday, Dec. 22. “The Year: 2019” is the network’s ninth annual special in the series. Anchored by Robin Roberts, the program will feature a team…

Rapper Sentenced to Prison in Racketeering Case

A rapper who cooperated with prosecutors in a racketeering case received a sentence Wednesday of two years in prison. The AP reports that Tekashi 6ix9ine, whose real name is Daniel Hernandez, “could have faced a mandatory minimum 37 years in…