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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.

Another Shocker In Bizarre Case: State’s Attorney Drops All Charges Against Jussie Smollett

“Jussie Smollett will not be prosecuted for allegedly faking a racial attack, because all charges have been dropped,” reports TMZ. TMZ adds, “Jussie will surrender his $10,000 bond. But, that’s it. The case is over. “We’re told the State’s Attorney,…

Stephen Colbert Apologizes to President Trump (Not) After Barr Report on Mueller Investigation. Watch It Now

Stephen Colbert, host of CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” had a field day last night with the ending of the Mueller investigation, including a faux-apology to President Trump. Here’s Colbert’s monologue from Monday night: 

‘Better Things’ Renewed for Fourth Season on FX

Press release from FX, March 26, 2019: Better Things, the acclaimed and award-winning comedy series directed by, produced by and starring Pamela Adlon, has been renewed for a fourth season on FX, it was announced today by John Landgraf, Chairman…

CBS Announces Premiere Dates for Drama Series Airing This Summer

Press release from CBS, March 26, 2019: CBS today announced premiere dates for drama series airing this summer, including the new action-adventure series BLOOD & TREASURE; the seventh and final season of the modern day Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson…

CNN Drops Contributor in Fallout From Avenatti Arrest

CNN parted ways with a high-profile commentator as part of the fallout from the criminal complaint against celebrity lawyer Michael Avenatti. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the cable news channel severed ties with Mark Geragos. The move comes after “multiple…

Here’s What Apple TV+ Will Look Like

Apple is billing its upcoming Apple TV+ streaming service as the new home for the world’s most creative storytellers, and to make that point, the company released a number of new preview clips today, which you can watch below and…

Miramax Head of TV Exits the Company

The president of television for Miramax is leaving the company and will become president of television for Spyglass Media Group. Variety reports that Lauren Whitney is making the move effective April 1. “The news comes less than two years after…

Blackout Averted in High-Stakes Carriage Dispute

A blackout that would have deprived some viewers of popular channels has been averted in the carriage dispute between AT&T’s DirecTV and Viacom. DirecTV took to Twitter early today to announce that an agreement had been reached between the two…

Actor Arrested After Single-Car Crash

An actor with a long list of TV and film credits was arrested Sunday after crashing his SUV in Malibu. TMZ reports that Michael Madsen was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence after wrecking his Land Rover. “The…

Fox Renews Two Shows — Including Its No. 1 Drama

Fox has picked up two prime-time shows for new seasons, including its No. 1 drama series, “9-1-1.” Fox also renewed “The Resident,” meaning both shows will return for third seasons. Both series have new episodes airing tonight on the network….