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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.

Video: Bad First Day on the Job for Rookie News Anchor — He Gets Himself Suspended After Filling the Airwaves With F-Bomb and More

A TV newsman making his debut as weekend co-anchor for a local TV station had what can only be called a disastrous first day on the job. EW.com reports: “Newly minted news anchor A.J. Clemente must have been excited about…

Lead Singer for Well-Known Rock Band Dies

The lead singer of a rock band that gained international success with a 1991 hit song has died. People magazine reports that Chrissy Amphlett, lead singer of the Divinyls, died Sunday at her home in New York at 53. Amphlett’s…

Death on Chinese TV Show Could Have Repercussions for U.S. Series — Both Shows Are Based on the Same Dutch Format

The death of one of the personalities participating in a Chinese television program could have an impact on a troubled U.S. series. Deadline.com reports that Peng Jiaxuan, assistant to martial artist Shi Xiaolong on China’s "Celebrity Splash China," drowned Friday…

Why Ellen DeGeneres and Her Longtime Manager Have Parted Ways

Popular daytime television host Ellen DeGeneres has parted ways with her longtime manager, who was credited with helping her stage a comeback after her sitcom was canceled in 1998, reports Nikki Finke at Deadline.com. DeGeneres had asked for an agreement…

Drama Series Remains in Limbo

The future of a cable drama series remains uncertain, after the show wrapped production six months ago and aired the finale for its second season more than a month ago. Nellie Andreeva writes on Deadline.com that ABC Family’s teen-focused "The…

How Did CNN Perform During the Boston Bombing Coverage? Jeff Zucker Offers His Opinion

CNN, which has been roundly criticized for mistakes in its coverage of the Boston Marathon bombing, got some kudos from one of its own, reports TheWrap. CNN Worldwide President Jeff Zucker sent an internal memo Friday that praised the network…

Will MTV’s Canceled ‘Buckwild’ Show Up on Other Networks? Don’t Count on It

MTV is blocking "Buckwild" producers from shopping the show to other networks, with producer J.P. Williams criticizing the network for the decision, calling it "the most hypocritical network out there," according to The Hollywood Reporter. The reality series was canceled…

FCC Chief Gives Blessing to Ballplayer’s On-Air F-Bomb in Boston

The Federal Communications Commission gave its blessing to an F-bomb dropped on-air by the Boston Red Sox’ designated hitter David Ortiz, who gave a rousing speech as the team returned to Fenway Park on Saturday, its first game since the…

CNN, Fox News in Ratings Battle Over Coverage of Boston Marathon Bombing Suspect’s Capture

The numbers are in for cable news coverage of Friday’s closely watched manhunt in the Boston Marathon bombing, and it’s a split decision. Deadline.com reports that Fox News Channel pulled in more total viewers while CNN won the key news…

‘American Idol’ Producer Working on A Cappella Series

The production company behind "American Idol" is working on an a cappella singing competition that will be focused on college students, reports Deadline.com. 19 Entertainment and its parent company, CORE Media Group, have signed an agreement with Varsity Vocals, the…