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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.

Charlie Sheen Sets the Record Straight About Lindsay Lohan’s On-Set Antics

Charlie Sheen complained about Lindsay Lohan’s behavior during her taping for his FX show "Anger Management," but he indicated it wasn’t as bad as the impression created by tabloid reports, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed. Sheen, who spoke…

Here’s One Person Who’s Thrilled About MTV’s ‘Buckwild’ Cancellation

At least one vocal critic of the MTV reality show “Buckwild” has made it clear he’s thrilled that the show has been canceled. Danny Jones, the mayor of the town where "Buckwild" was filmed, told TMZ.com that he’s "relieved and…

Syfy Developing Two Miniseries Based on Classic Sci-Fi Books; Channel Renews Drama Series

Syfy said it’s developing two miniseries based on classic books: Larry Niven’s "Ringworld" series and Arthur C. Clarke’s "Childhood’s End," reports EW.com’s Inside TV. "Ringworld" was previously under consideration nine years ago at the network, but has a different team…

Sinclair Broadcast Group Acquires Fisher Communications

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Fisher Communications announced that the two companies have entered into an agreement that has Sinclair acquiring Fisher for about $373.3 million. “Under the terms of the agreement, Fisher shareholders will receive $41.00 in cash for each…

IFC Announces Slate of Comedies, Including Project From ‘Will & Grace’ Star

IFC is building on the success of its cult hit "Portlandia" with a development slate of 11 scripted comedies, including one that boasts "Will & Grace" star Megan Mullally as co-creator, reports EW.com’s Inside TV. The project from Mullally is…

Famed Paris Art Museum the Louvre Closes Temporarily — for a Weird Reason

One of the most famous landmarks in Europe was forced to close, and for a weird reason. The U.K.’s The Guardian reports that the Paris art museum the Louvre closed Wednesday because of pickpockets. The world’s most widely visited museum…

Comedian Russell Brand, a Victim of Swatting, Says He Would Do It If He Were a Teen

British comedian and actor Russell Brand, a recent victim of the prank known as "swatting," said on Ryan Seacrest’s radio show that if he were a teenager, he would "definitely do it," according to The Hollywood Reporter. Swatting involves calling…

Video — A Must-Watch: Randy Jackson Said Last Night That This Was the Single Best Performance He’s Seen on ‘American Idol’ in the Show’s History. Do You Agree?

HBO Lands Hot New Drama About Sexuality and Relationships

"After fielding interest from multiple networks, ‘Open,’ the racy new drama spec [script] from ‘Glee’ and ‘American Horror Story’ co-creator Ryan Murphy, has gone to HBO, which has given it a pilot order," writes our friend Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com….

The Healthiest Non-TV Story of the Day: Quick, What Foods Were Named California’s Official State Fruit and State Vegetable Just This Week? (Hint: The Orange Is NOT the Fruit)

On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, California Lt. Governor — and former mayor of San Francisco — Gavin Newsom named two foods as the official fruit and vegetable of the state, according to The Packer, which has been covering the produce…