Chuck Ross

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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.

Rihanna Joins ‘Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show’ Special

On the upcoming "Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show" television special, chart-topping singer Rihanna will perform two songs, including her new single "Diamonds," reports The Huffington Post. The CBS broadcast is set for Dec. 4 at 10 p.m. ET. Rihanna will be…

Recipients of Tech & Engineering Emmys Announced — See the Full List

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences has announced the recipients of the 64th annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards — including a Lifetime Achievement Award for Manolo Romero, managing director of Olympic Broadcasting Services. A number of tech…

The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Announces Recipients of the 64th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy Awards

Press release from the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, Oct. 4, 2012: The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the recipients of the 64th Annual Technology & Engineering Emmy® Awards that will take place on…

Emmy-Winning Actress Is Victim of $127,000 Jewelry Theft

An Emmy-winning actress is the victim of a jewelry theft valued at $127,000 — including a Cartier platinum diamond tennis bracelet valued at $33,000, People magazine reports. Julianne Moore, who won an Emmy this year for her portrayal of Sarah…

Cable Drama Rolls Over Tuesday’s 10 p.m. Dramas on ABC, CBS and NBC

While ABC, CBS and NBC were proudly showcasing drama series in the 10 p.m. time slot Tuesday night, a cable drama rode in and buried them all in the ratings, TVLine.com reports. FX’s "Sons of Anarchy" delivered a 2.88 rating…

Fixture at Weather Channel — He’s Been There 27 Years — Leaving the Network

A veteran meteorologist is leaving The Weather Channel after 27 years with the cable network, TVNewser.com reports. Jeff Morrow has been a fixture at the channel, both as an in-studio presence and with his work in the field. Among Morrow’s…

Trayvon Martin Shooter Suing NBC Over Edited 911 Tape

George Zimmerman, the man who shot and killed Florida teenager Trayvon Martin earlier this year, is suing NBC over the network’s edited version of Zimmerman’s 911 tape, the New York Post reports. The suit was expected to be filed today….

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Unveils Nominees for 2013 — List Includes Blues Giant, a Couple of Hard Rock Staples, Motown, Rap, Girl Rock and a Disco Queen

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has revealed the list of nominees for induction in 2013, Rolling Stone reports. These are the candidates — not the final list of artists who will be inducted. The list includes hard rock…

WPIX-TV News Director, Responsible for Overhaul, Leaving Station

The news director at WPIX-TV, who overhauled the news staff and look at the Tribune-owned station, is stepping down, reports MediaBistro’s FishbowlNY. Bill Carey will leave his job at the New York CW affiliate before the November sweeps period, according…

Is Fighting Between ‘Idol’ Divas Minaj and Carey for Real, or for Ratings?

The high-profile cussing match between "American Idol" judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey might not be totally legit, according to The Hollywood Reporter, which cites an unnamed "Idol" insider. According to the source, described as a “high-ranking ‘Idol’ insider,” the…