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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.

Report: Jussie Smollett Has Lied to Police Before

As scrutiny intensifies on “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett in the wake of his claim that he was a victim of a hate crime on Jan. 29, NBC 10 in Philadelphia is reporting that Smollett has lied to police in the…

Felony Charges Approved Against Jussie Smollett, Say Chicago Police

Detectives in Chicago are arranging to “negotiate a reasonable surrender” of “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett after felony criminal charges against the actor were approved, according to a spokesperson for the Chicago Police Department. Anthony Guglielmi, the Chief Communications Officer for…

Five-Time Emmy Nominee to Make ‘SNL’ Hosting Debut

NBC’s “Saturday Night Live” revealed the lineup of guests for two upcoming shows, including breaking the news that five-time Emmy nominee Idris Elba will host the show for the first time on March 9. A new show is also on…

High-Profile Journalist Quietly Exits CBS News

A TV journalist who gained a high profile on CBS News covering war-torn areas of the Middle East has quietly left the network. Variety reports that Lara Logan exited several months ago. “The split, disclosed as the result of Logan…

A Good Night for Underdogs at the WGA Awards — See the Full List of Winners

Long-shot contenders pulled off upsets both in the television categories and in feature films at Sunday night’s Writers Guild Awards, including a win for Bo Burnham for best original screenplay for “Eighth Grade” on the movie side. In the television…

Report: ‘Empire’ Cuts Jussie Smollett Scenes From the Show; Will Smollett Be Indicted?

With a scandal flaring up around “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett’s claim that he was a victim of a hate crime, the Fox drama series has cut some scenes featuring the actor, TMZ reports. The report comes as momentum appears to…

Plans Unveiled for Final Season of Popular Drama Series

A critically acclaimed drama is set to wrap with a final season that will debut this fall. Amazon Prime Video announced plans today for “The Man in the High Castle,” including releasing an official teaser for season 4, which you…

Netflix Cancels Two Shows, Marking the End of an Era

It’s the end of an era for Netflix with the streamer pulling the plug on “The Punisher” and “Jessica Jones,” ending its last two Marvel shows, Variety reports. “’The Punisher’ has been canceled after its second season, and the upcoming…

TV Series Based on Dr. Seuss Classic Lines Up Top Talent — Here’s a Look

A new TV series coming up based on a Dr. Seuss classic will have a strong talent lineup, with Michael Douglas, Ilana Glazer, Diane Keaton and Keegan-Michael Key among those who will provide their voices for Netflix’s animated “Green Eggs…

Oscars Add Star Presenters — Here’s the Updated List

The 91st Academy Awards, coming up this Sunday, Feb. 24, just added a batch of celebrities to the list of presenters. The Motion Picture Academy and ABC announced the addition of presenters Elsie Fisher, Danai Gurira, Brian Tyree Henry, Michael…