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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.

Director Tony Scott’s Death Under Investigation

The death of famed film director and TV producer Tony Scott is under investigation by both the Los Angeles Police Department and the L.A. County Coroner’s Office, the Los Angeles Times reports. As reported previously, Scott, the director of “Top…

Reality TV Personality Dead at 29

A reality TV personality who appeared on "Real World: Hollywood" and "Celebrity Rehab 3" was found dead Friday morning, reports the Chicago Tribune. Joey Kovar was 29. The results of an autopsy conducted on Saturday were inconclusive, the story reports….

‘A Clockwork Orange’ Actor Tapped for NBC Series

An actor known for his tour-de-force performance in the Stanley Kubrick film "A Clockwork Orange" will appear on NBC’s "Community" as the college’s new history professor, reports TVLine.com. Malcolm McDowell, who remains closely identified with his iconic portrayal of Alex…

‘Sister Wives’ Lawsuit Over Decriminalizing Polygamy Upheld

A lawsuit filed by the polygamous family featured on the reality show "Sister Wives" can go forward after a federal judge refused to dismiss the suit, which seeks to decriminalize polygamy, reports The Salt Lake Tribune. U.S. District Judge Clark…

Steampunk Version of Tom Sawyer and Huck Finn Headed to ABC

A contemporary take on two of American literature’s most memorable characters — Mark Twain’s Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn — is headed for ABC, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The project comes from "Detroit 1-8-7" creator Jason Richman and executive…

Former ‘Will & Grace’ Star Has His TNT Series Renewed

TNT has renewed "Perception" for a second season, signaling a hit for the former star of the NBC comedy series "Will & Grace," Eric McCormack, reports the New York Post. McCormack’s first try at a new series lasted only one…

More on Apple’s TV Vision

"Apple Inc.’s vision for a new device that can be used as a set-top box includes features designed to simplify accessing and viewing programming and erase the distinction between live and on-demand content, people briefed on Apple’s plans said," The…

Tony Scott, 68, Director of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Crimson Tide’ and Executive Producer of TV’s ‘The Good Wife’ and ‘Numb3rs,’ Jumps to His Death From L.A. Bridge

" ‘Top Gun’ director Tony Scott jumped to his death from the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro on Sunday afternoon," reports the Los Angeles Times. The story continues, "Several witnesses told police they saw Scott get out of his…

U.S. Soccer Star Hope Solo Says She Was ‘Slapped Hard’ Across Her Face in Rehearsal by Her ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Partner. Allegations That ‘DWTS’ Results Were Fixed. A Mysterious ‘Secret Memo’?

Hope Solo, the goalie of the gold medal-winning U.S. women’s soccer team, says that when she was on "Dancing with the Stars" her partner, Maksim Chmerkovskiy, once "got so angry with her that ‘he slapped me across the face. Hard,’" reports…

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