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.

O’Neill Officially Joins ‘Modern Family’ Lawsuit, as Cast and Producers Negotiate

Actor Ed O’Neill has officially become part of the lawsuit filed by the actors on ABC’s "Modern Family," according to The Hollywood Reporter. In an amended complaint filed Thursday, O’Neill threw in with his castmates — Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell,…

Laurence Fishburne Locked In for ‘Hannibal’

“CSI” alum Laurence Fishburne has signed to return to television as a cast member of the upcoming NBC drama "Hannibal," according to The Hollywood Reporter. We reported earlier this week that Fishburne was close to a deal to join the…

Emmy-Nominated TV and Film Actress, Known for Roles in ‘As Good as It Gets’ and ‘Selena,’ Dead at 69

A veteran actress who carved out a long career in feature films and on television has died, The Huffington Post reports. Lupe Ontiveros, known for her performances in “As Good as It Gets” and “Selena,” died Thursday at 69, reportedly…

‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Star Leaving the Show

One of the stars of the ABC medical drama “Grey’s Anatomy” — the actor whose spectacular entrance during season two earned his character the nickname “McSteamy” — is leaving the show, TVLine.com reports. Eric Dane, who plays Dr. Mark Sloan,…

CNN Chief Announces Resignation

Jim Walton, president of CNN Worldwide, has announced his resignation. Walton sent word to CNN employees today via email saying he will step down from his position at the end of this year. He will keep his present role until…

‘GMA’ Fixture Taking Leave From Morning Show to Undergo Medical Treatment

A familiar face on ABC’s “Good Morning America,” appearing by satellite during the network’s panel Thursday at the Television Critics Association press tour, revealed that she will be taking a leave of absence from the show to undergo a bone…

Video: Fred Willard Stops by ‘Fallon,’ Jokes About His Arrest in Adult Theater

Fred Willard, who was recently arrested on a lewd conduct charge at an adult theater in Los Angeles, paid a visit to NBC’s "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" Thursday night, and not surprisingly, the topic of his arrest came up….

La Toya Emerges as Voice of Reason in Jackson Family’s Public Meltdown

One Jackson family member who has surprised some observers by staying out of the family’s recent public squabble is La Toya Jackson. Usually anything but publicity shy, the sister of the late Michael Jackson has been noticeably absent from a…

Video: Madonna Concert in Paris Turns Ugly, With French Fans Booing Her, Calling Her ‘Slut’

Madonna fans were furious at the singer after a special concert appearance Thursday night in Paris, where Madonna performed for about 45 minutes — apparently not enough for the audience, according to The Hollywood Reporter. After Madonna left the stage…

George Clooney, If You’re Reading This, Katie Couric Would Like to Go Out With You. Plus Other Fun Things Couric Would Like to Do

Katie Couric met with the nation’s TV critics yesterday, July 26, 2012, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., and talked about a few segments she will do regularly on her new syndicated daytime talk show that starts…