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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.

Top Exec Exits Ellen DeGeneres’ Production Company

The executive who has been at the helm of Ellen DeGeneres’ A Very Good Production for two years is leaving the company, Deadline.com reports. Lauren Corrao’s departure is being described as a mutual decision. The company, which has a deal…

Is the Palin Family’s Star Fading? Anemic Numbers for New Bristol Palin Reality Show Offer a Clue

A feeble viewer turnout for the premiere of "Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp" on Lifetime raises a question about whether the Palin family has lost its ratings appeal, EW.com’s Inside TV reports. The new show focusing on the teenage mom…

Sports Business Reporter Jumps From CNBC to ESPN/ABC

A CNBC sports business reporter used his Twitter account to announce that he is making a move from CNBC to ESPN and ABC. Darren Rovell tweeted: "I am indeed leaving my home for the last 6 years, CNBC. It was…

Style Network Unveils New Logo

Style Media has unveiled a new logo for Style Network, which will be used on the TV network and online, Deadline.com reports. The logo includes a new tagline: "Work It. Love It. Style It." The new branding officially launches Monday,…

Leading Contender Surfaces to Replace Ann Curry on NBC’s ‘Today’

A name has surfaced at the top of the list of contenders to replace Ann Curry as co-host of NBC’s “Today” show, the Arizona Daily Star reports. Savannah Guthrie, who co-hosts the third hour of "Today," tops the list, according…

Reality Show Personality Arrested

One of the stars of a well-known cable reality show has been arrested, TMZ.com reports. Arrested Wednesday in Florida was Joe LaFont, one of the cast members of History’s “Swamp People.” LaFont, known on the show as Trapper Joe, was…

Emmy, Tony, Grammy and Oscar Winner Scott Rudin Is a Risk-Taker. Why He — or Some Other Producer — Needs to Take a Risk on This American Masterwork. Plus, One of the Greatest Performances Ever. And What Happened in 1946?

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Actor With High-Profile Film Resume — ‘Reservoir Dogs,’ ‘Pulp Fiction,’ ‘Rob Roy’ — Set for David Cronenberg’s First TV Foray

Director David Cronenberg’s first television venture will star an Oscar-nominated actor who built his resume on film roles, TheWrap.com reports. The actor is Tim Roth, who recently focused on television as Cal Lightman in the series "Lie to Me." Called…

Actor Known for Playing Horror and Sci-Fi Villains Dies

An actor with a long string of television and film credits, known especially for his work in horror and science fiction, has died, Reuters reports. Richard Lynch, known for playing villains and for his scarred face, was 76. Lynch’s TV…

CBS Press Release Announcing ‘Dancing on the Stars’

CBS ANNOUNCES DEVELOPMENT OF “DANCING ON THE STARS,” AN EXCITING AND COMPLETELY ORIGINAL REALITY PROGRAM THAT OWES ITS CONCEPT AND EXECUTION TO NOBODY AT ALL Los Angeles, June 20, 2012 — Subsequent to recent developments in the creative and legal…