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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.

Seven-Time Grammy Winner to Sing ‘Star-Spangled Banner’ at Super Bowl

This year’s Super Bowl, set to be televised Feb. 3 by CBS from Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, will open with a rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner” by Gladys Knight, according to media reports. “The seven-time Grammy Award-winner says she’s proud…

Anthology Series Canceled

A well-received anthology series has been hit by the cancellation ax. Deadline reports that Syfy is pulling the plug on Nick Antosca’s horror anthology “Channel Zero” after four seasons. The cable channel had previously ordered seasons three and four ahead…

With a Nod (and a Wink?) to Trump, Steve Carell to Co-Create and Star in a New Workplace Comedy

A new workplace comedy series from some of the key players behind NBC’s “The Office” draws inspiration from Donald Trump’s Space Force initiative. Deadline reports that the new Netflix series, “Space Force,” co-created by Steve Carell and “The Office” creator…

Creator and Star of Showtime’s ‘SMILF’ Addresses Misconduct Allegations Against Her

Frankie Shaw, creator and star of the Showtime comedy “SMILF,” responded to allegations of misconduct that have surfaced over her behavior on the set. Shaw discussed the situation during an appearance with Rosie O’Donnell on NBC’s “Today.” O’Donnell is one…

NBC Series Renewed

NBC just issued a renewal to a series that’s about a week into its second season. Picked up for a third season was the alternative series “Ellen’s Game of Games.” “The renewal for the Ellen DeGeneres-hosted game show comes amid…

Old Life Magazine Photos to Be Basis of TV Series

Life magazine’s archive of more than 10 million photos, many of which have never been seen before, is being mined to develop premium children’s TV programming. Deadline reports that the project is being undertaken by Imagine Kids & Family, the…

Ad Industry Wants California to Modify Its New Privacy Law

A group representing the advertising industry has asked the California attorney general to issue regulations meant to bring clarity to the state’s new privacy law and to make it more marketer-friendly, MediaPost reports. “The law, passed last year, allows consumers…

Discovery Elevates Programmers

Discovery Inc. announced the promotions of a number of veteran lifestyle programmers within its HGTV and Food Network brands. Receiving promotions are Loren Ruch, Betsy Ayala and Lynn Sadofsky. Ruch was promoted to Group SVP of Production & Development for…

Viacom Cable Channel Hit With Layoffs

A number of Viacom employees have been laid off, with most of the job losses affecting the Viacom-owned Paramount Network, Variety reports. The layoffs are in Viacom’s entertainment group. “A Viacom spokesperson declined to comment. But a source with knowledge…

Mariah Carey Sues Her Former Assistant Over ‘Intimate’ Videos, Alleged Blackmail Attempt

Singer Mariah Carey is suing her former personal assistant for more than $3 million, alleging she secretly videotaped Carey doing “embarrassing” things and then threatened to release the tapes unless Carey paid her $8 million, TMZ reports. The lawsuit was…