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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.

Will the Family of a Hollywood Giant Become the Next Kardashians?

The family of one of the biggest actors in Hollywood history is reportedly shooting a reality show that could make them the next Kardashians. Clint Eastwood’s wife, Dina Eastwood, their daughter, Morgan, and Clint’s daughter from another relationship, aspiring actress…

Former Child Star Dies — She Was a Familiar Face to TV Viewers in the 1960s, Including Appearing in a Memorable ‘Twilight Zone’ Episode

A child actress who was a familiar face in TV series in the 1960s has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Susan Gordon, who had a breakthrough role in the Danny Kaye feature film “The Five Pennies” in 1959, died…

More Co-Hosts Lined Up for Spot on ‘Live!’ Vacated by Regis

A few more co-hosts have been lined up for ABC’s "Live! with Kelly," where they will take a seat alongside Kelly Ripa as the show fills the void after the departure of Regis Philbin. Among the newly named co-hosts: two-time…

‘Girls Gone Wild’ Producer Arrested

A "Girls Gone Wild" producer was arrested Wednesday at a home in the Hollywood Hills, reports the Los Angeles Times’ L.A. Now blog. The man, who wasn’t identified, was arrested by LAPD officers on suspicion of filming without a permit,…

Howard Stern Joins ‘America’s Got Talent’; NBC Moves Production to New York

NBC announced today that Howard Stern has joined the judges panel on “America’s Got Talent,” which will move production of live shows to New York. Stern will continue to host his New York-based SiriusXM radio show. Announcing the move was…

Twitter Mistake Forced ABC to Go Public With Christiane Amanpour News

ABC was forced to reveal Christiane Amanpour’s departure from "This Week" after New York Times reporter Brian Stelter mistakenly published a tweet to his followers that had been meant as a direct message, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Stelter meant…

Some Refreshing Nominees in the TV Categories for the Golden Globes: We Have Full List

The Golden Globe nominations were announced this morning, Dec. 15, 2011, and in typical Golden Globes fashion, the nominees in the television categories weren’t the usual darlings of the awards organizations. (To see the complete list of TV and motion…

Why Networks Aren’t Biting on ‘No-Holds-Barred’ Interview With Acquitted Tot Killer Casey Anthony

Casey Anthony is shopping her first interview as a television special, but so far several cable networks have passed on the offer, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Anthony is working with Scott Sternberg Productions and asking between $500,000 and $750,000…

Former ‘90210’ Star, Ex-Cowboys Cheerleader Get Shows

CMT has tapped a former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star and an ex-Dallas Cowboys cheerleader for separate reality shows, reports EW.com’s Inside TV blog. "90210" alum Jennie Garth will star in "I Love Jennie," which will track the actress and her…

‘Ellen’ Facebook Scam Triggers Lawsuit

Fans of Ellen DeGeneres might want to watch out for a Facebook scam that has prompted her show’s producer to file a lawsuit against an anonymous person who has been posing as her manager, according to The Hollywood Reporter’s Hollywood,…