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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.

‘iCarly’ Star Injured in Tour Bus Crash

The star of ‘iCarly’ was injured in a tour bus crash Thursday morning, reports the Los Angeles Times’ Ministry of Gossip blog. Miranda Cosgrove, 18, broke her ankle when her bus hit an overturned truck on Interstate 70 in Illinois….

Amy Winehouse’s Home Robbed Just Days After Her Death — Unreleased Tracks, Handwritten Lyrics and Other Items Disappear

Amy Winehouse’s home was robbed just days after she died, with personal belongings such as unreleased tracks, lyric books and letters taken from the home, reports Britain’s The Sun. Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, has vowed to track down the thief…

Acquitted Murderers vs. Reality TV Stars: Poll Ranks America’s Most Hated Celebrities

A new name tops the list of America’s most hated celebrities, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In a new poll by E-Poll Market Research, acquitted child killer Casey Anthony is No. 1. Anthony, who was recently declared not guilty of…

‘On Demand Everywhere’ Trademark Is Up for Grabs After Time Warner Lets It Expire

Time Warner has abandoned its application for a trademark on "On Demand Everywhere," according to Multichannel News. According to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, Time Warner didn’t file an "intent to use" statement for the "On Demand Everywhere" mark,…

Accused Trebek Burglar Unveils a Surprise Defense

The woman who allegedly burglarized the San Francisco hotel room of Alex Trebek — leading to an injury for the “Jeopardy!” host — has offered up a surprising defense, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Linda Moyers reportedly said she is…

1960s Sitcom About a Family of Monsters — Ah, But Which One? — Being Developed for Network Reboot

It has to be either “The Addams Family” or “The Munsters,” right? TV Guide reports that the creator of ABC’s fanciful comedy "Pushing Daisies," Bryan Fuller, is actively developing a remake of a 1960s sitcom about a family of monsters…

Bad News for Keith Olbermann

Keith Olbermann, struggling to regain a foothold in cable talk with his fledgling “Countdown” show on Current, got some bad news in the ratings, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Ratings for the show hit an all-time low last week in…

Legal Drama Picked Up for Second Season

A quirky legal drama that has performed well on cable during its freshman season will get a chance to show whether it has legs. Deadline.com reports that USA Network has renewed “Suits” for season two. The 12-episode first season wraps…

Host Named for Comedy Central’s Charlie Sheen Roast — And He’s Already Rolling Out the Drug References

When the "Comedy Central Roast of Charlie Sheen" airs Monday, Sept. 19, at 10 p.m. ET — the same night as CBS’s season premiere of the Charlie Sheen-less "Two and a Half Men" — the host of the roast will…

‘Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ to Remain on ABC

The event known as the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” part of auto racing’s unofficial Triple Crown, will remain on ABC through 2018, SportsNewser.com reports. The new six-year deal keeps the Indianapolis 500 — which along with the Monaco Grand Prix…