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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.

CNN Mum About Anchor’s Controversial Comment

CNN isn’t commenting about a remark made by one of its anchors that has angered conservatives. The AP cites a CNN spokeswoman saying today that neither the network nor the anchor, Don Lemon, would be commenting on Lemon’s statement from…

Yet Another Reboot in the Works — But This One Brings William Shatner With It

William Shatner could be headed back to television to reprise one of his roles from years ago — but it wouldn’t be his iconic role on the original “Star Trek” series, it would be as host of a “Rescue 911”…

NBC Developing New Cop Drama With a Genius Twist

NBC is reportedly developing a new police procedural with a title that has become synonymous with “genius.” Deadline reports that the project, “Einstein,” is centered on “a whip-smart, smooth-talking and illegitimate descendant of Albert Einstein who is recruited by the…

Harvey Weinstein Faces New Allegation

A new accuser has come forward with a sordid allegation against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein. The New York Post reports that a woman identified in court papers as Jane Doe says Weinstein sexually assaulted her in 2002, when she…

Megyn Kelly’s Team Rips NBC as Legal Battle Escalates

Megyn Kelly’s ouster from NBC appears to be deteriorating into an increasingly acrimonious problem for the network. CNN reports that the process “has turned into an all-out legal battle.” The network pulled the plug on the former Fox News star’s…

2-Year-Old Girl’s Halloween Costume Goes Viral

An unusually creepy Halloween costume — especially for a 2-year-old child — has become a viral sensation since it turned up this week on social media. The costume presents what appears to be a headless girl carrying her own severed…

Contestant Who Was a Favorite on ‘The Voice’ Dead at 49

A woman who is described as one of the most beloved contestants to appear on the NBC singing competition “The Voice” has died. TheBlast reports that Beverly McClellan died Tuesday after a long battle with cancer. She was 49. McClellan…

Disney May Sell Back a Key Part of Its Newly Acquired Fox Assets to ‘New Fox’

Disney’s $71.3 billion acquisition of the 21st Century Fox entertainment assets hasn’t closed yet, but the companies already appear to be working on a deal in which Disney would sell back the regional sports networks to “New Fox.” CNBC reports…

CBS Launches New Streaming Network

CBS just announced the launch of a new free 24/7 direct-to-consumer streaming network focusing on entertainment. The new network, “ET Live,” expands on the “Entertainment Tonight” brand and is aimed at “entertainment super-fans,” the announcement says. ET Live is available…

Guitarist Booted From Band Over Child Porn Charges

A guitar player was kicked out of his band after being charged with possession of child pornography. The AP reports that the U.S. heavy metal band Manowar gave the boot to Karl Logan, 53. The report cites jail records for…