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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.

CBS Picks Up Three Series for Full Seasons

CBS handed out a batch of full-season orders today, following the news earlier this month that the network had extended the season of freshman drama “FBI.” Variety reports that CBS picked up “God Friended Me,” “The Neighborhood” and “Magnum P.I.”…

Lena Dunham, Creator of HBO’s ‘Girls,’ Shuts Down Her Online Newsletter

Lena Dunham, the creator and star of the HBO series “Girls,” is shutting down the online publication she co-founded three years ago. Dunham and other women behind the feminist newsletter Lenny announced the move today on the publication’s website. Their…

Veteran TV Exec Named Chief Creative Officer for CBS Corp.

CBS Corp. has a new chief creative officer, announcing that effective immediately the post has been taken by David Nevins. Nevins, who has been overseeing Showtime Networks, has also been promoted to chairman of Showtime Networks Inc. and will retain…

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Back at Work on ‘Veep,’ Talks About Her Battle With Cancer

“Veep” star Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who had to take time off from the show to battle breast cancer, says she has beaten the disease and is back at work. She talked about her cancer fight during an appearance on ABC’s “Jimmy…

Why Rihanna Turned Down the Super Bowl Halftime Spot

Pop superstar Rihanna reportedly was offered the choice spot as headliner during the Super Bowl halftime show, but turned it down in a show of support for Colin Kaepernick. Rihanna hasn’t commented, but Variety cites a source who reportedly confirmed…

ABC Drama Receives Expanded Order

ABC is rewarding a series that built significantly on its season premiere, handing out a full-season order to the drama “Station 19.” The “Grey’s Anatomy” spinoff, from Shondaland and ABC Studios, is currently airing its second season. “In the Live…

Showtime ‘Celebrates’ Anniversary of Historic Day by Releasing Trailer for New Series

Showtime picked today, the anniversary of a day that looms large in the pay-cable channel’s upcoming comedy series “Black Monday,” to release the official trailer for the series. Today is the 31st anniversary of Black Monday, the day of the…

Why Kristin Chenoweth Is Joining the Tabernacle Choir

Actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth announced today that she will be joining the Tabernacle Choir for the group’s annual Christmas concerts and PBS special. The Emmy and Tony Award winner will be the featured guest artist and narrator at this…

Mega Millions Jackpot Tonight Will Be at Least $1 Billion! And the Cash Value Ain’t Bad Either

The Mega Millions jackpot climbed to $1 billion today, making it the largest jackpot in the game’s history, The New York Post reports. “It is the second time a lottery jackpot has reached $1 billion, according to lottery officials. In…

Fox Places Back-Nine Order for New Comedy Series

Fox gave a back-nine order to a new sitcom and now has given full-season orders to two new comedy series. The back-nine order for “The Cool Kids,” announced today by Michael Thorn, president of Entertainment for Fox Broadcasting Co., means…