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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.

Former Tennis Star Could Be Next ‘Celebrity Rehab’ Candidate

After a recent drug overdose, a former tennis star is being talked about as a possible star for VH1’s "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew," reports the New York Daily News. If 34-year-old Jennifer Capriati said yes, she would join a…

Amy Madigan Tapped for ‘Fringe’

Fox has cast Oscar-nominated Amy Madigan to play Olivia’s mother on "Fringe," reports Entertainment Weekly. Amy Madigan, an Oscar nominee for "Twice in a Lifetime," will appear in at least four episodes, including the show’s season premiere, the story reports….

Report: Dave Chappelle Gets Weird on Private Jet, Which Was Then Forced to Land

Dave Chappelle was involved in a bizarre incident aboard a private jet over the holiday weekend, Comcast.net’s Popcast reports. The comedian’s behavior aboard the plane Saturday reportedly became so unpredictable that the plane, en route from New Jersey to Chappelle’s…

Syfy Hit Debuts New Characters, Stars

The question facing Syfy tonight is whether viewers will return when Tia Carrere and Lindsay Wagner debut in the second-season premiere of the Syfy hit “Warehouse 13,” reports USA Today. The story will pick up where it left off–following the…

‘My Boys’ Actor Lands Role on Showtime Series

One of the co-stars of "My Boys" has been tapped for a recurring role on Showtime’s "The Big C," reports Nellie Andreeva at Deadline.com. Reid Scott will take on the role of the oncologist treating Laura Linney’s character, Cathy, whom…

AMC Orders ‘Hell on Wheels’ Pilot; It’s Actually a Western (Really) About…Iron Horses

AMC, the cable network that struck gold with the award-winning dramas "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad," has greenlighted a pilot for a new series called "Hell On Wheels," reports B&C. The show is not about bikers, it’s actually a Western…

ABC’s ‘Bachelorette’ Tops Monday Ratings

Two hours of fresh "The Bachelorette" on ABC delivered a solid victory in the Nielsens for the network on Monday night, according to TVbytheNumbers.com. From 8-9 p.m., "The Bachelorette" had a 2.5 rating in the 18-49 demographic for the hour,…

Check Out This Photo: Khloe Kardashian Cut Down to Size

Hey what ever happened to truth in advertising? In an ad for Beach Bunny Swimwear, Khloe Kardashian, who is 5 feet 10 inches tall, has been photoshopped to look much shorter, reports Stylelist.com. In the ad, she’s been made to…

Best of Both Worlds: Jay Leno, Kelly Ripa, Dr. Phil, Sheryl Crow and Ray Liota All to Guest Star in Final Season of Popular Cable Show

Jay Leno, Kelly Ripa, Dr. Phil, Sheryl Crow and Ray Liota will all be lending their talents as guest stars in the final season of one of the most popular shows in recent years on the Disney Channel. The last…

Oscar Winner Asks ‘Glee’ Showrunner if He Can Guest Star, And the Answer is Yes

An Academy Award-winning actor recently asked "Glee" showrunner if he could guest star in an episode next season, and the answer was a resounding yes, reports Michael Ausiello on his EW.com blog. Oscar-winner Javier Bardem ("No Country for Old Men")…