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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.

Rob Lowe Wants to Follow in the Footsteps of Other TV Moguls, Such as Simon Cowell

Actor Rob Lowe is working with private equity firm Colony Capital to create a $500 million investment fund that will invest in entertainment properties, from television networks to sports teams, reports the New York Post’s Page Six. Lowe is working…

‘Kitchen’ Heats Up Fox Numbers in Tight Ratings Battle

It was a tight race in the Tuesday night ratings, with Fox’s "Hell’s Kitchen" serving up strong numbers for its two-hour broadcast, according to TVbytheNumbers.com. From 8-9 p.m. ABC’s game show "Wipeout" had 2.4 and 2.7 ratings in the 18-49…

Fox O&Os to Air Test Run of ‘Huckabee Show’

Fox-owned TV stations will air a six-week preview of Twentieth Television’s “The Huckabee Show,” a daily talk show hosted by former Arkansas Gov. and 2008 Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. The announcement was made Wednesday by Twentieth Television President Greg…

‘Glee’ Reality Spinoff That Oxygen Will Air Had Been Rejected by Fox

Last week Fox rejected the proposed reality show in which people attempt to audition for the hit series "Glee." But now that show will be broadcast after all, on Oxygen, reports Movieline.com. The show will be called "So You Think…

Details of Hulu’s New Pay Service; The Big Surprise is That Even this Pay Service Includes Ads

Hulu.com has added a pay service that will enable users to access complete seasons of shows such as “Glee,” “The Office” and “House,” reports the AP. The service, HuluPlus, will cost $9.99 a month. Users will still be able to…

See It Here First: Wonder Woman Gets Updated Superhero Costume

We can’t help wondering, after seeing Wonder Woman’s new costume, whether a new TV show or feature film might be in the works. At any rate her new look seems a lot more hip–even if it’s less revealing–than her circa…

‘Brothers & Sisters’ Star Is Leaving the Show

One of the stars of the ABC drama "Brothers & Sisters" has confirmed that she is leaving the show, reports Entertainment Weekly. Actress Emily VanCamp, who plays Rebecca on the show, said she will appear for a couple of episodes…

‘Lost’ Actor Resurfaces on USA Series

One of the stars of ABC’s "Lost" has landed a new gig on USA Network’s light detective series "Psych," according to TVSquad.com. Nestor Carbonell, best known as Richard Alpert, the man who never aged on “Lost,” will appear on two…

Lohan Family Shopping Reality Series Which Will Include Lindsay In the Show

The latest Lohan family reality TV show, which the clan is shopping to networks, will include film star Lindsay Lohan, reports the New York Post. The Lohans are determined to rehabilitate their image as celebrity seekers. Mom Dina Lohan said…

Another Kardashian Show Coming Soon

Another Kardashian reality show will soon be on the air, reports Gossipcop.com. This one will star Khloe Kardashian and her husband, Lakers star Lamar Odom, fresh off a second straight NBA championship. E! will broadcast the new series, which will…