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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.

Multiplatinum-Selling Artist Ciara to Host the ‘2019 American Music Awards,’ Airing Live Sunday, Nov. 24, on ABC

Press release from ABC, Nov. 14, 2019: dick clark productions and ABC announced today that multiplatinum, award-winning singer/songwriter Ciara will host the “2019 American Music Awards.” Known for her incredible high-energy performances, including 2018’s show-stopping collaboration with Missy Elliott and…

15-Time Grammy Award Winner Alicia Keys Returns as Host of ‘The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards’

Press release from CBS, Nov. 14, 2019: Fifteen-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer, songwriter, producer and global superstar Alicia Keys will return as host of THE 62ND ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS Sunday, Jan. 26, 2020 (8:00-11:30 PM, live ET/5:00-8:30 PM, live PT) on…

Netflix Aligns With TV Partner in Battle With Disney

Netflix has secured an important ally as it fights off the challenge from Disney+, entering into a partnership with Viacom-owned Nickelodeon worth an estimated $200 million. The New York Times reports that Nickelodeon will make a “SpongeBob SquarePants” spinoff for…

Eddie Murphy to Return to ‘Saturday Night Live’

One of the most celebrated alums of the NBC sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” is headed back to the show. Variety reports that Eddie Murphy will return to the show during the holidays. “Murphy shared his excitement for his…

ABC Greenlights Competition Series

ABC announced Wednesday that it has a new competition series in the works. The network placed a series order for eight episodes of “Ultimate Surfer.” The program comes from pro surfer Kelly Slater, the 11-time World Surf League champion. Production…

Former Local TV Medical Reporter Arrested on Child Solicitation Charge

A longtime medical correspondent who won a number of local Emmys while working for Los Angeles station KNBC-TV was reportedly arrested and charged with felony child sexual exploitation. Deadline reports that Dr. Bruce Hensel faces the charge for allegedly “asking…

Supreme Court Poised to Overturn Byron Allen-Comcast Ruling

The Supreme Court appears likely to overturn a lower court ruling in the legal battle between Comcast and media mogul and comedian Byron Allen, the AP reports. The lower court ruled in favor of Allen, who’s suing the cable giant…

Police Confirm Body Found in Oregon Is That of Actor

Authorities in Oregon have confirmed that a man’s body found over the summer in a ravine is that of actor Charles Levin, who was known for his work on TV shows including “Seinfeld,” “Night Court,” “Alice” and “Hill Street Blues.”…

YouTuber Accused of Child Abuse Dies

“An Arizona woman accused of abusing her adopted children who starred on her popular YouTube channel has died, authorities said Wednesday,” the AP reports. “Maricopa Police Department spokesman Ricardo Alvarado said Machelle Hobson died Tuesday at a Phoenix-area hospital. Her…

Late-Night Talk Show Renewed

A late-night talk show just picked up a renewal, and its star and creator received a new first-look deal with TBS. The cable channel announced the renewal today for “Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” along with the new deal for…