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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.

Politician Under Fire Over TV Appearance — Here’s What Got Him in Hot Water

A longtime politician who bared his buttocks and repeatedly shouted a racial slur during a television taping is under pressure after Sunday’s telecast of his appearance drew widespread criticism. USA Today reports that the incident involving Jason Spencer, a Republican…

‘Dukes of Hazzard’ Star Pleads Guilty to Lesser Charge, Avoids Felony Charges

One of the former stars of the early 1980s CBS hit “The Dukes of Hazzard” avoided possible prison time in his felony indecent assault case by pleading guilty to a lesser charge of annoying or accosting a person, TMZ reports….

Hybrid Series Renewed for Fourth Season

A drama series that blends genres will be returning for a fourth season after the announcement over the weekend from Syfy that it will bring back the horror-Western hybrid “Wynonna Earp.” As has become a tradition for the show, its…

Report: Massive Job Cuts Expected at Venerable Newspaper

A massive round of layoffs was expected to begin being implemented today at the struggling New York Daily News, according to a report by The New York Post. “The cuts at the teetering tabloid, which some insiders feared would range…

Official Trailer Is Out for the New Series From ‘The Simpsons’ Creator Matt Groening — With a David Bowie-Inspired Soundtrack

The new series from Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons,” makes its debut next month, and a new two-minute trailer for the series, “Disenchantment,” was just released by Netflix. The trailer features a Medieval-inspired re-recording of David Bowie’s hit song…

NBC’s ‘World of Dance’ Brings Aboard a Roster of Big Stars

NBC announced plans today to ratchet up the star power on “World of Dance,” bringing aboard six well-known dancers/choreographers to share their insights with aspiring dancers as guest mentors and judges. The dance competition program will feature appearances by Ciara,…

Timetable Unveiled for Golden Globes

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association announced key dates today for the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards, which will take place on Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019, with nominations to be announced on Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018. The deadline for Motion Picture…

NBC’s ‘World of Dance’ Welcomes Ciara, Julianne Hough, Mel B, Misty Copeland, Paula Abdul and Savion Glover as Guest Mentors and Judges

Press release from NBC, July 23, 2018: The hit summer series “World of Dance,” starring Jennifer Lopez, Derek Hough, NE-YO and Jenna Dewan, will bring aboard several of the most accomplished and celebrated dancers in the world as guest mentors…

‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ Director Fired

Disney has fired the director who has been at the helm of the high-profile “Guardians of the Galaxy” feature franchise. Walt Disney Studios Chairman Alan Horn announced the removal of James Gunn, who had been working on “Guardians of the…

Which Actress Would You Cast as God? Here’s Who Got the Gig

A veteran actress with a shelf full of awards will get to play God in an upcoming drama series. Variety reports that Frances McDormand will tackle the role in the Amazon series “Good Omens.” McDormand is a two-time Oscar winner,…