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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.

Porn Actress Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Trump Affair

“An adult film actress who has said she had sex with Donald Trump filed a lawsuit seeking to invalidate a nondisclosure agreement and ‘set the record straight,’ her lawyer said Wednesday,” the AP reports. “Stormy Daniels, whose real name is…

Universal Fires Marketing Chief

The president of marketing for Universal has been fired by the studio. Deadline reports that Universal officially dismissed Josh Goldstine following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate behavior. Goldstine was put on administrative leave last month. “I understand the official…

Cable May Have Just Found Its Top Comedy Hit

A comedy series that just had its season premiere is basic cable’s most watched prime-time scripted comedy telecast in more than a year, according to FX, which sent out an announcement today raving about the numbers for the Thursday, March…

Multiple Oscar-Winning Living Legend, Closely Identified With the ‘Star Wars’ Franchise, Says He’s Ready to Quit

A key player in the “Star Wars” universe says he’s ready to leave the franchise. The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision reports that legendary composer John Williams indicated he will score “Episode IX,” and after that he wants to be done…

ABC Drama Series Renewed

The ABC Network announced today that it will be bringing back the popular prime-time drama series “The Good Doctor” for a second season. ABC Entertainment President Channing Dungey made the announcement. “’The Good Doctor’s’ message of inclusiveness resonates with our…

Oprah Gets a Sign From God About Running for President

Oprah Winfrey continues to get encouragement to run for president in 2020, and in the latest development she heard from “God” on the subject during an appearance on CBS’s “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” Here’s the clip, posted by…

ABC Wastes No Time After Gut-Wrenching ‘Bachelor’ Finale, Names Next ‘Bachelorette’

With fans still reeling from the heartbreaking finale to “The Bachelor,” in which Arie Luyendyk Jr. crushed the dreams of Becca Kufrin, ABC gave those fans something to help ease their pain, naming Kufrin as the next “Bachelorette.” The announcement…

Why Netflix Is Saying It Regrets Releasing This Trailer

Netflix just released a new trailer, but the streaming service doesn’t exactly seem thrilled about the show it’s promoting. The trailer was accompanied by a press release running under the headline: “Netflix Regretfully Releases Official Trailer for the Second [*Groan*]…

Cable Series Renewed — and a Theatrical Movie Is Part of the Deal (Not to Mention a Cruise and a Museum Exhibit)

A long-running cable series is headed to theaters as part of a renewal deal that will also keep the show on the air for an eighth season. truTV made the announcement today unveiling an “expanded commitment” to “Impractical Jokers.” And…

Performers Announced for ACM Awards

The 53rd Academy of Country Music Awards announced a star-studded lineup of performers today, including Jason Aldean, Kelsea Ballerini, Dierks Bentley, Luke Bryan, Florida Georgia Line, Miranda Lambert, Maren Morris and Thomas Rhett. Additional performers are still to be announced….