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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.

Scripps Restructures to Create Stronger Company, Puts Radio Stations Up for Sale

Press release from the E.W. Scripps Co., Jan. 25, 2018: The E.W. Scripps Co. is creating a stronger, more streamlined and higher-performing company through comprehensive restructuring and cost reductions expected to yield more than $30 million in annual cost savings….

CBS and the Recording Academy Announce Presenters for the ’60th Annual Grammy Awards’

Press release from CBS, Jan. 25, 2018: An eclectic all-star lineup of artists, musicians, actors and comedians will take the stage as presenters at the 60TH ANNUAL GRAMMY AWARDS. This year’s presenters include 18-time GRAMMY winner Tony Bennett, current GRAMMY…

Lynyrd Skynyrd Announces Last of the Street Survivors Farewell Tour Presented by SiriusXM

Press release from Lynyrd Skynyrd, Jan. 25, 2018: After a career that has spanned more than 40 years and includes a catalog of more than 60 albums, Southern Rock icons, Lynyrd Skynyrd, will embark on its final Last of the…

Fox Sets Return Date for Two of Its Most Popular Dramas

The Fox Network announced the date when it will bring back the popular drama series “Empire” and “Star.” Both shows will return with new episodes on Wednesday, March 28. Fox also released a first-look clip for “Empire,” which you can…

Meryl Streep Joins Cast of Drama Series

An acclaimed drama series just added an acclaimed actress to the cast list. Meryl Streep will be a cast member on HBO’s “Big Little Lies” when it returns for season two. Nicole Kidman confirmed the news in an Instagram post…

Meg Whitman — Former CEO of eBay and Hewlett Packard — Will Become CEO of a ‘NewTV’ Venture

Former Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Meg Whitman has a new CEO position, having been recruited by Jeffrey Katzenberg to become CEO of his mobile video venture NewTV. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Whitman will take on the position starting March…

Toys ‘R’ Us to Close 180 Stores — and It May Be Just the Beginning

After filing for bankruptcy protection last summer, Toys ‘R’ Us has announced plans to shut down 180 stores, or almost 20% of its total, Fortune reports. The article includes a list of stores targeted for closure. Toys ‘R’ Us CEO…

Reality TV Personality Dead From Suspected OD

An overdose is suspected in the death of a 38-year-old man who was a longtime cast member on the Discovery Channel docuseries “Storm Chasers.” TMZ reports that Joel Taylor, a diver and meteorologist, was found unresponsive Tuesday in his cabin…

Elton John Retires From Touring

Singer Elton John, who has been the focus of legendary tours since the early ’70s, announced that he is retiring from the road. John said he plans to go out “with a bang,” with a three-year global tour to be…

Series Featuring One of the ’25 Greatest TV Characters of All Time’ Returns to TV

A TV series that had a wildly successful run its first time around will be back for a second go-round. CBS announced plans to bring back “Murphy Brown,” with Candice Bergen reprising her starring role. Bergen’s character was named one…