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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.

Guess Which Digital Device Has Consumers Clicking on Ads More Than Any Other

The highest click-through rates across a broad range of categories including automotive, consumer goods, food & drink, home & garden, retail, technology and travel was delivered by tablets, MediaPost reports. The report cites the Drawbridge Q3 2017 Cross-Device Advertising Benchmark…

Dave Chappelle Says Trump Is Fighting for Him

Dave Chappelle has a new stand-up special coming out this month, and on the heels of the passage of the tax bill, Netflix today released a clip in which the comedian talks about voting in the 2016 election in his…

TV Series Examines Officer-Involved Shootings That Sparked Nationwide Protests

A new series premiering next month examines a number of high-profile cases of officer-involved deaths that have fueled nationwide protests. The four-part docuseries “Two Sides,” executive produced and narrated by Viola Davis, bows Monday, Jan. 22, on TV One. Along…

Fox Adds Performers to Star-Studded New Year’s Eve Bash

Fox continues to beef up the already star-studded lineup for “Fox’s New Year’s Eve with Steve Harvey: Live From Times Square.” The network announced today that Maroon 5 and Zac Brown have been added to the bill. The roster of…

Fox News Settles Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

Fox News has settled a lawsuit from a former contributor who said Roger Ailes was a “sexual predator” who punished her for rejecting his advances. Philly.com reports that Fox News parent company 21st Century Fox settled with New Jersey political…

TV Host Quits Over Pay Gap

A television personality who has been pulling down a regular paycheck has decided to walk because of the size of that paycheck. Catt Sadler, who has been co-hosting the E! Entertainment shows “Daily Pop” and “E! News,” discussed her reasons…

Former Child Actors Accuse Hollywood Producer of Sexual Misconduct

In a report published today by The Los Angeles Times, eight former child actors accuse Hollywood producer Gary Goddard of sexual misconduct. The report follows earlier allegations against Goddard by “ER” actor Anthony Edwards. Among Goddard’s accusers, former actors Bret…

Actor Opens Up About Cancer Fight

A popular actor is talking about how his life has been impacted by his battle with cancer. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Val Kilmer says his struggle with the disease has taken its toll. Kilmer, 57, was joined…

Tom Hanks Turns Down White House Invitation — Even Though He Hasn’t Received One

In an interview about his new Steven Spielberg-directed movie “The Post,” which opens Dec. 22, Tom Hanks was asked by The Hollywood Reporter whether he would go to the White House to screen the movie if he were invited by…

What the Devil? This Headline Caught Our Attention This Morning: Vatican Hires Agency for Rebranding

The Vatican is apparently looking to rebrand. In a story running under the headline “Vatican Hires Accenture Interactive for Online Rebranding Assignment,” MediaPost reports that the Vatican has formed a strategic partnership with the agency. The objective, the story reports,…