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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.

‘Silicon Valley’ Star Denies Sexual Assault Allegation

One of the former stars of the HBO comedy series “Silicon Valley” is denying an allegation that he punched and sexually assaulted a woman while in college. Allegations against T.J. Miller, 36, who played entrepreneur Erlich Bachman on the series,…

Voice of Beloved Cartoon Character Dead at 71

An actress who provided the voice of a long-running cartoon character for more than 30 years has died. Heather North, who voiced Daphne Blake on “Scooby-Doo,” died Nov. 30 at her home in Studio City, Calif., following a long illness,…

Network Sets Record as Most-Watched Ad-Supported Cable Entertainment Net for 12th Straight Year

As 2017 draws to a close, the No. 1 most-watched ad-supported cable entertainment network for the 12th consecutive year is USA Network, the network announced today, calling the achievement “the longest streak in television history.” “USA’s 2017 success was driven…

‘Today’ Show Continues to Thrive Without Matt Lauer

Ratings for NBC’s “Today” show continue to enjoy a bump since Matt Lauer was taken off the air in late November amid allegations of sexual impropriety. Deadline reports that the morning show averaged 4.59 million total viewers during the week…

Former Staffer on NBC’s ‘Today’ Recounts Sexual Relationship With Lauer

Addie Collins Zinone, who was a 24-year-old production assistant on NBC’s “Today” show back in 2000, appeared Monday on “Megyn Kelly Today” to discuss having a brief sexual relationship at the time with Matt Lauer. Zinone acknowledges that the relationship…

HBO Names New Heads of Documentary and Family Programming

Following the news Monday that Sheila Nevins will be stepping down after a long run as president of HBO Documentary and Family Programming, HBO announced today that it has named two executives as co-heads of the unit. “Nancy Abraham and…

Animatronic Trump Debuts in Disney’s Hall of Presidents — But Did They Just Repurpose a Robot Version of a Famous Actor?

The animatronic version of Donald Trump, with a lead-in from George Washington and standing next to Abraham Lincoln, makes its debut today at the Hall of Presidents at Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla., with a preview leaked…

Hollywood’s Hottest Actresses Team Up for Film Project

An upcoming feature film boasts an impressive lineup of female A-listers, including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna and Helena Bonham Carter. The movie is Warner Bros.’ “Ocean’s 8,” a female-centric spin on the…

2017 Is CNN’s Most Watched Year Ever — Tops MSNBC in Total Day

Press release from CNN, Dec. 19, 2017: CNN reached a ratings milestone in 2017, with the network posting its highest ratings on record in Total Day among adults 25-54 and total viewers. In prime time, CNN had its second most…

Kendrick Lamar Named Inaugural Halftime Performer on ESPN at College Football Playoff National Championship

Press release from ESPN, Dec. 19, 2017: ESPN announced today that multi-platinum, seven-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Top Dawg Entertainment recording artist, Kendrick Lamar, will be the musical performer for the inaugural College Football Playoff National Championship Halftime Performance from Atlanta’s Centennial…