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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.

New Drama ‘9-1-1’ to Premiere Following the Return of ‘The X-Files’ Wednesday, January 3, on Fox

Press release from Fox, Nov. 15, 2017: 9-1-1, the provocative new procedural drama, will premiere following the debut of the next thrilling chapter of THE X-FILES Wednesday, Jan. 3 on FOX. The all-new, 10-episode second installment of THE X-FILES (8:00-9:00…

Vans Warped Tour: All Things Must Come to an End

Announcement from Vans Warped Tour founder Kevin Lyman, Nov. 15, 2017: “I have been a very lucky person to have traveled across the country and sometimes around the world as one of the founders and producers of the Vans Warped…

‘You’re the Worst’ Renewed for Fifth and Final Season

Press release from FXX, Nov. 15, 2017: You’re the Worst, the critically-acclaimed comedy series from creator and showrunner Stephen Falk, has been renewed for a fifth and final season, it was announced today by Nick Grad and Eric Schrier, Presidents…

National Geographic to Premiere ‘Titanic: 20 Years Later with James Cameron’ — One-Hour Documentary Global Event Special Marks 20th Anniversary of Blockbuster Film ‘Titanic’

Press release from National Geographic, Nov. 13, 2017: Thirty-two years after the discovery and 20 years after the blockbuster movie, the Titanic story is still evolving in unexpected ways and now, National Geographic, from executive producer and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence…

Actress Rose McGowan Arrested

Rose McGowan, who has been one of the leading voices speaking out against sexual improprieties in Hollywood — including accusing Harvey Weinstein of raping her — was arrested on a felony warrant for drug possession, according to media reports. USA…

Fox Sports and Other Networks Accused of Bribery

Fox Sports is one of six media companies that have been accused of bribery by a government witness in the FIFA corruption trial, Sports Illustrated reports. The report cites a tweet from Ken Bensinger of BuzzFeed, which you can see…

Actress Sues Harvey Weinstein for Sexual Battery

Harvey Weinstein has been sued by an actress who alleges he committed sexual battery against her in 2015 and 2016, the AP reports. “The actress is identified only as Jane Doe in the sexual battery lawsuit filed Tuesday in Los…

NBC News Fires Senior Executive

NBC News has fired a 13-year veteran of the division who was a senior VP and worked primarily on guest bookings for the “Today” show. TVNewser reports that Matt Zimmerman was fired following an investigation into sexual harassment allegations. The…

Tom Sizemore Accused of Molesting 11-Year-Old Girl

Actor Tom Sizemore, known for his roles in high-profile films including “Saving Private Ryan,” “True Romance” and “Born on the Fourth of July,” was kicked off a film set in 2003 after he allegedly molested an 11-year-old actress, according to…

Jimmy Fallon Makes Emotional Return to ‘Tonight Show’

Jimmy Fallon returned to his job Monday night as host of NBC’s “Tonight Show” after taking a week off to mourn the death of his mother, Gloria Fallon, who died Nov. 4 at age 68. Jimmy became emotional as he…