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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.

Veteran Rock Band to Be Declared ‘Global Icon’

A rock band that has had a big impact on the music scene since it broke out in the late 1970s is about to be declared a “Global Icon.” MTV announced that the honor will be bestowed on U2 at…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Hits a New High

NBC was pumped up over the weekend about the ratings results for the latest installment of “Saturday Night Live.” Based on Nielsen late-night metered-market results for Saturday night, the network reported that the Nov. 4 show delivered a season-high rating…

ABC Sets Premiere Plans for ‘American Idol’

ABC has locked in the premiere date for its revival of the singing competition “American Idol.” The show will bow on the Alphabet Network on Sunday, March 11, from 8-10 p.m. ET. Ryan Seacrest announced the news today on “Live…

Here’s What Netflix Is Saying About Season Two of ‘The Crown’

Netflix opened up about its plans for season two of the acclaimed period drama “The Crown,” including releasing a new trailer, which you can watch below. The season launches globally on the streaming service on Friday, Dec. 8. The Netflix…

Superstars Sign On for American Music Awards

The American Music Awards, airing this month on ABC, announced that this year’s ceremony will feature performances by Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato. The broadcast is set for Sunday, Nov. 19. Produced by dick clark productions, the ceremony is billed…

Groundbreakers: Writers Who Moved Hearts and Minds

“All in the Family.” “black-ish.” The West Wing.” “In Living Color.” “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?” “The Color Purple.” “Schindler’s List.” “The China Syndrome. “Get Out.” What these and other impactful television shows and films have in common is that…

Global Music Superstars Kelly Clarkson and Demi Lovato to Perform at the ‘2017 American Music Awards Nov. 19 on ABC

Press release from ABC, Nov. 6, 2017: dick clark productions and ABC announced today that multiplatinum singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson and multiplatinum selling pop artist Demi Lovato will perform at the “2017 American Music Awards.” Clarkson, a four-time American Music Award…

MTV to Proclaim U2 as ‘Global Icon’ at the 2017 MTV EMAs

Press release from MTV, Nov. 6, 2017: MTV is set to honor stellar rock band U2 with the Global Icon award at the 2017 MTV EMAs, one of the biggest global music events of the year that celebrates the hottest…

Bad Blood Between Disney and the L.A. Times

The Walt Disney Co. appears to have it in for the Los Angeles Times because of a negative story the newspaper ran about Disneyland. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the newspaper’s reporters and critics have been shut out…

ABC Extends Final Season for Long-Running Series

An ABC series that’s on the way out received a morale boost from the network in the form of a two-episode extension. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that the network bumped up the season nine order for “The Middle”…