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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.

The ‘Strange’ Reason One of the ‘Stranger Things’ Stars Missed the Premiere Party

One of the stars of the Netflix hit “Stranger Things” reportedly missed the show’s season two premiere party Thursday night in Los Angeles because he was denied entry into the U.S. TMZ reports that Charlie Heaton, who plays Jonathan Byers…

CBS Writer-Producer Out Amid Harassment Allegations

CBS has severed ties with a writer-producer who has been working as the director of the network’s annual Diversity Sketch Comedy showcase. In an exclusive, Variety reports that the move comes after an investigation into allegations that Rick Najera made…

Cause of Death Revealed for Son of Former Fox News Personality

The cause of death for the only child of former Fox News Channel host and conservative political commentator Eric Bolling was determined to be an accidental overdose. People reports that Eric Chase Bolling, who was found dead in Colorado on…

Veteran TV Actor Dies

A veteran television actor who was best known for his role on the CBS drama “Lou Grant” has died. The Spokesman-Review in Spokane, Wash., reports that Jack Bannon died Wednesday in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. He was 77. Bannon is fondly…

Robert Rodriguez Says He Cast Rose McGowan in One of His Movies to Get Back at Harvey Weinstein

Filmmaker Robert Rodriguez says after he heard about Harvey Weinstein’s alleged sexual assault of actress Rose McGowan, he cast McGowan in his production “Grindhouse” to get back at Weinstein, Variety reports. The publication is running a detailed account by Rodriguez…

Kardashians Sign Massive Contract with E!

The Kardashians will continue their presence on E! after signing a deal for a whopping $150 million. TMZ reports that the deal is for five seasons of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” at $30 million a season. “The contract is…

ABC Banking on Reality Format

The ABC Television Network will soon be devoting a chunk of its prime time to baking, with a three-week run on tap for “The Great American Baking Show” starting Thursday, Dec. 7. Judges Johnny Iuzzini and Paul Hollywood will join…

Simon Cowell Released From Hospital After Accident

Simon Cowell has been released from the hospital after an accident in which the “America’s Got Talent” judge says he suffered “a bit of a concussion.” People magazine reports that Cowell, 58, fell down the stairs at his home in…

Cable Drama Series Renewed

A quirky drama series that has gained a loyal following during its cable run was just picked up for a third season. AMC has ordered a third season of “Preacher,” which will bow in 2018. Seth Rogen, whose one of…

10-Year-Old Leads Police on High-Speed Chase

A 10-year-old boy led authorities on a high-speed chase that reportedly lasted about an hour and reached speeds of 100 miles an hour. The New York Post reports that it was the second time in two weeks that the Ohio…