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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.

Kimmel: I Haven’t Been So Happy About Something Being Dead Since Bin Laden’

Jimmy Kimmel was celebrating last night on the ABC late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” announcing that Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell had decided to pull the plug on the Graham-Cassidy Bill. Kimmel has been an outspoken opponent of the attempt…

In Case You Were Lucky Enough to Miss It … Conan and Tom Cruise Do NOT Do ‘Carpool Karaoke’

Conan O’Brien took Tom Cruise for a … well … cruise, but unlike segments such as James Corden’s “Carpool Karaoke” or Jerry Seinfeld’s “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee,” all Conan wanted to do was … drive. The “Conan” segment, taped…

A+E Networks Names New Editorial Executive for Lifetime

A+E Networks announced today that it has appointed a new Vice President of Editorial for Lifetime, naming Faye Penn to the post. The announcement was made by Lea Goldman, Editor-in-Chief, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies and FYI, to whom Penn will report….

truTV Sets Premiere Date for Comedic Documentary ‘The Problem with Apu’

Press release from truTV, Sept. 27, 2017: Turner’s truTV today announced the premiere date for its highly-anticipated comedic documentary The Problem with Apu as Sunday, November 19 at 10PM ET/PT. In the hour-long film, creator and star Hari Kondabolu, a…

NBC Launches Ultimate Fan Celebration With ‘Will & Grace After Party’ Hosted by E! News Executive Editor Kristin Dos Santos

Press release from NBC, Sept. 27, 2017: The “Will & Grace” hysterics won’t end on Thursday nights! NBC is bringing the ultimate fan experience to life with the “Will & Grace After Party,” celebrating all of the reasons we love…

TBS Launches Into Unscripted on October 24 with ‘Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild’ and ‘Drop the Mic’

Press release from TBS, Sept. 27, 2017: Starting October 24, Tuesday nights on TBS will be fueled by hip-hop, comedy and culture with the reboot of a classic game show, Snoop Dogg Presents The Joker’s Wild airing at 10 p.m….

A+E Networks Announces New Editorial Executive — Faye Penn Appointed VP, Editorial, Lifetime

Press release from A+E Networks, Sept. 27, 2017: Faye Penn has been appointed Vice President, Editorial, Lifetime, it was announced today by Lea Goldman, Editor-in-Chief, Lifetime, Lifetime Movies and FYI to whom she will report. As Vice President, Editorial Penn…

‘Saturday Night Live’ Adds Three New Cast Members

With its 43rd season about to launch, NBC’s venerable sketch show “Saturday Night Live” added three new cast members to the lineup. The show announced today that Heidi Gardner, Luke Null and Chris Redd are joining the show as featured…

Rapper Rushed to Hospital After Being Gunned Down in Hollywood

A rapper was taken to the hospital Tuesday after being shot near the famed Hollywood, Calif., intersection of Hollywood and Highland. Law enforcement sources said Young Dolph was shot multiple times outside Shoe Palace, according to TMZ. The rapper may…

Aerosmith Cancels the Rest of Its Tour Due to Medical Issues

The durable rock band Aerosmith is dealing with health problems again, canceling part of what was to be its farewell tour while frontman Steven Tyler addresses what the group calls “unexpected medical issues.” The band announced today that it would…