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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.

Celebrities Get Their Comeuppance in Latest ‘Mean Tweets’

A bunch of celebrities got to hear what their biggest critics think of them — and in some cases, fire back their own insults — in the latest round of “Celebrities Read Mean Tweets,” posted by ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!”…

Legendary Rock Drummer Critically Ill; Family Asks for Prayers

A rock legend who is considered one of the greatest drummers of all time has been hospitalized and is “critically ill,” according to his family. Ginger Baker’s family posted a tweet announcing Baker’s illness and asking for prayers. No other…

Father Sentenced in College Admissions Scam

Following the sentencing of actress Felicity Huffman to 14 days of jail time on Sept. 13, a second parent has been sentenced in connection with the sweeping college admissions scam. The New York Times reports that California businessman Devin Sloane…

‘America’s Got Talent: The Champions’ Second Season Sets New Judging Panel With Simon Cowell, Alesha Dixon, Heidi Klum, Howie Mandel and Host Terry Crews

Press release from NBC, Sept. 26, 2019: NBC’s winter sensation “America’s Got Talent: The Champions” launches its second season with a panel of judges that includes executive producer Simon Cowell, global superstar Heidi Klum, “AGT’s” longest-running judge Howie Mandel and…

Jeffrey A. Hirsch Elevated to President and Chief Executive Officer of Starz

Press release from Starz, Sept. 26, 2019: Reflecting strong recent gains in Starz’s programming slate, distribution footprint and subscriber acquisition, global content leader Lionsgate today announced that Jeffrey A. Hirsch has signed a new long-term deal as President and Chief…

Drama Series Canceled

A drama series running on cable has been canceled, with the news coming more than a year after the show wrapped its freshman season. The Hollywood Reporter’s Live Feed reports that Viacom-owned BET pulled the plug on the legal drama…

Classic ‘Twilight Zone’ Episodes Head to Theaters — Is Your Favorite on the List?

Some of the most memorable episodes of the classic CBS series “The Twilight Zone” will be getting a theatrical release. The Hollywood Reporter’s Heat Vision reports that Fathom and CBS Home Entertainment are partnering in the project in celebration of…

Planned Late-Night Show Is Scrapped

Plans for a late-night show that has been in the works since last year have been scrapped, but the personality who was on tap to host it is getting a daytime show. The New York Post’s Page Six reports that…

Top Vape Marketer Juul Pulls All Advertising; Company’s CEO Exits

Juul, the market leader in the burgeoning vape and e-cigarette industry, says it is suspending all advertising, and its CEO, Kevin Burns, stepped down Wednesday, MediaPost reports. The moves come amid increasing concerns about health issues associated with vaping. As…

‘Thirtysomething’ Sequel in the Works

A sequel to “Thirtysomething,” the late 1980s drama series that chalked up 13 Primetime Emmys over its four-season run, is in the works, Nellie Andreeva reports in an exclusive on Deadline. The project is from the creators of the original…