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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.

CNN Severs Ties With Host Who Made Vulgar Reference to Trump

CNN says it has cut ties with a network personality who called Donald Trump “a piece of s–t.” The New York Times reports that the cable channel has parted ways with Reza Aslan, an Iranian-American scholar who has been hosting…

Jerry Seinfeld Explains Why He Rejected Kesha’s Hug

After the video went viral in which Jerry Seinfeld rejects a request for a hug by pop star Kesha, Seinfeld explained himself in an interview with A.J. Calloway for “Extra.” “I’m 63, I don’t know every pop star… I don’t…

Two-Time Emmy Nominee Dead at 63

An actress who was twice nominated for Primetime Emmys and was known for major features including “Dirty Rotten Scoundrels,” “Dick Tracy” and “Mr. Holland’s Opus” has died. Glenne Headly died Thursday night, according to media reports. Her death was confirmed…

Megyn Kelly Hires Legendary Producer for Her New NBC Show

Megyn Kelly is joining forces with a producer who’s credited with some of the biggest bookings for NBC in recent times. The New York Post’s Page Six reports that Jackie Levin has been hired to oversee Kelly’s new NBC morning…

Comedy Series Selling Off Artwork Seen on the Show

A TV comedy series is selling off more than 50 pieces of work that have been featured on the show. The work from local artists in Portland, Ore., has appeared on IFC’s “Portlandia.” The sale starts today, June 9, and…

SiriusXM to Invest Almost Half a Billion in Popular Music Service

In a move that’s seen as a path to Internet music streaming — and one that will provide solid financial footing to the popular Internet music service Pandora — SiriusXM is set to invest $480 million in Pandora, Reuters reports….

Game 3 of NBA Finals Pulls In Massive Audience — Series Is the Most Watched in 19 Years

The NBA Finals showdown between the Golden State Warriors and the Cleveland Cavaliers is proving to be a ratings bonanza for ABC, even as the Warriors have dominated the series in opening up a 3-0 lead over the Cavs. The…

Bill Cosby May Testify After All

Comedian Bill Cosby, who is currently on trial in Pennsylvania on sexual assault charges, may testify at the trial after all, according to media reports. Cosby’s team has previously said he would not take the stand. NBC News reports that…

Watch the Entire Final Season of ‘Orphan Black’ in 60 Seconds

BBC America has released a video presenting the entire final season of its acclaimed clone drama “Orphan Black” in 60 seconds. You can watch the video by clicking here. For those who would prefer to watch the season at its…

Watch the Entire Final Season of BBC America’s ‘Orphan Black’ … in 60 Seconds!

Press release from BBC America, June 9, 2017: From the moment Sarah Manning (Tatiana Maslany) locked eyes with an unknown identical woman, who jumped to her death — her life has never been the same. She’s found out she’s a…