liz.raftery

A native of Clearwater, Florida and alum of Boston's Emerson College, Liz has been working at TV Guide since 2012. Prior to that, she was a freelance writer for outlets including People and The Boston Globe.

W. Kamau Bell Laments “The Whiteness of Late Night”

Jimmy Fallon, Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, James Corden, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers. What do all these names have in common? They're all currently, or are going to be, late-night talk show hosts. And they're all white guys. In a column for Buzzfeed, comedian W. Kamau Bell rails against "the whiteness of late night," and comments upon the opportunities for change that have been passed up, in recent months especially.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

W. Kamau Bell Laments “The Whiteness of Late Night”

Dancing with the Stars’ Julianne Hough: “I Might Be Even Harder on Derek”

Siblings Julianne and Derek Hough are reuniting once again on Dancing with the Stars — only this time they won't be competing against each other. Julianne Hough joins Season 19 as a full-time judge — the first time a former pro will have a permanent spot at the judges' table. Meanwhile, five-time champion Derek is partnered with YouTube celebrity Bethany Mota. But for viewers concerned that Julianne will show favoritism toward her big brother, she tells TVGuide.com that won't be the case — in fact, it might be quite the opposite.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Dancing with the Stars’ Julianne Hough: “I Might Be Even Harder on Derek”

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again? Consider the Evidence

There may be another royal baby on the way. No, we're not talking about the news that Prince William and Kate Middleton are expecting their second child. We're referring to America's royal couple, Beyonce and Jay Z, who may also have some pregnancy news.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again? Consider the Evidence

Ben McKenzie Suffers Head Injury on the Set of Gotham

"Holy concrete wall, Batman!" That was actor Ben McKenzie's good-natured response after he sustained a nasty gash on his head while filming Gotham. McKenzie, who plays young Det. Gordon in Fox's upcoming Batman origin story, was injured on the show's set Friday (his birthday) while he was shooting a fight sequence.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Ben McKenzie Suffers Head Injury on the Set of Gotham

Lauren Conrad Marries William Tell

Lauren Conrad and her boyfriend William Tell were married in an intimate ceremony over the weekend, Us Weekly reports.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

30 Rock's Cheyenne Jackson Is Married!

Cheyenne Jackson and Jason Landau were married over the weekend in a star-studded outdoor ceremony, People reports.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Viola Davis: Most Roles Offered to Black Actresses Are “Mammy-ish”

Viola Davis says she's tired of being offered roles that she describes as "downtrodden" or "mammy-ish." In an interview with The New York Times Magazine, the How to Get Away with Murder star says there simply aren't enough meaty roles being offered to black women in Hollywood — and, she adds, those given to Halle Berry and her Shondaland counterpart, Scandal's Kerry Washington, don't count.

Sun, Sep 14, 2014

Viola Davis: Most Roles Offered to Black Actresses Are “Mammy-ish”

VIDEO: How Well Does the NCIS: New Orleans Cast Know The Big Easy?

The cast of NCIS: New Orleans has called The Big Easy home for the past several months while they've been filming the latest entrant into the NCIS franchise. But how well do they really know the city? VIDEO: Go inside the morgue of NCIS: New Orleans

Fri, Sep 12, 2014

VIDEO: How Well Does the NCIS: New Orleans Cast Know The Big Easy?

You Betcha! Sarah Palin's Whole Family Reportedly Involved in a 20-Person Brawl

Sarah Palin may have channeled her inner lipstick-wearing pit bull this past weekend, when her entire family was reportedly involved in a brawl in Alaska.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

You Betcha! Sarah Palin's Whole Family Reportedly Involved in a 20-Person Brawl

Richard Kiel, James Bond Villain Jaws, Dies at 74

Richard Kiel, best known for playing the villain Jaws in two James Bond films, has died at age 74, The Associated Press reports. Kiel was a patient at Saint Agnes Medical Center in Fresno, Calif., and died there, but further details are unavailable.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Richard Kiel, James Bond Villain Jaws, Dies at 74

George Clooney Heads to Downton Abbey — But There's a Catch!

George Clooney is set to appear in a special one-off charity episode of Downton Abbey, ITVannounced Thursday.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

George Clooney Heads to Downton Abbey — But There's a Catch!

Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo Is Quitting Acting?!

For Ellen Pompeo, there's really nowhere to go after Grey's Anatomy — at least as far as acting is concerned. "I definitely don't have a strong desire to act after Grey's," Pompeo said at a BuzzFeed Brews event Wednesday.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo Is Quitting Acting?!

Joan Rivers' Clinic Denies Performing Unplanned Throat Biopsy

Officials at an outpatient clinic in Manhattan have denied a report that said doctors performed an unplanned throat biopsy on Joan Rivers when she stopped breathing on Aug. 28, according to TheWrap.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Joan Rivers' Clinic Denies Performing Unplanned Throat Biopsy

Oscar Pistorius Found Not Guilty of Murder in Girlfriend's Death

A South African judge found Olympic track star Oscar Pistorius not guilty of murder or premeditated murder in the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, on Thursday. Pistorius, 27, could still be found guilty of culpable homicide, which means he acted negligently in Steenkamp's death, and could still serve jail time. The case was adjourned until Friday morning.

Thu, Sep 11, 2014

Oscar Pistorius Found Not Guilty of Murder in Girlfriend's Death

Joan Rivers: The 7 Most Endearing Anecdotes from The Hollywood Reporter's Oral History

Tributes have been pouring in for Joan Rivers since the comedienne died on Sept. 4 at the age of 81. Among her fans, Rivers was known for her abrasive humor and brash commentary, but among those closest to her, Rivers was known for her kindness, loyalty and early brand of feminism. The Hollywood Reporter recently compiled comments from two dozen current and former colleagues of Rivers into a career-spanning oral history. Here are the seven most telling excerpts from the piece:

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Joan Rivers: The 7 Most Endearing Anecdotes from The Hollywood Reporter's Oral History

Chris Pratt Hosting Saturday Night Live Season Premiere — Who's the Musical Guest?

Chris Pratt will kick off Saturday Night Live's 40th season when he hosts the Sept. 27 premiere with musical guest Ariana Grande, NBC announced Wednesday.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Chris Pratt Hosting Saturday Night Live Season Premiere — Who's the Musical Guest?

Report: Joan Rivers Stopped Breathing During Unscheduled Throat Biopsy

Could Joan Rivers' death have been prevented? Rivers may have stopped breathing during an unscheduled throat biopsy that cut off her air supply, according to a damning report in the New York Daily News.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Report: Joan Rivers Stopped Breathing During Unscheduled Throat Biopsy

Who's Playing Mrs. Darling in NBC's Peter Pan Musical?

NBC's Peter Pan Live! musical has found its Mrs. Darling. Broadway actress Kelli O'Hara will play the Darling matriarch, who's the mother of Wendy, John and Michael.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Who's Playing Mrs. Darling in NBC's Peter Pan Musical?

Sara Gilbert, Linda Perry Expecting First Child

Sara Gilbert and Linda Perry are expecting their first child together.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Sara Gilbert, Linda Perry Expecting First Child

Watch Justin Bieber Strip and Get Booed at New York Fashion Week

Justin Bieber stripped down to his underwear during a New York Fashion Week event Tuesday — and was booed.

Wed, Sep 10, 2014

Watch Justin Bieber Strip and Get Booed at New York Fashion Week

Exclusive Photos: The New Hawaii Five-0 Team – With Grover – Soaks Up the Sun

The Hawaii Five-0 squad will look a little different when the show returns for its fifth season later this month, and TVGuide.com has your exclusive first look at some behind-the-scenes shots of the crew — with Grover (Chi McBride) as a full-fledged member of the team!

Tue, Sep 9, 2014

Exclusive Photos: The New Hawaii Five-0 Team – With Grover – Soaks Up the Sun

liz.raftery

W. Kamau Bell Laments “The Whiteness of Late Night”

Dancing with the Stars’ Julianne Hough: “I Might Be Even Harder on Derek”

Is Beyoncé Pregnant Again? Consider the Evidence

Ben McKenzie Suffers Head Injury on the Set of Gotham

Lauren Conrad Marries William Tell

30 Rock's Cheyenne Jackson Is Married!

Viola Davis: Most Roles Offered to Black Actresses Are “Mammy-ish”

VIDEO: How Well Does the NCIS: New Orleans Cast Know The Big Easy?

You Betcha! Sarah Palin's Whole Family Reportedly Involved in a 20-Person Brawl

Richard Kiel, James Bond Villain Jaws, Dies at 74

George Clooney Heads to Downton Abbey — But There's a Catch!

Grey's Anatomy's Ellen Pompeo Is Quitting Acting?!

Joan Rivers' Clinic Denies Performing Unplanned Throat Biopsy

Oscar Pistorius Found Not Guilty of Murder in Girlfriend's Death

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Joan Rivers: The 7 Most Endearing Anecdotes from The Hollywood Reporter's Oral History

Chris Pratt Hosting Saturday Night Live Season Premiere — Who's the Musical Guest?

Report: Joan Rivers Stopped Breathing During Unscheduled Throat Biopsy

Who's Playing Mrs. Darling in NBC's Peter Pan Musical?

Sara Gilbert, Linda Perry Expecting First Child

Watch Justin Bieber Strip and Get Booed at New York Fashion Week

Exclusive Photos: The New Hawaii Five-0 Team – With Grover – Soaks Up the Sun