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.

Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Expecting First Child

Carrie Underwood and her husband, Nashville Predators player Mike Fisher, are about to be proud parents.

Tue, Sep 2, 2014

Carrie Underwood, Mike Fisher Expecting First Child

Box Office: Guardians of the Galaxy Wins Labor Day Weekend

Guardians of the Galaxy retained the top spot at the box office over the Labor Day holiday weekend, which overall was the second-worst weekend for ticket sales of 2014, Box Office Mojo reports. The Marvel Studios film earned $16.3 million in its fifth week in theaters to become the highest-grossing film of 2014.

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Box Office: Guardians of the Galaxy Wins Labor Day Weekend

Nude Photos of Jennifer Lawrence, More Celebs Leaked After Massive Phone Hack

Nude photos of Jennifer Lawrence, Ariana Grande and numerous other celebrities were posted online Sunday following a massive hack into Apple's iCloud storage system. Lawrence's publicist verified that the photos are her, telling Buzzfeed: "This is a flagrant violation of privacy. The authorities have been contacted and will prosecute anyone who posts the stolen photos of Jennifer Lawrence."

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Nude Photos of Jennifer Lawrence, More Celebs Leaked After Massive Phone Hack

Did Katie Couric Accuse Diane Sawyer of Trading Sex for Stories?

A forthcoming book about newswomen Katie Couric, Diane Sawyer and Christiane Amanpour hints that there may be something more than a professional rivalry between Couric and Sawyer. In The News Sorority, which will be released on September 30, author Sheila Weller alleges that Couric once made a snarky comment about Sawyer, implying that the ABC World News anchor trades sex for stories.

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Did Katie Couric Accuse Diane Sawyer of Trading Sex for Stories?

Joan Rivers’ Daughter Melissa Releases New Statement, Celebs Tweet Support

Joan Rivers' family members are trying to remain optimistic that the legendary comedienne will recover. Rivers, 81, is currently in a medically-induced coma at a New York City hospital, where she was rushed Thursday after she stopped breathing during surgery on her vocal chords. "We are keeping our fingers crossed," Rivers' daughter Melissa said in a statement Sunday, according to The Associated Press.

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Joan Rivers’ Daughter Melissa Releases New Statement, Celebs Tweet Support

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Are Married

Longtime couple Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade are officially married. The actress and NBA player tied the knot on Saturday at the Chateau Artisan castle in Miami, Us Weekly reports.

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Are Married

Beyonce’s Dad: Elevator Fight Was a Publicity Stunt

If you're one of the cynical people who thought the infamous elevator fight earlier this year between Solange Knowles and her brother-in-law Jay Z was a publicity stunt, you're probably right — at least according to Solange and Beyonce's father.

Sun, Aug 31, 2014

Beyonce’s Dad: Elevator Fight Was a Publicity Stunt

David Hyde Pierce Returns to TV on The Good Wife

David Hyde Pierce has booked a recurring role on The Good Wife's sixth season, CBS announced Thursday.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

David Hyde Pierce Returns to TV on The Good Wife

Photo: Meet the Freaks of American Horror Story: Freak Show

Get your first look at the freaks of American Horror Story: Freak Show with this new image from the show that was released this week.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Photo: Meet the Freaks of American Horror Story: Freak Show

Watch Amazon's New Original Pilots Now

Amazon has unveiled its latest slate of original pilots — and, per usual, will let fan votes determine which ones get full series orders. The five shows in Amazon's third pilot offering include three half-hour comedies — Red Oaks,The Cosmopolitans and Really — as well as two dramas, Hand of God and Hysteria. Viewers can watch the shows here, and rate/comment on them.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Report: Joan Rivers in Stable Condition After Being Rushed to Hospital

Joan Rivers is in stable condition in a New York City hospital after she stopped breathing during surgery Thursday morning, E! Online reports.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Report: Joan Rivers in Stable Condition After Being Rushed to Hospital

Jimmy Kimmel's Friends Reunion Was Everything We Hoped It Could Be

Jimmy Kimmel staged a (partial) Friends reunion on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night, debuting some of the fan fiction he wrote about the show in a set that's an exact replica of Monica's kitchen on the show.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Jimmy Kimmel's Friends Reunion Was Everything We Hoped It Could Be

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese Heads to Looking

Mean Girls star Daniel Franzese is heading to HBO's Looking, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Mean Girls' Daniel Franzese Heads to Looking

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Bryan Singer Dropped

The man who accused X-Men director Bryan Singer of sexually abusing him has dropped the lawsuit, People reports.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Sex Abuse Lawsuit Against Bryan Singer Dropped

Arrow Recasts Katana with Wolverine Actress

Wolverine actress Rila Fukushima has been tapped to play Katana in Season 3 of The CW's Arrow, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Arrow Recasts Katana with Wolverine Actress

Shonda Rhimes to Guest-Star on … The Mindy Project?

Shonda Rhimes will step in front of the camera for a guest-starring role on Fox's The Mindy Project, TVLine reports.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Shonda Rhimes to Guest-Star on … The Mindy Project?

David Chase: Just Kidding, Tony Soprano Is Not "Not Dead"

The "did Tony Soprano die?" mystery is back to being unsolved. A day after Vox quoted Sopranos creator David Chase clarifying that Tony Soprano (James Gandolfini) did not die in the show's series finale, Chase is now saying his words were "misconstrued."

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

David Chase: Just Kidding, Tony Soprano Is Not "Not Dead"

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Are Married

It's official — no, seriously this time. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were married Saturday, a spokesperson for the couple told The Associated Press.

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie Are Married

CBS Being Sued Over NCIS' Bert the Farting Hippo

CBS has found itself at the center of a lawsuit regarding "Bert the Farting Hippo," a recurring prop on NCIS,TheWrap.com reports.

Tue, Aug 26, 2014

CBS Being Sued Over NCIS' Bert the Farting Hippo

Ratings: Did a Monday Night Telecast Hurt the Emmys?

The Emmys were held on a Monday night this year for the first time since 1976, but apparently that didn't deter people from tuning in. Although the telecast was down about 10 percent from last year's show, this year's Seth Meyers-hosted outing was the second-highest rated Emmys of the past eight years.

Tue, Aug 26, 2014

Ratings: Did a Monday Night Telecast Hurt the Emmys?

Kim Kardashian to Guest-Star on 2 Broke Girls' Season Premiere

Kim Kardashian is set to appear as herself on the Season 4 premiere of 2 Broke Girls, CBS announced Tuesday.

Tue, Aug 26, 2014

Kim Kardashian to Guest-Star on 2 Broke Girls' Season Premiere

Watch ABC's Forever Pilot Online Now!

The fall pilots just keep on coming. Following in the footsteps of other new shows like Red Band Society and Selfie, ABC has made the pilot for its freshman drama Forever available online to Hulu Plus subscribers.

Tue, Aug 26, 2014