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.

Dancing with the Stars: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Won't Return – As a Dancer

Maksim Chmerkovskiy won't be back on Season 19 of Dancing with the Stars — at least not as a pro dancer.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

Dancing with the Stars: Maksim Chmerkovskiy Won't Return – As a Dancer

Kyra Sedgwick to Guest-Star on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

Kyra Sedgwick has nabbed a guest-starring role on Fox's Brooklyn Nine-Nine, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

Kyra Sedgwick to Guest-Star on Brooklyn Nine-Nine

House of Cards Alum Joins The Blacklist as Series Regular

House of Cards alum Mozhan Marno is heading to The Blacklist as a series regular, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

House of Cards Alum Joins The Blacklist as Series Regular

Zoe Saldana Poses Nude for Women's Health UK

Zoe Saldana may be expecting twins with new hubby Marco Perego, but you'd never know it from her photos in the September issue of Women's Health U.K.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

Zoe Saldana Poses Nude for Women's Health UK

Die Hard Star James Shigeta Dies at 81

James Shigeta, who co-starred in Die Hard and was one of the first successful Asian-American actors, died in his sleep Monday, Variety reports. He was 81.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

VIDEO: Check Out a Clip from The Killing Season 4

Sarah Linden (Mireille Enos) and Stephen Holder (Joel Kinnaman) find themselves on the wrong side of the law at the start of The Killing's fourth season, which premieres Friday on Netflix.

Tue, Jul 29, 2014

VIDEO: Check Out a Clip from The Killing Season 4

Box Office: Lucy Tops Hercules

Lucy was the queen of the box office this weekend. The action film that stars Scarlett Johansson cruised to No. 1 after taking in an impressive $44 million in its opening weekend, Box Office Mojoreports.

Sun, Jul 27, 2014

Piper Perabo Marries Covert EP Stephen Kay

Piper Perabo married her longtime boyfriend Stephen Kay over the weekend, Us Weekly reports.

Sun, Jul 27, 2014

Piper Perabo Marries Covert EP Stephen Kay

American Horror Story Adds Fargo’s John Carroll Lynch as Freak Show Villain

John Carroll Lynch has joined the cast of American Horror Story to play the villain in Freak Show, the upcoming fourth installment of FX's anthology series.

Sun, Jul 27, 2014

American Horror Story Adds Fargo’s John Carroll Lynch as Freak Show Villain

Exclusive Video: Behind the Scenes of The Wonder Years Cast Reunion

It seems like old times in the Arnold family kitchen. The Wonder Years cast recently reunited for the first time in 16 years to reflect on the series, which is coming to DVD for the first time through StarVista Entertainment/Time Life.

Fri, Jul 25, 2014

Exclusive Video: Behind the Scenes of The Wonder Years Cast Reunion

VIDEO: Check Out the Steamy 50 Shades of Grey Trailer

Will riding crops be the new heart-shaped box of chocolates next Valentine's Day? The first official trailer for 50 Shades of Grey — which is scheduled to hit theaters February 13, 2015 — was released Thursday, offering viewers a first look at Dakota Johnson as mousy literature student Anastasia Steele and Jamie Dornan as BDSM-loving millionaire Christian Grey.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

VIDEO: Check Out the Steamy 50 Shades of Grey Trailer

Shemar Moore Returning to Young and the Restless

Shemar Moore is heading back to Genoa City. The Criminal Minds star will return to The Young and the Restless in September for the first time since 2005, CBS announced this week.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Shemar Moore Returning to Young and the Restless

Kim Kardashian Shares North West's First Steps

Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's daughter North West reached a big milestone this week: The 1-year-old took her first steps!

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Kim Kardashian Shares North West's First Steps

Stephen Colbert's Late Show Will Stay at Ed Sullivan Theater

The Late Show will continue broadcasting from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York once Stephen Colbert takes the reins in 2015, CBS announced this week.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Stephen Colbert's Late Show Will Stay at Ed Sullivan Theater

Lisa Rinna Joining Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is welcoming a new member into its ranks. Lisa Rinna has signed on for the Bravo show's fifth season, Us Weekly reports.

Thu, Jul 24, 2014

Lisa Rinna Joining Real Housewives of Beverly Hills

Carrie Preston Returns to The Good Wife for Season 6

Carrie Preston will reprise her Emmy-winning role as quirky lawyer Elsbeth Tascioni on Season 6 of The Good Wife, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Tue, Jul 22, 2014

Carrie Preston Returns to The Good Wife for Season 6

Robert Downey Jr. Named Forbes' Highest-Paid Actor Again

For the second year in a row, Robert Downey Jr. topped Forbes' annual list of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood. The magazine estimates that the Iron Man star earned $75 million between June 2013 and June 2014. In addition to the Iron Man movies, Downey also anchors the Avengers franchise.

Tue, Jul 22, 2014

Robert Downey Jr. Named Forbes' Highest-Paid Actor Again

See Photos of Jimmy Kimmel's Adorable New Baby

Like father, like daughter: Jimmy Kimmel's new baby girl is a ham for the camera. Kimmel, 46, returned to Jimmy Kimmel Live! Monday, 11 days after his wife Molly McNearneygave birth to the couple's first child, Jane. And like any proud father, Kimmel had some photos to show off. He also revealed Jane's namesake.

Tue, Jul 22, 2014

See Photos of Jimmy Kimmel's Adorable New Baby

Bernadette Peters Heads to Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

Bernadette Peters is going from Broadway to Bravo. The legendary stage actress has booked a guest-starring turn on the upcoming seriesGirlfriends' Guide to Divorce, the network announced Monday.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

Bernadette Peters Heads to Bravo's Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce

Kim and I Are Like "Two LeBrons": The Most Ridiculous Quotes From Kanye West's GQ Interview

Kanye West, the most vociferous armchair philosopher of modern time, has given yet another head-scratching interview to a print publication — this time, GQ.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

Kim and I Are Like "Two LeBrons": The Most Ridiculous Quotes From Kanye West's GQ Interview

VIDEO: See an X-Wing Starfighter on the Set of Star Wars: Episode VII

"Currently sunny London" is standing in for a galaxy far, far away in the latest video from the set of Star Wars: Episode VII. In the clip, director J.J. Abrams teases a charity contest that offers fans the chance to win a visit to the set, a walk-on role in the movie, and/or a private advanced screening of the film — all to benefit the Star Wars: Force for Change fundraiser in support of UNICEF Innovation Labs and Programs for children in need.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

VIDEO: See an X-Wing Starfighter on the Set of Star Wars: Episode VII

PHOTO: Get a First Look at Andrew Rannells in Hedwig and the Angry Inch

Andrew Rannells is breaking out the glitter and nail polish for his upcoming stint as the title character in Hedwig and the Angry Inch on Broadway. A new promo poster shows Rannells, who will take over the role from Neil Patrick Harrisbeginning Aug. 20, in character as Hedwig, the East German transgender rock star at the center of the musical. His look features red shimmering lipstick, blue eye shadow and nails to match.

Mon, Jul 21, 2014

PHOTO: Get a First Look at Andrew Rannells in Hedwig and the Angry Inch