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.

SNL: Seth Rogen Hosts; James Franco and Other Celebs Drop By

Seth Rogen returned to Saturday Night Live for his third hosting stint this weekend, and it was distinctly not a charm. The episode started off promisingly, with Rogen's monologue featuring cameos from celebs — some surprising (Zooey Deschanel), some predictable (James Franco), and some who were there to support musical guest Ed Sheeran (Taylor Swift). But the rest of the night was a bit of a slog, save for a bizarre sketch featuring Franco as a monster who decides to get plastic surgery to appear human.

Sun, Apr 13, 2014

SNL: Seth Rogen Hosts; James Franco and Other Celebs Drop By

Dancing's Drew Carey: "I Would Love to Do Another Switch-Up"

Many of the contestants on Dancing with the Stars were apprehensive about switching partners for last week's switch-up, but that wasn't the case for Drew Carey. In fact, the Price Is Right host says he'd like to swap again. (No disrespect to Carey's pro partner Cheryl Burke, of course.)

Sat, Apr 12, 2014

Dancing's Drew Carey: "I Would Love to Do Another Switch-Up"

Exclusive Turn Sneak Peek: How Far Will Abe Go to Protect Anna?

On Sunday's Turn, Judge Richard Woodhull (Kevin McNally) is more determined than ever to find out who murdered the Royal Army's Captain Joyce. The only problem is, he's beginning to focus his suspicions on Anna (Heather Lind), his son's former fiancée.

Fri, Apr 11, 2014

Exclusive Turn Sneak Peek: How Far Will Abe Go to Protect Anna?

Survivor's Morgan Explains Her Mean Girls Comments: "I'm Not Ageist"

So much for not burning bridges in the Survivor universe! Survivor: Cagayan's latest castoff, Morgan McLeod, went out in a blaze of glory pettiness Wednesday night, badmouthing fellow contestant Kass McQuillen for being "bitter," "ugly" and "40." (¡Que horror!) Reflecting on her comments this week, McLeod stops short of saying she regrets making them, but admits that she probably should have thought twice about making some of her remarks...

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Survivor's Morgan Explains Her Mean Girls Comments: "I'm Not Ageist"

Starz Greenlights First Original Unscripted Series from Project Greenlight Producer

Starz is developing an original documentary competition series from the producer of Project Greenlight, the network announced Thursday.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Starz Greenlights First Original Unscripted Series from Project Greenlight Producer

Dancing with the Stars Boss Conrad Green to Exit Show

Dancing with the Stars boss Conrad Green will depart the show after the current season, TVGuide.com has confirmed.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Dancing with the Stars Boss Conrad Green to Exit Show

Dancing with the Stars Scoop: Donny Osmond Is Monday's Guest Judge

Donny Osmond is heading back to Dancing with the Stars. Osmond, who won Season 9 of the dancing competition, will be the guest judge on Monday's episode, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Dancing with the Stars Scoop: Donny Osmond Is Monday's Guest Judge

Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman on The Late Show

Looks like that #CancelColbert campaign paid off ... sort of. Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman as host of The Late Show, CBS announcedThursday. The host of The Colbert Report signed a five-year deal with CBS to host the show.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman on The Late Show

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Blames Rolling Stone Constitutional Error on Veep's Mike

Chances are, the text of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' back tattoo was the last thing people were focusing on when they were eyeing her recent nude Rolling Stone cover photo. But a few keen-eyed folks have picked up on an error in the shot.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Blames Rolling Stone Constitutional Error on Veep's Mike

Katherine Heigl Sues Duane Reade for Using Her Photo Without Permission

Katherine Heigl is suing pharmacy chain Duane Reade for more than $6 million for using a paparazzi photograph of her in social media advertising, the New York Post reports.

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Katherine Heigl Sues Duane Reade for Using Her Photo Without Permission

American Idol: Livin' in the '80s

American Idol went back to the '80s Wednesday night, with the Top 8 finalists performing song selections from music's most fluorescent decade — despite the fact that none of the contestants were alive in the 1980s. (Think about that for a second. Feel old yet?) They get help from a nearly unrecognizable David Cook, who returns to the Idol stage this week to act as a mentor. We get our first elimination of the night fairly early, when judge Keith Urban opts to ditch his bitchin' mullet ("sixty thousand dollars' worth of hair extensions," quips his co-panelist Harry Connick, Jr.) within the first five minutes of the show. With the judges having used their only save on Sam Woolf last week, someone will definitely be going home on Thursday night. So, how did the Top 8 do? Let's get to the performances:

Thu, Apr 10, 2014

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gets Naked, Looks Great on Rolling Stone Cover

Julia Louis-Dreyfus bares all for the new issue of Rolling Stone, posing coyly on the magazine's cover wearing nothing but a large back tattoo of the preamble to the United States Constitution.

Wed, Apr 9, 2014

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gets Naked, Looks Great on Rolling Stone Cover

HBO Renews Game of Thrones for Seasons 5 and 6

Winter is coming... for at least two more years. Less than 48 hours after the Season 4 premiere of Game of Thrones, HBO has renewed the series for Seasons 5 and 6, the network announced Tuesday. Sunday's fourth season premiere drew the biggest audience for an HBO show since the Sopranos finale in 2007.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014

HBO Renews Game of Thrones for Seasons 5 and 6

Simon Cowell: I "Regret" Affair with Lauren Silverman

Simon Cowell says he isn't proud of how his relationship with Lauren Silverman started — as an affair with the wife of one of his best friends — but he says being a father has changed his life for the better.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014

Simon Cowell: I "Regret" Affair with Lauren Silverman

Star Wars: Episode VII Adds Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Peter Mayhew will reprise his role as Chewbacca in the upcoming Star Wars: Episode VII, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014

Star Wars: Episode VII Adds Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Andrew Dice Clay, Wife Have a Dinner to Celebrate Their Divorce

Andrew Dice Clay and his wife Valerie Silverstein are divorcing — and the couple had a fancy to celebrate, People reports.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014

Andrew Dice Clay, Wife Have a Dinner to Celebrate Their Divorce

UConn Beats Kentucky to Win NCAA Title

The University of Connecticut Huskies defeated the Kentucky Wildcats 60-54 Monday night to win the NCAA championship. It's the fourth title for UConn, and the only time a No. 7 seed has won the title.

Tue, Apr 8, 2014

Mickey Rooney Dies at 93

Legendary actor Mickey Rooney died Sunday of natural causes, TMZ reports. He was 93 and had been in ill health for some time, according to TMZ.

Mon, Apr 7, 2014

DWTS' Erin Andrews: Reports of On-Set Tension "Had Me Worried"

Erin Andrews is four weeks into her new gig as co-host of Dancing with the Stars, and while her presence in the ballroom has been a breath of fresh air for viewers in Season 18, the transition period has not exactly been bump-free. Last week, some tabloid reports surfaced, quoting anonymous sources who accused Andrews of "diva" behavior on the set, and speculated that ABC might already be looking to replace her. (Executive producer Conrad Green has vehemently denied that there's any animosity behind the scenes.) "I've got to be honest. ... It kind of got me worried and scared," Andrews told TVGuide.com last week, noting that she immediately called producers to do damage control. "I just went back and forth with the producers like, 'Are we good here? Please tell me what I need to work on. Please tell me what I need to do. 'And they're like, 'We couldn't be happier.'"

Mon, Apr 7, 2014

DWTS' Erin Andrews: Reports of On-Set Tension "Had Me Worried"

Comedian John Pinette Dies at 50

Comedian John Pinette, who hosted All You Can Eat and had a memorable guest-starring role as the victim of a carjacking on Seinfeld, died Saturday at a hotel in Pittsburgh, according to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. He was 50.

Sun, Apr 6, 2014

Jay Leno on David Letterman's Retirement: He and I Are Going to Broadway

David Letterman hasn't revealed what he plans to do after he retires from The Late Show in 2015, but his former rival Jay Leno has a suggestion: head to the Great White Way. When Extra asked Leno about Letterman's recent retirement announcement, Leno joked: "You know, he and I are going to do The Sunshine Boys on Broadway, so we're very excited about that."

Sun, Apr 6, 2014

Jay Leno on David Letterman's Retirement: He and I Are Going to Broadway

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SNL: Seth Rogen Hosts; James Franco and Other Celebs Drop By

Dancing's Drew Carey: "I Would Love to Do Another Switch-Up"

Exclusive Turn Sneak Peek: How Far Will Abe Go to Protect Anna?

Survivor's Morgan Explains Her Mean Girls Comments: "I'm Not Ageist"

Starz Greenlights First Original Unscripted Series from Project Greenlight Producer

Dancing with the Stars Boss Conrad Green to Exit Show

Dancing with the Stars Scoop: Donny Osmond Is Monday's Guest Judge

Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman on The Late Show

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus Blames Rolling Stone Constitutional Error on Veep's Mike

Katherine Heigl Sues Duane Reade for Using Her Photo Without Permission

American Idol: Livin' in the '80s

Julia Louis-Dreyfus Gets Naked, Looks Great on Rolling Stone Cover

HBO Renews Game of Thrones for Seasons 5 and 6

Simon Cowell: I "Regret" Affair with Lauren Silverman

Star Wars: Episode VII Adds Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca

Andrew Dice Clay, Wife Have a Dinner to Celebrate Their Divorce

UConn Beats Kentucky to Win NCAA Title

Mickey Rooney Dies at 93

DWTS' Erin Andrews: Reports of On-Set Tension "Had Me Worried"

Comedian John Pinette Dies at 50

Jay Leno on David Letterman's Retirement: He and I Are Going to Broadway