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.

Hugh Jackman to Host Tony Awards

Hugh Jackman will host the 68th Annual Tony Awards on Sunday, June 8, CBS announced Tuesday.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Soleil Moon Frye Welcomes Baby Boy

Soleil Moon Frye gave birth to a baby boy on Monday. "Our amazing baby boy was born yesterday," the Punky Brewster star tweeted Tuesday. "We are so excited for the newest addition to our family. Thank you for the love! Xo."

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Report: David Cassidy's Wife Files for Divorce

David Cassidy's wife, Sue Cassidy, filed for divorce today after 23 years of marriage to the former Partridge Family star, TMZ reports.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Report: David Cassidy's Wife Files for Divorce

Exclusive Dads Sneak Peek: Check Out Warner and Crawford's Musical Duet

On Tuesday's two-episode Season 1 finale of Dads, Warner (Giovanni Ribisi) and Crawford (Martin Mull) decide to give up drinking after an unfortunate incident that ruins a couch. But while the alcohol is no longer flowing for the father-and-son team, their creative juices are.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Exclusive Dads Sneak Peek: Check Out Warner and Crawford's Musical Duet

The Wonder Years Is Coming to DVD!

The moment fans of The Wonder Years have been waiting for is here: the beloved TV series is finally getting a DVD release, according to TVShowsonDVD.com.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Olympics: Matt Lauer Will Fill In for Bob Costas

NBC's Bob Costas, who's been battling an eye infection as he covers the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, is taking the night off on Tuesday and will be replaced by Matt Lauer, Costas announced on the Today show Tuesday morning.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Olympics: Matt Lauer Will Fill In for Bob Costas

Shirley Temple Dies at 85

Shirley Temple Black, who gained fame as a child star in the 1930s and went on to become a U.S. ambassador, died Monday at her home in Woodside, Calif., the Los Angeles Times reports. The cause of death was not released.

Tue, Feb 11, 2014

Archer: Is the Season 5 Reboot Working?

Blow it up and start again. That was the philosophy (literally, not figuratively) going into Season 5 of FX's Archer, which has been dubbed Archer: Vice. The rebooted version of the show finds the agents of the now-defunct ISIS becoming drug dealers in order to get rid of the ton of cocaine they've amassed through their spy work over the years. But of course, the transition hasn't been all smooth sailing. Over the course of the first four episodes, they've found themselves entangled with...

Mon, Feb 10, 2014

The Following: Is Lily an Even Bigger Threat Than Joe?

The Following blindsided viewers with a game-changing twist last week, exposing Lily Gray (Connie Nielsen), who had been positioned as a new love interest for Ryan Hardy (Kevin Bacon), as a devotee of Ryan's nemesis, Joe Carroll (James Purefoy). "It's really...

Mon, Feb 10, 2014

The Following: Is Lily an Even Bigger Threat Than Joe?

AMC Confirms a Preacher Series Is in Development

The reports are true: AMC is officially developing a drama series based on the Preachercomic books.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

AMC Confirms a Preacher Series Is in Development

James Carville Joins Fox News

Democratic strategist James Carville is making an interesting career move: He has joined Fox News Channel as a contributor. "James' successful and storied career in politics over several decades is an enormous asset to FOX News," Bill Shine, the network's executive vice president of programming, said in a statement. "We are privileged to have him lend his breadth of experience, wit and dynamic perspective on the network."

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

VIDEO: Rosie O'Donnell Returns to The View

Rosie O'Donnell returns to The View on Friday for the first time since her controversial departure in 2007, but viewers can get a sneak peek of her appearance now.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

VIDEO: Rosie O'Donnell Returns to The View

Amazon Releases New Set of Original Pilots

Amazon released a second set of original pilots Thursday, which viewers can watch for free through Amazon Prime Instant Video. The new slate of programming includes five kids shows and five prime-time shows, including two hourlong dramas. Viewer feedback will determine which shows will be picked up for full seasons.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

Amazon Releases New Set of Original Pilots

Who Won Top Chef: New Orleans?

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers from Wednesday's Top Chef finale. Read at your own risk!]

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

The Killing Casts New Series Regulars for Season 4

The Killing has added three series regulars for its fourth and final season, which will consist of six episodes that will air on Netflix. The drama, which previously aired on AMC, has cast Sterling Beaumon, Levi Meaden and Tyler Ross in key roles, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

The Killing Casts New Series Regulars for Season 4

Cheyenne Jackson Engaged to Jason Landau

Cheyenne Jackson is engaged to actor and entrepreneur Jason Landau, Us Weekly reports.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

Cheyenne Jackson Engaged to Jason Landau

Sandra Bullock Bids an Emotional Farewell to Jay Leno

Sandra Bullock was one of the guests on Jay Leno's penultimate episode of The Tonight Show Wednesday, and the Oscar-nominated actress became emotional as she thanked Leno for always treating her with respect — even when her films were less than great.

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

Sandra Bullock Bids an Emotional Farewell to Jay Leno

Scandal Casts Fitz and Mellie's Kids

Scandal is rounding out the first family. The ABC drama has cast Dylan Minnette and Madeline Carroll to play Jerry and Karen, the children of President and First Lady Fitz (Tony Goldwyn) and Mellie (Bellamy Young).

Thu, Feb 6, 2014

Nashville's Clare Bowen: Scarlett Is "Coming to the End of Her Tether"

Scarlett O'Connor (Clare Bowen) is getting her first taste of fame on ABC's Nashville(Wednesday, 10/9c), but will the pressure be too much? Last week's episode saw the aspiring singer/songwriter turning to pills to keep her creative juices flowing. "I think she's coming to the end of her tether, really," Bowen tells TVGuide.com. "She didn't anticipate any of this at all. ... She didn't have any grand ideas of being a performer. She just created things. So the whole thing, it's a big rollercoaster for her."

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Nashville's Clare Bowen: Scarlett Is "Coming to the End of Her Tether"

Candice Patton Cast as Iris in CW's Flash Pilot

Actress Candice Patton has landed the role of Iris West in the CW's pilot The Flash, TVGuide.com has learned.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Candice Patton Cast as Iris in CW's Flash Pilot

House of Cards Renewed for Season 3

House of Cards' second season doesn't premiere until next week, but some cast members are already looking ahead to Season 3. When star Robin Wright was asked by reporters Tuesday if she was interested in continuing her Golden Globe-winning role as Claire Underwood, the manipulative wife of newly-appointed Vice President Frank Underwood (Kevin Spacey), the actress responded: "Sure, bring it on."

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Little House on the Prairie Star Richard Bull Dies

Actor Richard Bull, most known for playing shopkeeper and "long-suffering husband" Nels Oleson on Little House on the Prairie, died Monday in Calabasas, Calif., People reports. He was 89.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014