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.

Ryan Phillippe Lands Lead Role in ABC Drama Series Secrets & Lies

Ryan Phillippe has been cast as the lead in ABC's upcoming drama series Secrets & Lies, TVLine reports.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Ryan Phillippe Lands Lead Role in ABC Drama Series Secrets & Lies

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Brings Sherlock to Sesame Street

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch stopped by Sesame Street recently, but had a tough time convincing Murray Monster (a.k.a. "Murray-arty") that he's not actually a detective — he just plays one on TV.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

VIDEO: Benedict Cumberbatch Brings Sherlock to Sesame Street

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman

The marquee lights on Broadway will be dimmed for one minute Wednesday evening in honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman, who died Sunday at age 46 of an apparent drug overdose.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Broadway to Dim Lights in Honor of Philip Seymour Hoffman

Ken Marino Joins NBC's Casey Wilson Comedy Pilot

Ken Marino has signed on to play Casey Wilson's fiancé Jake in NBC's comedy pilot Marry Me, TVLine reports.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Ken Marino Joins NBC's Casey Wilson Comedy Pilot

Sons of Anarchy Star CCH Pounder Joins NCIS: New Orleans

Sons of Anarchy star CCH Pounder has signed on for the NCIS: New Orleansspin-off, TVLine reports.

Tue, Feb 4, 2014

Sons of Anarchy Star CCH Pounder Joins NCIS: New Orleans

The Following: Does Joe Carroll Have a New Protégé?

The Following's Joe Carroll (James Purefoy) fell off the "let's not kill people" wagon on  last week, and it looks like he'll be getting the hell out of dodge Arkansas post-haste to reunite with his followers in New York City. But will his adopted daughter of sorts, Mandy (new cast member Tiffany Boone), go with him? "You will be very surprised by Mandy," Boone tells TVGuide.com. "I think [Monday's installment] is the episode that defines who she is and who she's going to be for the rest of the season. I was shocked by the things that she does and decisions she makes, and I think the fans will be too."

Sun, Feb 2, 2014

The Following: Does Joe Carroll Have a New Protégé?

Celebrities React to Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death

News of Philip Seymour Hoffman's sudden death Sunday shook the film world, and many of the actor's colleagues, friends and co-stars took to Twitter to express their grief.

Sun, Feb 2, 2014

Celebrities React to Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death

Dylan Farrow Pens Open Letter Detailing Alleged Sexual Abuse by Woody Allen

Dylan Farrow has penned an open letter detailing the sexual abuse she allegedly suffered as a young girl at the hands of her adoptive father, Woody Allen. Writing on Nicholas Kristof's New York Times blog, Farrow notes, "When I was seven years old, Woody Allen took me by the hand and led me into a dim, closet-like attic on the second floor of our house. He told me to lay on my stomach and play with my brother's electric train set. Then he sexually assaulted me."

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Dylan Farrow Pens Open Letter Detailing Alleged Sexual Abuse by Woody Allen

VIDEO: Bill Murray Flies Into The Late Show Dressed as Peter Pan

Bill Murray is throwing his (feathered) hat into the ring to star in NBC's upcoming live Peter Pan musical.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

VIDEO: Bill Murray Flies Into The Late Show Dressed as Peter Pan

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Announce They're Having a Baby Boy

Kristin Cavallari and her husband Jay Cutler are getting ready to welcome another baby boy into their lives.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Kristin Cavallari and Jay Cutler Announce They're Having a Baby Boy

Eva Marcille, America's Next Top Model Winner, Welcomes a Baby Girl

Eva Marcille is a mom! The winner of the third cycle of America's Next Top Model welcomed a baby girl named Marley Rae McCall, according to Instagram posts. It's the first child for Marcille and her boyfriend, songwriter Kevin McCall.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Eva Marcille, America's Next Top Model Winner, Welcomes a Baby Girl

Bon Jovi, Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Christie Attend Howard Stern's 60th Birthday Bash

Howard Stern celebrated his 60th birthday in style Friday night. Celebrities including Bon Jovi, Joan Rivers and Jimmy Kimmel — who emceed the event at New York City's Hammerstein Ballroom — were on hand to offer their best wishes to the radio host, the New York Post reports.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Bon Jovi, Jimmy Kimmel, Chris Christie Attend Howard Stern's 60th Birthday Bash

Oscar-Winning Actor Maximilian Schell Dies at 83

Maximilian Schell, the Austrian actor who won an Oscar for playing a defense attorney in Judgment at Nuremberg, died overnight at a hospital in Innsbruck, Austria following a sudden and serious illness, The Associated Press reports. He was 83.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Oscar-Winning Actor Maximilian Schell Dies at 83

Actor Christopher Jones Dies at 72

Actor Christopher Jones, who abruptly quit working Hollywood in the 1960s after starring in Ryan's Daughter and ABC's The Legend of Jesse James, died Friday in California of complications from cancer, his partner Paule McKenna told The Hollywood Reporter. He was 72.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

Owen Wilson Welcomes Second Son

It's another boy for Owen Wilson! Wilson, 45, welcomed a son with his former personal trainer Caroline Lindqvist on Thursday morning, People reports.

Sat, Feb 1, 2014

MTV Picks Up Coming-of-Age Drama Series

MTV has picked up a coming-of-age drama series called Finding Carter from Sex and the City executive producer Terri Minsky, TVGuide.com has learned.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

ABC Picks Up Comedy Pilots from Suburgatory and Awkward Creators

ABC has picked up two comedy pilots, one from Suburgatory creator Emily Kapnek and one from Awkward creator Lauren Iungerich, TVGuide.com has learned.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

ABC Picks Up Comedy Pilots from Suburgatory and Awkward Creators

Get a Sneak Peek at Budweiser's Super Bowl Ads

You can check out one of Budweiser's Super Bowl commercials before the big game on Sunday — but make sure you have some tissues handy.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Get a Sneak Peek at Budweiser's Super Bowl Ads

Cinemax Renews Banshee for Season 3

Cinemax has renewed Banshee for a third season that will premiere in 2015, the cable channel announced Thursday.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

VIDEO: Watch the Amazing Full House Reunion on Jimmy Fallon

Have mercy! The Full House nostalgia train kept rolling on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Wednesday, with Bob Saget, John Stamos and Dave Coulier reprising their roles as Danny Tanner, Uncle Jesse and Joey from the beloved sitcom.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

VIDEO: Watch the Amazing Full House Reunion on Jimmy Fallon

Orange Is the New Black, Grey's Anatomy, Orphan Black Among GLAAD Media Awards Nominees

Orange Is the New Black, Grey's Anatomy, Orphan Black, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and Modern Family are among the TV shows that scored nominations for the 25th annual GLAAD Media Awards, which honor outlets that depict "outstanding images of the LGBT community." ABC leads broadcast networks with three nominations.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Orange Is the New Black, Grey's Anatomy, Orphan Black Among GLAAD Media Awards Nominees

Oscar Nominee for Best Original Song Is Disqualified

The Academy has rescinded the Best Original Song Oscar nomination for "Alone Yet Not Alone," from the movie of the same name. The disqualification comes after Bruce Broughton, who wrote the music, was found to have violated the Academy's rule to campaign in a "fair and ethical manner." Broughton, who is a Music Branch executive committee member, had emailed other members of the branch during the nominations voting period to let them know that his song was nominated, according to the Academy.

Thu, Jan 30, 2014

Oscar Nominee for Best Original Song Is Disqualified