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.

Nicole Richie Posts Adorable Throwback Christmas Photo

Nicole Richie helped her fans get into the Christmas spirit last week by posting a photo of herself at age 4, celebrating Christmas in 1985.

Sun, Dec 29, 2013

Nicole Richie Posts Adorable Throwback Christmas Photo

Allan McKeown, Tracey Ullman's Husband and Producer, Dies at 67

Allan McKeown, the husband of Tracey Ullman who also served as a producer and co-creator of her comedy shows, died at his Los Angeles home on Tuesday after a battle with prostate cancer, Variety reports. He was 67.

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Allan McKeown, Tracey Ullman's Husband and Producer, Dies at 67

Kellie Pickler Performs for Troops in Afghanistan

Kellie Pickler spent Christmas in Afghanistan singing to American troops at Kandahar Airfield, the Washington Post reports.

Fri, Dec 27, 2013

Kellie Pickler Performs for Troops in Afghanistan

Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel Returning to Today to Guest-Host with Matt Lauer

Viewers of the Today show will wake up to a couple of familiar faces Monday morning: Former anchors Bryant Gumbel and Jane Pauley will return to guest-host with Matt Lauer,NBC announced Thursday.

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

Jane Pauley, Bryant Gumbel Returning to Today to Guest-Host with Matt Lauer

FX Sets Premiere Date for The Americans Season 2

Season 2 of FX's The Americans, starring Matthew Rhys and Keri Russell, will premiere onWednesday, Feb. 26 at 10/9c. 

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

FX Sets Premiere Date for The Americans Season 2

Exclusive Castle Sneak Peek: Will Esposito and Ryan Go Up in Flames?

When ABC's Castle returns on Monday, Jan. 6, Castle (Nathan Fillion) and Beckett (Stana Katic) find themselves under fire — literally.

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

Exclusive Castle Sneak Peek: Will Esposito and Ryan Go Up in Flames?

Jesse Jackson: Phil Robertson's Comments Are "More Offensive" Than Rosa Parks Incident

The Rev. Jesse Jackson has requested a meeting with A&E brass over Duck Dynasty starPhil Robertson's recent comments in GQ, which Jackson says are "more offensive" than the Rosa Parks bus incident.

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

Jesse Jackson: Phil Robertson's Comments Are "More Offensive" Than Rosa Parks Incident

Jeffrey Pollack, Booty Call Director and Fresh Prince Producer, Dies at 54

Jeffrey Pollack, who directed Booty Call and was a producer on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, died on Monday, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 54, and police believe he died of natural causes while exercising in Hermosa Beach, Calif.

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

Jeffrey Pollack, Booty Call Director and Fresh Prince Producer, Dies at 54

Watch Miley Cyrus' Raunchy "Adore You" Music Video

For her latest music video, Miley Cyrus has traded in her wrecking ball for a canopy bed.

Thu, Dec 26, 2013

Watch Miley Cyrus' Raunchy "Adore You" Music Video

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Girls Season 3

Is Hannah Horvath's career finally about to take off? A new trailer for Season 3 of HBO's Girls finds Hannah (Lena Dunham), Marnie (Allison Williams), Shoshana (Zosia Mamet) and Jessa (Jemima Kirke) contemplating their achievements — or lack thereof — a few years out of college.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

VIDEO: Watch the New Trailer for Girls Season 3

VIDEO: Check Out the New Teaser for Orphan Black Season 2

Here's an early stocking stuffer for fans of Orphan Black: BBC America has released a short trailer for Season 2 of BBC America's sci-fi series. The clip, which will officially premiere during the Doctor Who Christmas special on Dec. 25, shows star Tatiana Maslany morphing into four of the clones she plays on the show — Alison, Cosima, Rachel and Sarah — with all of their faces eventually merging to form a single strand of DNA.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

VIDEO: Check Out the New Teaser for Orphan Black Season 2

Real Housewives' Porsha Stewart Thought Underground Railroad Was a Real Train

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Stewart had an unfortunate case of foot-in-mouth syndrome recently. During a visit to Savannah's Freedom Trail with her RHOA co-stars that aired on the show Sunday, Stewart displayed a bit of unfortunate ignorance about the Underground Railroad.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Real Housewives' Porsha Stewart Thought Underground Railroad Was a Real Train

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Stands By Anti-Gay Remarks; Cracker Barrel Caves

Phil Robertson is refusing to backpedal on anti-gay comments he made that were published in GQ magazine last week. The Duck Dynasty star led a Bible study over the weekend at his church in Louisiana and told church-goers: "I will not give or back off from my path," according to Britain's Daily Mail.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Duck Dynasty's Phil Robertson Stands By Anti-Gay Remarks; Cracker Barrel Caves

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's Christmas Card Features Pets and PJs

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's Christmas card is a true family affair.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell's Christmas Card Features Pets and PJs

Fast and Furious 7 Gets a Release Date

Though production on Fast and Furious 7 was initially halted in the wake of Paul Walker's death last month, the movie will actually be released ahead of schedule, according to by star Vin Diesel.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Miley Cyrus Offers Racy Sneak Peek of New Music Video

Apparently she really can't stop! Miley Cyrus has offered a racy sneak peek of her upcoming music video for "Adore You," and it features the never-shy singer writhing around in her underwear and appearing to masturbate. (Hey, at least she's wearing something in this clip?)

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

Miley Cyrus Offers Racy Sneak Peek of New Music Video

Rachel Zoe Welcomes Baby Boy

It's (another) boy for Rachel Zoe! The fashion icon posted on Twitter that she welcomed a son on Sunday. "So excited to welcome our baby boy into the world...he's 7 lbs 12 oz, beautiful, healthy and we couldn't be happier," she wrote.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

What Uncommon Name Did Kate Winslet Give Her New Son?

Kate Winslet and her husband Ned Rocknroll have decided to name their new son Bear,People reports. Born Dec. 7 in England, Bear is the first child for Winslet and Rocknroll and joins Winslet's two other children from previous relationships: Mia, 13, and Joe, 10.

Mon, Dec 23, 2013

What Uncommon Name Did Kate Winslet Give Her New Son?

CBS Announces Finale Date for How I Met Your Mother

The central mystery on How I Met Your Mother will wrap up this spring, when the sitcom airs its series finale on Monday, March 31, CBS announced Thursday.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

CBS Announces Finale Date for How I Met Your Mother

Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay

Figure skater Brian Boitano has publicly come out as gay, days after being named to President Obama's official Olympic delegation for the upcoming winter games in Sochi.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Figure Skater Brian Boitano Comes Out as Gay

Fox Orders Season 2 of MasterChef Junior

Fox has ordered a second helping of MasterChef Junior, the network announcedThursday. The children's cooking competition will begin holding open casting calls for Season 2 in select cities beginning next month.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Fox Orders Season 2 of MasterChef Junior

Duck Dynasty Fans Launch Petition to Bring Phil Robertson Back

A Christian group has launched an online petition and website, IStandWithPhil.com, to bring Duck Dynasty star Phil Robertson back to the show in the wake of anti-gay comments that were published in GQ this week.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Duck Dynasty Fans Launch Petition to Bring Phil Robertson Back