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.

Judy Davis Joins 24: Live Another Day

24: Live Another Day, the upcoming event series based on the Fox show starring Kiefer Sutherland, has booked Oscar nominee Judy Davis for a recurring guest role, TVGuide.com has learned.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Exclusive: Dylan Bruno Heads to NCIS: LA

 Former NUMB3RS star Dylan Bruno is heading to NCIS: Los Angeles, TVGuide.com has learned exclusively.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Exclusive: Dylan Bruno Heads to NCIS: LA

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Expecting Second Child

Jason Schwartzman and his wife Brady Cunningham are expecting their second child, Us Weekly reports.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Jason Schwartzman, Wife Expecting Second Child

Michael Muhney Abruptly Fired from Young and the Restless

Young and the Restless star Michael Muhney was abruptly fired from the soap this week, according to a post from the actor on Twitter.

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

Michael Muhney Abruptly Fired from Young and the Restless

Survivor Winner Tyson Apostol: "I Really Tried to Not Alienate Anybody"

The third time was the charm for Tyson Apostol, who was crowned the winner of Survivor: Blood vs. Water Sunday after previously competing on Survivor: Tocantins and Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains. Tyson had control of the reins for the majority of the season, and was widely assumed to be the frontrunner going into the final three with Gervase Peterson and Monica Culpepper. The newest Survivor champ spoke with TVGuide.com the day after his victory to break down his strategy for the season — and admit which contestants he wouldn't want to play against if he returns to the show...

Tue, Dec 17, 2013

Survivor Winner Tyson Apostol: "I Really Tried to Not Alienate Anybody"

VIDEO: Michelle Trachtenberg Finds Herself Under Fire on NCIS: LA

Gossip Girl alum Michelle Trachtenberg guest-stars on this week's Christmas-themed episode of NCIS: Los Angeles, and she has the marks to show for it. "This is definitely the most action-packed role [I've done]. There was definitely more ...

Tue, Dec 17, 2013

VIDEO: Michelle Trachtenberg Finds Herself Under Fire on NCIS: LA

OLTL, Guiding Light Star Crystal Hunt Arrested After Fight

Crystal Hunt, who starred as Stacy Morasco on One Life to Live and Lizzie Spaulding on Guiding Light, was arrested in Los Angeles Friday night after she allegedly smashed a glass in a woman's face, TMZ reports.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

OLTL, Guiding Light Star Crystal Hunt Arrested After Fight

Disney Star Dylan Sprouse's Nude Photos Leak Online

Another day, another Disney Channel star embroiled in a nude photo controversy. The latest incident involves The Suite Life of Zack and Cody actor Dylan Sprouse. Two semi-nude photos of the 21-year-old appeared on Tumblr over the weekend, E! Online reports. One features the actor flexing his muscles in a mirror, while the other shows him completely nude and cupping his genitals (though his face is partially unseen in the second), according to E!.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Disney Star Dylan Sprouse's Nude Photos Leak Online

Mom's French Stewart Teases Bonnie's Date with Chef Rudy: "It's a Recipe for Disaster"

On Monday's episode of Mom, Christy's (Anna Faris) worlds collide and her worst nightmare comes true when her recovering alcoholic mother Bonnie (Allison Janney) goes on a date with her sarcastic, hard-partying restaurant colleague, Chef Rudy (French Stewart).

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Mom's French Stewart Teases Bonnie's Date with Chef Rudy: "It's a Recipe for Disaster"

Is an Absolutely Fabulous Movie in the Works?

Absolutely Fabulous fans got a small stocking stuffer last week, when co-creator Jennifer Saunders said in an interview that she's about to start work on an Ab Fab movie.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Is an Absolutely Fabulous Movie in the Works?

Family Guy Brings Brian Back From the Dead

[Warning: This article contains spoilers from Sunday's episode of Family Guy. Read at your own risk!] The Griffins got the best Christmas present ever on Sunday's episode of Family Guy, when beloved dog Brian — who was hit by a car and killed in an episode that aired last month — was brought back from the dead.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Family Guy Brings Brian Back From the Dead

Who Won Survivor: Blood vs. Water?

Loyalty was put to the test more than once during the final days of Survivor: Blood vs. Water, but who ultimately emerged victorious?

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Actress Joan Fontaine Dies at 96

Actress Joan Fontaine, who starred in the Alfred Hitchcock movies Rebecca and Suspicion, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She was 96.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans Arrested

Jenelle Evans hit a milestone over the weekend: the Teen Mom 2 star was arrested for the 10th time in the past three years, Us Weekly reports.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Billy Jack Star Tom Laughlin Dies at 82

Actor Tom Laughlin, best known for writing, directing, producing and starring in the Billy Jack films, died Thursday at his home in Thousand Oaks, Calif., according to a post on the Billy Jack website. He was 82.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Box Office: How Well Did The Hobbit Sequel Do?

The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug had an impressive opening at the box office this weekend, but still fell short of the original film's debut.

Mon, Dec 16, 2013

Box Office: How Well Did The Hobbit Sequel Do?

Ace Frehley's Home Destroyed by Fire

KISS guitarist Ace Frehley lost his home in a fire over the weekend, the Journal News of suburban New York reports.

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

Peter O'Toole Dies at 81

Eight-time Oscar nominee Peter O'Toole, best known for his starring turn in 1962's Lawrence of Arabia, died Saturday in London after a long illness, The Associated Press reports. He was 81. Born in Great Britain, O'Toole initially pursued a career in journalism and served in the British Navy before ...

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

Miley Cyrus Flashes Camera in Christmas Photo

For Miley Cyrus, there's no better way to get into the holiday spirit than by flashing the camera. The singer tweeted a Christmas photo of herself lifting her shirt up to expose her breasts (which are censored in the photo by hearts that say "Merry Christmas").

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

Miley Cyrus Flashes Camera in Christmas Photo

Trista and Ryan Sutter Renew Their Vows

In celebration of their 10-year anniversary, The Bachelorette's Trista and Ryan Sutter renewed their vows in an intimate ceremony in Vail, Colo. over the weekend, People reports.

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

John Goodman Brings Christmas Cheer to Saturday Night Live

John Goodman returned to Saturday Night Live to host the show for the 13th time this week, and got into the holiday spirit with the help of fake camels and some whipped cream. Surprise guests included Sylvester Stallone and Robert De Niro, who joined the Inside Llewyn Davis star for a sketch about three lesser-known biblical figures, the Three Wise Guys. Check out some of the episode's best sketches below:

Sun, Dec 15, 2013

John Goodman Brings Christmas Cheer to Saturday Night Live

Daniel Dae Kim on Five-0's Pearl Harbor Episode: "It's Important These Stories Don't Die"

Friday's episode of Hawaii Five-0 pays tribute to the attack on Pearl Harbor and the subsequent executive order that established Japanese internment camps on the Pacific Coast. "I think that not many people know about our country's past, and I think it's really important that these stories don't die," star Daniel Dae Kim tells TVGuide.com.  It's nice when television can entertain and educate at the same time. I feel like it's a pretty unique opportunity to go beyond the crime of the week and delve into a chapter in our nation's history."

Fri, Dec 13, 2013

Daniel Dae Kim on Five-0's Pearl Harbor Episode: "It's Important These Stories Don't Die"