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.

Saturday Night Live: Paul Rudd Hosts and Familiar Faces Return

Host Paul Rudd and musical act One Direction weren't the only special guests on Saturday Night Live this week. Alums Fred Armisen and Kristen Wiig returned to the show, and Rudd's Anchorman 2 castmates Will Ferrell (also an SNL vet), Steve Carell and David Koechner also made cameos to sing "Afternoon Delight" with One Direction during Rudd's opening monologue. The show also didn't miss the opportunity to skewer NBC's live Sound of Music musical, which aired Thursday. Check out some of the highlights below:

Sun, Dec 8, 2013

Saturday Night Live: Paul Rudd Hosts and Familiar Faces Return

Nelson Mandela Dies at 95

Former South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela died Thursday, according to South Africa President Jacob Zuma. He was 95. Mandela was hospitalized on June 8 after his health deteriorated as the result of a recurring lung infection. Mandela had...

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Orange Is the New Black, Breaking Bad Score Writers Guild Nominations

Breaking Bad leads the nominees for the Writers Guild of America awards, which were announced on Thursday. The AMC drama, which concluded its run in September, received four nominations, including one for Best Drama Series.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Orange Is the New Black, Breaking Bad Score Writers Guild Nominations

Report: Keri Russell and Husband Shane Deary Are Separated

Keri Russell and her husband Shane Deary have been separated since the summer after almost seven years of marriage, People reports.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Report: Keri Russell and Husband Shane Deary Are Separated

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Spidey's back! The first full-length trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2, starring Andrew Garfield as the titular superhero and Emma Stone as his leading lady, Gwen Stacy, was released Thursday.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

VIDEO: Check Out the Trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Simon Cowell Jokes About Cutting, Enrages Demi Lovato Fans

Simon Cowell has drawn the ire of some of Demi Lovato's fans after comments he made onThe X Factor Wednesday night. After contestant Jeff Gutt performed Mariah Carey's "Without You," Paulina Rubio praised the performance, but said she wanted the rocker to "show me blood" the next time. Cowell, in turn, asked: "You mean you want him to cut himself?"

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Simon Cowell Jokes About Cutting, Enrages Demi Lovato Fans

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt: We Blew Through $10 Million

Former The Hills stars Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt say they're nearly broke after blowing through $10 million.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt: We Blew Through $10 Million

Amanda Bynes Leaves Rehab

Amanda Bynes has completed her inpatient rehab and is now living at her parents' house in Los Angeles after leaving the Malibu treatment facility where she has been staying since September, People reports.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Keri Russell's Home Burglarized

Actress Keri Russell had a rude awakening Wednesday when she heard burglars inside her rental home in Brooklyn, the New York Daily News reports.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

Actor Danny Wells Dies at 72

Actor Danny Wells, who's best known for playing Luigi in the Super Mario Bros. TV series from 1989 to 1991, died Nov. 28 in Toronto, Variety reports. He was 72.

Thu, Dec 5, 2013

6 Reasons Why I'm Giving Up on Grey's Anatomy

Oh, Grey's Anatomy, you had me at hello... and you lost me at Bailey's OCD. I've stuck with the show that made Shonda Rhimes a household name through Izzie's (Katherine Heigl) ghost sex, the Alex/Ava saga, "Intern Fight Club," and even that god-awful musical episode. When people ask me why I'm still watching Grey's, currently limping through its 10th season, my response has always been: "I'm going down with that ship." But Season 10 has me on the verge of jumping overboard. Here are six reasons why I'm ready to give up on Grey's:

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

6 Reasons Why I'm Giving Up on Grey's Anatomy

Ratings: Walking Dead Midseason Finale Grows

Sunday's midseason finale of The Walking Dead drew 12.1 million viewers, according to AMC.Although the capper was down from the Season 4 premiere (16.1 million viewers), it was up 29 percent from last year's midseason finale. Analysis show Talking Dead set a new record, with 6 million viewers.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Ratings: Walking Dead Midseason Finale Grows

Watch the Trailer for AMC's New Revolutionary War Spy Drama Turn

AMC is traveling back to the 1700s for its newest scripted drama, Turn, a thriller series set during the Revolutionary War era that tells the true story of America's first spies.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Watch the Trailer for AMC's New Revolutionary War Spy Drama Turn

Joe Jonas Opens Up About Losing His Virginity, Smoking Pot with Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato

Now that The Jonas Brothers are no more, Joe Jonas is opening up about some of the experiences he had as a world-famous superstar — including being part of the Disney juggernaut and smoking pot for the first time with fellow tween sensations Miley Cyrus andDemi Lovato.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Joe Jonas Opens Up About Losing His Virginity, Smoking Pot with Miley Cyrus and Demi Lovato

Sam Champion Leaving Good Morning America for The Weather Channel

Good Morning America's Sam Champion is leaving ABC to be the managing editor and "on-air face" of The Weather Channel, ABC News president Ben Sherwood announced Monday. Ginger Zee will take over Champion's duties at ABC.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Sam Champion Leaving Good Morning America for The Weather Channel

Kim Kardashian Defends Parenting Style on Twitter

Kim Kardashian spent part of the holiday weekend defending her parenting style to a critical Twitter user.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Kim Kardashian Defends Parenting Style on Twitter

VIDEO: Check Out the Honest Trailer for Home Alone

'Tis the season ... for endless Home Alone viewings. Screen Junkies, the YouTube comedy channel responsible for "Honest Trailers" for The Matrix, World War Z and The Walking Dead, among others, have now turned their attention to the 1990 John Hughes classic.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

VIDEO: Check Out the Honest Trailer for Home Alone

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence Among Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2013

Miley Cyrus, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, and the cast of Duck Dynasty are among Barbara Walters' picks for the 10 most fascinating people of 2013.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

Miley Cyrus, Jennifer Lawrence Among Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2013

The Mentalist: Has Jane Found Peace After Red John?

[Warning: This article contains major spoilers from Sunday's episode of The Mentalist. Read at your own risk!]  

Mon, Dec 2, 2013

The Mentalist: Has Jane Found Peace After Red John?

Mom's Mimi Kennedy Previews Marjorie's Breast Cancer Diagnosis

Based on the loglines for recent episodes of CBS' Mom, unfamiliar viewers may not realize that the show is a sitcom. One recent episode saw Allison Janney's alcoholic character Bonnie relapse after two years of being sober, and in Monday's installment, Marjorie (Mimi Kennedy) is diagnosed with breast cancer. But part of Mom's charm is finding the humor even in horrible situations.

Mon, Dec 2, 2013