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.

Mom's Allison Janney on Bonnie's Relapse: It's "Heartbreaking"

Substance abuse and addiction are typically played for laughs on the CBS comedy Mom, but that's not the case on Monday's "very special episode," in which Bonnie (Allison Janney) falls off the wagon. And she doesn't exactly have a soft landing. "It's quite a look I sport in this episode," Janney tells TVGuide.com. "No vanity involved in this performance!"

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

Mom's Allison Janney on Bonnie's Relapse: It's "Heartbreaking"

Steve Martin, Angela Lansbury, Angelina Jolie Receive Honorary Oscars

Steve Martin, Angelina Jolie and Angela Lansbury were awarded honorary Oscars at the Governors Awards Saturday night.

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

Steve Martin, Angela Lansbury, Angelina Jolie Receive Honorary Oscars

Report: AMC Developing Series Based on Preacher Comic Books

Could the Preacher comic books be coming to the small screen? According to a report on badassdigest.com, AMC has ordered a pilot based on the comic book series from Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon. The controversial comics follow Jesse Custer, a small-town preacher who struggles with his own demons, literally and figuratively.

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

Report: AMC Developing Series Based on Preacher Comic Books

Saturday Night Live: How Did Lady Gaga Do as Host?

Lady Gaga pulled double duty as both host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live and she didn't hesitate to poke a little fun at herself. The night's sketches included a glimpse into the future, with a washed-up Gaga reminiscing about her glory days in her Upper West Side apartment, where she's forced to call upon her superintendent to keep her company. On the musical side, Gaga was joined by special guest R. Kelly for her single "Do What U Want."Check out highlights from the episode below:

Sun, Nov 17, 2013

Saturday Night Live: How Did Lady Gaga Do as Host?

NBC Orders Canadian Co-Production Working the Engels

NBC will co-produce a half-hour single camera comedy called Working the Engels in partnership with Canada's Shaw Media, the network said Thursday.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

NBC Orders Canadian Co-Production Working the Engels

Jake Gyllenhaal Goes to the ER After Punching a Mirror on Set

Talk about really getting into character. While filming a scene for his new movie Nightcrawler, in which he plays an intense crime scene reporter, Jake Gyllenhaal punched a mirror so hard that he cut his hand and had to be taken to the emergency room Wednesday morning, People reports.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Jake Gyllenhaal Goes to the ER After Punching a Mirror on Set

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic

The first trailer for Lifetime's highly-anticipated remake of Flowers in the Attic is here, and indicates that Flowers may set a new standard for Lifetime movies.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic

Brooke Shields Joins The Michael J. Fox Show

Brooke Shields is turning The Michael J. Fox Show into Cougar Town.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Brooke Shields Joins The Michael J. Fox Show

Aisha Tyler Joins Ryan Murphy's HBO Pilot Open

Aisha Tyler has landed a guest-starring role on Ryan Murphy's HBO pilot Open, TVLine reports.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Aisha Tyler Joins Ryan Murphy's HBO Pilot Open

Andy Kaufman's Brother Says Comedian Faked His Death

Did Andy Kaufman fake his own death? According to the legendary comedian's brother and a woman claiming to be his daughter, he did. The Comic's Comic reports that Kaufman's brother Michael took the stage at the annual Andy Kaufman Awards at New York City's Gotham Comedy Club this week and told the crowd that his brother is still alive and has a 24-year-old daughter.

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Andy Kaufman's Brother Says Comedian Faked His Death

Exclusive Crazy Ones Sneak Peek: Meet Brad Garrett's (Gay) Straight Man

How does one keep a straight face when acting opposite Robin Williams? "You just have to think of, like, orphans or hurt puppies or things in your mind that just keep you in the moment and not laughing," Brad Garrett, who's making his debut in a recurring role on The Crazy Ones this week, tells TVGuide.com. "At the end of the week, you kind of figure out what kind of concentration you have as an actor."

Wed, Nov 13, 2013

Exclusive Crazy Ones Sneak Peek: Meet Brad Garrett's (Gay) Straight Man

Stevie Nicks Auditioned for American Horror Story: Coven 13 Times and Didn't Even Realize It

The original witchy woman, Stevie Nicks, is coming to American Horror Story: Coven. Showrunner Ryan Murphy tweeted about Nicks' upcoming guest appearance Tuesday, and while details are still scarce, it's clear that Stevie has been preparing herself for the role throughout her entire 40-plus-year career. Here are 13 times the Fleetwood Mac front-woman auditioned for a part on American Horror Story and didn't even realize it.

Tue, Nov 12, 2013

Stevie Nicks Auditioned for American Horror Story: Coven 13 Times and Didn't Even Realize It

Dads' Vanessa Lachey: Nothing on Our Show Is Disrespectful

Warner (Giovanni Ribisi) is faced with a dilemma on Tuesday's episode of Dads: Will he choose his wife Camila (Vanessa Lachey) or his best friend Eli (Seth Green) to be his partner in a tennis tournament?

Tue, Nov 12, 2013

Dads' Vanessa Lachey: Nothing on Our Show Is Disrespectful

30 Rock's Maulik Pancholy Comes Out

Maulik Pancholy, who played Jack Donaghy's (Alec Baldwin) fawning assistant Jonathan on 30 Rock, has come out as gay.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Lady Gaga: "I Did a Lot of Drugs"

A day after Miley Cyrus smoked a joint on stage at the European Music Awards, Lady Gagais opening up about what she believes is a dangerously addictive quality of marijuana. "You actually can become addicted to it," the 27-year-old singer told Elvis Duran on New York's Z100 Monday. "I have been addicted to it."

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Angela Lansbury Calls Murder, She Wrote Reboot a "Mistake"

There's at least one person who isn't excited about the planned Murder, She Wrote reboot starring Octavia Spencer: original star Angela Lansbury.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Angela Lansbury Calls Murder, She Wrote Reboot a "Mistake"

GMA's Amy Robach Diagnosed with Cancer After on-Air Exam

Good Morning America anchor Amy Robach underwent a routine mammogram live on the air last month as part of a segment on women's health. And the procedure may end up saving her life. On Monday, Robach revealed that when she went to get the results of the screening, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and now plans to have a double mastectomy.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

GMA's Amy Robach Diagnosed with Cancer After on-Air Exam

Does Charlie Sheen Want to Make Amends with Chuck Lorre?

Charlie Sheen had some pretty harsh words for his former boss Chuck Lorre during Sheen'scontroversial departure from Two and a Half Men in 2011. But now he apparently wants to bury the hatchet.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Does Charlie Sheen Want to Make Amends with Chuck Lorre?

The Mentalist: Did Jane's Plan Backfire?

[Warning: The following article contains spoilers about Sunday's episode of The Mentalist. Read at your own risk!] So much for a tattoo being the surefire way to determine who Red John is. On Sunday's episode of The Mentalist, Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) gathers the five remaining Red John suspects — Bret Stiles (Malcolm McDowell), Ray Haffner (Reed Diamond), Thomas McAllister (Jack Plotnick), Reede Smith (Drew Powell) and Gale Bertram (Michael Gaston) — at his house to determine once and for all which one is his nemesis. As he's rounding the quintet up, we learn a couple of important things: first, that the FBI has reopened their investigation into Bret Stiles, but Stiles isn't worried about being found because he's dying getting ready to "elevate himself to another plane," in the parlance of Visualize.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

The Mentalist: Did Jane's Plan Backfire?

Miley Cyrus Smokes a Joint on Stage at the European Music Awards

When in Rome? At the European Music Awards Sunday, Miley Cyrus took full advantage of marijuana being legal in Amsterdam and smoked a joint on stage as she accepted the award for best video, Us Weekly reports.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Miley Cyrus Smokes a Joint on Stage at the European Music Awards

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the Stars of National Geographic's Church Rescue

Extreme Makeover: Church Edition? The new National Geographic reality series Church Rescue follows a group of ministers/business consultants as they go around the country and offer advice to struggling religious institutions. The trio — Kevin "Rev Kev" Annas, Anthony "Gladamere" Lockhart, and Jerry "Doc" Bentley — are known as the Church Hoppers, and offer their services to leaders across all religious faiths and denominations.

Mon, Nov 11, 2013

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the Stars of National Geographic's Church Rescue

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Mom's Allison Janney on Bonnie's Relapse: It's "Heartbreaking"

Steve Martin, Angela Lansbury, Angelina Jolie Receive Honorary Oscars

Report: AMC Developing Series Based on Preacher Comic Books

Saturday Night Live: How Did Lady Gaga Do as Host?

NBC Orders Canadian Co-Production Working the Engels

Jake Gyllenhaal Goes to the ER After Punching a Mirror on Set

VIDEO: Watch the First Trailer for Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic

Top Videos: Shmuck Dynasty, Russian Police Sing "Get Lucky," Fake "30 For 30"

Brooke Shields Joins The Michael J. Fox Show

Aisha Tyler Joins Ryan Murphy's HBO Pilot Open

Andy Kaufman's Brother Says Comedian Faked His Death

Exclusive Crazy Ones Sneak Peek: Meet Brad Garrett's (Gay) Straight Man

Stevie Nicks Auditioned for American Horror Story: Coven 13 Times and Didn't Even Realize It

Dads' Vanessa Lachey: Nothing on Our Show Is Disrespectful

30 Rock's Maulik Pancholy Comes Out

Lady Gaga: "I Did a Lot of Drugs"

Angela Lansbury Calls Murder, She Wrote Reboot a "Mistake"

GMA's Amy Robach Diagnosed with Cancer After on-Air Exam

Does Charlie Sheen Want to Make Amends with Chuck Lorre?

The Mentalist: Did Jane's Plan Backfire?

Miley Cyrus Smokes a Joint on Stage at the European Music Awards

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Meet the Stars of National Geographic's Church Rescue