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.

Amazon Announces Premiere Dates for Alpha House, Betas

Amazon has announced premiere dates for its first two original series, Alpha House and Betas. Alpha House will premiere on Nov. 15, while Betas will bow a week later on Nov. 22. The first three episodes of each show will be available immediately to all Amazon customers for free. After the first episodes premiere, Amazon will release one episode weekly via its Prime Instant Video service, for Amazon Prime subscribers.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

Amazon Announces Premiere Dates for Alpha House, Betas

Michelle Pfeiffer: I Used to Be in a Cult

Michelle Pfeiffer says she became involved with a cult when she first moved to Hollywood, but didn't realize she was in one until she left. The actress told Britain's Daily Telegraph that upon moving to Los Angeles at age 20, she became involved with a "very controlling couple" who practiced breatharianism — the belief that the human body doesn't need food or water, only sunlight, to survive. It was only when she met her first husband, actor Peter Horton, that she realized she was part of a cult, because he was researching cults for a role in a film about the Moonies.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

Michelle Pfeiffer: I Used to Be in a Cult

NBC Midseason Drama Crisis Goes on Unplanned Hiatus

Is Crisis in crisis mode? NBC's midseason drama starring Gillian Anderson and Dermot Mulroney, has gone on an unplanned production hiatus, Deadline reports.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

NBC Midseason Drama Crisis Goes on Unplanned Hiatus

Eminem, Taylor Swift Top First-Ever YouTube Music Awards

YouTube held its first-ever Music Awards Sunday, and the show was ... awkward. Hosts Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts emphasized that the awards show was unscripted, but viewers probably would have been able to tell that even without the reminder. From the strange mini-scavenger hunts Schwarzman and Watts occasionally had to embark on to find the winner's name, to uncomfortable interludes between the performances, it's clear that the show has its share of bugs to work out before (if?) it returns for a second year.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

Eminem, Taylor Swift Top First-Ever YouTube Music Awards

Dancing with the Stars: Snooki Speaks Out on Her Shocking Elimination

Viewers got to see a different side of Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi on this season of Dancing with the Stars. The Jersey Shore alum demonstrated a work ethic and a sharp sense of humor that came as a shock to many viewers and competitors (including Bill Engvall) who were only familiar with her hard-partying MTV persona. Though her run on Dancing came to an end when she and partner Sasha Farber were unexpectedly sent home on last week's show, Polizzi says she has no regrets. TVGuide.com caught up with the reality star to get her thoughts on her shocking elimination, the judges' feedback, and her new nickname, courtesy of Tom Bergeron.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

Dancing with the Stars: Snooki Speaks Out on Her Shocking Elimination

Box Office: Did Ender's Game Edge Out Bad Grandpa?

Ender's Game dominated the box office in its debut this weekend, surpassing Bad Grandpa to claim the No. 1 spot with $28 million, Box Office Mojo reports. Bad Grandpa dropped a spot to second place with $20.5 million.

Mon, Nov 4, 2013

Box Office: Did Ender's Game Edge Out Bad Grandpa?

Lea Michele: Kate Hudson Helped Me Get Through Losing Cory Monteith

Lea Michele had no shortage of supporters after Cory Monteith, her Glee co-star and real-life boyfriend, died earlier this year. Among them was actress Kate Hudson.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Lea Michele: Kate Hudson Helped Me Get Through Losing Cory Monteith

Paula Abdul Heads to Israel for "Belated Bat Mitzvah"

It's never too late for a coming-of-age ceremony — at least not for Paula Abdul. The singer and former American Idol judge is spending some time in Israel to connect with her Jewish roots, and is planning a "belated bat mitzvah," The Associated Press reports.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Paula Abdul Heads to Israel for "Belated Bat Mitzvah"

'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick Marries Longtime Girlfriend

'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick is officially off the market. Kirkpatrick, 42, married his longtime girlfriend Karly Skladany on Saturday, People reports.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

'N Sync's Chris Kirkpatrick Marries Longtime Girlfriend

Smash's Megan Hilty Marries Brian Gallagher

Megan Hilty and her boyfriend Brian Gallagher had a somewhat impromptu Vegas wedding Saturday, forgoing a traditional proposal beforehand, People reports.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Smash's Megan Hilty Marries Brian Gallagher

Chaz Bono Is "Tutoring" Cher for Her Dancing with the Stars Appearance

Who knew that Cher could still get stage fright? The iconic singer said she's "worried" about her guest appearance on Dancing with the Stars Monday, and she's been getting pointers from her son, DWTS alum Chaz Bono, ABC News reports.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

Chaz Bono Is "Tutoring" Cher for Her Dancing with the Stars Appearance

Emile Hirsch Welcomes a Baby Boy

Emile Hirsch is taking on a new role: Dad. The actor welcomed a baby boy named Valor last weekend, E! Online reports. Valor was born on Oct. 27 at a hospital in Florida. His mother is an "unnamed former flame" of Hirsch's whom he met at an Oscar after-party earlier this year and had a brief fling with, according to E!.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

SNL Addresses Diversity Problem with Kerry Washington as Host

With Scandal star Kerry Washington hosting this week, Saturday Night Live took the opportunity to have a little fun at its own expense. The episode built its entire first sketch around the concept that Washington would be tasked with playing Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and Beyonce all in the same skit — a winking reference to Kenan Thompson's recent comments about the lack of women of color on SNL.

Sun, Nov 3, 2013

SNL Addresses Diversity Problem with Kerry Washington as Host

The Mentalist Exclusive Sneak Peek: How Does Jane Plan to Trap Red John?

Has Patrick Jane (Simon Baker) regained the upper hand in his cat-and-mouse game with Red John on The Mentalist?

Sat, Nov 2, 2013

The Mentalist Exclusive Sneak Peek: How Does Jane Plan to Trap Red John?

Dancing's Bill Engvall: I Should Have Gone Home Last Week

Perhaps the only person more surprised than Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi when she and partner Sasha Farber were eliminated from Dancing with the Stars last week was Bill Engvall. Engvall and his partner, Emma Slater (who also happens to be Farber's girlfriend) were thisclose to elimination the previous week, but were spared, thanks to a glitch in the voting system that resulted in every couple being safe. "When Nicole got bumped, I literally was walking towards...

Fri, Nov 1, 2013

Dancing's Bill Engvall: I Should Have Gone Home Last Week

Boston Red Sox Win World Series

The Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-1 to win the World Series in Fenway ParkWednesday night.

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

CBS in Talks for a How I Met Your Mother Spin-Off

The current season of How I Met Your Mother may be its last, but many fans aren't ready to say goodbye to Ted and Co. yet — and apparently, neither is CBS. The network is in talks with 20th Century Fox to develop a spin-off of the comedy told from a female perspective, Deadline reports.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

CBS in Talks for a How I Met Your Mother Spin-Off

Carrie Fisher Heads to Legit

Carrie Fisher is heading to FXX's Legit, TVLine reports.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

Check Out Pamela Anderson's New Pixie Cut!

Pamela's gone pixie! Pamela Anderson debuted a new 'do in Los Angeles Wednesday, shedding her classic long blond locks for a pixie style haircut. Check out her new look on Yahoo!.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

Check Out Pamela Anderson's New Pixie Cut!

TNT Developing Crime Drama From Ed Burns

Ed Burns is writing, directing and starring in a new crime drama pilot for TNT, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

TNT Developing Crime Drama From Ed Burns

Comedy Central Renews Key & Peele, Drunk History and Brickleberry

Comedy Central has renewed Key & Peele, Brickleberry and Drunk History, the network announced Wednesday.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

Comedy Central Renews Key & Peele, Drunk History and Brickleberry

Justin Kirk, Andrew Dice Clay Heading to The Blacklist

The Blacklist has booked three major guest stars for an upcoming episode, Entertainment Weekly reports. Justin Kirk, Andrew Dice Clay and William Sadlerhave all landed roles on NBC's freshman drama.

Wed, Oct 30, 2013

Justin Kirk, Andrew Dice Clay Heading to The Blacklist