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.

Exclusive Celebrity Wife Swap Video: Surprises in Store for One-Hit Wonders Sisqo and Gerardo

One-hit wonders Gerardo (of "Rico Suave" fame) and Sisqo (best known for "The Thong Song") trade spouses on Sunday's episode of Celebrity Wife Swap — and immediately, Sisqo's girlfriend Elizabeth realizes that she might be getting more than she bargained for.

Fri, Jul 26, 2013

Exclusive Celebrity Wife Swap Video: Surprises in Store for One-Hit Wonders Sisqo and Gerardo

Neighbors Try to Block Snooki and J-Woww Filming

Filming has hit a snag on the third season of MTV's Jersey Shore spin-off Snooki & JWoww, thanks to the wrath of some residents who don't appreciate having the reality show in their neighborhood.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Neighbors Try to Block Snooki and J-Woww Filming

The Royal Baby's Name Revealed!

Prince William and Kate Middleton have decided to name their son George Alexander Louis, Clarence House announced Wednesday.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

VIDEO: See the Most Awkward Interview Ever with Bruce Willis

Apparently Bruce Willis isn't a huge fan of promoting his work. Willis and his Red 2 co-star Mary-Louise Parker recently sat down with London's Magic 105.4 to be interviewed about the action sequel, and to say the conversation was awkward would be an understatement.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

VIDEO: See the Most Awkward Interview Ever with Bruce Willis

A&E Sets Return Date for Duck Dynasty

Calling all rednecks! Duck Dynasty will kick off its fourth season on August 14, A&E announced this week. The Robertson clan is back for more adventures, beginning with a one-hour season premiere in which Willie, Jase and Jep set up a surprise vow renewal for Phil and Kay's 49th anniversary, while Uncle Si distracts the couple with a trip down memory lane. The new season will also feature Phil's fourth (and beardless!) son Alan.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn Join Forces for Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic Adaptation

Heather Graham and Ellen Burstyn will star in Lifetime's upcoming Flowers in the Attic, an adaptation of the 1979 V.C. Andrews novel, TVLine reports.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Heather Graham, Ellen Burstyn Join Forces for Lifetime's Flowers in the Attic Adaptation

Henry Winkler Heads to Parks and Recreation

Henry Winkler will guest-star on the upcoming sixth season of Parks and Recreation, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Henry Winkler Heads to Parks and Recreation

Michael Vartan Joins Bates Motel

Michael Vartan has signed on to Bates Motel for Season 2, TVLine reports. The Alias alum will play George, a recently-divorced man who takes a liking to Norma.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Shirley Jones Pens Jaw-Dropping Autobiography

If you want to maintain the image of Shirley Jones as the wholesome matriarch on The Partridge Family, you probably shouldn't pick up her new autobiography, Shirley Jones. In the book, Jones, 79, goes into graphic detail about her marriage to late actor Jack Cassidy, whom she describes as a "sexual Svengali," The Associated Press reports.

Wed, Jul 24, 2013

Shirley Jones Pens Jaw-Dropping Autobiography

Woman's Suicide Attempt Mistaken for Stunt at Comic-Con

A San Diego woman who contemplated jumping off the balcony of her apartment building was mistakenly thought to be performing a promotional stunt at Comic-Con last week. In actuality, the woman — who was drunk and upset over a breakup, according to ABC News — was rescued by real-life stuntmen who were in town for the convention and had been setting up a planned stunt event at a private party nearby.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Woman's Suicide Attempt Mistaken for Stunt at Comic-Con

Dennis Farina Dies at 69

Dennis Farina, a former police officer who went on to star in Law & Order, died Monday after suffering a blood clot in his lung, The Associated Press reports. He was 69.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

It's a Boy for Prince William and Kate Middleton!

Kate Middleton gave birth to a baby boy at 4:24 p.m. Monday, the first child for her and Prince William, Kensington Palace announced Monday afternoon. The baby weighed 8 pounds, 6 ounces.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

It's a Boy for Prince William and Kate Middleton!

Geraldo Rivera Tweets Nearly-Nude Photo

You're only as old as you tweet. Fox News commentator Geraldo Rivera tweeted a picture of himself wearing nothing but a towel over the weekend, to the horror of Twitter users everywhere.  "70 is the new 50," Rivera captioned the photo in the wee hours of Sunday morning. "Erica [Levy, his wife] and family are going to be so pissed...but at my age... "

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Jared Padalecki, Wife Expecting Second Child

Supernatural star Jared Padalecki and his wife, Genevieve Cortese, are expecting their second child, People reports.

Mon, Jul 22, 2013

Jared Padalecki, Wife Expecting Second Child

Box Office: The Conjuring Scares Off the Competition

The Conjuring, the horror film based on a true story about two supernatural investigators, took the top spot at the box office this weekend. Its estimated $41.5 million haul, according to Box Office Mojo, is more than twice its original budget of $20 million.

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

Box Office: The Conjuring Scares Off the Competition

Phil Mickelson Wins British Open

U.S. golfer Phil Mickelson won the British Open Sunday with a score of three-under-par. It's his first time winning the tournament. At 43, Mickelson is the oldest player to win a major since Ben Crenshaw won the Masters in 1995 when he was also 43.

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

England's Chris Froome Wins Tour de France

Chris Froome of England won the 2013 Tour de France Sunday, marking the race's 100th anniversary. It's the second year in a row a Brit has won the race, after Bradley Wiggins in 2012.

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

England's Chris Froome Wins Tour de France

ESPN's Neil Everett Marries Stephanie Krohn

ESPN's Neil Everett married his longtime girlfriend, Stephanie Krohn, in Oregon last week, People reports.

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

ESPN's Neil Everett Marries Stephanie Krohn

Jay Z and Beyonce Attend Trayvon Martin Rally

Jay Z and Beyonce were among the throngs of people who attended rallies across the country on Saturday in support of Trayvon Martin, the unarmed teenager who was fatally shot by neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman in 2012. Saturday marked one week since a jury cleared Zimmerman of all charges.

Sun, Jul 21, 2013

Jay Z and Beyonce Attend Trayvon Martin Rally

Exclusive Whodunnit? Sneak Peek: How Did Ulysses Really Die?

On last week's Whodunnit?, Ulysses was killed after he was thrown off a spooked horse. Or was he?Whodunnit?: The Killer answers our burning questionsIn the exclusive sneak peek of Sunday's episode below, Kam and Geno ...

Fri, Jul 19, 2013

Exclusive Whodunnit? Sneak Peek: How Did Ulysses Really Die?

Adam Pally Joins The Mindy Project

Happy Endings' Adam Pally already has his next sitcom gig lined up. Pally will be joining the cast of The Mindy Project for Season 2, TVLine reports.

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Rihanna Goes Gray

Rihanna's hair is shining bright like a diamond these days — a metallic one, that is. The singer unveiled pictures of a new gray look via her Instagram account Wednesday.

Thu, Jul 18, 2013