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.

Julie Chen: Big Brother Comments Were "Ugly," "Mean-Spirited"

Big Brother host Julie Chen is not hiding her displeasure with the offensive comments made by some of the houseguests during Season 15 of the reality show.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Julie Chen: Big Brother Comments Were "Ugly," "Mean-Spirited"

Asiana Airlines 214 Investigation Focusing on Pilots

The National Transportation Safety Board and its Korean counterparts are focusing their investigation into the Asiana Airlines Flight 214 crash on the plane's pilots, NTSB chief Deborah Hersman said during a news conference Monday.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Asiana Airlines 214 Investigation Focusing on Pilots

George Clooney, Stacy Keibler Split

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler have split up after two years of dating, People reports.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

CBS Airs Offensive Remarks by Big Brother 15 Contestants

Three Big Brother 15 contestants have been chastised and/or fired by their employers after making offensive comments while being filmed for the show — and CBS devoted a segment during Sunday's episode to showing the remarks on air.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

CBS Airs Offensive Remarks by Big Brother 15 Contestants

Vampire Diaries' Zach Roerig Involved in Custody Battle

Vampire Diaries star Zach Roerig is seeking sole custody of his 2-year-old daughter, because the girl's mother is currently serving time in federal prison, TMZ reports.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Vampire Diaries' Zach Roerig Involved in Custody Battle

Prince William's Cousin Is Pregnant

There's another royal baby on the way! As Prince William and Kate Middleton await the arrival of their baby later this month, Buckingham Palace announced Monday that William's cousin, Zara Tindall, is also expecting.

Mon, Jul 8, 2013

Box Office: Despicable Me 2 Easily Tops The Lone Ranger

Despicable Me 2 beat The Lone Ranger to claim the No. 1 spot at the box office over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The sequel had one of the best openings ever for an animated film, Box Office Mojo reports, earning $82.5 million over the weekend and $142 million total over its five-day opening.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Box Office: Despicable Me 2 Easily Tops The Lone Ranger

Teresa Heinz Kerry Hospitalized in "Critical But Stable" Condition

Teresa Heinz Kerry, the wife of Secretary of State John Kerry, was brought to a hospital near the family's vacation home on Nantucket Sunday after suffering an "unspecified medical condition," The Boston Globe reports.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Teresa Heinz Kerry Hospitalized in "Critical But Stable" Condition

Pilot Error Not Ruled Out in Asiana Airlines Crash

Pilot error has not been ruled out as a cause of the Asiana Airlines plane crash at San Francisco International Airport that killed two people and left 182 injured Saturday, CNN reports.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Pilot Error Not Ruled Out in Asiana Airlines Crash

Andy Murray Nets Historic Win at Wimbledon

Andy Murray defeated No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic in straight sets (6-4, 7-5, 6-4) to win the men's final at Wimbledon Sunday. Murray, who was seeded No. 2, is the first British player to take the title at the All England Club in 77 years.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Andy Murray Nets Historic Win at Wimbledon

Third Big Brother Contestant Criticized by Employer for Offensive Remarks

Big Brother really knows how to pick 'em. Spencer Clawson has earned the dubious distinction of being the third houseguest on Big Brother 15 to be criticized by his day job for offensive remarks made while being filmed for the show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Third Big Brother Contestant Criticized by Employer for Offensive Remarks

Elisha Cuthbert Marries Dion Phaneuf

Elisha Cuthbert married her longtime boyfriend, NHL player Dion Phaneuf, in a private ceremony over the weekend, Canada's National Post reports.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Nigella Lawson and Husband Divorcing After Photo Scandal

Charles Saatchi is seeking a divorce from his wife, celebrity chef Nigella Lawson, after 10 years of marriage, Britain's Daily Mail reports. The move comes weeks after pictures were published that allegedly showed Saatchi choking Lawson during an argument at a restaurant.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Nigella Lawson and Husband Divorcing After Photo Scandal

Mathew Knowles Marries; Beyonce and Sister Skip Wedding

Mathew Knowles, the father of Beyonce and Solange Knowles, married former model Gena Charmaine Avery in Houston, Tex. last weekend, Us Weekly reports. However, his daughters weren't among the guests in attendance.

Sun, Jul 7, 2013

Mathew Knowles Marries; Beyonce and Sister Skip Wedding

Exclusive Whodunnit? Video: Go Behind the (Crime) Scenes

For the contestants on ABC's murder-mystery reality show Whodunnit?, the big puzzle is the identity of the killer who's picking them off one by one. But what's on the minds of executive producers Anthony Zuiker and Cris Abrego is not a question of who, but of how. In the video clip below, exclusive to TVGuide.com, Zuiker and Abrego outline the intricate process behind creating the crime scenes in each episode — including that elaborate slingshot/fish tank murder from the premiere.

Fri, Jul 5, 2013

Exclusive Whodunnit? Video: Go Behind the (Crime) Scenes

Judge Dismisses Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Ex-Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash

Puppeteer Kevin Clash, the former voice of Elmo on Sesame Street, scored a big victory in court this week when a judge dismissed lawsuits filed against Clash by men who said that he molested them when they were underage.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Judge Dismisses Sexual Abuse Lawsuits Against Ex-Elmo Puppeteer Kevin Clash

NBC Readies New Sketch Comedy Show

Move over, Saturday Night Live — there's a new sketch comedy series coming to NBC. The network has partnered with Lou Wallach, the former senior vice president of original programming at Comedy Central, for the as-yet-untitled show, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Jennifer Lopez Under Fire for Singing "Happy Birthday" to Dictator in Turkmenistan

Jennifer Lopez is under fire after a performance in Turkmenistan over the weekend during which she sang "Happy Birthday" to the country's dictator, Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedow. Human rights organizations have characterized Berdimuhamedow's leadership as oppressive, and Human Rights Watch has designated Turkmenistan as "among the most repressive [countries] in the world," according to The Associated Press.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Jennifer Lopez Under Fire for Singing "Happy Birthday" to Dictator in Turkmenistan

NBC Lands Mark Burnett's Follow-Up to The Bible

NBC is partnering with Mark Burnett and Roma Downey for a follow-up to their hugely successful 10-part miniseries The Bible, the network announced Monday. The working title of the new series is A.D.: Beyond the Bible, which will cover the events following Jesus' death.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013