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.

Enter the Dragon Star Jim Kelly Dies

Jim Kelly, a martial artist who starred alongside Bruce Lee in Enter the Dragon, died Saturday of cancer at his home in San Diego, Calif., The Associated Press reports. He was 67.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

It's Official: Fred Armisen Is Leaving Saturday Night Live

Saturday Night Live has lost another familiar face. After much speculation, longtime cast member Fred Armisen confirmed last week that he's leaving the show.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

It's Official: Fred Armisen Is Leaving Saturday Night Live

Check Out the Trailer for Larry David's HBO Movie Clear History

Look closely, Curb Your Enthusiasm fans — that really is Larry David in the new trailer for the upcoming HBO film Clear History.

Mon, Jul 1, 2013

Check Out the Trailer for Larry David's HBO Movie Clear History

Whodunnit?'s Giles the Butler: The Killer Is "Someone I Completely Overlooked"

The contestants on Whodunnit?, ABC's murder-mystery summer reality show, have one objective: to survive long enough to determine who the Killer is, as he/she picks off a new victim each week. But at least one member of the cast has been in a similar situation before. Giles the butler (Gildart Jackson), is actually employed by the Killer, and guides the players through the game by delivering messages from the Killer and offering them clues along the way.

Fri, Jun 28, 2013

Whodunnit?'s Giles the Butler: The Killer Is "Someone I Completely Overlooked"

Celebrities React to Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Decisions

The U.S. Supreme Court issued two landmark rulings related to the issue of same-sex marriage Wednesday. First, the court ruled that the federal Defense of Marriage Act, which defines marriage as between a man and a woman, is unconstitutional — paving the way for legally married same-sex couples to receive the same federal benefits as straight married couples. Second, the Court dismissed an appeal against California's Proposition 8, which banned same-sex marriage in the state — meaning that same-sex marriage can resume in California. Celebrities took to Twitter to voice their opinions on the rulings. Here are some of their reactions:

Wed, Jun 26, 2013

Celebrities React to Landmark Same-Sex Marriage Decisions

Motive's Brendan Penny: Viewers Will "Really Sympathize" with This Week's Killer

ABC's Motive returns from a brief hiatus on Thursday, and star Brendan Penny says the episode, titled "Against All Odds," may present a moral quandary for viewers. "I think in all of our episodes, you can kind of relate to the decisions of the killers at times," Penny, who plays young Det. Brian Lucas, tells TVGuide.com. "I like this one a lot because this is one of the stories where you really, really, really do sympathize with the killer."

Tue, Jun 25, 2013

Motive's Brendan Penny: Viewers Will "Really Sympathize" with This Week's Killer

Chicago Blackhawks Win the Stanley Cup

The Chicago Blackhawks won the NHL Stanley Cup championship Monday night, beating the Boston Bruins 3-2 and winning the series in six games.

Tue, Jun 25, 2013

Amy Winehouse's Brother Says Singer Died of Bulimia

Amy Winehouse's older brother Alex says the late British singer died of an eating disorder, not from years of drug and alcohol abuse. "She suffered from bulimia very badly. That's not, like, a revelation — you knew just by looking at her," Alex Winehouse told the UK's Guardian. "She would have died eventually, the way she was going, but what really killed her was the bulimia."

Tue, Jun 25, 2013

Amy Winehouse's Brother Says Singer Died of Bulimia

Michael J. Fox Remembers Family Ties Creator Gary David Goldberg

Michael J. Fox, who had his breakout television role in the 1980s NBC sitcom Family Ties, is among those mourning the loss of the show's creator, Gary David Goldberg, who died Sunday.

Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Michael J. Fox Remembers Family Ties Creator Gary David Goldberg

Demi Lovato Thanks Fans for Support After Father's Death

Demi Lovato said she's "humbled" by the amount of support she's received following her father's death over the weekend.

Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Demi Lovato Thanks Fans for Support After Father's Death

Girls Star Adam Driver Gets Married

Girls star Adam Driver tied the knot over the weekend, marrying his longtime girlfriend Joanne Tucker, Us Weekly reports.

Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Arrested for Felony Assault

Former Chicago Bulls player Scottie Pippen turned himself into police Monday and was booked for felony assault after he allegedly attacked an autograph-seeker over the weekend, TMZ reports. According to TMZ, Pippen, 47, got into an altercation with a man in his 50s who approached him to ask for an autograph outside Nobu restaurant in Malibu Sunday evening.

Mon, Jun 24, 2013

Former NBA Star Scottie Pippen Arrested for Felony Assault

Report: Paula Deen's QVC Deal Also in Jeopardy

Things just keep getting worse for Paula Deen. The celebrity cook was fired from the Food Network this week after giving a deposition in which she admitted to using the N-word, and now her job at QVC may also be in jeopardy.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Report: Paula Deen's QVC Deal Also in Jeopardy

James Gandolfini's Funeral Set for Thursday

Actor James Gandolfini, who passed away unexpectedly earlier this week, will be laid to rest Thursday in New York City. Gandolfini died Wednesday after suffering cardiac arrest while on vacation with his son in Italy. He was 51.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

James Gandolfini's Funeral Set for Thursday

Box Office: Monsters University Tops World War Z

Brad Pitt may do battle with zombies in his new film World War Z, but monsters of another sort prevailed in the box office battle. Pixar's Monsters University, the animated sequel to Monsters, Inc., topped World War Z at the box office, bringing in $82 million, Box Office Mojo reports. World War Z landed in second place with $66 million.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Box Office: Monsters University Tops World War Z

Kelly Rutherford Files for Bankruptcy

Actress Kelly Rutherford has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in the wake of a recent divorce and child custody battle, TMZ reports.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Demi Lovato's Father Dies

Sad news for Demi Lovato and her family: The X Factor judge's father, Patrick Lovato, passed away over the weekend.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

NeNe Leakes Marries Gregg Leakes… Again

NeNe Leakes and her husband Gregg Leakes walked down the aisle for the second time this weekend, Life & Style reports.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Report: Paris Jackson May Undergo Long-Term Treatment

Paris Jackson may be headed to a facility for long-term psychiatric treatment after her recent suicide attempt, People reports.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Report: Paris Jackson May Undergo Long-Term Treatment

What Are the Most Pirated TV Shows?

Game of Thrones has the dubious title of being the most pirated television show this spring, with more than 5 million people downloading the Season 3 premiere alone, according to TorrentFreak. The number of overall downloads for the HBO hit was up 25 percent over last year. Interestingly, Game of Thrones' ratings increased by about the same percentage this season from legal views.

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Read the Casting Call for Selma Blair's Replacement on Anger Management

Charlie Sheen and the rest of FX's Anger Management team are wasting no time in finding a replacement for Selma Blair, who was fired from the show last week after clashing with Sheen on the set. According to the casting call, as reported by Entertainment Weekly, the show is seeking a "sexy" and "gorgeous" actress in her 30s or 40s, preferably Latina or Caucasian, to play a "by the book psychiatrist" who will publish a sex research study alongside Charlie (Sheen).

Sun, Jun 23, 2013

Read the Casting Call for Selma Blair's Replacement on Anger Management

ABC's Whodunnit?: Your New Summer Guilty Pleasure

Think of ABC's summer series Whodunnit? as CSI-meets-reality TV — quite literally. The Clue-like murder-mystery show, in which 13 contestants are brought to a sprawling mansion to compete in a game to find out the identity of the killer among them, is the brainchild of reality TV veteran Cris Abrego (Rock of Love, The Surreal Life) and CSI creator Anthony Zuiker.

Sat, Jun 22, 2013

ABC's Whodunnit?: Your New Summer Guilty Pleasure