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.

Reese Witherspoon: I Told Cop I Was Pregnant During Arrest

Reese Witherspoon appeared on Good Morning America Thursday to talk about her new movie Mud, but George Stephanopoulos opened the interview by addressing "the elephant in the room": Witherspoon's arrest for disorderly conduct two weeks ago, after her husband Jim Toth was pulled over on suspicion of DUI. The Oscar winner blamed her and her husband's arrests on "poor judgment."

Thu, May 2, 2013

Reese Witherspoon: I Told Cop I Was Pregnant During Arrest

Miley Cyrus Does (Another) Racy Photo Shoot

Miley Cyrus has shed another layer of her Disney star image, this time by posing in racy photos for V Magazine.

Thu, May 2, 2013

Miley Cyrus Does (Another) Racy Photo Shoot

Amanda Bynes Tweets Topless Photos

Amanda Bynes is at it again, this time tweeting topless photos of herself to her more than 800,000 followers.

Thu, May 2, 2013

British Soap Actor William Roache Charged with Rape

British soap star William Roache, who's the world's longest-serving soap actor, was charged Wednesday with two counts of rape against an underage girl, according to Reuters.

Thu, May 2, 2013

British Soap Actor William Roache Charged with Rape

No Steve Carell for Office Finale, Greg Daniels Says

The Dunder Mifflin crew will assemble for the last time on the series finale of The Office, but their former boss Michael Scott won't be joining them. Showrunner Greg Daniels told reporters on a conference call Wednesday that Steve Carell won't be appearing in the final episode.

Thu, May 2, 2013

No Steve Carell for Office Finale, Greg Daniels Says

American Idol: Harry Connick, Jr. Mentors the Final Four

If anyone felt a sense of déjà vu on Wednesday's American Idol, you weren't alone. Like last week, it was the Top 4 girls performing. But the key difference? Someone's definitely going home this week, as host Ryan Seacrest repeatedly assured viewers throughout the broadcast. With no more remaining saves, sort-of saves, or other shenanigans that the judges could pull out of their sleeves, the final push for Idol's 12th season began in earnest, with the four finalists each performing two songs, from the themes "Songs from 2013" and "Standards," after coaching from guest mentor Harry Connick, Jr. Here's a critique of the performances:

Thu, May 2, 2013

American Idol: Harry Connick, Jr. Mentors the Final Four

Three More Suspects in Custody in Boston Marathon Bombings

Police have taken three more suspects into custody in connection with the deadly Boston Marathon bombings, which killed three people and injured more than 260. Two of the men were college friends of alleged perpetrator Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, The Associated Press reports.

Wed, May 1, 2013

Three More Suspects in Custody in Boston Marathon Bombings

8 Reasons Why Keith Urban Is Our Favorite American Idol Judge – In GIFs

The success of American Idol's grand experiment — attempting to revive the judges' panel in the show's 12th season with the addition of Nicki Minaj, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban — is debatable at best, with the feud between Carey and Minaj creating more of an annoying distraction than entertaining television. But the show definitely deserves two thumbs up for hiring Urban. The country crooner is hands down our favorite judge on the panel — and it's not just because he's easy on the eyes and has an adorable Australian accent. (Though those certainly don't hurt.) Whether he's dancing in his chair during a song or complimenting a finalist on the technical merits of his or her performance, sharing a private chuckle with BFF Minaj or keeping his mouth shut when Minaj, Carey and Randy Jackson are all shouting over each other, Urban is our go-to guy for a calming presence during the craziness that is American Idol. Here are some of the other reasons we love him:

Wed, May 1, 2013

8 Reasons Why Keith Urban Is Our Favorite American Idol Judge – In GIFs

How to Live with Your Parents Sneak Peek: Polly Goes on a Date!

Polly (Sarah Chalke) is faced with a dilemma this week on ABC's How to Live with Your Parents (For the Rest of Your Life): Should she go on a date with Scott or stay home with her daughter?

Tue, Apr 30, 2013

How to Live with Your Parents Sneak Peek: Polly Goes on a Date!

The Following Postmortem: Who Died?

The Following went out with a boom last night, bringing its first season to a conclusion that ratcheted up the body count and ended with an explosion and a final surprise that provided more questions than answers.

Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Yahoo! Unveils Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos, Ed Helms Comedy

Yahoo! unveiled its new slate of original programming at its newfront presentation Monday, including new comedy series from Ed Helms and John Stamos.

Tue, Apr 30, 2013

Yahoo! Unveils Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos, Ed Helms Comedy

X Factor Winner Tate Stevens: I'm Happy to Be a Late Bloomer

When Tate Stevens' wife told him that she had signed him up to audition for The X Factor in Kansas City last year without his knowledge, he was less than enthusiastic about the idea, even telling her flat-out that he wasn't going to go. "We'd watched the first season," Stevens tells TVGuide.com. "We watched American Idol, The Voice. We watched all those shows. And you see, 15, 20,000 people standing outside in lines. I'm like, 'There's no way I'm going to stand in those lines. No. Not gonna happen.'" But his wife wouldn't take no for an answer.

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

X Factor Winner Tate Stevens: I'm Happy to Be a Late Bloomer

Did You Watch All My Children and One Life to Live Today?

Today's the day! All My Children and One Life to Live made their online debuts before the sun came up in most viewers' households this morning, premiering on Hulu and iTunes at 5 a.m./ET. If you haven't had a chance to watch the 30-minute episodes (or if you just can't get enough of them), you can check them out below.

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

Did You Watch All My Children and One Life to Live Today?

The Big C's Gabourey Sidibe Joins American Horror Story

Gabourey Sidibe has already lined up her next gig after The Big C finishes its fourth and final season: Sidibe has joined the cast of American Horror Story: Coven.

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

The Big C's Gabourey Sidibe Joins American Horror Story

Jason Collins Becomes First Active NBA Player to Come Out

Jason Collins has become the first male athlete to come out while being active in a major professional sport, writing in this week's Sports Illustrated, " I'm a 34-year-old NBA center. I'm black. And I'm gay."

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

Jason Collins Becomes First Active NBA Player to Come Out

Connie Britton: I Would Love to Do a Friday Night Lights Movie

You can count star Connie Britton among those clamoring for a Friday Night Lights movie. "I would love it to happen," Britton told E! News at the White House Correspondents' Dinner over the weekend. "I'm a big supporter of it happening."

Mon, Apr 29, 2013

Connie Britton: I Would Love to Do a Friday Night Lights Movie

Ashton Kutcher Gets Into Melee at Stagecoach Music Festival

Ashton Kutcher got into a violent altercation with a security guard at California's Stagecoach Music Festival this weekend, after the guard tried to stop a fan from asking Kutcher for an autograph, TMZ reports.

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Ashton Kutcher Gets Into Melee at Stagecoach Music Festival

Report: Jermaine Jackson Owes $30K in Child Support

Jermaine Jackson may not be winning any Father of the Year awards any time soon. Jackson allegedly owes $30,000 in child support payments to Alejandra Jackson, the mother of his two teenage sons, TMZ reports.

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Report: Jermaine Jackson Owes $30K in Child Support

Box Office: Pain and Gain Takes No. 1 Spot

Pain and Gain earned $20 million in its opening weekend to claim the top spot at the box office. The Michael Bay comedy, starring Mark Wahlberg and Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, narrowly slipped past last week's top film, Tom Cruise's Oblivion, which fell to the No. 2 spot with $17.4 million in its second week, Box Office Mojo reports.

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Box Office: Pain and Gain Takes No. 1 Spot

Jersey Shore's Ronnie Hospitalized for Kidney Stones

Ronnie Ortiz-Magro has been hospitalized for kidney stones, People reports.

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Jersey Shore's Ronnie Hospitalized for Kidney Stones

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million for Mansion --- in Cash!

She knew you were trouble when you walked in ... the door of her new $17 million mansion. Taylor Swift recently purchased a mansion in Rhode Island for a cool $17.75 million — and paid for it in cash, TMZ reports. The pop sensation negotiated the final figure from the original asking price of $20 million, according to TMZ.

Sun, Apr 28, 2013

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million for Mansion --- in Cash!

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Reese Witherspoon: I Told Cop I Was Pregnant During Arrest

Miley Cyrus Does (Another) Racy Photo Shoot

Amanda Bynes Tweets Topless Photos

British Soap Actor William Roache Charged with Rape

No Steve Carell for Office Finale, Greg Daniels Says

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American Idol: Harry Connick, Jr. Mentors the Final Four

Three More Suspects in Custody in Boston Marathon Bombings

8 Reasons Why Keith Urban Is Our Favorite American Idol Judge – In GIFs

How to Live with Your Parents Sneak Peek: Polly Goes on a Date!

The Following Postmortem: Who Died?

Yahoo! Unveils Losing Your Virginity with John Stamos, Ed Helms Comedy

X Factor Winner Tate Stevens: I'm Happy to Be a Late Bloomer

Did You Watch All My Children and One Life to Live Today?

The Big C's Gabourey Sidibe Joins American Horror Story

Jason Collins Becomes First Active NBA Player to Come Out

Connie Britton: I Would Love to Do a Friday Night Lights Movie

Ashton Kutcher Gets Into Melee at Stagecoach Music Festival

Report: Jermaine Jackson Owes $30K in Child Support

Box Office: Pain and Gain Takes No. 1 Spot

Jersey Shore's Ronnie Hospitalized for Kidney Stones

Taylor Swift Pays $17 Million for Mansion --- in Cash!