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.

Chris Brown Crashes Porsche Trying to Evade Paparazzi

Chris Brown crashed his Porsche into a wall Saturday afternoon while trying to avoid the paparazzi, The Associated Press reports.

Sun, Feb 10, 2013

Chris Brown Crashes Porsche Trying to Evade Paparazzi

VIDEO: Justin Bieber Pulls Double Duty on SNL

Saturday Night Live was all Justin Bieber all the time last night, as the teen heartthrob acted as both the host and the musical guest. How did he do? Let's check out some of the highlights:

Sun, Feb 10, 2013

VIDEO: Justin Bieber Pulls Double Duty on SNL

CBS' The Job Offers Contestants a Shot at Their Dream Gig

Two years ago, a conversation Michael Davies had with his daughter, then a 19-year-old college student, inspired him to create a reality show about people trying to find employment. "When she finished up freshman year at school, she told me that she had no intention of going back for her sophomore year," Davies tells TVGuide.com. "And when I asked her why, she said because none of the graduating seniors in her college have real jobs." And thus, CBS's The Job, which premieres Friday at 8/7c, was born.

Fri, Feb 8, 2013

CBS' The Job Offers Contestants a Shot at Their Dream Gig

6 Things Touch Fans Can Expect From Season 2

Touch kicks off its oft-delayed second season Friday, with a two-hour premiere that provides answers to a few questions, and raises a slew of others. The action-packed premiere, which airs at 8/7c on Fox, kicks off a season that promises higher stakes and added danger for Martin Bohm (Kiefer Sutherland) and his son Jake (David Mazouz), according to showrunners Tim Kring and Carol Barbee.

Fri, Feb 8, 2013

6 Things Touch Fans Can Expect From Season 2

American Idol: Nicki Minaj Lets Loose Harsh Criticism During Hollywood Week, Day 2

Nicki Minaj didn't hold anything back on American Idol Thursday night, as Hollywood Week moved into the second solo round for the guys.

Fri, Feb 8, 2013

American Idol: Nicki Minaj Lets Loose Harsh Criticism During Hollywood Week, Day 2

Pilot Season: Emma Roberts Lands Lead in Fox's Delirium

Emma Roberts has landed the lead role in the Fox drama pilot Delirium, TVGuide.com has learned.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Pilot Season: Emma Roberts Lands Lead in Fox's Delirium

The Office Sets Series Finale Date

Dunder Mifflin will officially close its doors in mid-May. After nine seasons, NBC's The Office will air its series finale on May 16, the network announced Thursday. The one-hour episode will also be the show's 200th.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Report: Judge Commits Mindy McCready to Mental Health Facility

Mindy McCready's two children were removed from her care yesterday and a judge sent the country singer to a mental health facility, where she will undergo psychiatric and alcohol-abuse evaluations, E! News reports.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Report: Judge Commits Mindy McCready to Mental Health Facility

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo's Mama June Loses More than 100 Pounds

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo star Mama June says she's lost more than 100 pounds since the show began two years ago, TMZ reports.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Here Comes Honey Boo Boo's Mama June Loses More than 100 Pounds

Star Wars Makeup Artist Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98

Stuart Freeborn, the makeup artist who created such beloved Star Wars characters as Yoda, Chewbacca and Jabba the Hutt, died Tuesday in London, according to Lucasfilm. He was 98.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Star Wars Makeup Artist Stuart Freeborn Dies at 98

Robin Roberts Sets Good Morning America Return Date

Robin Roberts has finally set a date for her return to Good Morning America.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Robin Roberts Sets Good Morning America Return Date

American Idol: Highlights from Hollywood Day 1

It was boys' night on American Idol Wednesday, with the show highlighting the first days of the guys' Hollywood round, encompassing solo and group performances. And the first night of Hollywood Week was a rough one, to say the least.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

American Idol: Highlights from Hollywood Day 1

Lucy Lawless Sentenced to Community Service for Oil Ship Protest

Spartacus star Lucy Lawless has been ordered to pay a fine and complete 120 hours of community service after she pled guilty to trespassing charges stemming from a protest on a New Zealand oil ship, The Associated Press reports.

Thu, Feb 7, 2013

Lucy Lawless Sentenced to Community Service for Oil Ship Protest

American Idol: Our Favorite Hollywood Hopefuls (So Far)

American Idol heads to Hollywood this week, where all the contestants who made it through the first round of auditions — nearly 300 of them — will vie for a spot in the Top 40. So, ahead of Wednesday's show, we decided to break down our favorite guys who will be competing, based on the early auditions. (Next week we'll highlight our favorite ladies.) Keep in mind — only a fraction of the 276 contestants who made it to Hollywood were featured in the audition shows, so the best ones are perhaps yet to be seen. But, of those we've been introduced to so far, here are our picks for the most promising:

Wed, Feb 6, 2013

American Idol: Our Favorite Hollywood Hopefuls (So Far)

Body of Proof: Check Out an Exclusive Sneak Peek from the Season 3 Premiere

Out with the old, in with the new. When ABC's Body of Proof kicks off its revamped third season Tuesday, Feb. 19 (10/9, ABC), many of the show's key players won't be returning (RIP, Peter!). But one previously unseen figure from medical examiner Megan Hunt's (Dana Delany) past will be.

Tue, Feb 5, 2013

Body of Proof: Check Out an Exclusive Sneak Peek from the Season 3 Premiere

Pilot Season: CBS Orders New Pilots from David E. Kelley and Robin Williams, Homeland Bosses

CBS has ordered a new comedy pilot from producer David E. Kelley that will star Robin Williams, as well as two new hourlong drama pilots, one from the creators of Homeland, TVGuide.com has learned.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Pilot Season: CBS Orders New Pilots from David E. Kelley and Robin Williams, Homeland Bosses

Justin Timberlake: I Did Not Insult Britney Spears

Justin Timberlake is denying reports that a quip he made during a performance over the weekend was a thinly veiled insult aimed at his ex-girlfriend Britney Spears.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Justin Timberlake: I Did Not Insult Britney Spears

Donald Trump Threatens to Sue Bill Maher

Donald Trump said Monday that he plans to sue Bill Maher to the tune of $5 million for a joke the comedian made at Trump's expense during a January appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Donald Trump Threatens to Sue Bill Maher

VIDEO: Shaq Lip-Syncs to Beyonce During Super Bowl Halftime Show

Beyonce has found herself embroiled in another news story involving lip-syncing — although this time, she isn't the culprit. Former NBA star Shaquille O'Neal tweeted a video of himself passionately mouthing the words to Beyonce's "Halo" during the singer's Super Bowl halftime performance Sunday — and he does a pretty good impression!

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

VIDEO: Shaq Lip-Syncs to Beyonce During Super Bowl Halftime Show

Alex Mack Star Larisa Oleynik Gets Restraining Order Against Stalker

The Secret World of Alex Mack star Larisa Oleynik has gotten a restraining order against a stalker she says changed his last name to match hers, TMZ reports.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Alex Mack Star Larisa Oleynik Gets Restraining Order Against Stalker

Pilot Season: Anna Gunn Lands Post-Breaking Bad Role

Breaking Bad may be coming to an end, but Anna Gunn has already lined up her next television role. Gunn, who plays the long-suffering Skyler White on the AMC show, has been cast in Bravo's drama pilot Rita, the network announced.

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Pilot Season: Anna Gunn Lands Post-Breaking Bad Role

Bobbi Kristina Slams Cissy Houston's Book as "Disrespectful" to Whitney

There are plenty of people clamoring to read Cissy Houston's tell-all about her daughter Whitney Houston — but Whitney's daughter, Bobbi Kristina Brown, isn't among them. In fact, she says she and her boyfriend Nick Gordon want "nothing to do with it."

Mon, Feb 4, 2013

Bobbi Kristina Slams Cissy Houston's Book as "Disrespectful" to Whitney