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.

Jessica Simpson Shows Off Her Baby Bump

That Weight Watchers deal can be put on the back burner for now — a pregnant Jessica Simpson showed off her baby bump in a bikini over the weekend.

Mon, Dec 31, 2012

Jennifer Lawrence: "Junk Food and Reality TV" Are My Vices

Jennifer Lawrence , the world's most desirable woman, has a confession to make: she loves junk food.

Mon, Dec 31, 2012

Jennifer Lawrence: "Junk Food and Reality TV" Are My Vices

Vincent Irizarry, Lindsay Hartley Sign On for All My Children Reboot

At least two familiar faces will be returning to Pine Valley for the planned online reboot of All My Children. Vincent Irizarry, who plays Dr. David Hayward, posted on his Facebook page last week that he had officially signed on for the show, which is being revamped by Prospect Park.

Mon, Dec 31, 2012

Vincent Irizarry, Lindsay Hartley Sign On for All My Children Reboot

Kim Kardashian Pregnant with Kanye West's Baby

The Kardashians will soon have one more family member to keep up with. Kim Kardashian is three months pregnant with boyfriend Kanye West's baby, Us Weekly reports.

Mon, Dec 31, 2012

Kim Kardashian Pregnant with Kanye West's Baby

Matt Lauer Facing "Harassment" By Viewers Over Ann Curry's Today Departure

When celebrities walk around New York City, it's commonplace for regular folks to shout out greetings. Unfortunately for Matt Lauer, the messages aren't always positive. More than a few strangers have berated the Today host on the streets of Manhattan, sources at NBC tell TMZ, "screaming at him" and "calling him names" because they blame Lauer for Ann Curry's departure from the morning news show this past summer.

Fri, Dec 28, 2012

Matt Lauer Facing "Harassment" By Viewers Over Ann Curry's Today Departure

NBC "Not Moving Forward" with Mockingbird Lane

Sorry, Munsters fans. NBC has officially decided to pass on the planned reboot Mockingbird Lane, according to creator Bryan Fuller.

Fri, Dec 28, 2012

NBC "Not Moving Forward" with Mockingbird Lane

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Dies at 78

Retired Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, who became known as "Stormin' Norman" when he led U.S. troops to victory in the 1991 Persian Gulf War, died Thursday in Tampa, Fla., of complications from pneumonia, the Associated Press reports. He was 78.

Fri, Dec 28, 2012

Kate Winslet Weds in Secret Ceremony

Kate Winslet tied the knot with her beau Ned Rocknroll in a secret ceremony in New York earlier this month, according to reports.

Thu, Dec 27, 2012

Spoiler! Which Major Downton Abbey Character Won't Be Returning for Season 4?

NOTE: This article contains major spoilers about the Season 3 Downton Abbey Christmas special that aired in the UK but has not yet been shown in the U.S. Read at your own risk! Downton Abbey will have one fewer resident when it returns for its fourth season.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Spoiler! Which Major Downton Abbey Character Won't Be Returning for Season 4?

Brandy Gets Engaged to Ryan Press

The boy is hers! Brandy is engaged to her boyfriend, music executive Ryan Press, Us Weekly reports.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Glee Creator Ryan Murphy Is a Dad!

The best Christmas present of all came a little early for Glee and American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, who welcomed son Logan Phineas on Monday, Dec. 24, People reports. It's the first child for Murphy and his husband, photographer David Miller.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Report: Janet Jackson Engaged to Boyfriend Wissam Al Mana

Janet Jackson is engaged to her boyfriend, billionaire Wissam Al Mana, Us Weekly reports. A source tells the magazine Al Mana, a luxury-brand mogul, proposed "earlier this year" and gave Jackson "a huge, expensive ring."

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Report: Janet Jackson Engaged to Boyfriend Wissam Al Mana

Ratings: It's a Wonderful Life Gets Biggest Audience in Years

More than 5.5 million people tuned in to the holiday classic It's a Wonderful Life on NBC Christmas Eve, marking it the biggest audience for Frank Capra's 1946 film in seven years.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Ratings: It's a Wonderful Life Gets Biggest Audience in Years

Illness Pushes Back Rafael Nadal's Return to Tennis

It's been nearly seven months since former No. 1 men's tennis player Rafael Nadal played tennis professionally, and it looks like his return to the court has been delayed further. Nadal was scheduled to participate in a tournament in Abu Dhabi this week but has been forced to withdraw — not because of the knee injury that has plagued him since June, but because of a stomach virus.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Illness Pushes Back Rafael Nadal's Return to Tennis

Larry Hagman to Appear Posthumously on CBS' I Get That A Lot

Larry Hagman fans will be able to see the dearly departed Dallas star on the small screen this spring. Hagman, who died in November, will be featured on the CBS special I Get That A Lot, in which celebrities masquerade as ordinary people and then act like they're not stars when they're inevitably recognized. The actor filmed his segment in September, and appears as a salesman offering free samples of barbecue sauce, according to the network.

Wed, Dec 26, 2012

Larry Hagman to Appear Posthumously on CBS' I Get That A Lot

Walking Dead Renewed for Season 4; Showrunner Glen Mazzara Stepping Down

AMC has picked up The Walking Dead for a fourth season, but the series will continue without showrunner Glen Mazzara, who has been at the helm since Season 2, the network said in a statement Friday. "Both parties acknowledge that there is a difference of opinion about where the show should go moving forward, and conclude that it is best to part ways," AMC and Mazzara said in a joint statement. "This decision is amicable and Glen will remain on for post-production on season 3B as showrunner and executive producer."

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Walking Dead Renewed for Season 4; Showrunner Glen Mazzara Stepping Down

NRA Spokesperson Blames Newtown Massacre on Violent Videogames, Movies

At a news conference Friday, National Rifle Association Executive Vice President Wayne LaPierre blamed last week's massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. on violent videogames and movies, and said that schools should employ armed guards as an added safety measure to stop "the next Adam Lanza." "The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun," said LaPierre, who is also the organization's top lobbyist.

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

NRA Spokesperson Blames Newtown Massacre on Violent Videogames, Movies

Did a Wheel of Fortune Contestant Lose Unfairly?

We'd like to buy a do-over, Pat. There's no nice way to say it: A Wheel of Fortune contestant got royally screwed on Wednesday's show, losing thousands of dollars because she failed to enunciate the "g" at the end of "swimming."

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Did a Wheel of Fortune Contestant Lose Unfairly?

Jake Tapper Leaves ABC News for CNN

Jake Tapper, ABC News' chief White House correspondent, is leaving the network to become the chief Washington correspondent for CNN, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Rebel Wilson to Host the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Australian funny lady Rebel Wilson will host the 2013 MTV Movie Awards in April, the network announced Thursday.

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Rebel Wilson to Host the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Madonna Threatens to Cancel Concert in Chile Because of Smoking Fans

Like a Surgeon ... General? Madonna threatened to cancel a concert in Chile after second-hand smoke wafted onto the stage during a soundcheck, TMZ reports.

Fri, Dec 21, 2012

Madonna Threatens to Cancel Concert in Chile Because of Smoking Fans

liz.raftery

Jessica Simpson Shows Off Her Baby Bump

Jennifer Lawrence: "Junk Food and Reality TV" Are My Vices

Vincent Irizarry, Lindsay Hartley Sign On for All My Children Reboot

Kim Kardashian Pregnant with Kanye West's Baby

Matt Lauer Facing "Harassment" By Viewers Over Ann Curry's Today Departure

NBC "Not Moving Forward" with Mockingbird Lane

Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf Dies at 78

Top Videos of the Week: The Wire: The Musical, Bo Obama Gets Rambunctious

Kate Winslet Weds in Secret Ceremony

Spoiler! Which Major Downton Abbey Character Won't Be Returning for Season 4?

Brandy Gets Engaged to Ryan Press

Glee Creator Ryan Murphy Is a Dad!

Report: Janet Jackson Engaged to Boyfriend Wissam Al Mana

Ratings: It's a Wonderful Life Gets Biggest Audience in Years

Illness Pushes Back Rafael Nadal's Return to Tennis

Larry Hagman to Appear Posthumously on CBS' I Get That A Lot

Walking Dead Renewed for Season 4; Showrunner Glen Mazzara Stepping Down

NRA Spokesperson Blames Newtown Massacre on Violent Videogames, Movies

Did a Wheel of Fortune Contestant Lose Unfairly?

Jake Tapper Leaves ABC News for CNN

Rebel Wilson to Host the 2013 MTV Movie Awards

Madonna Threatens to Cancel Concert in Chile Because of Smoking Fans