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.

POLL: What Did You Think of Kanye West's Leather Skirt at the Hurricane Sandy Concert?

Kanye West was just one of many stars who took the stage at Wednesday's 12-12-12 Hurricane Sandy benefit concert at Madison Square Garden, but he was the only one whose outfit had people talking long after the music had ended.

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

POLL: What Did You Think of Kanye West's Leather Skirt at the Hurricane Sandy Concert?

Lindsey Vonn: Depression Made Me Feel "Like a Zombie"

Skier Lindsey Vonn has revealed that she suffers from depression that was once so crippling that she "couldn't get out of bed." "I felt hopeless, empty, like a zombie," Vonn, 28, tells People about a period of time in 2008. "Everything about my life seemed so perfect to people. But I struggle like everyone else."

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

Lindsey Vonn: Depression Made Me Feel "Like a Zombie"

Who's Going to the X Factor Finals?

On Thursday's episode of The X Factor, one of the final four acts was sent home, while viewer votes sent the other three on to next week's final. Who made it through, and was the right act eliminated? Keep reading to find out.

Fri, Dec 14, 2012

The X Factor: Final Four Compete for the Finals

It's all up to the audience now. The final four contestants on The X Factor sang their hearts out Wednesday night for a spot in next week's final, and audience votes alone will determine which act gets eliminated on Thursday night and which three will advance — with no sing-off or judges' votes to decide. Additionally, the show isn't going to reveal the rankings of the Top 3, meaning that viewers won't know who the frontrunner is heading into the finals. For the second week in a row, the acts each performed two songs — one of their choosing and one selected by them and their mentor (though Demi Lovato is the one judge with no contestants remaining). Here's a breakdown of each performance.

Thu, Dec 13, 2012

The X Factor: Final Four Compete for the Finals

The Music of Nashville: An Essential Playlist

"The music is as much a part of the narrative as the dialogue," according to creator Callie Khouri.

Wed, Dec 12, 2012

The Music of Nashville: An Essential Playlist

Brandi Glanville Undergoing Surgery to Remove a Tumor in Her Breast

Brandi Glanville will undergo surgery this week to remove a non-cancerous tumor in her breast, according to inTouch.

Tue, Dec 11, 2012

Brandi Glanville Undergoing Surgery to Remove a Tumor in Her Breast

Busy Philipps is Pregnant

There's another baby on the way for Busy Philipps! The Cougar Town actress announced her pregnancy via Twitter Monday, tweeting a picture of a positive home pregnancy test with the caption, "So this happened... "

Tue, Dec 11, 2012

Kim Kardashian "Completely Heartbroken" Over Death of Kitten

A kitten that Kanye West gave to girlfriend Kim Kardashian as a present in September had to be put to sleep last week, Kardashian announced in a blog post.

Tue, Dec 11, 2012

Kim Kardashian "Completely Heartbroken" Over Death of Kitten

Pamela Anderson Owes More than $370K in Taxes

Move over, Wesley Snipes. Pamela Anderson is the latest celebrity to find herself in trouble with the IRS. Two tax liens were recently filed against the Baywatch star for unpaid state and federal taxes in 2011totaling more than $370,000, TMZ reports.

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Pamela Anderson Owes More than $370K in Taxes

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood "Didn't Want to Deal With" Slavery in Movies

Director Quentin Tarantino says the inspiration for his new movie, Django Unchained, came from a growing frustration with Western films "ignoring" the issue of slavery. "Hollywood didn't want to deal with it because it was too ugly and too messy," Tarantino recently told The Daily Beast. "But how can you ignore such a huge part of American history when telling a story in that time period? It made no sense."

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood "Didn't Want to Deal With" Slavery in Movies

Shannen Doherty's 911 Call About Suicidal Twitter Fan Leaks

Shannen Doherty called police last month to report a fan who had threatened via Twitter to kill herself if the actress didn't call her — and now audio of the 911 call has been leaked.

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Shannen Doherty's 911 Call About Suicidal Twitter Fan Leaks

"Shattered" Australian DJs Speak Out About Kate Middleton Nurse's Suicide

Michael Christian and Mel Greig, the Australian DJs who prank called the London hospital where Kate Middleton was being treated, say they're "shattered" and "devastated" by the subsequent suicide of the nurse who fielded the call.

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

"Shattered" Australian DJs Speak Out About Kate Middleton Nurse's Suicide

Shonda Rhimes on Katherine Heigl's Grey's Anatomy Exit: "I Was Not Surprised"

Shonda Rhimes finally spoke publicly about Katherine Heigl's tension-filled departure from Grey's Anatomy in 2010, and her comments were slightly barbed, to say the least.

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Shonda Rhimes on Katherine Heigl's Grey's Anatomy Exit: "I Was Not Surprised"

RuPaul Heads to Happy Endings

He better work! RuPaul will guest-starr on an upcoming episode of Happy Endings, TVLine reports. But who will he play?

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Patrick Moore, British Astronomer and TV Host, Dies at 89

British astronomer Patrick Moore, who hosted the BBC program The Sky at Night, died Sunday at his home after battling an infection. He was 89.

Mon, Dec 10, 2012

Patrick Moore, British Astronomer and TV Host, Dies at 89

Night Court Creator Reinhold Weege Dies at 63

Reinhold Weege, who created Night Court and was a writer/producer for Barney Miller, died Dec. 1 of natural causes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 63.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

Night Court Creator Reinhold Weege Dies at 63

One Million Moms "Moving On" From Fight Against Ellen DeGeneres' JC Penney Ads

Conservative group One Million Moms resurrected its fight against JC Penney's this week, slamming the retailer again for using Ellen DeGeneres in holiday ads. But just as quickly as the organization raised its protest flag, it lowered it again.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

One Million Moms "Moving On" From Fight Against Ellen DeGeneres' JC Penney Ads

Nurse Duped By Kate Middleton Royal Prank Call Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

A nurse who was duped by two Australian radio DJs seeking information on Kate Middleton's hospitalization earlier this week has been found dead in an apparent suicide, according to the hospital. In a statement to TVGuide.com, King Edward VII Hospital said that Jacintha Saldanha was found dead Friday morning near the hospital and was the recent "victim of a hoax call." Scotland Yard is treating the death as a possible suicide.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

Nurse Duped By Kate Middleton Royal Prank Call Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Fox's Stars in Danger Diving Special Reveals Cast

Watch out, ABC. Fox is going diving with the stars too. The network will premiere Stars in Danger: The High Dive next month, a two-hour special featuring eight celebrities learning Olympic-style dives, both solo and synchronized.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

Fox's Stars in Danger Diving Special Reveals Cast

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen Welcome a Baby Girl

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen welcomed a new addition to their family this week. Daughter Vivian Lake was born at the couple's home on Wednesday, the supermodel announced on her Facebook page.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen Welcome a Baby Girl

Up All Night Hires New Showrunner

More changes are happening over at NBC's Up All Night. Linda Wallem has been hired as the comedy series' new showrunner as it revamps itself heading into the spring, according to The Hollywood Reporter. She'll replace Tucker Cawley, who is leaving to become a consulting producer on Fox's The Mindy Project.

Fri, Dec 7, 2012

liz.raftery

POLL: What Did You Think of Kanye West's Leather Skirt at the Hurricane Sandy Concert?

Lindsey Vonn: Depression Made Me Feel "Like a Zombie"

Who's Going to the X Factor Finals?

Top Videos of the Week: Glee's "First Noel," new Superman trailer, Worst Fails of the Year

The X Factor: Final Four Compete for the Finals

The Music of Nashville: An Essential Playlist

Brandi Glanville Undergoing Surgery to Remove a Tumor in Her Breast

Busy Philipps is Pregnant

Kim Kardashian "Completely Heartbroken" Over Death of Kitten

Pamela Anderson Owes More than $370K in Taxes

Quentin Tarantino: Hollywood "Didn't Want to Deal With" Slavery in Movies

Shannen Doherty's 911 Call About Suicidal Twitter Fan Leaks

"Shattered" Australian DJs Speak Out About Kate Middleton Nurse's Suicide

Shonda Rhimes on Katherine Heigl's Grey's Anatomy Exit: "I Was Not Surprised"

RuPaul Heads to Happy Endings

Patrick Moore, British Astronomer and TV Host, Dies at 89

Night Court Creator Reinhold Weege Dies at 63

One Million Moms "Moving On" From Fight Against Ellen DeGeneres' JC Penney Ads

Nurse Duped By Kate Middleton Royal Prank Call Found Dead in Apparent Suicide

Fox's Stars in Danger Diving Special Reveals Cast

Tom Brady, Gisele Bundchen Welcome a Baby Girl

Up All Night Hires New Showrunner