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.

Beauty and the Beast Gets a Full-Season Pickup

Freshman drama Beauty and the Beast has been given a full-season pickup, The CW announced Friday. This week, the show, which stars Kristin Kreuk and Jay Ryan, jumped 9 percent in total viewers. For the season, it's averaging an audience of 2.4 million and a 0.9 rating among adults 18 to 34, according to the network.

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

Beauty and the Beast Gets a Full-Season Pickup

Is Dancing's Cheryl Burke the New Bachelorette?

Is Dancing with the Stars' Cheryl Burke foxtrot-ing over to The Bachelorette? Burke has met with producers of the show, she tells E! News.

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

Is Dancing's Cheryl Burke the New Bachelorette?

Photo: See Michelle Duggar's New Hairdo!

Michelle Duggar's kids planned a special surprise for their mom's birthday a few weeks ago — a makeover. Duggar debuted her new look on a recent episode of 19 Kids and Counting, sporting a sleek, straight hairstyle rather than her usual bangs and curls. Prior to that, Duggar hadn't changed her hair in 40 years, she tells People.

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

Photo: See Michelle Duggar's New Hairdo!

Lindsay Lohan Pulls Out of 20/20 Interview

Lindsay Lohan will not be sitting down with Barbara Walters after all. Lohan has pulled out of her 20/20 interview, which was scheduled to air on Nov. 16, Deadline reports.

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

Lindsay Lohan Pulls Out of 20/20 Interview

The X Factor: Who Got Cut From the Top 13? Who Got the Most Votes?

It was a star-studded night on The X Factor Thursday, with viewer votes deciding which contestant would be sent home from the Top 13. So, who got the boot? And who was shockingly named the show's frontrunner?

Fri, Nov 9, 2012

The X Factor: Who Got Cut From the Top 13? Who Got the Most Votes?

Gabrielle Giffords' Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison

The man who killed six people and injured 13 others, including Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, when he opened fire at a meet-and-greet in Tucson, Ariz. in January 2011, has been sentenced to seven consecutive life sentences plus 140 years, CNN.com reports.

Thu, Nov 8, 2012

Gabrielle Giffords' Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison

The X Factor: Simon and Demi Get Snippy

America is finally getting the chance to vote — again! The X Factor is turning the competition over to viewer votes to determine who will stay and who will go, beginning Wednesday with live performances by the Top 12 on the theme "Songs from the Movies." But wait, not so fast. The Top 12 turned into 13, as hosts Khloe Kardashian and Mario Lopez revealed a twist at the start of the show — that one of the contestants who was cut from the Top 16 last week would be returning. "The final 12 we're very happy with, but we believe we made a mistake," Simon Cowell explained. Which singer was stellar enough to return?

Thu, Nov 8, 2012

What Were Some of the Other Key Results from Election Night?

All eyes were turned towards the presidential election Tuesday, but key ballot measures — including the legalization of gay marriage and marijuana — were also decided upon in individual states. Here's a roundup of some of the other results from Election Night that may have been overlooked:

Wed, Nov 7, 2012

What Were Some of the Other Key Results from Election Night?

VIDEO: Watch President Obama and Gov. Romney’s Election Night Speeches

The outcome of the 2012 presidential election may have been decided Tuesday night, but it wasn't until the wee hours of Wednesday morning that Gov. Mitt Romney and re-elected President Barack Obama spoke to their supporters at their respective campaign headquarters.

Wed, Nov 7, 2012

VIDEO: Watch President Obama and Gov. Romney’s Election Night Speeches

Hulu Plus to Begin Streaming CBS Content

Hulu will begin streaming archival content from CBS in January, the two companies announced Monday. As part of the arrangement, Hulu Plus subscribers will have access to more than 2,600 shows from the network's library for the first time, Additional titles will be announced later, but for now the shows that will be available are Frasier, Family Ties, MacGyver, Medium, Numb3rs, CSI: Miami, Star Trek, Sabrina, the Teenage Witch, Twin Peaks, The Tudors, The Twilight Zone and I Love Lucy, according to Hulu. As of now, no current scripted shows will be available.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Hulu Plus to Begin Streaming CBS Content

Mob Doctor Exclusive: Grace Faces Her Toughest Decision Yet

The Mob Doctor's Grace Devlin (Jordana Spiro) is no stranger to morally ambiguous situations, and Monday's episode — marking the show's return after an extended hiatus due to Fox's coverage of the baseball playoffs — is no exception. But this week's case might be Grace's toughest dilemma yet.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Mob Doctor Exclusive: Grace Faces Her Toughest Decision Yet

The Talk’s Aisha Tyler Heads to Glee

Aisha Tyler has landed a guest role on an upcoming episode of Glee, TVLine reports.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

No Doubt Pulls Music Video Amid Cries of Racism

The video for No Doubt's new single, "Looking Hot," premiered online Friday — but the band was quickly forced to take it down after some viewers claimed it was offensive to Native Americans. The clip features singer Gwen Stefani and bassist Tony Kanal both wearing Native American headdresses and other attire. Kanal rescues Stefani from two cowboys, played by guitarist Tom Dumont and drummer Adrian Young.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

No Doubt Pulls Music Video Amid Cries of Racism

John Cusack Developing a Movie About Rush Limbaugh

John Cusack is developing a movie about conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh, The Associated Press reports. The working title of the film is Rush. Cusack's production company, New Crime Productions, is currently finishing the script and production will begin next year, according to the AP. Betty Thomas (Private Parts, The Brady Bunch Movie) is scheduled to direct.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

John Cusack Developing a Movie About Rush Limbaugh

Report: Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Expecting a Baby

Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are expecting their first baby, according to People. The magazine reports that Bell is pregnant and due in the spring.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Report: Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Expecting a Baby

Jersey Shore Cast to Reunite for Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

The Jersey Shore cast is reuniting for a Hurricane Sandy fundraiser that will be broadcast live on MTV later this month. Seaside Heights, where several episodes of the show have been filmed, was one of the hardest-hit areas during last week's storm.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Jersey Shore Cast to Reunite for Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

Sharon Osbourne Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy

Sharon Osbourne elected to have a double mastectomy last summer after discovering she had a gene that made her predisposed to developing breast cancer, she told the U.K.'s Hello! magazine. "I decided to just take everything off," Osbourne tells the publication, saying her family — husband Ozzy, children Kelly and Jack, and new granddaughter Pearl — were the main motivation behind her decision.

Mon, Nov 5, 2012

Sharon Osbourne Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy

SEAL Team Six Offers an Entertaining Look at bin Laden Raid, But Won't Sway Voters

Controversy arose when the National Geographic Channel announced that it will premiere a film about the successful military raid that killed Osama bin Laden two days before the presidential election, but anyone who walks away thinking that SEAL Team Six: The Raid on Osama bin Laden is a political piece has blinders on. From the first 15 minutes — which include an intense, violent firefight — it's clear that the film's purpose is to provide entertainment, not to advance a political agenda. President Barack Obama is merely a background player (albeit an obviously necessary one), while the real focus is ...

Sat, Nov 3, 2012

SEAL Team Six Offers an Entertaining Look at bin Laden Raid, But Won't Sway Voters

Fall TV Popularity Contest: Will You Be Taking Trips to Malibu Country?

The final new show of the fall season — ABC's Malibu Country — premiered Friday, and we want to know what you thought!Fall TV Popularity Contest: Which fall shows won you over? Vote for your favorites! Will you be heading out to California with Reba McEntire and Lily Tomlin every week, or do you think ...

Sat, Nov 3, 2012

Fall TV Popularity Contest: Will You Be Taking Trips to Malibu Country?

Why Did Miranda Lambert Break Down On Stage During the CMAs?

Miranda Lambert was overcome with emotion at last night's CMA Awards as she accepted the Song of the Year award with her husband Blake Shelton for their duet "Over You." The song holds a deep personal meaning for the couple, as it was written for Shelton's older brother Richie, who was killed in a car accident in 1990 when Shelton was 14. Shelton reportedly credits his brother with fostering his love of country music. CMA Awards: Who were the big winners on country's biggest night? Though Lambert ...

Fri, Nov 2, 2012

Why Did Miranda Lambert Break Down On Stage During the CMAs?

Tune In Tonight: NBC's Hurricane Sandy Telethon

Bruce Springsteen, Christina Aguilera, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi and other stars will come together for a one-hour telethon Friday to benefit the victims of Hurricane Sandy.The event, dubbed Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together, will be hosted by Matt Lauer and will air live on NBC at 8/7c. The telethon will also be live-streamed on NBC.com and will be broadcast across NBCUniversal's network and cable channels, including ...

Fri, Nov 2, 2012

Tune In Tonight: NBC's Hurricane Sandy Telethon

liz.raftery

Beauty and the Beast Gets a Full-Season Pickup

Is Dancing's Cheryl Burke the New Bachelorette?

Photo: See Michelle Duggar's New Hairdo!

Lindsay Lohan Pulls Out of 20/20 Interview

Top Videos of the Week: Karl Rove's Avalanche and Voting Puppies

The X Factor: Who Got Cut From the Top 13? Who Got the Most Votes?

Gabrielle Giffords' Shooter Sentenced to Life in Prison

The X Factor: Simon and Demi Get Snippy

What Were Some of the Other Key Results from Election Night?

VIDEO: Watch President Obama and Gov. Romney’s Election Night Speeches

Hulu Plus to Begin Streaming CBS Content

Mob Doctor Exclusive: Grace Faces Her Toughest Decision Yet

The Talk’s Aisha Tyler Heads to Glee

No Doubt Pulls Music Video Amid Cries of Racism

John Cusack Developing a Movie About Rush Limbaugh

Report: Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Expecting a Baby

Jersey Shore Cast to Reunite for Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser

Sharon Osbourne Reveals She Had a Double Mastectomy

SEAL Team Six Offers an Entertaining Look at bin Laden Raid, But Won't Sway Voters

Fall TV Popularity Contest: Will You Be Taking Trips to Malibu Country?

Why Did Miranda Lambert Break Down On Stage During the CMAs?

Tune In Tonight: NBC's Hurricane Sandy Telethon