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.

Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Get Combative in Vice Presidential Debate

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican vice-presidential nominee Paul Ryan came out swinging in Thursday's one and only debate between the V.P. candidates, trading political and personal barbs in a 90-minute conversation that became heated at several points. Immediately notable about the debate format was that the candidates did not stand behind podiums, but rather were seated behind a desk in office chairs, facing moderator Martha Raddatz at Centre College in Danville, Ky. The combative tone of the debate was markedly different from last week's meeting between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney, with Ryan and Biden frequently interrupting and speaking over each other to clarify their positions on domestic and foreign issues including taxes, health care, and the removal of troops from Afghanistan.

Fri, Oct 12, 2012

Joe Biden and Paul Ryan Get Combative in Vice Presidential Debate

Tonight's Vice Presidential Debate: Will You Watch?

Vice President Joe Biden and Republican V.P. candidate Paul Ryan will debate tonight, the first and only time the two will go head-to-head before next month's election.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Tonight's Vice Presidential Debate: Will You Watch?

The X Factor: Who Are the Top 24?

The remaining field of 60 contestants (down from the original 120) was  further whittled down to the top 24 during the final round of boot camp cuts on Wednesday's two-hour episode of The X Factor. The remaining contenders were assigned into four categories (six in each), and found out which judge would be mentoring them. Simon Cowell will handle the groups; Britney Spears will take on the teens; L.A. Reid is in charge of the over 25s; and Demi Lovato will help the young adults along. As an added twist — only three groups were chosen initially, but the judges assembled another three from some of their favorite performers who weren't selected individually.

Thu, Oct 11, 2012

Eric Dane Cast in Michael Bay's TNT Pilot

It didn't take long for McSteamy to find new work! Less than a week after Eric Dane's character Mark Sloan made his final appearance on Grey's Anatomy, the actor has signed on to Michael Bay's new TNT pilot Last Ship.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Eric Dane Cast in Michael Bay's TNT Pilot

Lifetime Renews Dance Moms

Lifetime has renewed its documentary series Dance Moms for a third season, the network announced Wednesday. The show will return next year with 26 new episodes.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

CBS Pulls Made in Jersey

The fall TV season has seen its first casualty. CBS has pulled Made in Jersey from its Friday-night lineup and will replace it with new episodes of Undercover Boss beginning Nov. 2, the network announced Wednesday.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Psych Sets Season 7 Premiere Date

Attention Psych fans: The wait for new episodes is almost over. Season 7 of the USA detective series will premiere on February 27, 2013, according to a video message on the show's Facebook page.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Hamish Linklater Heads to The Good Wife

There will soon be a new face in the Department of Justice on The Good Wife. New Adventures of Old Christine star Hamish Linklater has landed a guest spot on the CBS legal drama that could potentially turn into a recurring role, TVLine reports.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Former NFL Player, Webster Star Alex Karras Dies

Alex Karras, a retired NFL player who went on to star in Webster, died Wednesday in Los Angeles, a family spokesperson told CNN. He was 77.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Former NFL Player, Webster Star Alex Karras Dies

Police Called to Break Up Argument Between Lindsay and Dina Lohan

Never a dull moment in the Lohan household. Police were called to Dina Lohan's home in Long Island, N.Y., early Wednesday morning because of an incident involving Dina and her daughter Lindsay, according to authorities. Police received a report of a disturbance at the house shortly after 8 a.m., Officer James Imperiale tells TVGuide.com.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Police Called to Break Up Argument Between Lindsay and Dina Lohan

Which Up All Night Star Is Getting Arrested?

Chris Diamantopoulos, who recently appeared on Up All Night as Maya Rudolph's on-again, off-again love interest, is joining Season 4 of Arrested Development, Deadline reports. There's no word on who he'll be playing, but Diamantopoulos will reportedly appear in at least three episodes of the dysfunctional family comedy, which is being revived by Netflix.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Which Up All Night Star Is Getting Arrested?

Last Man Standing, Malibu Country Boss Checks Into Rehab

Kevin Abbott, the executive producer behind Last Man Standing and Malibu Country, is on "indefinite medical leave" after voluntarily checking into rehab — but both shows will go on, Deadline reports.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Last Man Standing, Malibu Country Boss Checks Into Rehab

Adam Goldberg to Play Himself on Animal Practice

Adam Goldberg is checking into Animal Practice. Goldberg will play a version of himself on the NBC comedy, as the star of a fictional legal drama to which Angela (Betsy Sodaro) and monkey physician Dr. Rizzo are addicted, TVLine reports.

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Adam Goldberg to Play Himself on Animal Practice

Which Legendary Songstress Would Have "Strangled Nicki Minaj to Death"?

Stand back, Nicki Minaj! Fleetwood Mac's leading lady, Stevie Nicks, didn't mince words when she was recently asked about the American Idol feud between new judges Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj. "How dare this little girl!" Nicks told The Daily, referencing Minaj's outburst at the judges' table when she allegedly threatened to shoot Carey. "If I had been Mariah, I would have walked over to Nicki and strangled her to death right there."

Wed, Oct 10, 2012

Which Legendary Songstress Would Have "Strangled Nicki Minaj to Death"?

Exclusive: Michael Rapaport on Moretti's Shocking Return to The Mob Doctor

Just when you thought he was out ... The Mob Doctor's pilot episode ended with a literal bang when mob boss Paul Moretti (Michael Rapaport) was gunned down by former mob leader Constantine Alexander (William Forsythe) right in front of Grace (Jordana Spiro). But the end of last week's episode revealed that Moretti didn't actually die. "I think Moretti being alive changes things drastically for Constantine and what he's trying to do," Rapaport says in the exclusive video below. "Moretti wants power, Moretti wants money. ... He wants the throne."

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Exclusive: Michael Rapaport on Moretti's Shocking Return to The Mob Doctor

Comedy Central Gives Pilot Order to Web Series Broad City

Comedy Central has given a pilot order for the web series Broad City, starring former Upright Citizens Brigade members Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer, the network announced Monday. Amy Poehler will be one of the pilot's executive producers.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Comedy Central Gives Pilot Order to Web Series Broad City

Fox Gives Full-Season Orders to Ben & Kate, The Mindy Project

Fox has given full-season orders to new comedies The Mindy Project and Ben and Kate, Fox announced Monday.Fall TV Popularity Contest: Did you like Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project? "Ben and Kate and The Mindy Project have everything we want to stand for in comedy: smart writing, hugely appealing casts and comedy that feels contemporary and real," Fox Chairman Kevin Reilly said in a statement.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Fox Gives Full-Season Orders to Ben & Kate, The Mindy Project

Judith Light Heads to Dallas

Judith Light is heading to Dallas, TVGuide.com has confirmed. The veteran TV actress will recur throughout the TNT series' second season, playing "an authoritative and controlling battle-ax who will fight to the death to protect the people she loves," according to TVLine, which first reported the news. Additional details about the character, including her name, have not been released.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman Are Separating

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman are separating after more than 30 years of marriage, their rep confirms to TVGuide.com.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman Are Separating

VIDEO: Lady Gaga Vomits Onstage

If it's good enough for Bieber, it's good enough for Gaga.VIDEO: Justin Bieber pukes onstage About a week after teen sensation Justin Bieber threw up onstage during a concert in Arizona, Lady Gaga followed suit, vomiting on the stage in Barcelona over the weekend during her hit "Edge of Glory." Naturally, the whole thing was caught on video.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Rosie O'Donnell Wants to Buy Honey Boo Boo a House

Honey Boo Boo has at least one celebrity fan who "redneck-ognizes" her skills: Rosie O'Donnell. The comedienne tells People she loves the Thompson family so much that she wants to buy them a new home.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012

Rosie O'Donnell Wants to Buy Honey Boo Boo a House

Girl Rising to Help Launch CNN Films

CNN will begin developing and airing feature-length documentaries, the news network announced Monday. The first entry, titled Girl Rising, includes narration by Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Kerry Washington and Selena Gomez.

Mon, Oct 8, 2012