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.

Elisha Cuthbert Engaged to Dion Phaneuf

It was certainly an eventful Labor Day weekend for Elisha Cuthbert, who accepted boyfriend Dion Phaneuf's marriage proposal. "Happily, happily, happily engaged!! This has been the most amazing weekend ever," the Happy Endings star tweeted on Sunday.

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

The Green Mile, Finder Star Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Michael Clarke Duncan, the muscular, Oscar-nominated actor best known for his role in The Green Mile, has died, according to The Associated Press. He was 54.

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

The Green Mile, Finder Star Michael Clarke Duncan Dead at 54

Report: Church of Scientology "Auditioned" Actresses to Be Tom Cruise's Wife

Before Katie Holmes, there was... Nazanin Boniadi? A new report in Vanity Fair claims the Church of Scientology "auditioned" actresses to be Tom Cruise's wife in 2004, after his divorce from Nicole Kidman and subsequent split from Penelope Cruz, both of whom "ran afoul" of the church.

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

Report: Church of Scientology "Auditioned" Actresses to Be Tom Cruise's Wife

Russell Crowe Bailed Out By Coast Guard After Getting Lost Kayaking

Not exactly Master and Commander material. Russell Crowe got a little help from the U.S. Coast Guard Saturday night after he got lost while kayaking off the coast of Long Island, The Associated Press reports.

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

Russell Crowe Bailed Out By Coast Guard After Getting Lost Kayaking

2 Broke Girls' Nick Zano Heads to Happy Endings

Love is in the air again for Penny (Casey Wilson) on Happy Endings! Nick Zano, who plays Johnny on 2 Broke Girls, will join the ABC comedy for at least a six-episode arc this season as a love interest for Penny, TVLine reports.

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

2 Broke Girls' Nick Zano Heads to Happy Endings

What Was President Obama's Response to Clint Eastwood's Chair Antics?

Clint Eastwood raised some eyebrows last week when he gave a speech at the Republican National Convention, during which he directed questions to an invisible President Obama, represented by an empty chair on stage. The Oscar winner had some harsh words for the sitting commander-in-chief, and implied more than once that Obama was telling him to shut up (or worse). So how did President Obama react?

Mon, Sep 3, 2012

What Was President Obama's Response to Clint Eastwood's Chair Antics?

Will Mayim Bialik Hide Her Hand Injury on The Big Bang Theory?

The show must go on!Though she seriously injured her hand in a recent car accident, The Big Bang Theory's Mayim Bialik said it didn't cause her to miss a beat in filming the upcoming season of the CBS comedy.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Will Mayim Bialik Hide Her Hand Injury on The Big Bang Theory?

Newsroom Actor Books Guest Role on Elementary

The Newsroom's David Harbour has landed a guest role on an episode of CBS' upcoming Sherlock Holmes series Elementary, TVLine reports.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Newsroom Actor Books Guest Role on Elementary

The Office Spin-Off to Bring Back Dwight's Cousin Mose

Dwight Schrute had a farm, and on the farm he had ... Cousin Mose?! Mike Schur, who guest-starred on The Office as Dwight's (Rainn Wilson) quirky cousin, will be reprising the role on the Office spin-off The Farm, about the Schrute family beet farm, TVLine reports.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

The Office Spin-Off to Bring Back Dwight's Cousin Mose

Robin Roberts' Mother Dies at 88

The sad news continues for Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts, whose mother, Lucimarian Roberts, died Thursday. She was 88.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Report: Jennie Garth, Luke Perry Developing a Sitcom

Kelly and Dylan forever! Jennie Garth and Luke Perry, who played the on-again off-again couple on the original Beverly Hills, 90210, are reuniting to develop a sitcom together in which they'll both star, Us Weekly reports.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Report: Jennie Garth, Luke Perry Developing a Sitcom

Report: Randy Jackson to Become a Mentor on American Idol

The judges' table on American Idol may feature all new faces when the show returns in January. Randy Jackson, the last remaining original judge, is reportedly stepping down and will instead serve as a mentor to the contestants, according to TMZ.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Report: Randy Jackson to Become a Mentor on American Idol

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott Welcome a Baby Boy

The Spelling/McDermott family has a new addition! Tori Spelling gave birth to a baby boy, Finn Davey McDermott, early Thursday evening — her fourth child with husband Dean McDermott.

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Tori Spelling, Dean McDermott Welcome a Baby Boy

Clint Eastwood Makes Romney’s Day at Republican National Convention

Who says there are no Conservatives in Hollywood? Clint Eastwood was a surprise guest for the final evening of the Republican National Convention in Tampa Thursday, speaking minutes before Mitt Romney accepted the party's nomination to run for president. "I know what you're thinking," the Oscar winner greeted the crowd. "You know they're all left-wingers out there...

Fri, Aug 31, 2012

Clint Eastwood Makes Romney’s Day at Republican National Convention

Republican National Convention: Paul Ryan Accepts VP Nomination

Rep. Paul Ryan delivered the keynote speech at the Republican National Convention Wednesday night, accepting the party's nomination for vice president. Speaking before Ryan was former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who received a warm welcome as she took the stage to chants of "Condi!"

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Republican National Convention: Paul Ryan Accepts VP Nomination

Republican National Convention: What Did You Think of Ann Romney and Chris Christie's Speeches?

Ann Romney and New Jersey Governor Chris Christie took the stage Tuesday night at the Republican National Convention, both offering anecdotes from their family lives and giving personal and political endorsements of presidential hopeful Mitt Romney.

Wed, Aug 29, 2012

Republican National Convention: What Did You Think of Ann Romney and Chris Christie's Speeches?

Justin Bieber Mentors X Factor Contestants with L.A. Reid

Does The X Factor have Bieber fever? It appears so.  Justin Bieber joined judge L.A. Reid as a celebrity mentor for his over-25 group of contestants this week, JustJared.com reports.

Tue, Aug 28, 2012

Justin Bieber Mentors X Factor Contestants with L.A. Reid

Nigel Lythgoe Developing a New TV Series Based on Fame

Nigel Lythgoe, the executive producer behind American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance, is partnering with MGM Television to create a scripted series based on the 1980 film (and later TV show) Fame, Deadline reports.

Tue, Aug 28, 2012

Nigel Lythgoe Developing a New TV Series Based on Fame

Alan Ball: I'm Leaving True Blood in Capable Hands

Alan Ball, who has been the creative force behind the first five seasons of True Blood, says he has complete faith in new showrunner Mark Hudis — and he thinks fans should, too.

Mon, Aug 27, 2012

Alan Ball: I'm Leaving True Blood in Capable Hands

SNL Alum Abby Elliott Heading to How I Met Your Mother

Abby Elliott won't be unemployed for long. Just two weeks after confirming she won't be returning to Saturday Night Live next season, Elliott has landed an arc on CBS' How I Met Your Mother, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Mon, Aug 27, 2012

SNL Alum Abby Elliott Heading to How I Met Your Mother

Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds Are Married

Rosie O'Donnell sure knows how to keep a secret! The actress and former talk show host married her girlfriend, Michelle Rounds, in a private ceremony in New York on June 9, People reports.

Mon, Aug 27, 2012

Rosie O'Donnell and Michelle Rounds Are Married

Anderson Cooper Announces First Round of Guest Co-Hosts

Anderson Cooper has released the initial lineup of guest co-hosts who will be joining him on his daytime talk show in the fall. Actress Kristin Chenoweth will be the first person to play sidekick to the CNN anchor when she appears on Anderson Live on Sept. 10, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Mon, Aug 27, 2012

Anderson Cooper Announces First Round of Guest Co-Hosts