About Cortney Wills

Cortney M. Wills is the Entertainment Director at TheGrio and host of our latest podcast initiative, Acting Up.
Born and raised in Los Angeles, the Medill alum began her career at Time Inc. and has since covered music, film, television, and pop culture for numerous publications including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard, MTV News, JET, and more.
Much of her work at TheGrio focuses on holding Hollywood accountable and examines how stories about our people, our culture, and our communities are being told on screens big and small.
She’s currently based in Los Angeles where she resides with her husband and children.

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Taraji
October 15, 2020
Taraji P. Henson is set to host and produce upcoming six-part podcast series ‘Jacked: Rise of the New Jack Swing’
syvies love
October 15, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for the upcoming romantic drama, 'Sylvie's Love' starring Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha.
October 15, 2020
Lizzo urges fans to vote and talks "suppression" during her acceptance speech at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards
October 15, 2020
Check out the full list of winners from the 2020 Billboard Music Awards including Kanye West, Khalid, and Cardi B.
Good Trouble John Lewis thegrio.com
October 9, 2020
Check out our exclusive interview with filmmaker Dawn Porter as she discusses her project 'John Lewis: Good Trouble.'
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II thegrio.com
October 9, 2020
Check out our interview with Emmy-winning actor, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II who plays Bobby Seale in 'The Trial of the Chicago…
October 8, 2020
Check out theGrio's list of brand new horror flicks you should watch on streaming apps or VOD before Halloween this…
Jingle Jangle
October 6, 2020
Phylicia Rashad, Forest Whitaker and more star in teaser for upcoming Netflix holiday musical 'Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey'
lorraine toussaint
October 6, 2020
Lorraine Toussaint launches powerful project, MothersandSons2020 featuring Blair Underwood, Aldis Hodge, and more.
Taraji P. Henson And American Express Launch #ExpressThanks Pop Up Cafe
October 5, 2020
Facebook Watch has greenlit 'Peace of Mind with Taraji,' a talk show centered on mental wellness co-hosted by Taraji P.…
Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, podcast, Netflix
October 2, 2020
Netflix is working on an animated series based on 'Ada Twist, Scientist' book series produced by Barack and Michelle Obama.
Michelle Buteau thegrio.com
October 2, 2020
Check out our exclusive interview with Michelle Buteau on her Netflix special, 'Welcome to Buteaupia' and parenting twins
Sam Jay
October 2, 2020
Comedian, Sam Jay has landed her own late-night talk show on HBO to be produced by 'Insecure' showrunner, Prentice Penny
October 1, 2020
Check out our Q&A with 'Antebellum' co-director, Gerard Bush, addressing the film's intentions and his response to critics.
HIs House Netfix Wunmi Mosaku
October 1, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for 'His House' the upcoming horror flick from Netflix that stars Wunmi Mosaku.
Chadwick Boseman stars in #VoteForOurLives video thegrio.com
October 1, 2020
Check out the first look at Chadwick Boseman in his final film, 'Ma Rainey's Black Bottom' co-satrring Viola Davis.
Queen Sugar
September 30, 2020
OWN's hit drama series 'Queen Sugar' has resumed production on its fifth season that will tackle COVID-19, #BLM, and more.
driving while black
September 30, 2020
Check out the first official trailer for the upcoming PBS documentary from Dr. Gretchen Sorin, 'Driving While Black'
Barry Jenkins thegrio.com
September 29, 2020
One of our favorite directors has been tapped to helm a 'Lion King' sequel and we can't wait to see…
LESLIE JONES
September 29, 2020
Check out Leslie Jones in the first official trailer for ABC's upcoming revival of classic TV game show Supermarket Sweep