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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June 9, 2020
‘Vanderpump Rules’ stars Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute have been fired after racist behavior against their Black castmate resurfaced.
June 9, 2020
Renowned tennis champion, Venus Williams, opens up about her feelings on the death of george Floyd and ongoing protests across the world.
June 9, 2020
Spectrum has delayed the season 2 premiere of ‘LAs Finest’ executive produced by and starring Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba.
Niecy Nash
June 9, 2020
Niecy Nash opens up about a terrifying encounter her son had with the police who questioned how he could afford the car he was driving
Cicely Tyson thegrio.com
June 9, 2020
The Peabody Awards have honored Cicely Tyson for her work on stage, screen, and television, as the recipient of a Career Achievement Award.
YG theGrio.com
June 8, 2020
Los ANgeles-based rapper, YG filmed a music video at an LA protest over the weekend and clapped back at critics of the decision on social media.
Shemar Moore
June 8, 2020
Actor Shemar Moore opens up about being bi-racial at a protest amid the ongoing unrest after the tragic death of George Floyd.
June 8, 2020
Reebok is cutting ties with CrossFit and ending their 10-year partnership after CEO Greg Glassman posted an insensitive tweet about George Floyd.
Reese Witherspoon
June 7, 2020
Check out our gallery of white celebrities who are speaking out to support the movement for Black Lives amid the international protests against injustice.
Spike lee
June 7, 2020
Check out our gallery of celebrities who are raising their voices, opening their wallets, and encouraging the community to fight back.
June 6, 2020
Drew Brees responded to Donald Trump’s criticism of his apology over “insensitive” comments about protests by doubling down on his newfounf wokeness.
June 5, 2020
Gabrielle Union and Jessica Alba discuss the ongoing fight for justice and equality and reveal what’s in store on season 2 of LA’s Finest.
June 3, 2020
Shaun Robinson threw some shade at her former ‘Access Hollywood’ colleague, Billy Bush about being an ally to the Black community.
Disney
June 3, 2020
The Walt Disney Company is pledging $5 million to multiple causes working toward “equality and justice” in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death.
Sesame Street
June 3, 2020
CNN is partnering with Sesame Street to host a town hall on racism for children as international protests against racism continues.
June 3, 2020
L.A. Pride has announced plans to march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement on June 14, 50 years after the first L.A. Pride Parade.
June 1, 2020
BET+ just dropped the trailer for ‘All The Way Black,’ an upcoming comedy series from Chris Spencer that features tons of guest stars.
June 1, 2020
Check out Niles Fitch as Disney’s first live-action Black prince in the trailer for ‘Secret Society of Second Born Royals’
June 1, 2020
Check out the first look photos from ‘Fatal Affair’ a new drama from Netflix starring Nia Long and Omar Epps, due out July 16.
Yvonne Orji
June 1, 2020
Check out our interview with ‘Insecure’ star, Yvonne Orji and find out what to expect from her upcoming HBO cpmedy speacial ‘Momma, I Made It!’