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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Kobe and Vanessa Bryant theGrio.com
May 31, 2020
Vanessa Bryant took to social media to share a powerful message about the murder of George Floyd and the resulting demonstrations going on across the world.
May 29, 2020
Gabrielle Union opens up about the “terrifying” brutality against Black community and how she copes with the trauma while raising Black boys.
Tracee Ellis Ross
May 29, 2020
Find out why Tracee Ellis Ross was the perfect person to star in ‘The High Note’ alongside Ice Cube and Kelvin Harrisson, Jr.
May 28, 2020
Netflix just dropped the first official trailer for ‘The Old Guard’ an action flick from Gina Prince Bythewood starring Kiki Layne.
Michaela Coel
May 27, 2020
HBO just dropped a full-length trailer for its upcoming series from Michaela Coel, I May Destroy You. 
Russell Simmons thegrio.com
May 27, 2020
Here are 5 reasons to watch the eye-opening documentary on Russell Simmons sexual assault allegations ‘On The Record’ on HBO Max.
Loni Love
May 22, 2020
Loni Love opened up about appearing on OWN’s new series ‘Girlfriends Check In’ and shared details on her new book during an IG Live chat with theGrio.
Tyler Perry theGrio.com
May 22, 2020
Tyler Perry released a 3-page document outlining the precautions he will take while re-opening his massive Atlanta studio in July.
50 Cent thegrio.com
May 21, 2020
Australian street artist Lushux claims he was hospitalized after being beaten over the 50 Cent mashup murals he has been painting onto walls.
May 21, 2020
Tamar Braxton proved she does the world’s best impression of her sister Toni Braxton when she took on Babyface’s #ToniBraxtonChallenge.
May 20, 2020
Superstars like Chris Rock, Mariah Carey, Babyface, Jamie Foxx, Naomi Campbell, and more to honor Andre Harrell in BET tribute.
Janelle Monae thegrio.com
May 20, 2020
The 20th annual BET Awards will proceed with the first-ever virtual ceremony amid the coronavirus crisis that still has the entertainment world reeling.
p-valley
May 20, 2020
Starz has just announced plans to premiere a new stripper drama, ‘P-Valley’ this summer starring Brandee Evans, Nicco Annan, and Shannon Thornton.
Andre Harrell Sean Combs theGrio.com
May 18, 2020
Check out what Diddy had to say in another post dedicated to the late Andre Harrell, who was honored with a tribute featuring Aaron Hall.
Amanda Seales thegrio
May 18, 2020
Amanda Seales sells out virtual ‘Smart, Funny, and Black’ show, proving that there are still ways comedians can earn money during COVID-19.
da 5 bloods
May 18, 2020
Check out the first offical trailer for the new joint from Spike Lee ‘Da 5 Bloods’ starring Delroy Lindoy, Clark Peters and Chadwick Boseman.
Malcolm X thegrio.com
May 15, 2020
Professor Ilyasah Shabazz, Common, Angela Davis, and DJ Pete Rock to pay tribute to Malcolm X with livestream event on his 95th birthday.
Michelle Obama
May 15, 2020
Michelle Obama and her When We All Vote initiative is partnering with MTV for Prom-athon, a nation-wide virtual prom experience for the class of 2020.
Chloe x halle
May 15, 2020
Check out five new singles that will get you through the weekend including new music from Chloe x Halle, Anthony Hamilton, and more.
May 14, 2020
Kelly Rowland opens up about the death of Ahmaud Arbery and the need for the Black community to come together to fight injustice.