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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Shaq
March 30, 2020
Shaq is speaking out against critics who are angry about his appearance in ‘Tiger King’ and insists he’s not friends with Joe Exotic.
March 30, 2020
Diddy shared a 3-inute video urging people to help out with the coronavirus crisis however they can and criticized Donald Trump
tiger king
March 27, 2020
Here are 5 reasons you should watch the messy and mind-blowing true-crime docuseries ‘Tiger King’ on Netflix this weekend.
Jada Pinkett Smith
March 27, 2020
Jada Pinkett Smith, Willow, and Gammy discuss how people can manage anxiety and stress during the coronavirus pandemic on ‘Red Table Talk.’
Chrissy Teigen
March 27, 2020
Check out 5 new shows from our faves we can’t wait to see on Quibi, the new mobile-focused streaming service that launches on April 6.
Sherri Shepherd thegrio.com
March 26, 2020
Sherri Shepherd gets real about the struggle of being quarantined with her son until schools reopen in May in hilariously relatable video.
woody allen
March 26, 2020
Woody Allen explains why many of his movies don’t feature people of color and insists affirmative action does not factor in casting
#blackAF
March 26, 2020
Netflix just dropped the first official trailer for ‘#blackAF’ the new comedy series from Kenya Barris that also stars Rashida Jones.
Joshua Jackson
March 26, 2020
Joshua Jackson opens up about the perils of becoming aparent during a pandemic as he and Jodie Turner-Smith await their baby’s arrival.
Idris Elba thegrio.com
March 25, 2020
Idris Elba is speaking out against claims that he and other celebrities have been paid to discuss their coronavirus test results.
the lovebirds
March 25, 2020
Netflix has acquired ‘The Lovebirds’ starring Issa Rae and Kumail Nanjiani after its theatrical release was canceled over coronavirus.
Alicia keys
March 25, 2020
Alicia Keys is baring all in her new book ‘More Myself’ an autobiographical account of the road to self-acceptance from the 15-time Grammy winner.
Taraji P. Henson
March 25, 2020
Taraji P. Henson is a stressed out single mom in the hilarious trailer for upcoming cop comedy from Netflix, ‘Coffee & Kareem’
K. Michelle thegrio.com
March 21, 2020
SInger and reality star, K. Michelle opens up about how “stressful” it is to go receive IVF treatment during the coronavirus outbreak.
Netflix logo
March 21, 2020
Netflix announces $100 million coronavirus relief fund for the creative community impacted by the pandemic that shut down the industry.
Vanessa Bryant
March 20, 2020
According to reports, Vanessa Bryant has asked a judge to move quickly on her court proceedings over concerns coronavirus may slow things down.
March 20, 2020
Serena Williams took to social media to open up about how she’s coping with the coronavirus quarantine while parenting her daughter.
March 19, 2020
‘Love Is Blind’ stars Lauren and Cameron reveal what life is like after the Netflix dating experiment helped them get hitched.
March 19, 2020
While the world is quarantined amid the coronavirus pandemic, celebrities are stepping up to share their talents for good.
March 19, 2020
Check out our interview with Viola Davis on the lasting legacy of her ‘HTGAWM’ character, Annalise Keating and her fight against diabetes.