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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mona Scott-young
September 26, 2019
According to reports, former ‘Basketball Wives’ star, Angel Brinks is suing Mona Scott-Young’s production company over alleged damage to her property.
Terrence Howard
September 26, 2019
‘Empire’ star Terrence Howard is missng his former costar, Jussie Smollett now that he’s absent from the show’s final season.
Peppermint
September 26, 2019
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ alum, Peppermint will play a trangender pastor in CBS’ hit series ‘God Friended Me’
Ashley Blaine Featherson thegrio
September 25, 2019
‘Dear White People’ star Ashley Blaine Featherson opens up about finding her path, knowing her worth, and how Howard University changed her life.
Shonda Rhimes
September 24, 2019
Shonda Rhimes readies ‘Notes on Love’ at Netflix and the first season will be produced by Norman Lear, Steve Martin, Diane Warren, and Ahamefule J. Oluo.
Kerry washington- American son
September 24, 2019
Kerry Washington is a mother on the edge in the first official trailer for Netflix’s ‘American Son’ due out on November 1.
Will Smith theGrio.com
September 24, 2019
Will Smith is set to star in Netflix’s upcoming film, ‘The Council’ as Nicly Barnes,Harlem’s notorious crime boss of the 1970s and 1980s.
ava duvernay
September 22, 2019
‘When They See Us’ was nominated for 16 Emmy Awards but the four-part Netflix series drected by Ava DuVernay only won in one category.
Billy Porter theGrio.com
September 22, 2019
Billy Porter just made history as the first openly gay actor to win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role in ‘POSE.’
Jharrel Jerome
September 22, 2019
Jharrel Jerome won the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his portrayal of Korey Wise in Ava DuVernay’s ‘When They See Us’
Jharrel Jerome
September 22, 2019
Check out the full list of winners from the 2019 Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
Sterling & Ryan Michelle
September 22, 2019
Check out our galleryof beautiful, Black celebrities striking a pose on the red carpet at the 71st annual Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.
The Wedding Year
September 21, 2019
Bestknown for his role on ‘Dear White People’ Tyler James Williams and Sarah Hyland star in the adorable romantic comedy, ‘The Wedding Year’
Michael B. Jordan
September 18, 2019
Netflix finally drops powerful trailer for ‘Raising Dion’ the highly-anticipated series executive produced by Michael B. Jordan.
The Boondocks -theGrio.com
September 18, 2019
‘The Boondocks’ is back, heading HBO MAX with two reimagined new seasons and a 50-minute special and the complete library of originals in 2020.
Mariah carey
September 18, 2019
Mariah Carey debuted the ‘mixed-ish’ theme song at the star-studded premiere event attended by Marsai Martin, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tika Sumpter, and more.
Larenz Tate
September 17, 2019
Larenz Tate opens up about his marriage and why he doesn’t share a bedroom with his wife during an interview with ‘The Breakfast Club.’
Wendy Williams
September 17, 2019
Wendy Williams will continue to host her hit show for at least two more seasons now that it has been renewed despite her personal propblems.
Lala Anthony
September 17, 2019
Lala Anthony, Luke James, and Lil Rel Howery are joining SHOWTIME”s hit series ‘The Chi’ next season under new showrunner, Justin Hillian.
50 Cent thegrio.com
September 16, 2019
50 Cent has reignited his feud with ‘Vanderpump Rules’ star Lala Kent prompting her to defend her sobriety after he insinuates she abused drugs.