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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daybreak
September 16, 2019
Check out the first official trailer for Netflix’s upcoming series ‘Daybreak’ starring Matthew Broderick, Alyvia Alyn Lind, and Jeanté Godlock.
Beyonce releases new 'Spirit' video from Lion King soundtrack.
September 16, 2019
Beyonce will bring fans into the making of her incredible album, ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ on ABC special airing Monday night.
Beyonce thegrio
September 16, 2019
The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences handed out several Emmys at their Creative arts ceremonies over the weekend but Homecoming: a […]
deke palmer
September 13, 2019
An interview with Keke Palmer on her latest role in ‘Hustlers and her feelings about her new hosting gig on ‘GMA3: Strahan, Sara and Keke.’
mixed-ish
September 11, 2019
Here’s a rundown of new and returning shows to tune into this Fall, as well as some of the fabulous, new faces to keep an eye on.
Hosea Chanchez
September 4, 2019
‘The Game’ alum Hosea Chanchez reveals he was molested by a friend’s father when he was just 14 years old in a social media post.
Lynn Whitfield
September 4, 2019
Lynn Whitfield opens up about her favorite aspects of Lady Mae on OWN’s ‘Greenleaf’ and why she loves the layered character.
just mercy
September 4, 2019
Check out the first official trailer for ‘Just Mercy’ a film starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx, and O’Shea Jackson, Jr.
bad boys for life
September 4, 2019
Check out the first official trailer for the long-awaited film, ‘Bad Boys For Life’ starring Will Smith and Martin Lawrence
Leslie jones
September 3, 2019
Leslie Jones addresses her departure from ‘Saturday Night Live’ in a series of heartfelt tweets to fans and costars on Tuesday morning.
all rise 2
September 3, 2019
‘Just Mercy’, ‘All Rise’, ‘Harriet’, ‘The Apollo’ and ‘Mixed-ish’ to show at the 23rd annual Urbanworld Film Festival in NYC.
this is us
September 3, 2019
Season 4 of NBC’s hit series ‘This Is Us’ will feature some new faces including Omar Epps and Asante Blackk. Check out the trailer.
Christina Milian
August 30, 2019
Check out our interview with Christina Milian where she dishes details about her growing baby bump and her new Netflix film, ‘Falling Inn Love’
Garcelle Beauvais
August 29, 2019
Actress, Garcelle Beauvais has confirmed she’ll be the first Black woman to join the cast of Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’
David makes man
August 29, 2019
A recap of OWN’s powerful, new drama, ‘David Makes Man’ created by Tarell Alvin McCraney and executive produced by Michael B. Jordan.
Eddie Murphy & Arsenio Hall
August 29, 2019
Check out our gallery of the star-studded cast of the long-awaited sequel, ‘Coming To America 2’ including Eddie Murphy, Shari Headley, and Arsenio Hall.
Rebekah Aladdin
August 28, 2019
In thelatest installment of ‘Black Glam’ celebrity hairstylist and former HOTUS, Johnny Wright sits down with Rebekah Aladdin.
Melvin Gregg
August 28, 2019
An exclusive interview with actor Melvin Gregg on playing Drew “Manboy” Miller on FX’s hit series, ‘Snowfall’ created by John SIngleton.
Brely Evans
August 27, 2019
An exclusive interview with Brely Evans, a star of OWN’s sexy drama ‘Ambitions’ discusses her groundbreaking role and representing curvy women.
Queen Latifah
August 27, 2019
Queen Latifah returned to her rap roots to close out the 2019 MTV VMAs and the show featured several other impressive performances.