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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Ailey
July 24, 2021
Check out our list of 5 things to watch this week. Whether you’re looking for some action or just need a good laugh, we’ve got you covered.
"Birds of Prey: And the Fantabulous Emancipation Of One Harley Quinn" World Premiere - Red Carpet Arrivals
July 14, 2021
This year’s 2021 Primetime Emmy nominations are officially out. Check out the shocking snubs, surprises, and history-making nominees.
Marsai Martin thegrio.com
July 10, 2021
Marsai Martin has partnered with Invisalign to award 100 teens with $5,000 for making a positive impact on their communities.
July 9, 2021
Nischelle Turner dishes details about her heart-warming new series ‘Secret Celebrity Renovation’ premiering July 9 on CBS.
Lovecraft thegrio.com
July 9, 2021
Misha Green shares details of ‘Lovecraft Country: Supremacy’ after HBO pulls plug along with #noconfederate hashtag.
Zola thegrio.com
July 2, 2021
‘Zola’ and ‘Summer of Soul’ are two of films on our list of five fantastic films to watch over the Fourth of July weekend.
Leslie odom Jr. thegrio.com
June 17, 2021
Leslie Odom Jr. and Nicolette Robinson pen touching song inspired by her father’s heart attack for new “Your Heart Isn’t Just Yours” campaign
June 16, 2021
Writer, actor, and activist Brandon Kyle Goodman speaks on using his platform for good and pulling off his solo play ‘The Latrell Show’
2019 Tribeca Film Festival LA Reception At The Nespresso Beverly Hills Boutique
June 14, 2021
Get the scoop on the 2021 Tribeca Film Festival with an in-depth conversation with Loren Hammonds VP, Immersive Programming.
Prince Harry thegrio.com
June 7, 2021
Dawn Porter reveals Prince Harry “flipped out” over Black culture-themed gift for Baby Archie ahead of filming ‘The Me You Can’t See’
May 30, 2021
Check out 3 books that will help illuminate the history of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and educate you on what really happened.
Our Bodies, Our Stories: A Celebration Of Unstoppable Black Women
May 27, 2021
Director, Dawn Porter dishes on working with Oprah and Prince Harry and her upcoming project ‘Rise Again: Tulsa and the Red Summer’
May 27, 2021
Check out our guide of things to watch this weekend whether you want to escape or get educated on the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921.
May 26, 2021
Check out our interview with food writer Stephen Satterfield as he dishes details on his new Netflix series ‘High on the Hog’
May 25, 2021
Nicole Beharie opens up about her latest role in Amazon’s sci-fi anthology series, ‘Solos’ on the latest episode of our podcast, ‘Acting Up.’
Amazon Studios' "Them" Drive-in Special Screening
May 24, 2021
Check out our interview with Lena Waithe on writing and starring in season 3 of ‘Master of None’ alongside Naomi Ackie
May 21, 2021
Check out our list of what to watch this weekend whether you’re looking to laugh, cry, or be scared out of your mind.
May 15, 2021
Check out our list of what you should be watching this weekend whether you’re in the mood to laugh, cry, or be scred out of your mind.
May 14, 2021
Check out our interview with Chris Rock about his starring role in the new thriller ‘Spiral: The Book of Saw’
Barry Jenkins thegrio.com
May 14, 2021
Barry Jenkins drops ‘The Gaze’ featuring moving portraits of the stars of his latest project ‘The Underground Railroad’