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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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green leaf
July 3, 2019
'Greenleaf' starring Lynn Whitfield and Beau Bridges will return to OWN for its fourth season on September 3 and we…
Halle Bailey
July 3, 2019
Halle Bailey of Chloe x Halle will play Ariel in Disney's live-action remake of 'The Little Mermaid,' set to begin…
ire gotti
July 2, 2019
[griojw id=”q71SfLRU” playerid=””] TALES is back on BET for its second season and the show created by Irv Gotti will
beyonce/ nala
July 2, 2019
See Beyonce, Donald Glover, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Shahidi Wright-Joseph and more stars of 'The Lion King' pose with their characters.
Laurieann Gibson
July 2, 2019
An exclusive interview with 'So You Think You Can Dance' judge and world-renowned choreographer and creative director, Laurieann Gibson.
Lizzo
July 2, 2019
Lizzo believes she should play Ursula in Disney's live-action version of 'The Little Mermaid' over Melissa McCarthy and we couldn't…
Barack and Michelle Obama
July 1, 2019
Barack and Michelle Obama to release first Higher Ground Productions project, a documentary called 'American Factory' on Netflix on August…
mary j Blige
July 1, 2019
Mary J. Blige may be a music icon but she's poised to take over Hollywood after making some major moves…
the next big thing
July 1, 2019
Charlamagne Tha God to host BET's music competition series 'The Next Big Thing' featirung guest mentors including Lil Kim, Tamar…
lil nas x
July 1, 2019
"Old Town Road" rapper Lil Nas X seemingly confirms he is gay in a series of social media posts on…
On My Block
June 28, 2019
The stars of the hit Netflix series 'On My Block' are reportedly demanding major salary increases as they negotiate their…
Bobby DeBarge Story
June 28, 2019
Roshon Fegan describes what it took to take on the starring role on TV One's upcoming film, 'The Bobby DeBarge…
Jussie Smollett
June 24, 2019
Chicago Police have released bodycam video footage showing Jussie Smollett with a noose around his neck after the alleged attack.
Mary J. Blige
June 23, 2019
Rihanna presents Mary J. Blige with Lifetime Achievement Award and the legendary singer performs medley of hits at BET Awards.
Lizzo
June 23, 2019
Check out some of the most fabulous looks from celebrities like Mary J. Blige, Lizzo, and more at the 2019…
T.I.
June 23, 2019
T.I., Cardi B,A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and more musicians were honored at the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards on…
Cardi B
June 23, 2019
Stars like Cardi B, Yara Shahidi, Michael Ealy, Jemele Hill, Lena Waithe, Marsai Martin, Storm Reid and more take over…
Storm Reid thegrio.com
June 23, 2019
Storm Reid was honored with the RIsing Star Award at the BETher Awards and spoke to TheGrio about her gritty…
Byron ALlen
June 23, 2019
Entertainment studios founder and CEO, Byron Allen honored with ICON Award at the annual Culture Creators Innovators & Leaders Brunch.
Byron Allen thegrio.com
June 19, 2019
The Weather Channel, owned by Entertainemt Studios CEO, Byron Allen, will be available on Verizon Fios TV starting June 24.