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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Beychella
April 17, 2019
A review of Netflix’s ‘Homecoming: a film by Beyonce,’ the film that shows viewers what went into the superstar’s historic Coachella performance.
Beyonce & Jay-Z
April 12, 2019
Beyonce, JAY-Z, Meek Mill, and Diddy were a few of the famous faces who flew under the radar at Nipsey Husslee’s memorial on Thursday.
Snoop Dogg
April 11, 2019
Snoop Dogg delivered a touching tribute to his fallen friend, Nipsey Hussle at the late rapper’s memorialat Staples Center on Thursday.
Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle
April 11, 2019
Lauren London paid tribute to her late love, Nipsey Hussle at his memorial with a touching speech and debuts new tattoo of his face.
Regina Hall thegrio
April 10, 2019
Actress Regina Hall sat down with theGrio to share how the filmmakers of Little seized the opportunity to hire as many Black women as possible.
April 9, 2019
TheGrio sat down with Issa Rae and Marsai Martin to discuss their hilarious roles in ‘Little’ and how they really feel about each other.
Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle
April 3, 2019
  Lauren London has broken her silence following the death of her partner, Nipsey Hussle.  She shared some sweet snapshots […]
Taraji P. Henson
April 2, 2019
An interview with Taraji P. Henson discussing her starring role as civil rights activist, Ann Atwater in ‘The Best of Enemies.’
Lauren London thegrio
April 1, 2019
TheGrio sat down with actress  Lauren London a few weeks before the death of her fiancee to discuss her role in BET’s upcoming series Games Divas Play.’
Chris Rock
March 31, 2019
Chris Rock took time to roast Jussie Smollett at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards despite a warning to leave the actor off his radar.
Beyonce & Jay-Z
March 31, 2019
JAY_Z and Beyonce snagged top honors at the NAACP Image Awards with Bey nabbing ‘Entertainer of The Year’ and JAY-Z winning th President’s Award.
Kamala Harris & Cory Booker
March 31, 2019
Senator Kamala Harris and Senator Cory Booker appear side-by-side at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night.
Black Panther cast
March 31, 2019
Ryan Coogler’s hit ‘Black Panther’ was nominated for 14 NAACP Image Awards and we’ve got the rundown of all the trophies they won.
maxine waters
March 30, 2019
Congresswoman Maxine Waters delivers epic acceptance speech after being honored with the Chairman’s Award at the NAACP Image Awards.
Chad Boseman 2
March 30, 2019
Chadwick Boseman shouts out Howard University during NAACP Image Awards acceptance speech for Outstanding Actor in a Motion Picture.
Michael b. jordan
March 30, 2019
Check out the full list of stars who took home a trophy at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards in Hollywood on Saturday night.
sterling & Michelle
March 30, 2019
Take a look at all the fabulous fashion from the star-studded red carpet at the 50th annual NAACP Image Awards at the Dolby Theater.
Zendaya
March 29, 2019
HBO has released the first teaser for their upcoming series ‘Euphoria’ starring Zendaya and Storm Reid and produced by Drake.
nene Leakes
March 29, 2019
Check out the explosive sneak peek and watch Nene Leakes go in on everyone at the upcoming ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ reunion.
Whoopi/ Rosie
March 29, 2019
Rosie O’ Donnell claims that working with Whoopi Goldberg on ‘The View’ was a terrible experience and insists Goldberg was mean to her.