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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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Kelly Rowland
January 22, 2019
Get a sneak peek of Kelly Rowland channeling Gladys Knight in BET's upcoming series 'American Soul, premiering February 5.
Black Panther theGrio.com
January 22, 2019
'Black Panther' makes Oscars history by nabbing a Best Picture nomination for the 2019 Academy Awards + full list of…
Wendy williams
January 18, 2019
Wendy Williams is taking an extended break from her daily talk show to focus on her health issues including Graves'…
PJ Morton
January 18, 2019
PJ Morton reveals why he agreed to perform at the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Maroon 5 despite the #TakeaKnee…
Tracy Christian
January 17, 2019
Tracy Christian is a Black woman making big moves in Hollywood as owner of TCA Agency, representing Mona Scott Young…
Beyonce/ Michelle Obama
January 17, 2019
Beyonce posts sweet shout out to Michelle Obama in honor of her 55th birthday and Barack Obama shares adorable throwback…
Benzino
January 17, 2019
Reality star, Benzino, who appeared on 'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' has reportedly plead guilty to drug charges stemming from…
Common
January 17, 2019
Rapper and activist, Common reveals he wants Travis Scott to pull out of his slated Super Bowl halftime show performance.
Cardi B
January 17, 2019
Cardi B, Janelle Monae Camila Cabello, and more stars announced as performers at the 2019 Grammy Awards going down on…
Aaliyahthegrio.com
January 16, 2019
Aaliyah would have turned 40 today but most of her music is not available on streaming services because her uncle…
Alexandra shipp
January 15, 2019
Alexandra Shipp responds to internet uproar over Kiki Layne gunning for her role as Storm in 'X-Men' and it's clear…
Drake
January 15, 2019
Drake just inked a $10 million deal for a Las vegas residency at the Wynn Hotel in Sin City, making…
Courtney B. Vance
January 14, 2019
An exclusive interview with actor, Courtney B. Vance about his Grammy nomination for reading a book by Neil deGrasse Tyson.
Amanda Seales
January 14, 2019
'Insecire' star Amanda Seales is hilarious, smart, and saying the things on all women's minds in her first HBO comedy…
Iyanla Vanzant
January 14, 2019
Iyanla Vanzant explains why she refused to try to help R. Kelly fix his life on her hit OWN series,…
Regina King
January 14, 2019
Find out who took home trophies at the 24th Annual Critics' Choice Awards on Sunday and see if 'Black Panther'…
Issa Rae
January 13, 2019
A gallery of red carpet looks from Issa Rae, Regina King, Angela Bassett, and more of our favorite celebrities at…
Siempre Bruja
January 11, 2019
Check out the trailer for Netflix's highly-anticipated new series, 'Siempre Bruja' about a 17th century witch who time travels to…
Soulja Boy
January 11, 2019
Rapper and reality star, Soulja Boy, speaks out against accusations of drug use and recounts his recent, horrific car accident.
r. kelly
January 10, 2019
R. Kelly slammed by estranged daughter Buku Abi who spoke out against "monster" father in lengthy and heartbreaking Instagram post.