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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Kenya Moore
November 28, 2018
Former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star, Kenya Moore shows off her super-toned post-baby body three weeks afteer giving birth.
Beyonce
November 28, 2018
Beyonce pens powerful open letter to “strategic warrior” Nelson Mandela ahead of Global Citizens Festival in South Africa.
Viola Davis/ Julius Tennon
November 28, 2018
Viola Davis and her husband, Julius Tennon have inked a first-look deal with Amazon Studios through their company, JuVee Productions.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 28, 2018
Kim Kardashian West insists she was high on ecstasy when she made her infamous sex tape with Ray J but his camp denies her claims.
Will Smith
November 28, 2018
Will Smith opens up about his relationship with his eldest son, Trey and admits they “struggled for years” in tearful video.
Common
November 27, 2018
Common is reportedly prepping a ‘Barracoon’ TV series based on the novel ‘Barracoon: The Story of The Last Black Cargo’ by Zora Neale Hurston.
Monique Samuels
November 27, 2018
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star Monique Samuels and her husband, Chris Samuels welcomed their third child, a baby boy named Chase Omari Samuels.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 27, 2018
Rihanna fans are on the attack against Chris Brown after the singer commented on sexy photos of her modeling her lingerie line on Instagram.
Ava DuVernay
November 27, 2018
‘Wrinkle In Time’ and ‘Selma’ director, Ava DuVernay has signed a whopping $100 million overall television deal with Warner Bros.
Rihanna Donald Glover thegrio.com
November 27, 2018
Take a look at the first trailer for ‘Guava Island’ the mysterious film starring Rihanna and Donald Glover plus all the details we know so far.
Toni Braxton
November 27, 2018
Toni Braxton opened up about her divorce from Keri Lewis and revealed why they split on the latest episode of ‘Red Table Talk.’
blindspotting
November 21, 2018
There are plenty of films that should be on your watch list whether you want to stay home or hit the theater during the Thanksgiving break.
Michelle Obama
November 21, 2018
Questlove curated a custom playlist that includes over 300 songs for Michelle Obama’s book tour for her memoir, ‘Becoming.’
Pusha T
November 21, 2018
According to reports, a massive brawl erupted during a Pusha T show in Toronto after fans threw water on the rapper while he performed.
Toni Braxton
November 21, 2018
Toni braxton claims her pricey engagement ring from Birdman was stolen fromher luggae during a Delta flight along with other valuables.
Michael B. Jordan
November 20, 2018
Let Michael B Jordan recap previous ‘Rocky’ films so you’re all caught up before seeing him reprise his role as Adonis Creed in ‘Creed II’
Misguided Behavior
November 20, 2018
An exclusive interview with Khalil Kain and Elijah J on their roles in ‘Misguided Behavior’ a film that highlights the rising rate of teen suicide.
WIDOWS cast
November 20, 2018
An exclusive interview with Brian Tyree Henry, Cynthia Erivo, and Michelle Rodriguez on working with Viola Davis in ‘WIDOWS’
Blac Chyna
November 19, 2018
Blac Chyna is reprtedly gearing up to release a skin-lightening cream that retails for $250 and comes in a crystal-covered bottle.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
November 19, 2018
Jada Pinkett Smith and Adrienne Banfield-Norris describe their experiences with domestic violence on latest episode of ‘Red Table Talk.’