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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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Shamari DeVoe
November 13, 2018
An exclusive interview with 'Real Housewives of Atalnta' cast member, Shamari DeVoe on what fans can expect when shemakes her…
Kandi Burruss
November 13, 2018
'The Real Houseiwves of Atlanta' star, Kandi Burruss, revealed she is planning to expand her family with the help of…
Brian Tyree Henry
November 13, 2018
Brian Tyree Henry oopened up about his experience at Morehouse College, life after fame, and losing his loved ones in…
michael b. jordan
November 12, 2018
An exclusive clip os the cast of 'Creed II' discussing what's in store for fans when the highly-anticipated sequel hits…
danai gurira
November 12, 2018
Chadwick Boseman, Kevin Hart, Danai Gurira, Nicki Minaj and more stars win People's Choice Awards...check out the winner's list
we are not done yet
November 12, 2018
A review of HBO's documentary, 'We Are Not Done Yet' a powerful short documentary produced by 'Westworld' star, Jeffrey Wright.
Chad Loves Michelle
November 11, 2018
An exclusive interview with Michelle Williams and Chad Johnson on tackling tough issues on their OWN reality series, 'Chad Loves…
Viggo Mortensen
November 9, 2018
Actor and star of 'Green Book', Viggo Mortensen has issued an apology after using the 'n-word' at a panel ahead…
Rick Ross
November 9, 2018
Rapper, Rick Ross just had his fourth child and named him Billion, prompting ocial media to unleash some hilarious reactions.
tamera mowry-housley
November 8, 2018
Tamera Mowry-Housley and her husband, Adam Housley, have lost their niece, Alaina Housley in the mass shooting at Borderline Bar…
tamera mowry-housley
November 8, 2018
Adam Housley and Tamera Mowry Housle are searching for their niece who went missing during mass shooting in Thusand Oaks,…
Marcus Harvey/Nas
November 7, 2018
An exclusive interview with celebrity barber, Marcus Harvey, on the importance of LeBron James' latest HBO series, 'The Shop. '
Stacey Abrams
November 7, 2018
Gibernatorial candidate, Stacey Abrams is refusing to concede ro opponent Brian Kemp in the hotly contested race to become Georgia's…
Sean Hannity
November 6, 2018
Fox News staffers are reportedly fuming after Sean Hannity took the stage to campaign alongside Donald Trump even after he…
Idris Elba
November 6, 2018
Idris Elba explained why his fiancee, Sabrina Dowhre is "the one" during an interview with PEOPLE on being named "Sexiest…
Dave Chappelle thegrio
November 6, 2018
Comedian, Dave Chappelle supporting life-long Ben Jealous by making personal phone calls to Maryland voters on election day.
Whoopi Goldberg
November 6, 2018
Whoopi Goldberg shut down 'The View' cohost, Abby Hinstman for claiming Donald Trump is responsible for inspiring people to vote.
Gabrielle Union
November 6, 2018
Gabrielle Union is set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy, 'The Perfect Find,' a film based on the book…
Robin Thede
November 6, 2018
The former late-night host of 'The Rundown with Robin Thede' is reportedly prepping a comedy series based on her childhood…
Cynthia Bailey
November 6, 2018
In an exclusive interview, 'RHOA' star, Cynthia Bailey reveals her thoughts on the beef between Kenya Moore and Nene Leakes.