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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RHOA Season 11
November 5, 2018
The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ returned to Bravo for its eleventh season on Sunday night and we have a rundown of the episode’s most shocking moments.
Kardashian
November 5, 2018
Kim Kardashian West calls Ray J a “pathological liar” on social media in response to his graphic claims about their sex life.
Ryan Coogler
November 5, 2018
Amandla Stenberg, John David Washington, Ryan Coogler and more honored at The Hollywood Film Awards in Beverly Hills on Sunday night.
Angela Simmons
November 5, 2018
Sutton Tennyson, ex-fiance of Angela Simmons who fathered her son was shot to death at his home in Atlanta over the weekend.
Cynthia Bailey
November 4, 2018
An exclusive interview with Cynthia Bailey on finding love with Mike Hill and what to expect on the 11th season of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’
Kim Kardashian West
November 1, 2018
Kim Kardashian West issues an apology after her use of the “r-word” in a social media video prompts major backlash from fans and critics.
Kenya Moore
November 1, 2018
Kenya Moore has revealed she has preeclampsia and the former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star will give birth to her first child earlier than expected.
Viola Davis
November 1, 2018
NBA star, Steph Curry is teaming up with Viola Davis to produce a documentary on the 2015 Charleston church massacre entitled,’Emanuel.’
LisaRaye McCoy thegrio.com
October 30, 2018
An exclusive interview with LisaRaye McCoy on her directorial debut, ‘Skinned,’ a film that tackled colorism and the skin-bleaching epidemic.
Kanye West Trump thegrio.com
October 30, 2018
Kanye West just went on a Twitter rant that suggests he feels he has been used as a political pawn and denying involvement in #Blexit shirts.
Beyonce
October 30, 2018
Beyonce just shared a super sweet tribute to Toni Braxton and recreated her debut album art dressed as the singer for Halloween.
Johnny Wright glamping
October 30, 2018
TheGrio style correspondent, Johnny Wright is always looking for a good time, great food and new way to play in his new Toyota Avalon.
TINASHE
October 30, 2018
FOX has announced the cast for its upcoming live version of ‘Rent’ and it includes tons of talent including Mario, Tinashe, and Brandon Victor Dixon.
Pharrell williams
October 30, 2018
Pharrell Williams’ attorney has sent DOnald Trump a cease and desist letter over his use of WIlliams’ song “Happy” on day of Pittsburg shooting.
Tyler Perry thegrio.com
October 30, 2018
Tyler Perry revealed that he’s planning the end of his infamous Madea character during a recent interview with Bevy Smith on Sirius XM.
Cardi B; Nicki Minaj TheGrio.com
October 29, 2018
Cardi B fires back at Nicki Minaj after she claims her friend, Rah Ali, beat up Cardi B during their altercation during NTFW in September.
Wyclef Jean
October 29, 2018
Netflix is prepping an animated film based on the life of Wyclef Jean and the Grammy-winner’s experience growing up in Haiti.
Will Smith
October 29, 2018
Will Smith reveals some major truths about his marriage to Jada Pinkett Smith on the latest episode of ‘Red Table Talks.’
Al Roker thegrio.com
October 29, 2018
According to reports, Al Roker will be replacing Megyn Kelly on the TODAY Show after her racist remarks about blackface got her fired.
Fabolous
October 29, 2018
Thanks to a new social media video, rumors are swirling that Fabolous and Emily B are secretly married amid abuse issues.