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
October 26, 2018
An exclusive interview with Shamari DeVoe on joining the cast of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ and putting her marriage first.
Maxwell
October 26, 2018
An exclusive interview with Grammy-winning artist, Maxwell on his latest music video, “Shame” being an ode to Black women and Black beauty.
the hate u give
October 25, 2018
A review of ‘The Hate U Give’ a film starring Amandla Stenberg as a teenage girl who witnesses her friend being killed by a police officer.
Beyoncé
October 24, 2018
Beyonce and Jay-Z’s most recent tour, ‘On The Run II’ earned more than $250 million for the power couple who brought their three kids on the road with them.
Drake
October 24, 2018
Drake just broke The Beatles’ record for having the most Top 10 hits in one year, shattering The Beatles’ record from 1964.
Michelle Williams
October 24, 2018
Destiny’s Child member, Michelle Williams reveals that she beoke off her engagement to her fiance, Chad Johnson, two times while battling depression.
Pooch Hall
October 24, 2018
Pooch Hall has been charged with child abuse and DUI and faces six years in prison after crashing car while 2-year-old was behind the wheel.
Salim Akil/ Mara Brock Akil
October 23, 2018
OWN, Salim Akil and Mara Brock Akil SUED for stealing idea for ‘Love Is’ OWN’s popular series that has been renewed for a second season.
Kenya Moore/ Nene Leakes
October 23, 2018
Nene Leakes throws epic shade at her former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ costar, Kenya Moore after she wasn’t invited to her baby shower.
Cardi B
October 23, 2018
Cardi B dropped her latest single, “Money” on Tuesday along with cover art for the track that shows off her post-baby figure.
Tracy Chapman
October 23, 2018
Tracy Chapman is reportedly suing Nicki Minaj for stealing her song, “Baby Can I Hold You” after she refused to give the rapper her consent to sample it.
Kanye West thegrio.com
October 23, 2018
Kanye West reportedly made his first public campaign contribution of the year by donating $73,540 to Chicago mayoral candidate, Amara Enyia.
Spice
October 22, 2018
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ star Spice debuts SHOCKING photo with lighter skin and blonde hair as well as colored contact lenses.
Usher
October 22, 2018
A Philadelphia-based songwriter wins $44 million in damages after not being credited for co-writing Usher’s 2004 hit “Bad Girl.”
Mariah Carey
October 22, 2018
Mariah Carey has announced plans to embark on a 22-city tour of North America as part of her ‘Caution World Tour’ for her upcoming album.
Tina Turner
October 17, 2018
TIna Turner opens up to Oprah Winfrey about how her husband helped save her from a life-threatning illness on “Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations” podcast.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
October 16, 2018
Idris Elba in talks to star in film adaptation of ‘Cats’ alongside Jennifer Hudson, James Corden, Ian McKellan, and Taylor Swift
Erica mena
October 16, 2018
‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ star, Erica Mena was arrested with her boyfriend over the weekend after a heated argument went too far.
Valenti Frazier
October 16, 2018
On this episode of ‘Black Glam’ Johnny Wright sits down with celebrity makeup artist Valente Frazier and working with Tyra Banks.
ryan coogler
October 11, 2018
According to reports, Ryan Coogler has inked a deal to write and direct the sequel to blockbuster ‘Black Panther’ for Disney.