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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Kim Kimble
October 11, 2018
An exclusive interview withcelebrity stylist, Kim Kimble on dealing with divas, fall hair trends, and how to wear a wig the right way.
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin believes Black people love him for his Donald Trump impersonations but some folks believe his statement is racist.
KOFI SIRIBOE
An exclusive interview with ‘Queen Sugar’ star, Kofi Siriboe on how he’s hoping to tackle mental health in the Black community with his film, ‘Jump.’
Tracee Ellis Ross
A look at all 10 outfits by Black designers worn by Tracee Ellis Ross while hosting the 2018 American Music Awards for a second year in a row.
Real Housewives of Potomac
October 10, 2018
Assault charges against ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star, Michael Darby have been dropped and he has resumed work on the Bravo reality show.
Niecy Nash
October 10, 2018
‘Claws’ star, Niecy Nash claims she was disinvited from a Veuve Clicquot event due to racism and blasted the organizers on social media.
Aretha tribute
Gospel singer including Gladys Knight, Cece Winans, Mary Mary, and Donnie McClurkin salute Aretha Franklin at the American Music Awards.
Ciara
A run down of the biggest and best monets at the 2018 American Music Awards featuring stars like Tracee Ellis Ross, Cardi B, and Ella Mai.
Cardi B
The complete list of winners from the 2018 American Music Awards presented live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Cardi B & Offset
A photo gallery of the best red carpet looks from the red carpet at the 2018 American Music Awards.
Cress Williams
An exclusive interview with Cress Williams on his starring role as Jefferson Pierce on ‘Black Lightning’ and being the best Black superhero on primetime.
Black Lightning
October 9, 2018
Salim Akil’s incredible series, ‘Black Lightning’ returns to CW for a second season tonight. here’s five reasons you should tune in.
Rickey minor
An exclusive interview with musical director, Rickey Minor, who is putting together the Aretha Franklin tribute at the 2018 American Music Awards.
Eva Marcille
October 8, 2018
‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star, Eva Marcille, married Michael K. Sterling in Atlanta over the weekend with her costar watching.
Unique Dandridge
October 8, 2018
On this episode of ‘Black Glam’ Johnny Wright sits down with Unique Dandridge to find out how she helps celebrities embrace their natural hair.
A new way to play thegrio.com
October 5, 2018
Check out the second installment of theGrio’s resident style expert, Johnny Wright finding a new way to live life to the fullest.
Curtiss Cook
October 4, 2018
An exclusive interview with actor Curtiss Cook on his role in NBC’s newest drama, ‘Manifest’ and working with his real-life son.
Erika Alexander
Actress, Erika Alexander will star in a recurring role on the second season of ‘Black Lightning’ with her former ‘Living SIngle’ costar, Cress Williams.
Billy Brown
October 4, 2018
A photo gallery of ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ stars, Billy Brown and Rome Flynn prove there are at least two reasons to drool over the hit show.
Dr. Contessa
An exclusive interview with ‘Married To Medicine’ star, Dr. Contessa, about her decision to undergo double masectomy and reconstruction surgery.