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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Erika Alexander
October 4, 2018
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
October 4, 2018
An exclusive interview with ‘Married To Medicine’ star, Dr. Contessa, about her decision to undergo double masectomy and reconstruction surgery.
Pooch Hall
October 4, 2018
  Pooch Hall is in hot water. The actor was arrested on Wednesday night and charged with a DUI and […]
Shonda Rhimea
October 4, 2018
Shonda Rhimes emphasizes the need for young women to vote with moving speech during the Girls Build Leadership Summit in Los Angeles.
Damon Wayans
October 3, 2018
Damon Wayans just announced his plans to quit his role on FOX’s hit show, ‘Lethal Weapon’ due to his old age and health concerns.
Angela Bassett
October 3, 2018
Angela Bassett opens up about losing her mother to heart disease and explains the correlation between cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Shamari DeVoe
October 3, 2018
Get the 411 on the newest cast member of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ Shamari Devoe before she makes her debut on the season 11 premiere.
Jackie & Quad 2
October 3, 2018
An exclusive interview with Quad Webb-Lunceford and Dr. Jackie Walters on Dr. Heavenly’s marriage issues and her husband’s alleged chating.
Tichina Arnold
October 3, 2018
An exclusive interview with Tichina Arnold on the importance of her role in ‘The Neighborhood’ alongside Cedric The Entertainer.
RHOA Season 11
October 3, 2018
The ladies of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ are gearing up for a drama-filled season if the explosive trailer is any indication.
Black Glam- TJ Waker
October 1, 2018
On this episode of Black Glam, Johnny Wright interviews TJ Walker about his road to stardom and desgining Cross Coulours.
Nivea thegrio.com
September 28, 2018
Singer, Nivea, recently revealed how she overcame her devastating drug addiction that nearly cost her custody of her four children.
John David Washington
September 28, 2018
An exclusive interview with John David Washington and Anthony Ramos on their roles in the stirring new film, ‘Monsters and Men.’
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 27, 2018
An exclusive interview with ‘Married To Medicine’ star, Quad Webb Lunceford on her husband’s lies, dating plans, and the status of her divorce.
Real Housewives of Potomac
September 27, 2018
‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star, Michael Darby has been charged with sexual assault for allegedly groping a cameraman for the series.
Heather Headley
September 27, 2018
An interview with Heather Headley about her regular role of Gwen Garrett on ‘Chicago Med’ and how she feels about playing a boss.
Luther Vandross was outed as gay after his death.
September 27, 2018
A new trailer for ‘Creed II’ shows Michael B. Jordan making big decisions as Adonis Creed and prepping for the fight of his life.
Kevin Hart
September 26, 2018
Kevin Hart praises his wife, Eniko Hart, for getting past his infidelity and working to stengthen their marriage after the scandal.
Yaya DaCosta
September 26, 2018
Check out five badass Black women to watch on NBC’s hit Wednesday night dramas, ‘Chicago Med’, ‘Chicago P.D.’, and ‘Chicago Fire.’