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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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December 9, 2017
If you’re still looking for the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, TheGrio‘s got you covered. Check out a
December 8, 2017
Last week, Married To Medicine fans got a glimpse of the tension between Quad Webb-Lunceford and her husband, Dr. G and…
December 6, 2017
Kim Kardashian West and Laverne Cox have a new project coming to the small screen. Glam Masters is an upcoming
December 6, 2017
The Chicago native gifts the youth with some killer kicks
December 6, 2017
Woman who bought VIP tickets to see Songz at nightclub says he smacked phone out of her hand
December 4, 2017
We still have several months until A Wrinkle In Time hits theaters but we have been freaking out ever since
December 4, 2017
The singer-songwriter makes her Broadway debut in a 'Big' way
December 2, 2017
TheGrio caught up with the beautiful breast cancer survivor to find out how she’s handling the dramatic ordeal...
December 1, 2017
The reality star told TheGrio exclusively that her marriage has taken a turn for the worse and fans are about…
December 1, 2017
The music goddess gifts us mortals with Beyoncé-themed goodies
November 30, 2017
The Oscar-winning actress talks breaking away from cast types
November 30, 2017
The R&B newcomer shows major gratitude for recent Grammy nominations
November 30, 2017
The NBA star comes with the assist for inner-city students
November 30, 2017
Long before she became the apple of her royal beau's eye, Meghan Markle was making moves
November 29, 2017
Jay-Z bared his whole entire soul during an interview with The New York Times and we’re still trying to digest
November 29, 2017
The 'Real Housewives of Atlanta' star is hitting back against abuse and bullying
November 28, 2017
The diva's shady quips come back to bite her
November 28, 2017
SZA has been making big moves in the music industry all year and her efforts have not gone unnoticed...
November 28, 2017
There is plenty of offense and shade to toss around in this circle of frenemies