Brenda Alexander is an experienced entertainment writer who specializes in reality TV, ’90s R&B and hip-hop, and celebrity relationships. She has expertise in The Real Housewives of Atlanta and The Real Housewives of New Jersey, as well as Basketball Wives and Love & Hip-Hop. Brenda also closely covers the lives and careers of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.
She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Media Studies & Communication from Temple University. Brenda believes entertainment can be used as a medium to inspire change, and loves to stay up to date with the latest documentaries, interviews, and podcasts to inform her coverage. In her free time, she catches up on the latest from Michael Arceneaux, a writer she admires for his witticisms and honesty. See more from Brenda on her Muck Rack profile.
Charlamagne Tha God and his relationship with Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter ended badly. Hunter says Charlamagne cheats on his wife, Jessica Gadsden.
The Pussycat Dolls have reunited without one member but there was once a seventh member, Asia Nitollano. Nitollano left the group to pursue a solo career.
'Braxton Family Values' has been on hiatus for a year and Towanda Braxton explained in a new interview that a death in the family made the sisters realize they needed a break.
Charlamagne Tha God was once close with Wendy Williams and Kevin Hunter but Hunter says Charlamagne became bitter because of his romantic relationship with Sharina Hudson.
Charlamagne Tha God's big break was working with Wendy Williams but William's ex-husband, Kevin Hunter, and Charlamagne fell out. Hunter says he's responsible for Charlamagne's success.
Princess Love filed for divorce from Ray J after being separated for months and now fans are calling the divorce karma after Love and Ray's fight with a former co-star resurfaced.
Frenchie Davis was eliminated from 'American Idol' for topless photos. She claimed racism and cites Gabrielle Union's lawsuit against Simon Cowell as an example.
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell amassed fans as a duo but they split after their show ended. Thompson found fame with 'SNL' while Mitchell initially struggled.
Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell were one of Nickelodeon's greatest successes. Their show 'Kenan & Kel' was a hit but Mitchell says Thompson ended their reign by wanting a solo career.
Justice Smith confirmed he's dating fellow actor Nicholas Ashe in an Instagram post. Smith is telling his followers that he's never kept his sexuality a secret.
D.L. Hughley has been open about his feelings of Bill Cosby's guilt in terms of the crimes Cosby's been accused of but Hughley believes Cosby deserves a chance at freedom.
'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada is denying that her ex, Carl Crawford, was abusive to her. Crawford was arrested for domestic violence but Lozada says her experience with him was different.
Moniece Slaughter gained popularity from 'Love & Hip Hop' but she's also a talented singer. She performed the theme song to 'America's Next Top Model' and has other musical credits.
The Pussycat Dolls' Nicole Scherzinger's solo success didn't match her group's. Scherzinger turned down songs that became hits for other artists, and a chance to be in another popular group.