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.
Wendy Williams has been on hiatus from her talk show to deal with health issues as a conflicting report says Williams is hospitalized for a breakdown. Williams returned to social media.
Comedian Roseanne Barr had one of the most successful sitcoms but was not without controversy. Still, Barr made history at the 1994 VMAs when she became the first female host.
Amber Riley and other 'Glee' co-stars are calling out Lea Michele for hypocrisy and perceived racism after Michele tweeted her support of #BlackLivesMatter.
Former 'RHOA' star Kim Zolciak-Biermann is under fire and fans are blasting the star for promoting her new bikini line. Zolciak-Biermann is being accused of being tone deaf to the police brutality protests.
DL Hughley is criticizing Kanye West for West's spiritual movement with Sunday Service and his political affiliations. Hughley says West has no morals.
Lisa Bonet shocked many when she filmed a nude scene for the 1987 film 'Angel Heart' and many assumed Bill Cosby was pissed. Sinbad revealed that Cosby supported Bonet in the film.
Sinbad starred in 'The Cosby Show' spinoff 'A Different World' for four seasons. Sinbad says Bill Cobsy gave him his big break and his also witnessed Cosby's charitable side.
Peter Gunz is out to show there's more to him than 'Love & Hip Hop.' As the new host of 'Cheaters,' Gunz also has an upcoming memoir and is venturing into acting.
Wendy Williams has been on hiatus from filming her talk show due to her health issues but sources are saying Williams is actually hospitalized after a mental breakdown.
Natasha Rothwell stars as the funny friend, Kelli, on HBO's 'Insecure.' Kelli has become so beloved by fans that fans are asking for the Kelly character to be developed more.
One of the major issues between Quad Webb and Greg Lunceford on 'Married To Medicine' was Webb's hesitation to start a family. Webb announced that she's adopted a baby girl.
'RHOA' fans saw Kenya Moore's dreams come true when she married Marc Daly and had their daughter. Moore and Daly are in talks to have another baby despite being separated.
Marques Houston starred as Roger Evans on 'Sister, Sister' for five seasons as Tia and Tamera's annoying neighbors. Also a singer, Houston revealed that he made more money from 'Sister, Sister' than from music.
Rapper Waka Flocka has announced that he is dedicating his life to suicide prevention and mental health awareness. Flocka lost his brother to suicide in 2013.
Jamie Foxx has come to Jimmy Fallon's defense. Fallon came under fire after an old video of him in blackface impersonating Chris Rock resurfaced. Foxx says Fallon isn't racist.
Jordan Peele starred on 'MadTV' for five seasons before he left the show disgruntled. Peele was pissed after 'MadTV' executives refused to let him out of his contract early.
Alfonso Ribeiro starred as Carlton Banks on 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' for six seasons. Ribeiro became known for the "Carlton dance" and was inspired by a young Courtney Cox.
Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes discovered rapper Natina Reed and formed the girl group Blaque around her. Both Lopes and Reed would die in similar tragic accidents 10 years apart.
Tamar Braxton has always maintained her love of wigs and shocked fans when she debuted a buzz cut in 2018. Braxton's family were shocked and confused about her new look.