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.
Bernie Mac was one of the chosen comedians to have his own sitcoms. 'The Bernie Mac Show' aired for five seasons but Mac never had his own standup comedy special despite his success. His daughter explained that it was due to timing.
R. Kelly's third request for early release from prison has been denied and his ex-girlfriend Azriel Clary has no sympathy. Clary says Kelly has no right to complain.
Snoop Dogg was instrumental in the rise of Suge Knight's Death Row Records but Knight and Snoop's relationship soured after Snoop became tired of Knight's violent ways.
Ja Rule and Ashanti's first collaboration "Always On Time" was a monster hit. But, Brandy was originally considered for the song but turned it down, leaving Ashanti to take it.
Fat Joe and Ashanti's "What's Luv" is one of the biggest songs in Joe's career but Ashanti's label wanted Jennifer Lopez for the record initially. Joe kept Ashanti in spite of their wishes.
Both Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber dated other people before their marriage in 2018. But Justin says he wishes he would have saved himself for marriage.
T.I. and Tiny have weathered the storms in their marriage and apparently Tiny has given her daughter Zonnique similar advice for her relationship and fans are not here for it.
Ludacris previewed a new song where he mentions R. Kelly and several other controversial figures. Fans are pissed and disappointed at Ludacris over the lyrics.
Kim Kardashian West once dated Brandy's brother Ray J but Brandy, Kim and her husband Kanye has even more history. Kim worked for Brandy before and Brandy did music with Kanye.
Michael Jordan's 'Space Jam' is the highest-selling basketball film ever. And Warner Bros. Studios was so committed to Jordan that it built him a dome to practice basketball while he filmed.
The Clark Sisters were once a five member group, but Denise Clark-Bradford left the group in the 1980s and their relationship became estranged. It remains distant today.
Aaliyah is famous for mixing sweet R&B with urban hip-hop beats and almost landed rapper Eve's "Gotta Man." Aaliyah couldn't record the song due to schedule and label conflicts.
'ANTM' fans will never forget Tyra Banks yelling at contestant Tiffany Richardson during elimination. Miss J Alexander and Jay Manuel reflected on the moment in a new video.
The Broadway League has announced that the shutdown due to COVID-19 has been extended through September. The Broadway world is trying to figure out the longterm impact.
Little Richard signed a bad recording and publishing deal in his early career that Michael Jackson later helped by returning Richard's publishing that was sold.
Aaliyah is known for her iconic fashion style and as it turns out, she made no exceptions for her high school prom. Aaliyah considered wearing jeans to her prom.
Raven-Symoné revealed she hasn't spent any money earned on 'The Cosby Show' from over 30 years ago. Symoné's net worth shows how smart the actress has been in her career.
The once close friendship between Eva Marcille and Porsha Williams of 'RHOA' is now extinct. Marcille's husband, Michael Sterling, is coming to her defense after her battle with Williams at the reunion.
Little Richard stole the show during the 1988 Grammy Awards when he called the organization out for not honoring him. Richard's Grammy would come in the form of a Lifetime Achievement Award five years later.
'New York Undercover' aired on FOX for five seasons before its cancelation. The show was executive produced by Andre Harrell, who also used his musical influence for the benefit of the show.