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.
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Dennis Rodman has had his share of Hollywood relationships. But many wonder if Rodman dated Toni Braxton after the latest episode of ESPN's docuseries.
Kanye West's Sundy Service has many fans and critics and one critic is Tyrese. Tyrese says West uses his Sunday Service to manipulate his fans and is not impressed.
Chris Tucker was once the highest-paid actor-comedian in Hollywood thanks to the success of 'Rush Hour' but Tucker has been absent from film for reported religious beliefs and being extremely selective.
Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Meghan McCain were once supportive of one another. But after Hasselbeck voiced her opinion on the coronavirus, McCain felt her comments were harmful.
Martell and Melody Holt's martial demise was documented on 'Love and Marriage: Huntsville' and it looks like they've split again. Martell says Melody left and he hasn't seen their children.
'Waiting to Exhale' was such a smash that FOX brought rights to the sequel. But after Whitney Houston's death, the sequel stalled and there have been no real updates since.
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri were together for eight years, leaving many to think it was forever. Dupri says he and Jackson split because of distance.
Former 'Basketball Wives' star Matt Barnes and his ex, Anansa Sims, are in a better place since their rough breakup. Barnes apologized to Sims in a video he shared to Instagram and she accepted.
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After professing that he's a billionaire, Forbes Magazine says that Kanye West has proven his billionaire status to be true and how his net worth increased.
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Russell Simmons has been accused of sexual assault from over a dozen women, including Drew Dixon, who will tell her story in the upcoming On The Record documentary. Many are looking forward to watching the film.
'Cosby Show' star Keshia Knight Pulliam's marriage and divorce from 'RHOA' star Ed Hartwell was quick. Pulliam is requesting Hartwell be jailed for unpaid child support.
Tiny and T.I. have been together for almost 20 years but their marriage has not been perfect. T.I. recently revealed that his mom initially didn't like Tiny.
'Moesha' aired for six seasons on UPN and remains one of the most iconic shows of its time. Many wonder if the original cast will reunite for 'Moesha' reboot. Here's an update on what they've been up to.
Sophia Grace became a favorite of The Ellen DeGeneres Show for her performance to a Nicki Minaj song. Sophia is now 17 years old and still pursing entertainment.