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.
Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian were married for four years before Kardashian filed for divorce. Their marriage ended due to Odom's cheating, and Odom's drug addiction.
Phaedra Parks was a cast member on 'RHOA' for seven seasons before her firing after Season 9. She's vowed not to return to the show but doesn't count out other Bravo reality shows.
Barbara Walters' interview style made her a standout. The legendary journalists asked the tough questions, no matter who she spoke with. Her childhood interactions with celebrities set the tone for her future interviews.
Whitney Houston's version of "I Will Always Love You" was a bigger hit than Dolly Parton's original. Parton offered the song to other artists before it reached Houston.
Mariah Carey's Dec. 13 Christmas concert at Madison Square Garden was filmed for a CBS special. It marked Carey's first time on the MSG stage in three years.
Whitney Houston and Robyn Crawford were close friends since they were teenagers. Insiders say Crawford kept Houston's drug use under control and that she was a big source of support for the singer.
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown were married for 14 years and had their fair share of ups and downs, including drug use. Many blamed Brown for Houston's "downfall."
Nick Cannon is a father of 10, with multiple mothers to the children. While he says all of the women don't get along, he's seemingly in a tough spot with one of the women himself.
Teresa Giudice served over a year in prison. The 'RHONJ' star is giving Todd and Julie Chrisley advice ahead of their prison sentences, who are serving time for similar crimes.
Cynthia Bailey had a very successful modeling career before transitioning into reality TV. The 'RHOA' star was even friends with Eddie Murphy's ex, who was also a model.
Cynthia Bailey has showcased her dating and love life on 'RHOA.' Outside of her marriages, she's dated many eligible bachelors in Hollywood, including a Jackson 5 member.
Cynthia Bailey rarely did anything more than argue with her co-stars, until things turned physical with Porsha Williams. It's something Bailey wishes never happened.
Cynthia Bailey left 'RHOA' after she married Mike Hill in 2020. After a one year break from filming and her divorce from Hill, she's returning to the show.
'Surviving R. Kelly' exposed the 30-year sex abuse and sex trafficking crimes of R. Kelly and his associates. Now, one of his associates will serve prison time due to his involvement.
Mariah Carey is still the reigning queen of Christmas tunes with "All I Want For Christmas Is You," and every year, the song earns her additional millions.