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.
Damon Dash has been ordered to pay $300,000 after he was found guilty of copyright infringement. This judgment is added on to other financial troubles for Dash.
'The Game' aired for nine seasons. Jay Ellis joined the cast in 2012 in its sixth season. Ellis says the cast and its audience was not as welcoming as he'd hoped.
Jay Ellis lays it all out as Lawrence with his relationships on 'Insecure' but in his personal life, Ellis likes to keep his relationship with Nina Senicar private.
'Insecure' star and co-host of 'The Real' Amanda Seales made headlines last year when she discussed being kicked out of a party. Jay Ellis is now giving his take on the incident.
'Love & Hip Hop's' Deb Antney is more than just the mother of rapper Waka Flocka. Antney helped launch the careers of Nicki Minaj, French Montana and Gucci Mane.
Tupac Shakur died over 20 years ago but one person who tried to save him was journalist Ed Gordon. Gordon warned Shakur to stay away from people he perceived to be bad influences.
Kirk and Rasheeda Frost of 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' are dispelling rumors that they married when Rasheeda was underage. Kirk says the rumors are silly.
'RHOA' fans supported Sheree Whitfield when she took to social media to ask for help in finding her missing mother. Whitfield's mother has been found safe but fans have questions.
Spike Lee has been critical of Tyler Perry in the past but the two have since hashed things out. Actor Clifton Powell was supportive of Perry against Lee.
Kirk and Rasheeda Frost have been married for 20 years and have overcome many obstacles but 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' viewers aren't convinced they are the ideal couple.
Dave Chappelle was offered the role of Bubba in 'Forrest Gump' but turned it down. Chappelle later regretted not participating in 'Forrest Gump' because of its financial and critical success.
Boris Kodjoe and Nicole Ari Parker have been a powerful couple in Hollywood but fans suspected marital trouble. Kodjoe has taken to Instagram to dispel rumors.
Yvonne Orji has starred as "Molly" on 'Insecure' and is the ying to Issa's yang but Orji says she didn't think she'd be on the show after feeling like she bombed the audition.
Mariah Huq is an executive producer and star of 'Married To Medicine' but after Huq's recent Instagram post and comments from her co-stars, fans are wondering if she's returning.
Trina Braxton joined the hosting panel of 'Sister Circle' in 2018. After three years, the network has announced 'Sister Circle' has been canceled due to poor numbers.
Chris Brown received a ton of backlash after commenting on a post of his ex, Karrueche Tran. Brown now appears to try and make amends with Ammika Harris, his rumored girlfriend.
Fans of 'Insecure' were buzzing over Issa's new "TSA Bae." The character is played bu Philly comedian, Reggie Conquest. Conquest admitted he didn't diet for the role.
Ja Rule and 50 Cent have been beefing for years and it looks like Ja Rule is looking to take their beef to the next level. Ja Rule has challenged 50 Cent to a battle for fans to pick the winner.