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.
Nene Leakes and Gregg Leakes experienced a hard time during Gregg's battle with cancer that viewers watched on 'RHOA.' Nene revealed that she considered an open marriage with Gregg.
Kenya Moore and Marc Daly's marital trouble has played out on 'RHOA.' After appearing to want out of the marriage, Moore says Daly's had a change of heart.
Lifetime's biopic 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel' is a big hit with viewers. The Clark Sisters film is a win compared to Lifetime's previous biopics.
Tamar Braxton has spoke openly of her love for Mariah Carey and considers Carey to be her idol. Braxton is thrilled that Carey will be part of a virtual Easter Sunday church service.
Malika Haqq appears on 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' as Khloé Kardashian's best friend but Haqq stepped out on her own to star in TV One's 'Hollywood Divas.'
Kiely Williams and Raven Symone of 'The Cheetah Girls' reunited on Instagram live. Symone explained to Williams why she did not appear in the final film.
Brandy's "Sittin' Up In My Room" was released in 1995 and is one of her biggest hits. Now fans are saying "Sittin' Up In my Room' relates to coronavirus quarantine.
The fallout from Diamond Jack and Carlton Morton's breakup on 'Love Is Blind' continues. After Jack revealed they aren't in communication, Morton issued a public apology.
50 Cent and his son, Marquise Jackson, have been estranged for many years and have feuded publicly. 50 reignited the feud with Marquise with an Instagram live comment.
Roseanne Barr's tweets got her fired from her reboot of 'Roseanne.' Barr kept a low profile since but announced she's prepping a lawsuit over her firing.
'RHOA's' Kandi Burruss has always prided herself on being a businesswoman but it hasn't been easy balancing family. Burruss and her husband Todd Tucker argued over her work-life balance.
Man Toni Braxton fans were caught off guard when she began dating rapper Birdman, but Braxton and Birdman are still going strong. Braxton confirmed they will be married this year.
David Schwimmer made headlines when he suggested there should be an all black version of 'Friends.' 'Living Single' star T.C. Carson recently spoke of Schwimmer's remarks.
Tensions have been mounting between Angela Yee and Charlamgane Tha God on 'The Breakfast Club' for months. Yee explained in a new interview why she does not consider him to be a friend.
Cynthia Bailey's daughter, Noelle Robinson, received tons of support when she revealed her sexuality on 'RHOA.' Bailey says Robinson's revelation is her proudest moment in the show's history.
Offset and Reese Witherspoon shocked social media users when they joined forces for an Instagram live sessions during coronavirus quarantine. Fans chimed in online.
Becky Lee Meza was brilliant in her portrayal as a young Selena Quintanilla in the 1997 biopic 'Selena.' Meza went on to record music before becoming a businesswoman and starting a family.