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.
One of the things fans loved most about Selena Quintanilla was her relationship with Chris Perez. Quintanilla and Perez eloped and a beautiful love story.
3LW's drama came to a head when Naturi Naughton left the group after claiming Kiely Williams attacked her. Williams says Naughton's comments made about her family are unforgivable.
Tamar Braxton has been on reality television since 2011 but it's no longer something she enjoys. Braxton says that the scrutiny and drama that comes with it is taxing.
Lauren London is still grieving the loss of her longtime love, Nipsey Hussle. On the one year anniversary of Hussle's death, London paid tribute on her Instagram.
'RHOA' reunion has been postponed due to coronavirus but Cynthia Bailey is excited to sit down and recap the season. Bailey wants to clear the air about snake-gate.
'RHOA's' Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill are living together temporarily for the first time thanks to the coronavirus quarantine. Bailey says it's been the ultimate test.
Charlamagne Tha God may or may not continue with 'The Breakfast Club' when his contract expires but Charlamagne refuses to confirm what many view as the inevitable.
Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera have their own reality series chronicling their marriage. Rivera is being praised for parenting while Flocka is being called out by fans.
Cynthia Bailey has been viewed as "weak" on 'RHOA' for her friendships with Nene Leakes and Kenya Moore but Bailey is now a fan favorite because of her gracious personality.
TC Carson played Kyle Barker on 'Living Single' and fans were shocked when he left the show. Carson revealed he was fired after speaking up against production.
'Girls Trip' was a huge hit and fans are dying for a sequel but Tiffany Haddish revealed that the film studio is giving push back. Haddish says the studio does not want to pay the cast.
Tyler Perry has been helpful to many African American actors, one is Cocoa Brown. Perry casted Brown in her first recurring role in a television series.
Jenny McCarthy's experience on 'The View' was horrible to say the least - but Sharon Osbourne is enjoying her time on 'The Talk.' The two women shared stories in a new interview.