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.
'RHOBH' star Denise Richards and her husband are now in a legal battle with a former landlord. Richards is suing for emotional distress and leaking personal information.
Azriel Clary split with R. Kelly months ago but continues to share details of her life with Kelly from their 5-year relationship. Clary is now apologizing to her family after their 5-year estrangement.
'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' star Bambi is catching heat after calling out her co-star for breaking girl code. Bambi is now defending herself against an old video with her and a married co-star.
Tyler Perry is asking all singers to participate in a new singing challenge to help ease fears about the coronavirus. Perry's asking for singers to post videos singing "He's Got The Whole World In His Hands."
Nicki Minaj was just named as the first female rapper to earn a net worth of over $100 million. Minaj is a triple threat with music, acting, and in business.
'RHOA' stars Eva Marcille and Porsha Williams once were close friends until comments from both sides caused a rift. Marcille is hoping to settle things at the reunion.
Megan Thee Stallion's newest song "Savage" and its accompanying dance challenge has been keeping fans occupied while under quarantine. Stallion has been sharing her fave videos to her Instagram.
DJ D-Nice set Instagram ablaze when she put on a nine hour set live for the world to party while quarantined in due to coronavirus. Other DJ's and singers are now offering free concerts.
Lauren London has been open about leaning on her faith during hard times and the coronavirus is no different. London offered words of encouragement to help guide the world.
Tyler Perry's Madea character has many fans and critics, including Spike Lee and Dave Chapelle. Perry has dismissed critics of Madea in the past and continues to stand by her today.
Nene Leakes and Kandi Burruss have had their ups and down on RHOA. Leakes and Burruss are now down after Leakes accused Burruss of being the only housewife to have spinoffs.
RHOA star Cynthia Bailey's daughter, Noelle Robinson, identified as LGBT this season. Robinson just debuted her new girlfriend on social media and is in love.
RHOA's Tanya Sam has been a friend to the show for the past two seasons and is a viewer fave. Sam revealed that she has no plans to become a full-time housewife.
Frank Sinatra was one of the greats, leaving a legacy of music and film. Sinatra loved the finer things in life, also leaving great furnishings. Some of his furnishings have been auctioned off.
Actors Lakeith Stanfield and Xosha Roquemore have kept their relationship on the hush. Many are wondering if Stanfield and Roquemore have split after he asked a popular singer out on Instagram.
After telling fans that she would not be returning to 'Basketball Wives' for season 9, Evelyn Lozada has had a change of heart. Reports surfaced that Lozada is currently filming.