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.
Loni Love has had the blame placed on her since Tamar Braxton was fired from 'The Real.' Love denied claims but Cookie Hull's allegations that she had Braxton fired made her speak again.
Stacey Dash was one of the most in-demand actresses of the 90s. The 'Clueless' beauty dated R&B singer, Christopher Williams. Dash and Williams had a rocky relationship.
Terrence Howard has starred as the ruthless Lucious Lyon on FOX's drama 'Empire' since the beginning. Howard is suing FOX, claiming he's owed money for his role.
OWN's newest unscripted reality series 'Love Goals' will follow four celebrity couples in need of help. A licensed counselor will work with them under one house for two weeks.
Peter Gunz is notorious for his cheating ways on 'Love & Hip Hop.' Gunz got a taste of his own medicine on a recent episode and flipped, leaving fans laughing online.
Ne-Yo and his wife Crystal Renay are divorcing after almost four years of marriage. Ne-Yo revealed that Renay returned her wedding rings and says he has no hard feelings since their split.
'Love & Hip Hop Atlanta' is returning for its eighth season with some new and old cast members. The Atlanta franchise remains the most popular and this season will be explosive.
'Braxton Family Values' fans love the sisters for their talent. Toni Braxton and Tamar had charting music but Trina, Towanda and Traci have also performed. All five performed in a group as young adults.
Fans of 'Growing Up Hip Hop' have watched the love triangle between Angela Simmons, Romeo Miller, and Bow Wow unfold. Simmons and Bow Wow are now exploring dating again.
Kandi Burruss has been married to Todd Tucker since 2014. The couple have shown their ups and downs on 'RHOA.' Fans are fanning over Tucker's new and improved body.
'Divorce Court' has a new host. Judge Lynn Toler has departed from the show. Toler's replacement is Judge Faith Jenkins. Jenkins will begin in July 2020.
Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' is over but the couples from the show remain popular. Fans were said when Kenny and Kelly but both Kenny and Kelly say the decision not to marry was planned.
Fans of RHOA are criticizing Kandi Burruss for her method of supporting Kenya Moore this season. Burruss is denying that she defends Moore's bad behavior.
'Basketball Wives' stars Evelyn Lozada and Ogom "OG" Chijindu are still feuding. Lozada and OG are currently embattled in court over defamation claims.
Adrienne Bailon has been married to gospel singer and music producer, Israel Houghton, since 2016. Houghton and Bailon were friends for years before dating.
Whitney Houston's self-titled debut album was released 34 years ago and "The Greatest Love of All" became the biggest single from the album. Houston's estate is re-releasing the album.