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.
Jim Jones was proposed to on 'Love & Hip Hop' by his longterm girlfriend, Chrissy Lampkin. The two are still together and Lampkin recently revealed she doesn't regret proposing.
Kenya Moore announced her split from Marc Daly last fall but they seemed to be working towards reconciliation. Moore dropped Daly from her name on social media.
Delores Catania has been dating David Principe since her start on RHONJ. Fans are wondering if they are still together after her decision to not move in together.
Kailyn Lowry is pregnant with her fourth child, the second by her ex Chris Lopez. Lowry just opened up about her relationship with Lopez and it's not good.
Fans are slamming Malika Haqq for announcing that she's getting plastic surgery after the birth of her son. Haqq is being criticized for acting too soon.
Kobe Bryant's career is unmatched but he had one mistake when he tried a career as a rapper. LL Cool J says he saved Bryant from creating a gangsta rap album.
Danity Kane was the biggest group to come from MTV's 'Making the Band' but they didn't last. Dawn Richard says Diddy and Bad Boy Records contributed to their downfall.
Laila Ali has been retired for over a decade and focused on acting and health but recently hinted she may return to boxing due to her feud with Claressa Shields.
Jeannie Mai divorced her husband of 10-years, Freddy Harteis, allegedly over issues regarding having children. Despite it getting ugly, Mai made out well in the settlement.
Dwyane Wade is now happily married to Gabrielle Union but he was once married to his high school sweetheart, Siohvaughn Funches-Wade. Their bitter divorce played out over six years.
Basketball Wives star Jennifer Williams is being accused of starting a relationship with rapper Rick Ross from an alleged former friend and ex of the rapper.
Braxton Family Values has been WeTV's biggest hit but the future of the show is unclear. Despite cancellation rumors, Tamar Braxton is actively working.
Tami Roman is no longer part of the 'Basketball Wives' franchise but she was close friends with Shaunie O'Neal. Roman revealed they are no longer friends.