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.
Cory Hardrict and Tia Mowry are divorcing after 14 years of marriage. in Hardrict's response to Mowry's divorce petition, he disagrees on why they split.
Mia Thornton of 'RHOP' has been open about her fluid love life with her husband, admitting they invite other women into the bedroom, including the girlfriend of a former 'RHOA' star.
Deborah Cox and Whitney Houston both have powerful voices. The two even collaborated before. As it turns out, Houston almost snagged the biggest record of Cox's career.
Candiace Dillard Bassett isn't just busy because of her work on 'RHOP,' she's also honing her acting skills. The Bravo star is currently starring in a series on ALLBLK.
Stars of the 'RHOP' have been accused of perpetuating colorism. Fans of the show have been blasting the cast, namely Gizelle Bryant and Robyn Dixon, about their behavior.
Mariah Carey has been known as the "queen of Christmas" since the early days of her career. But she says she didn't come up with the nickname on her own.
Melody and Martell of 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' have had trouble co-parenting since their divorce but were making great progress....until Melody says Martell regressed.
Charrisse Jackson Jordan and Karen Huger have had an interesting journey. 'RHOP' viewers never know if they are friends or enemies, and Jackson Jordan says they are neither.
When 'RHOP' viewers first met Charrisse Jackson Jordan, she was married to former NBA player, Eddie Jordan. But Eddie didn't want to be on the show, and didn't want Charrisse on it either.
Whitney Houston and her mentor Clive Davis maintained a close relationship until her death in 2012. Davis was one of the last people to talk with Houston before her passing.
The final installment of the poignant 'Surviving R. Kelly' will air in Jan. 2023. The first two parts largely contributed to his current incarceration.
'The Real Housewives of Atlanta' cast are known to be the most stylist of the Bravo franchise series. One cast member was named one of 2022's most stylish in The New York Times.
Meri Brown and Kody Brown have been together for over 30 years. Despite being the first in their plural marriage, Meri says Kody ended their relationship.
Ashley Daby and Michael filed for legal separation after eight years of marriage. The 'RHOP' star had admitted that she doesn't know if divorcing Michael is the best thing for her family.
Ashley Darby and Luke Gulbranson have been hanging out since meeting at 2022 BravoCon. While Darby says things are still new, she's enjoying getting to know him.
Teresa Giudice has been open about not enjoying being on 'RHONJ' and she even has said she doesn't watch the show. But recently, she began watching old and new episodes.