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.
Singer Monica and ex NBA player Shannon Brown were married for eight years. Their divorce was recently finalized with settlements being leaked to the public.
Toni Morrison's first novel, The Bluest Eye, became readers' favorites but not without strife. The book would be banned from multiple institutions over the years.
'Making the Band' is returning in 2020 but fans are interesting in finding out what happened to former groups from the show. Here's an update on 'MTB2' winners, Da Band.
Ray J is trending and it's not for his reality television antics. The singer/reality star turned entrepreneur recently acquired Suge Knight's "life rights."
'Making the Band' is returning and fans are excited but many will never forget the moment Diddy forced his group, Da Band, to walk from Manhattan to Brooklyn for a slice of cheesecake.
'Love & Basketball' was released almost 20 years ago but the love story between the two main characters has always wondered if its stars, Sanaa Lathan and Omar Epps, dated off-screen.
Da Brat has millions of viewers and listeners from her hosting duties on the radio show 'Dish Nation' but before radio, she was the first female rapper to go platinum.
'Real Housewives of Potomac' star Charrisse Jackson Jordan was a key figure on the show during its first two seasons. She eventually left to deal with the demise of her 20-year marriage
Robin Thicke, T.I., and Pharrell Williams' hit song "Blurred Lines" was released in 2013 to massive success but was dealt a blow with a copyright lawsuit. Williams now says he regrets his participation in the song.
Actress, LisaRaye McCoy is pissed with Eddie Murphy's ex-wife, Nicole Murphy, for comments Murphy made during an appearance on 'The Wendy Williams Show'
Basketball Wives season 9 has been green lit but fans of the show are still talking about the drama from last season. One of it's cast members, Kristen Scott, was in the middle of it all.
Will Smith has been married to Jada Pinkett Smith for over 20 years but before that, was married to Sheree Zampino. The three have successfully blended their families.
Draya Michele was a castmember on 'Basketball Wives' LA for the first four seasons of the show. She left in 2011 and recently revealed her biggest regrets about the show.
The Kardashian and Braxton families have been in the entertainment industry for years. Both families have successful reality shows but they have a lot more in common that many may know.
Whitney Houston achieve major fame thanks to her participation in the film, 'The Bodyguard." The soundtrack to the film took her career to new heights.
'Basketball Wives' star Evelyn Lozada has had high profile relationships with several athletes. She's been branded as being famous across three major sports leagues because of her dating history with players in the NBA, NFL and MLB.