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.
Caroline Manzo and Teresa Giudice were once friends, and long before 'RHONJ' began. Their friendship fell apart throughout their time together on the show.
Mia Thornton has been a cast member on 'RHOP' since Season 6 and has been open about her past life as a stripper and plastic surgery. But when she announced a cancer scare, some didn't believe her.
Netflix's 'Sweet Magnolias' became a sweet treat at the height of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. The series centers on three female friends who keep their town together.
Kathy Wakile joined the 'RHONJ' in season 3. She's the cousin of Teresa Giudice, but their relationship was less than stellar during her time on the show.
Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill's relationship was a whirlwind but it fizzled out just as quickly as it started. The pair split after just two years of marriage.
Monique and Chris Samuels left 'RHOP' after four seasons and eventually landed at OWN in 'Love & Marriage: D.C.' They appeared in the show for one season.
Melody and Martell of 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' divorced after 14 years of marriage. Melody regrets staying in her marriage amid Martell's infidelity.
'Love & Marriage: D.C.' stars Monique and Chris Samuels laid their marital troubles for the world to see on the OWN reality show. Many assumed they were headed for divorce.
Erica Dixon and rapper Scrappy were in a relationship for over 10 years on and off. Since their split, and Scrappy's marriage to Bambi, they've had issues co-parenting.
Chris and Monique Samuels appeared on 'RHOP' for four seasons before their acrimonious exit. They then appeared on the OWN reality series, 'Love & marriage: D.C.'
Sheryl Leach created ‘Barney & Friends’ in 1988 to entertain her 2-year-old son Patrick. A new Peacock documentary sheds light on Patrick’s 2015 arrest and the show’s impact on his life.
Monique Samuels infamously hit Candiace Dillard Bassett sparking a fight in Season 5 of 'RHOP' and was iced out of the group. Mia Thornton recently threw a drink at her co-star and some cast members justified her actions.
Tiffany Whitlow has been a cast member on OWN's 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' since Season 3. She and her husband Louis have not always been well-received by fans.