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.
Beyoncé has been Chlöe Bailey'smentor since she signed her and her sister Halle to her record label. Bailey's preparing for the release of her first solo album.
Mike Hill and Cynthia Bailey have been married since 2020 after meeting in 2018 on 'The Steve Harvey Show.' The couple had to postpone their wedding amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Thriller' is Michael Jackson's sixth studio album and was released in 1982, making Jackson a global phenomenon. The album produced seven Top 10 singles.
Kelly Rowland and Beyoncé have been close friends since they were 10 years old and didn't let the entertainment industry ruin them. Rowland gushes over the way they support one another.
Diddy and Cassie dated for 10 years. The two didn't confirm their romance until several years into their relationship. Cassie quickly married after her and Diddy split.
Amanda Seales was a co-host on 'The Real' for six months. Upon her exit, Seales claimed the show lacked diversity, had problems with censorship, and has a bad company culture.
Diddy is passing the baton to his son Christian, aka King Combs. King Combs has been releasing music for a few years and recently scored his first major hit.
Ashley Darby shocked fans when she announced she was divorcing Michael Darby. The two have small children and she's forgiven Michael for indiscretions in the past.
Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore became friends when Moore joined the cast of 'RHOA' in Season 5 but Moore hurt Bailey's feelings several times on the show and thereafter.
Diddy has been known to be a playboy but he's currently dating City Girls member, Yung Miami...and other women. The two have reportedly been dating for two years.
Tupac Shakur and Allen Hughes' friendship fell apart after the rapper was fired from his role in Hughes' directorial film 'Menace II Society.' Tupac and his entourage assaulted Hughes afterward.
Babyface has been married twice: once to a woman he's build a media empire with. His second wife is a dancer and actress who had a popular role on 'Moesha.'
'RHONY' didn't get its first Black housewife until Season 13 with the casting of Eboni K. Williams. But Williams reportedly also suggested rapper Remy Ma be cast in her season.
Whitney Houston was worth millions at the time of her death, but she also owed her record company money stemming from a $100 recording contract she signed a decade before she passed.