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.
Kim Zolciak-Biermann and DJ Tracy Young dated for nearly a year. The Grammy-award-winning DJ and producer and the 'RHOA' alum later blasted one another on social media.
Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert's divorce was finalized in 2019. Since then, Herbert has been slapped with multiple lawsuits accusing him of defaulting on contracts and payments.
Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill married in 2020, and despite their public affection toward one another, the marriage was short-lived. They divorced within two years and now Bailey is happily single.
Cynthia Bailey appeared on 'RHOA' for 11 seasons. Now, the model, reality star, and actress spends her time between ATL and LA and will appear on 'RHOBH.'
Traci Braxton died at the age of 50 in 2022. The 'Braxton Family Values' star passed away from cancer. It's her second birthday the family is spending without her.
Kandi Burruss was once close friends with former 'RHOA' EP, Carlos King. Their friendship fell apart after she learned King sold a movie about her group's life.
Rumors about Robyn Dixon being fired from 'RHOP' are currently going. The longtime cast member hid a major event in her life from the show in Season 7.
Porsha Williams gave birth to her first child in 2019. Though the 'RHOA' long-dreamed of becoming a mother, she went through a rough battle with postpartum depression.