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.
Marlo Hampton has been on 'RHOA' since Season 4 but didn't get a full-time spot until Season 14. She once had a show on another network produced by Kandi Burruss that was canceled before filming.
Jennifer Lopez and Diddy were the biggest couple of the early 2000s. The pair were beloved for their PDA and combined style, which both say they helped one another.
Tamar Braxton has released five full-length studio albums, her latest in 2017. She has promised new music as she continues touring but has yet to release a full project.
'Love & Hip Hop' stars Erica Mena and rapper Safaree Samuels were only married for two years. The couple split when Mena was pregnant with their second child and their divorce is finalized.
Mairah Carey's 'Butterfly' is celebrating its 25th anniversary of its release. it's one of Carey's biggest albums and was released amid her divorce from Tommy Mottola.
Snoop Dogg is bringing West Coast rap back to the forefront with a big music festival in California. He'll be joined by some of the biggest acts from the 90s.
Before 'Abbott Elementary,' Sheryl Lee Ralph was known as one of America's favorite moms on TV because of 'Moesha' but she took a more minimal role in Season 6.
Princess Love and Ray J are in the middle of a divorce. The reality stars have been married since 2016. Their marriage was plagued with Ray's cheating and Love may have moved on.
Whitney Houston's firth authorized biopic will be released in Dec. 2022. The first look trailer has been released via SONY. The film stars Naomi Ackie as Houston.
Eminem has been vocal about his struggles with prescription drugs and alcohol but has been sober for over a decade. Now he's reflecting on his road to recovery.
Jarrette and Iyanna married on Netflix's 'Love Is Blind' but are splitting after just a year of marriage. Iyanna says there were red flags from the start.
Thom Filicia is no stranger to TV, having appeared on hit shows like 'Queer Eye for the Straight Guy.' But the interior designer was new to drag performance when he participated in 'Celebrity Drag Race.'
Paul and Mariel Swan are one fo the few interracial couples in the world of NASCAR. They recently wrapped filming the first season of 'Austin Dillon's Life in the Fast Lane.'
Ashanti was signed as the first singer on Murder Inc. Records, helmed by Irv Gotti. Gotti made sure her career took off; many say it's due to their romantic relationship.
Ray J and Princess Love have been married since 2016 and have two children. The two are in the middle of a divorce, with cheating allegations at the center.