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.
Briana and Vincent met during Season 12 of Lifetime's 'Married at First Sight.' They remain the only couple from their franchise who are still together and they are now expecting their first child.
LeToya Luckett grew up performing alongside Beyoncé and shared much success during the early days of Destiny's Child. Luckett says Beyoncé has always had a good work ethic.
Malika Haqq's breakout role was as one half of a popular twin duo in 'ATL.' Haqq is from the Valley in Southern California and says filming in Atlanta was different.
Tamar Braxton and Nene Leakes were once close friends. In recent months, their friendship reportedly soured. Braxton had maintained there's no bad blood.
Nene Leakes appeared on 'RHOA' for 12 seasons. After her exit, she sued Bravo and the network's honcho Andy Cohen, citing discrimination. She recently dropped the lawsuit.
R. Kelly's lawyer denies that his fiance Joycelyn Savage is pregnant with his child. Kelly is currently serving a 30-year prison sentence for racketeering.
Alicia Keys has been on a winning streak since she hit the music scene in 2001. The singer, producer, writer, and musician does a lot on her own but recently began collaborating with other artists more.
Carla Hall has a new partnership with Disney's Celebrate Soulfully where she joined Black journalists on a food tour of the finest Disney has to offer in Black cuisine from around the world.
'Basketball Wives' star Jennifer Williams dated 'Sweetie Pie's' star Tim for about a year. She says he was aggressive. Norman is now in jail on charges he hired a hitman to kill his nephew.
Mary J. Blige was married to Kendu Isaacs for over a decade. During the marriage, she penned many songs about him, including her biggest hit "Be Without You."
Mariah Carey accused her music executive ex-husband Tommy Mottola of being controlling. Mattola eventually began working with Jennifer Lopez and had other producers create hits for Lopez to spite Carey.
Whitney Houston re-recorded one of Dolly Parton's biggest hits, "I Will Always Love You," but Parton never got the chance to perform the smash single alongside Houston.
Mariah Carey has been dubbed as the "Queen of Christmas" and she wants to show that she is by trademarking the phrase. She's also immersed in a legal battle over her hit song.
Teresa Giudice and Dina Mazno have remained friends since Manzo quit 'RHONJ' and fell out with her sister and former co-star Caroline Manzo. But after skipping Giudice's wedding, many wonder if they are still friends.
Melissa and Joe Gorga joined 'RHONJ' in season 3. Joe's sister, OG Teresa Giudice, has long insisted she had no idea they were joining the show. The Gorgas deny such.