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.
Kandi Burruss helped to get Marlo Hampton her own show with an ensemble cast on another network when Hampton was no longer on 'RHOA.' But Burruss says Hampton ruined the opportunity.
Tupac Shakur died in 1996 but since his passing, there have been dozens of projects about his life in career released. A new documentary is on the way.
Kandi Burruss has taken issue with the way Sheree Whitfield and Marlo Hampton have talked trash about her in Season 14. Burruss reportedly confronts them at the reunion.
R. Kelly's next trial is set to take place in Chicago for sex trafficking and related crimes. He was already sentenced to 30 years in his Brooklyn case. A shocking witness is set to take the stand.
Brandy starred as the first Black Cinderella in the 1997 film. The movie broke rating records and was praised for its diversity. She will be reuniting with the cast for the 25th anniversary.
Tyler Perry and Whitney Houston were close friends, with Perry even trying to help Houston through her addiction struggles before her 2012 death. Perry says public scrutiny affected her.
Nipsey Hussle's legacy lives on and since his 2019 murder, his hometown of Los Angeles continues to pay homage to his contributions. He's getting two new honors amid his 37th birthday.
Ashanti and Irv Gotti have made it clear they are not on good terms. The singer and record executive have had tension since she left the label. Now, Fat Joe wants Ja Rule to defend Ashanti against Gotti's disses.
Whitney Houston has several famous family members, including her mother Cissy Houston - and two cousins Dionne and Dee Dee Warwick. Houston's other cousin is an opera singer.
Teresa Giudice has had a rollercoaster relationship with her brother and sister-in-law Joe and Melissa Gorga. They family are feuding again after Giudice's wedding.
Tupac Shakur recorded dozens of collaborations with other artists while he was alive. He was set to do the same with Michael Jackson but it never happened.
Tyler Perry and Jennifer Hudson are part of a new foundation for Whitney Houston estate. The foundation will have a kick off in the form of a gala, with Perry and Hudson set to co-chair the event.
Martell and Melody Holt's divorce has not been easy. The two have struggled to co-parent their four children. Now, Melody says custody issues have gotten worse.
Sheree Whitfield dated Tyrone Gilliams for years, even through his extended prison stint. But Whitfield says Gilliams was disloyal when he was released from prision.
Chris Brown is currently up against several lawsuits. He's being accused of sexual assault and recently shot back at a million-dollar lawsuit for cancelling a show.
Tupac Shakur's estate is currently being managed by Tom Whalley, a former music executive who discovered Tupac. But Tupac's sister is not a fan of Whalley.
Eugena Washington is a successful model who got her big break on 'America's Next Top Model' and went on to walk in major shows around the world and pose for Playboy Magazine.
'RHOA' star Sheree Whitfield's dating woes have been documented on the show. After divorcing Bob Whitfield, she dated a convicted felon. Now, she's dating a fellow reality star from OWN.