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.
Whitney Houston released "My Name Is Not Susan" in 1991. The song details a woman dating a man who is still in love with his ex-girlfriend Susan and features Mike Tyson.
Season 14 of 'Married at First Sight' followed five couples in Boston. All five couples stayed together on Decision Day but only one couple remain together and happily married today.
Wendy Williams has been open about her love for her son. But the former queen of daytime television is reportedly not in the best health and it's affecting their relationship.
Tami Roman and Evelyn Lozada's beef on 'Basketball Wives' began nearly immediately after Roman joined the show. The former cast members are still not friends.
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were married for eight years and have two children. Cannon has since entered into a polygamous lifestyle but says he'll always love Carey.
Monique Samuels appeared on 'RHOP' for four seasons. She's been married to retired NFL star Chris Samuels for 10 years and works as his business manager.
Swizz Beatz and Alicia Keys have been married for over a decade and have two children. Beatz was previously married to Mashonda, who accused him of cheating with Keys.
Ray J and Princess Love have been married since 2016 and have spent most of their marriage on the outs. Both have filed for divorce, with Ray filing on two separate occasions.
Whoopi Goldberg starred in the box office success 'Sister Act' franchise as Sister Mary Clarence. She's reprising her role in a third film for Disney+.
'RHOSLC' star Jen Shah is facing 14 years in prison. Shah plead guilty to telemarking fraud and may also have to pay millions in restitution but she initially alleged she was being framed because of her race.
Issa Rae's first major HBO project since 'Insecure' is a new comedy 'Rap Sh!t.' Rae is the creator and a writer on the show but does not star in the show.
LeToya Luckett married Tommicus Walker and before their divorce, they had two children. She's also had other high-profile relationships she says she learned major lessons from.
Mo'Nique's discrimination lawsuit against Netflix has come to an end. It appears the comedian settled out of court for a comedy special set to air on the streaming platform.
Sheree Whitfield's dating woes since her divorce has been featured on 'RHOA.' She recently split from a longtime love and is now reportedly dating another reality star.