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.
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Sheree Whitfield and Drew Sidora got off to a rocky start on Season 14 of 'RHOA.' Whitfield says she doesn't trust the image Sidora and her husband are putting out.
Lauren London and Nipsey Hussle shared five years together and were a blended family of five, with one son together. London and one of her son's spoke at Hussle's public memorial.
Nipsey Hussle died in 2019. His murder trial kicked off in 2022 and his family opted not to attend. Hussle's brother Blacc Sam said the decision was intentional.
R. Kelly illegally married Aaliyah when she was underage. For years, it's been rumored that the marriage took place because Aaliyah became pregnant but Kelly says otherwise.
Khloe Kardashian is going to be a mom a second time. The reality star is having another child with Tristan Thompson via surrogate despite his multiple cheating scandals and love child.
Lauren London is opening up about dealing with depression after her partner Nipsey Hussle's passing. Hussle died in 2019. The couple have a blended family.
Lauren London was revered as the ultimate symbol of strength for the way she eulogized Nipsey Hussle at his memorial. London and Hussle were together for five years.
Nipsey Hussle died in 2019. Since then, his longtime partner Lauren London has been focusing on continuing his legacy and raiding their children and remains single.
Martell Holt engaged in a seven year affair while married to his ex-wife Melody and it all unfolded on 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville.' The woman had a baby.
Melody and Martell Holt were married for 14 years and half of that time, Martell was in a relationship with another woman. Martell even had a baby with his mistress and now has regrets.
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson were married from 2002 to 2005. Their marriage was chronicled on the MTV reality series 'Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica.' Simpson has gone on to be a fashion mogul.
Marlo Hampton has been on 'RHOA' as a friend to the show since Season 4 and finally got her peach in Season 14. She's showcasing her role as a guardian and not everyone agrees with her discipline tactics.
R. Kelly and Joycelyn Savage have reportedly been in a relationship for seven years. Savage's family believe she is under Kelly's control and brainwashed but she says otherwise.
Norman Baker served as a producer on 'The Wendy Williams Show' from its first season to the final show in 2022. Baker will now work for Sherri Shepherd but says Williams will be missed.
Steve and Noi were one of the more stable couples on 'Married at First Sight' Season 14 and fans were rooting for them. But it appears their differences drew them apart and they have split.
Jennifer Shah has been appearing on 'RHOSLC' since the first season. Her opulent lifestyle and businesses have been part of major discussions amid her being accused of fraud.