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.
Suge Knight played in the NFL for a few months before becoming the music executive mogul he grew to become. Knight was a star on his college football team.
Faith Evans and Stevie J haven't been married that long but the drama in their marriage has made headlines from the start. After Stevie filed for divorce, the two have been seen together on several occasions.
Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom wed quickly in 2013. Their marriage birthed a reality series. But Odom revealed later that he was dating Taraji P. Henson when he decided to marry Kardashian.
Total consisted of three members: Kima, Keisha, and Pam. They released two charting albums while on Bad Boy Records in the 90s. Total was initially just two members.
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown were married for 14 years. The public ridiculed their relationship at every turn but Houston's best friend Robyn Crawford says she was happy for the singer.
Whitney Houston was rumored to have been with many public figures, but her friendship with Robyn Crawford fueled rumors about her sexuality. Houston denied she and Crawford were more than friends.
Peter Thomas appeared on 'RHOA' for 10 seasons. Thomas often clashed with many of his then-wife Cynthia Bailey's co-stars. He particularly didn't like Phaedra Parks.
Cynthia Bailey's marriage and divorce played out over 10 seasons on 'RHOA.' Bailey initially didn't want to do the show because she was not used to the reality tv world or confrontation.
Peter Thomas and Cynthia Bailey's time on 'RHOA' was riddled with ups and downs. Thomas was known for being outspoken and not afraid to go against Nene Leakes, who was Bailey's close friend.
Whitney Houston was longtime friends with Robyn Crawford. Crawford eventually worked for Houston and there were rumors during Houston's life that they were more than friends.
Jasmine Davis starred on 'The Chi' for two seasons. The role was big for the actor as it was the first role she came out as a trans individual but Davis says she was mistreated on set.
Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert were married for nearly nine years before the singer filed for divorce. Herbert also previously managed Braxton's entertainment career.
Kim Fields spent one season on 'RHOA.' Many believe she left the show because she didn't feel it was a good representation of her but she says otherwise.
R. Kelly was sentenced to several decades in prison for sex crimes. The first trial took place in Brooklyn. Kelly also has upcoming trials in Illinois, Georgia, Florida, and Minnesota.
Jason Derulo has one child with his ex, Jena Frumes. The two were together for some time before splitting shortly after Frumes gave birth and things became contentious.
Tyra Banks has booked some cool gigs as one of the world's most famous supermodels, including music video. Banks appeared in the visual for "Black or White."
Naturi Naughton has always claimed that she was forced out of 3LW after a fight with her group members Adrienne Bailon and Kiely Williams. Recently, Naughton and Bailon reunited.