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.
Jussie Smollett sat with Robin Roberts in 2019 just weeks after he says he was attacked for being Black and gay. In the interview, Smollett emotionally described the events that took place.
One of R. Kelly's live-in girlfriends Azriel Clary has been open about how life with Kelly was torturous. Clary has since reunited with her family after being kept away from them by Kelly during her relationship.
Tamar Braxton's career took off when she began starring on 'Braxton Family Values.' From theres, she's starred in other reality series, released successful albums, toured, and more.
Tupac Shakur planned to open a restaurant before his death. The soul food eatery's original plans are on display at a traveling museum. A pop up in LA is open for a limited time.
Tamar Braxton was a co-host on 'The Real' for three seasons and publicly spoke out about her belief that Loni Love had a hand in her firing. She says she hasn't spoken with Love.
R. Kelly is facing life in prison for sex trafficking. The singer was found guilty on all counts in his Brooklyn criminal case. More allegations since the trial have surfaced.
Teresa Giudice's iconic moment on the 'RHONJ' will always be her flipping a table amid an argument with Danielle Staub. Staub says Giudice is the reason she's no longer on the show.
Danielle Staub and Jacqueline Laurita's friendship and demise was chronicled on the first two seasons of 'RHONJ.' The two women haven't seen or spoken since.
Bobby Brown and Whitney Houston were married for 14 years. The couple had many public highs and lows with the public blaming Brown for Houston's drug use.
Melissa McCarthy says she was brought to tears the first time she heard her 'The Little Mermaid' co-star Halle Bailey sing on set in Disney’s live-action remake.
Kandi Burruss and Marlo Hampton have come along way via their friendship on 'RHOA' but all of that is in jeopardy due to Hampton's recent comments about Burruss.
Tim Norman may be in prison for allegedly being part of his nephew's murder for hire plot, but his mom is supporting him. Norman has pleaded not guilty.
Tami Roman was a popular fixture on 'Basketball Wives' for nearly a decade. Before that, she was one of the first reality stars on 'The Real World' and now she wants to join Bravo.