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.
Chlöe came up alongside her sister as a member of the singing duo, Chloe x Halle. Before signing to Beyoncé, they appeared on 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show.'
Jasmine Davis starred on two seasons of 'The Chi.' The actor, who is a trans woman, also played a trans woman on the show. She hints that she left the show due to professional conflict of interests.
Ashanti says she welcomes love but that doesn't mean she needs to be married. The singer is opening up about her love life and says marriage for her has to be forever.
Chlöe is formerly of the duo Chloe x Halle. The singer has released two solo singles, "Have Mercy," and "Treat Me." Chlöe went solo while being on opposite sides of the world from her sister.
Traci Braxton died in March 2022. The Braxton family did not attend the memorial planned by Traci's husband and management team. The sisters recently spoke about losing their sisters.
Beyoncé knew she struck gold by signing singing sisters Chlöe and Halle Bailey. Now, Chlöe is embarking on a solo career and using lessons learned from Beyoncé, who she says she loved before even being signed to Beyoncé.
Michael and Ashley Darby has been arguably the most controversial couples on 'RHOP.' After eight years of marriage and multiple cheating scandals and rumors, Ashley announced their split.
'Girls' aired on HBO for six seasons. The series followed the lives and friendships of young women living and working in NYC. Lena Dunham created the show.
Shaunie O'Neal and Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal divorced in 2009 after seven years of marriage. The couple's split was nasty, with allegations of cheating and stealing money. But Shaq says the divorce was hit fault.
Jessica Simpson has been candid about her struggles with her body image. She's said that pregnancy took its toll on her body. Since losing weight, she's spoken about her weight loss journey.
Faith Evans and Stevie J's marriage was puzzling to many. The couple were friends for over 20 years. They split amid rumors of Evans cheating and months after her arrest.
Jacqueline Avant's killer, Aariel Maynor, was sentenced for the crime. Avant was killed during a home robbery. Maynor bragged to his friends after the crime.
Matthew Knowles is the manager behind super group Destiny's Child, much of Beyoncé's solo career, as well as his daughter Solange. But Knowles also owned his own record label.
Destiny's Child originally consisted of Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland, LaTavia Roberson, and LeToya Luckett. Michelle Williams and Farrah Franklin replaced the latter two, with Franklin quitting less than six months later.
Shanique and Randall appeared on the first season of the Netflix dating experiment show, 'The Ultimatum.' In the show, Shanique gives Randall an ultimatum to marry her or break things off.
Adrienne Bailon has been on the Fox daytime talk show 'The Real' since it debuted in 2013. She's one of three co-hosts who remains in its final season. Now that the show is over, she plans to move back to her hometown of New York.
Tupac Shakur was murdered in 1996. He was 25-years-old. The rapper was not shy to speak about his thoughts of the afterlife and dying. Tupac wasn't afraid to die and reportedly didn't think he'd live past 25.
'The Real World' is considered the first reality series and first debuted in 1992. Tami Roman was part of the second season and showcased her acting and singing talent. She's since appeared in other reality series.