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.
Nipsey Hussle was murdered in 2019. In the immediate aftermath of his death, Hussle's brand and name became a hot commodity. His estate has only grown since his death.
Teresa Giudice has been on 'RHONJ' since the show debuted. Giudice is the only original housewife who remains on the cast but one producer says Giudice was initially just a filler.
Amanda Seales quit 'The Real' after just six months. Seales accused the producers of the show forbade her from speaking on certain subjects. She has a new SiriusXM radio show.
Kenya Moore thought she'd found her happily ever after when she married Marc Daly. Their relationship downfall played out during 'RHOA' Season 11. Moore says she didn't stand up to Daly in their union.
Kenya Moore has been a staple on 'RHOA' since Season 5. She's feuded with nearly every co-star and has been coined as one of the show's villains but Moore insists she's more than that.
Angela Simmons is a survivor of domestic abuse. The reality star and socialite says the multi-year relationship transitioned from verbal and mental abuse to physical.
Kandi Burruss married Todd Tucker in 2014 and her mother, Mama Joyce, was not a fan of the relationship. Things have gotten better since but the relationship remains a rollercoaster at times.
Chlöe is currently gushing over the success of her second solo single, 'Treat Me.' The singer says the song is about a woman demanding that her partner treat her the best.
DJ Envy nearly lost his marriage due to his affair with a cast member on 'Love & Hip Hop.' His wife Gia Casey found out and sought a divorce but ultimately decided to work things out.
R. Kelly is currently facing up to life in prison for being found guilty of racketeering. The singer's ex-girlfriend, Azriel Clary, testified against him. Clary says she stood by Kelly previously to protect herself against his abuse.
Azriel Clary was in a five-year relationship with R. Kelly beginning when she was just 17-years-old. Clary says Kelly abused her sexually, physically, and emotionally.
Monica has been in the news lately since publicly speaking out helping her ex, C-Murder, to be released from prison. Monica's divorce from Shannon Brown was recently settled. Now, fans wonder if C-Murder and Monica are together.
Beyoncé recently had to approve a sample request of Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" for rapper Fivio Foreign. The rapper says Beyoncé demanded that he make a few changes.
Whitney Houston primarily lived in New Jersey until 2010. She was born and raised in northern New Jersey. Houston sold her guest home. The new owner is now selling the mansion.
Suge Knight of Death Row Records made a lot of enemies in his heyday. Warren G is a rapper and producer who collaborated with several artists on the label who claims Knight blackballed him.
Destiny's Child fans remember when LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson were forced out of Destiny's Child. Luckett has since had solo success in music and acting. She says she learned to stand on her own from the ordeal.
'Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty' follows the establishment of the team becoming iconic throughout the 1980s. The HBO Max sports drama has been renewed for a second season.
Brandy's album 'Full Moon' is considered her best by many fans and critics. One of the producers on the album took inspiration from working with Michael Jackson and applied the tools to Brandy's album.