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.
Young Dolph was shot and killed in Nov. 2021. At the time of his death, he was just 36-years-old. He leaves behind a longtime partner and two children.
Mary J. Blige has been unlucky in love and poured herself into work. After a failed and contentious drawn out divorce, Blige is focusing on herself, health, and her booming career.
Kanye West has taken to social media to air his grievances with Kim Kardashian, Pete Davidson, and anyone else in support of his ex and her new relationship. Many consider West's behavior to be harrassment.
Whitney Houston died in 2012. Since then, there's been several television and film projects dedicated to the late icon. There are several more in the pipeline.
Ray J and Princess Love have been married since 2016 but their marriage has been anything but blissful. The couple are parents to two children but have filed to end their union for the third time.
Kanye West says his own estrangement with his father as a child is his motivation to remain close to his father. West says that's the reason why he moved next door to his children and ex-wife, Kim Kardashian.
In many people's eyes, Stevie J has been acting a fool since he began appearing on reality television. Stevie has been appearing on 'Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta' since season 1 and has appeared on other reality shows.
Traci Braxton, singer and one of the stars of the We TV reality series, died after a private battle with cancer. Traci appeared on the show for seven seasons, released two albums, and embarked in other entertainment ventures.
Olajuwon and Katina of Season 14 of 'Married at First Sight' draw a lot of viewer reactions on social media. Viewers believe Katina deserves better than Olajuwon's constant complaining about her lack of cooking and cleaning.
Joseph Marcell starred alongside Will Smith in 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' throughout its run as the Banks' family witty butler. Marcell and Smith maintain a close relationship.
Disneyland Resorts put on their first-ever Celebrate Soulfully event. The event was in honor of Black culture, art, food, music, and more. Gospel music was at the forefront of the event.
The Tupac Shakur museum exhibit is getting major traction. It’s the first of its kind in celebration of the rapper’s life and career. A tattoo contest recently kicked off within the museum, highlighting fans who have the best Tupac art. All of this is happening amid a major lawsuit between Tupac’s estate and the estate …
DMX's family is still reeling from the rapper's death. The rapper left 15 children behind when he died in April 2021. One of his son's is battling a serious medical condition.
Whitney Houston's 1991 rendition of The National Anthem is largely considered to be the greatest of all time. Houston is the only artist to have her version reach Top 10 on the Billboard charts.
Faith Evans was married to The Notorious B.I.G. when he died in 1997. The two had one child together. Their relationship was riddled with infidelity and several breakups.
March of 2022 marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of The Notorious B.I.G., aka Biggie. The rapper had two children: T'yanna and C.J. C.J. was just five months old when Biggie died.
Adrienne Bailon has been in the entertainment business for over 20 years. She sings, acts, and is now a talk show host. She also provides lifestyle tips online.
Keyshia Cole is bearing it all in a new TV One documentary special. She opens up about her difficult upbringing and how it impacted her relationships as an adult.
The 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards is the first major award show to completely transition to an on-line streamed telecast versus broadcast. The event was co-hosted by Dolly Parton, Gabby Barrett, and Jimmie Allen.