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.
There's a new Tupac Shakur museum exhibit in LA that will remain for six months. The 20,000 square ft pop up museum will tour several other major cities in the country.
Whitney Houston died unexpectedly in 2012. She touched many whom she worked with, including Angela Bassett, who she worked with in the 1995 film 'Waiting to Exhale.'
Whitney Houston is Brandy's role model. The singer followed Houston's model of entertainer for years before finally meeting and forming a friendship with her.
Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri dated for nearly a decade. Jackson said she wanted to marry Dupri and have as many babies as he wanted before their eventual split.
Lori Harvey and Michael B. Jordan can't stop gushing over one another. The two have been together since 2020 and they seem to be in it for the long haul.
Tamar Braxton has had a rough few years but in 2020, she purchased a new home for her and her son. Braxton has done glamorous renovations to the farmhouse-style home.
K. MIchelle had her silicon injections removed following years of bad side effects. Now, she wants to help others who choose plastic surgery do so with certified doctors.
Janet Jackson and René Elizondo Jr. were together for over a decade. Elizondo Jr. worked alongside Jackson, co-writing many of her songs and directing her music videos.
Janet Jackson has been secretive regarding her private life. Though she's been married three times, Jackson hasn't divulged details not spoken about an alleged affair with Bobby Brown.
It's been nearly two years since Tamar Braxton ended her working relationship with We tv. Her reality show 'Braxton Family Values' aired on the network for a decade.
Teresa Giudice is in full wedding planning mode with Luis Ruelas. The 'RHONJ' star wants an international wedding but may not be able to have her dream due to COVID.