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.
Kelly Price was one of Whitney Houston's closest friends. Price was with Houston two nights before Houston's death and denies the singer had an altercation with Stacy Francis.
Kelly Price and R. Kelly worked on several songs together. Price says she never witnessed Kelly's inappropriate behavior with young girls but says it's common in the music industry.
Jamal "Gravy" Woolard had no acting experience prior to his portrayal of The Notorious B.I.G. in the rapper's biopic. Gravy would reprise the role in another film.
R. Kelly is set to stand trial for child pornography in his home state of Illinois. This is Kelly's second child pornography trial. The first was in 2008.
Martell Holt and Arionne Curry's affair is a big part of the reason why Martell is now divorced. Curry hasn't ever appeared on 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' despite being a central part of the storyline.
The latest project from the estate of Tupac Shakur is an immersive museum exhibit in LA. The exhibit comes amid a legal battle between his sister and the executor of the estate.
'P-Valley' may be popular among viewers but singer Nicci Gilbert is not a fan. Gilbert says the show's creators and the network are guilty of copyright infringement.
Whitney Houston and Mary J. Blige shared the stage on several occasions but they didn't collaborate on music together. Houston's label head Clive Davis didn't greenlight the collab.
Tupac Shakur's sister Sekyiwa claims in a n ew lawsuit that the executor of their mother's estate has stolen millions of dollars. She also alleges that he refuses to hand over Tupac's valuables.
Amina Buddafly's relationship with Peter Gunz involved lots of embarrassment and heartbreak. Buddafly says she had a hard time letting the relationship go because she was addicted to him.
Tupac Shakur maintained that Suge Knight was a good friend of his. But other people say otherwise. One friend says Knight was not a good influence on Tupac and also claims Knight was manipulative.
Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes split shortly after the birth of their son but they are still very much a family. Derulo and Frumes spend much quality time together with their son.
Jordin Sparks admits her ex Jason Derulo broke her heart and made her weary of relationships. But she says meeting her husband Dana Isaiah changed things for her.