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.
Tamera Mowry-Housely was a co-host on 'The Real' for seven years before her exit in 2020. Now, Mowry-Housely says 'The Real' was a difficult job because she often felt misunderstood.
Chris Williams is arguable the least favorite husband in 'MAFS' history. Fans accused him of emotional manipulation of Paige Banks. Banks says she no longer speaks to Williams.
Jussie Smollett may take the stand in his hate alleged hate crime hoax. Witnesses testified that Smollett paid two brothers to stage the attack and cover it up.
Toni Braxton is venturing into the fragrance industry. She recently released her first fragrance, Breathe, via HSN. Braxton is also offering a lotion of the same scent.
The Memphis community is still reeling from the death of Young Dolph. Dolph grew up in the city and to celebrate his legacy, Memphis is renaming a street in his honor.
Mariah Carey's 1994 single "All I Want For Christmas Is You" is now certified diamond. The song has sold over 10 million copies. Carey has been coined the queen of Christmas.
Tyler Perry is helping Clarence Avant find his wife Jacqueline's murderer. Clarence has been in the industry for more than 50 years and Jacqueline was a beloved charity figure.
Sheree Whitfield is returning to 'RHOA' for the third time. Whitfield's storyline is supposedly centered around her love life with Tyrone Gilliams but Gilliams is reportedly refusing to film.
Cardi B has come a long way since her antics on 'Love & Hip Hop.' The reality TV alum is now a chart-topping rapper. Cardi recently made history as the first rapper to have multiple records surpass 10 million sales in the U.S.
Clarence and Jacqueline Avant were married for over 50 years. Jacqueline supported Clarence during his rise in the music world. Now, Clarence is mourning Jacqueline tragic murder.
Janet Jackson's old wardrobe stylist says she should not be blamed for her Super Bowl scandal. The stylist blames poor editing for not fading to black during the alleged wardrobe scandal.
Several woman have come forward with allegations of sexual assault against Trey Songz. The singer has denied such but now he is currently under investigation in Las Vegas where a woman says she was assaulted by the singer.
DMX documented his life following his 2019 prison release in a forthcoming documentary. The movie, which will be released on HBO, features the rapper working hard to rebuild his career.
As the investigation into Young Dolph's murder continues, his industry peers are speaking out. ice-T says nowadays, it's more likely for a rapper to be murdered than a drug dealer.
In the public's eye, Janet Jackson was unfairly vilified following the Super Bowl 2004 "wardrobe malfunction." Jackson lost deals and her career and image took a hit.
New Edition and NKOTB have more similarities than differences. The two groups are both from Boston and share the same founder. But they've never shared a stage. They will for the first time at the AMAs. Bobby Brown and Johnny Gill say it's long overdue.
As R. Kelly awaits sentencing and the start of another trial, former 'RHOA' star Porsha Williams says she too was a victim of Kelly's abuse. Williams says she met Kelly when she was 25.