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.
Aliciia Keys, Mashonda, and Swizz Beats have an amazing blended family. Mashonda initially accused Keys of ruining her and Beats' marriage but mended things for the sake of their children.
Toni Braxton was forced to film 'Braxton Family Values' after she lost a game of Monopoly. The show became the longest-running reality series featuring an African American family.
Pras Michel his Fugees bandmates Wyclef Jean and Lauryn Hill denied their affair. Michel says regardless, he was focused on making money and not on the rumors.
Wyclef Jean began a relationship with his now-wife and his Fugees group member Lauryn Hill at the same time. The affair continued even after Jean was married but he says he picked his wife because she was loyal.
Wyclef Jean blames The Fugees breakup on Lauryn Hill, claiming Hill lied to him about him being the father of her child. Hill was also in a relationship with Rohan Marley, who is the actual father of Hill's son.
Wyclef Jean admits to being in love with Lauryn Hill at one point. Jean and Hill's romance began early on in The Fugees career. Hill and Jean juggled their relationship while having other partners.
Ashanti once revealed that her ex-boyfriend Nelly made 50 Cent apologize to her for comments he made about her on a diss record. The singer says the moment was hilarious.
Jermaine Dupri is not happy that Diddy doesn't feel he is qualified enough to participate in a Verzus battle. Dupri says he has way more accolades than Diddy.
Tameka Foster and Usher's divorce was messy. They fought over custody of their two kids and Foster lost. Now, Foster says they co-parent well but she wants to establish a friendship with her ex.
Cece Winans says she cannot sing Whitney Houston's 'Saving All My Love For You' because the song is about an extramarital affair. Winans being a gospel singer has to be selective with what she listens to.
Chlöe Bailey says she's not dating rapper Future. Bailey was previously in a relationship with Diggy Simmons. Now, she says she is single by choice and focused on her career.
Whitney Houston won an Emmy in 1986 for a live performance she did at the Grammy Awards earlier that year. Houston is one of the few singers to ever win such an award for a live performance at the Emmys.