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.
R. Kelly's former bandmates claim another member of the group told them he caught Kelly in a sexual act with Aaliyah when she was a teen. he quit the group as a result.
Many in Hollywood wanting the leading man role in 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back,' including Tyson Beckford. Beckford lost the role to his friend, Taye Diggs.
Robyn Dixon says she's a loyal friend to Gizelle Bryant and doesn't care that others think she's Bryant's puppet. Dixon also says she adds value to the show outside of her friendship with Bryant.
R. Kelly's first male accuser testified before a Brooklyn courtroom, alleging the singer groomed him for years as his sex toy under the promise of a music career.
Barry Hankerson says he turned to his religion to cope with learning of R. Kelly's relationship with his underage niece Aaliyah. Kelly illegally married Aaliyah when he was 27 and she was 15.
Aaliyah's music is now available on streaming services and Barry Hankerson says he's not fully responsible for the delay. Hankerson says Aaliyah's mom initially didn't want the music out.
Damon Dash says Aaliyah was deathly afraid of planes. He claims another singer offered her a private flight that her music video director Hype Williams took instead. Aaliyah died in another plane crash days later.
Damon Dash says R. Kelly's arrest and trials are a long time coming. Dash dated Aaliyah before her death and says Aaliyah didn't shy away from the hurt her past relationship with Kelly caused.
Tamar Braxton is letting the world and her sister Traci know that she's sorry for criticizing Traci's music. Tamar shaded Traci's music on Twitter in 2014.
R. Kelly's former road manager says he regrets his role in Kelly and Aaliyah's illegal wedding. He says he secured a fake ID for Aaliyah in order for the two to marry.
'Saving All My Love For You' became Whitney Houston's first single to top the Billboard Hot 100. Her previous single reached No. 1 on a separate chart.
Kenya Moore and Marc Daly are arguing over whether or not their marriage was riddled with domestic violence. The 'RHOA' star mentions such in her paperwork.