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.
Erika Jayne promises that she didn't know anything about her husband's legal issues. Garcelle Beauvais believes Jayne knew something but not all of it.
Taraji P. Henson says she filmed 'Tyler Perry's Acrimony' in five days due to a scheduling conflict on 'Empire.' Henson credits Perry with paying her what she's worth.
Kenya Moore is finally pulling the plus on her four-year marriage to Marc Daly. The 'RHOA' star is requesting full physical and joint custody of their daughter.
Kelly Rowland experienced a painful heartbreak due to the end of her engagement with Roy Williams. Rowland and Williams were together for a little over a year before calling it quits.
Leon Robinson says no woman will ever become before Cynthia Bailey. Robinson explains that because he and Bailey share a child, she will always be number one in his life.
Sean Combs says losing Kim Porter sparked something in him to look at like differently. Combs and Porter dated on and off for over a decade before finally splitting in 2006.
Luke James turned down the chance to audition for a role in 'Moonlight' several times because he was not ready to portray an LGBTQ character. James eventually auditioned.
Giannina is single and happy since splitting from Damien. The 'Love Is Blind' star says Damien bringing Francesca to a party of mutual friends was the final nail in the coffin.
Melody Holt is not happy about recent comments her former mother-in-law made about her mother on a recent episode of 'Love & Marriage: Hunstville.' Melody is clapping back.
Deon and Karen Derrico are America's newest favorite family. The couple and their 14 children have their own show, 'Doubling Down with the Derrico's.' Karen and Deon say they are open to expanding their family.
Jessica insists she and Mark had a deal to say no at the altar on 'Love Is Blind.' Jessica says Mark flipped and said yes, leaving her to look like the villain on camera.
Amber and Barnett say they tried to avoid interaction with Jessica at all costs during filming for 'Love Is Blind: After the Altar' special. The couple declined a gift from Jessica during the taping.
Barnett and Amber are apparently still not over their 'Love Is Blind' co-star Jessica's shenanigans. Jessica is alleging the couple have her blocked on social media two years after filming ended.
'Girlfriends' was inspired by two shows that also chronicled the lives of four friends. The cast later explained how Hollywood didn't give them as much support.