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.
Monique Samuels says Andy Cohen had no choice but to grill her over her fight with Candiace Dillard on 'Real Housewives of Potomac.' Samuels says she felt singled out.
Kailyn Garcia is denying having an affair with Erica Mena's estranged husband Safaree Samuels. Garcia once dated Joe Budden and is a fitness enthusiast.
Wendy Osefo has it out for Gizelle Bryant. Osefo says her 'RHOP' co-star is guilty of spreading damaging rumors about her husband but Bryant says she's not guilty of doing so.
Queen Latifah recently gave her son Rebel a shout-out during an Award speech. Her friend recently shared a cute detail of seeing a photo of Latifah's son.
'Basketball Wives' star Shaunie O'Neal is in love with Pastor Keion Henderson. O'Neal announced her and Henderson's relationship on social media. Henderson is an author and megachurch pastor out of Texas.
Wendy Williams says reporting on Bill Cosby's sexual assault allegations nearly cost her a career. Williams says she was forced to apologize to Cosby after one radio report in 1990.
Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown's relationship was tumultuous. Tran and Brown split in 2015 but sparked rumors of reconciliation recently. Tran shot down rumors that the two are back together.
Nene Leakes is shooting down rumors that she was the highest-paid housewife in all of the Bravo franchises. Leakes says the cast is paid per episode versus per season.
Beyoncé’s pregnancy announcement was almost ruined due to a wardrobe malfunction. Beyoncé later made history again with a second pregnancy announcement.
Noelle Robinson came out to the world on 'RHOA' as fluid and even went public with a girlfriend but Robinson says her followers believe she's confused about her sexuality.
Kandi Burruss says there are not many similarities between her new 'RHOA' spinoff and 'Vanderpump Rules.' Like 'Vanderpump Rules,' Burruss' show focuses on her restaurant.
Jasmine Davis relates to her character on ‘The Chi’ as a trans woman. In a recent interview, the actor explained the challenges in her dating life that come with disclosing her trans status. Davis also revealed she has been engaged three times.
Lala Anthony is ending her 11 year marriage to Carmelo Anthony. Carmelo is allegedly the father of newborn twins but Lala reportedly claims they were separated.