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Brenda Alexander

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.

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‘Teen Mom 2’: How Ashley Jones Feels About Replacing Chelsea Houska

After over a decade of being part of the Teen Mom 2 cast, Chelsea Houska said goodbye to the reality show. Just a season prior, Jade Cline joined the cast in place of Jenelle Evans. In place of Houska, Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant star Ashley Jones joined the cast. Though Jones is excited to …
Entertainment

Why ‘RHONJ’ Alum Dina Manzo Divorced Tommy Manzo

Dina Manzo may no longer be a cast member on RHONJ but she’s still making headlines. Fans recently learned Dina and her husband’s violent home invasion a few years back was allegedly orchestrated by Dina’s ex-husband, Tommy. Dina and Tommy were married for nine years before their divorce was finalized due to Tommy’s alleged indiscretions. …
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Ashley Jones Explains Why She Left ‘Young and Pregnant’ for ‘Teen Mom 2’

Ashley Jones replaced Teen Mom 2 star Chelsea Houska after Houska exited the series. Prior to joining the show, Jones was an original cast member of Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant. She says she left Young and Pregnant because she no longer has relationships with the cast. Ashley Jones on ‘Teen Mom: Young and Pregnant‘ …
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How Vivica A. Fox Ended up Living in Prince’s NYC Penthouse

Vivica A. Fox may be a living legend in the acting world but her rise to fame was a slow one. In her early days, Fox struggled to make ends meet. Things were so tough for the Kill Bill star that she lived in not so great living conditions in New York City. Luckily, one …
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‘RHOP’ Alum Monique Samuels on the Biggest Misconception About Her

Monique Samuels is known as the shade assassin on The Real Housewives of Potomac. For four seasons, Samuels went toe-to-toe with her seemingly bullying co-stars. Now that she’s had time to reflect, she says there’s a huge misconception about her, and it has nothing to do with her fight with Candiace Dillard.  Gizelle Bryant accuses …
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‘RHOP’ Alum Monique Samuels Says Bravo Blocked Press Opportunities

Monique Samuels left The Real Housewives of Potomac with a bang courtesy of her binder full of receipts. Now that she’s away from the show for good, Samuels says she’s not looking back. In fact, she’s happy to be in control of her narrative, something she says Bravo executives hindered by blocking press opportunities during …
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Tami Roman Reveals Her Daughter Came out to Her as Bisexual via Text Message

There’s one thing that Tami Roman finds more important than being a reality star and an actor: being a mom. Roman shares two daughters with her ex-husband, former basketball player Kenny Anderson. Though she gushes over children, she admits that she was disappointed by her daughter Jazz Anderson coming out to her as bisexual via …
Movies

‘Without Remorse’: How Lauren London Relates to Her Character

Lauren London stars as Michael B. Jordan’s leading lady in the new action-packed drama Without Remorse. London’s character is tragically killed and Jordan’s character works to avenge her death. London says she relates to her character in many ways. She can relate to the grief explored throughout the film as she too continues to grieve …
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‘RHOA’: Kandi Burruss Reveals How She Knew Marlo Hampton Before the Show

Marlo Hampton and Kandi Burruss went from being on-screen enemies to close friends throughout their time on The Real Housewives of Atlanta. Despite their rocky history on the show, both revealed they were acquaintances long before reality television. Marlo Hampton dated one of Kandi Burruss’ family members During Hampton’s recent episode of her YouTube series …
Celebrity

Angela Simmons Explains Her Unbreakable Connection With Bow Wow

Angela Simmons has no idea why so many people are invested in her love life. She’s mostly asked questions about her relationships with Bow Wow and Romeo Miller. While Simmons rules out the possibility of a romantic relationship between she and Miller, she says Bow Wow holds a special place in her heart. Bow Wow …
Celebrity

Angela Simmons Details Leaving an Abusive Relationship

Angela Simmons is getting candid about her love life, including how she continues to mourn the death of her ex-fiancé. Reportedly, their relationship involved abuse, both verbal and physical. Simmons says she felt alone in the ordeal but was able to move forward with the help of loved ones and therapy.  Angela Simmons details escaping …
Celebrity

Angela Simmons Reveals How She Healed After the Murder of Her Ex-Fiancé

Angela Simmons says the sudden death of her ex-fiancé is the hardest experience she’s ever gone through. In addition to the pain of losing a loved one, she also shares a son with her deceased ex. Simmons says therapy has been the key tool throughout her healing process. Were Angela Simmons and Sutton Tennyson on …
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‘RHOA’: Shamea Morton Explains Why She Doesn’t Have a Peach

Shamea Morton has been a friend to the show on The Real Housewives of Atlanta for many seasons. She says she’s been offered a peach, but denies a full-time role due to her family obligations. Shamea Morton has been a friend of the show since Season 6 Morton has been on the show on a …