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.
Fans of 'RHONJ' have been wondering if Jacqueline Laurita will return to the show. She recently had a lunch date with Teresa Giudice and fans think it's to get back at Melissa Gorga.
Kevin Costner wouldn't film 'The Bodyguard' without Whitney Houston as the lead character. Costner says Clive Davis was hard to convince but he ultimately allowed Houston to do the movie.
'Love is Blind' stars Nancy and Bartise fell in love in Season 3 of the Netflix reality series. Bartise said no on their wedding day, but Nancy opted to continue a friendship.
Tupac Shakur worked alongside John Singleton in the film 'Poetic Justice.' Singleton remained a close friend and fan of the rapper and has memorabilia in his estate.
Margaret Josephs has had her fair share of drama with 'RHONJ' queen bee Teresa Giudice, but it didn't stop her from attending Giudice's wedding. But Giudice now feels Josephs should have not attended.
A new Michael Jackson biopic is in the works. Jackson's estate and family members are involved in the Lionsgate-produced projected, but 'Leaving Neverland's director is not happy about it.
Outside of filming 'RHOP,' Candiace Dillard Bassett has a pretty successful music career. Her fans have wondered whether she'd leave the show as a result.
Margaret Josephs attended Teresa Giudice's wedding in Aug. 2022 despite her being a close friend of Melissa Gorga, who did not attend. Josephs says Gorga was justified in her decision.
Countess Vaughn played Kim Parker on the UPN sitcom 'The Parkers' for five seasons. After the show ended, she went through personal issues but continued pursuing music and acting.
Teresa Giudice and Luis Ruelas' whirlwind love story has played out on the last two seasons of 'RHONJ.' Giudice recently let cameras into their New Jersey mansion.