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.
Janet Hubert's exit from 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' began Hubert's professional crisis. Hubert says she contemplated suicide due to how tough things got for her.
Zaya Wade is under criticism yet again for someone's views on gender and expression. B2K member J-Boog recently commented on Wade after Wade's interview with Michelle Obama.
Kenya Moore says she's not the only one to blame for the infamous strippergate investigation on 'RHOA.' Moore says producers force the cast to discuss hot topics on the show.
Meka Jones accused Michael Watts of being a serial liar during their time on 'Married at First Sight.' Watson admits to lying and says he didn't want to stay married to Jones.
Tamar Braxton insists domestic violence never occurred in her relationship with David Adefeso. Adefeso's restraining order against Braxton was released due to not showing up in court and fans believe they are back together.
Tamar Braxton is denying that her ex David Adefeso was abusive or controlling. Braxton says her reality series is to blame for portraying Adefeso that way.
Bianca Lawson gives a riveting portrayal of Darla in OWN's 'Queen Sugar.' Lawson says she connects deeply with her 'Queen Sugar' character because of the empathy she feels toward her.
Tamar Braxton accused Loni Love of having her fired from 'The Real' and Love has always denied any involvement. Braxton says she's done publicly feuding with Love.
Tamar Braxton has been open about how difficult being fired from 'The Real' was hard to process. Five years later, Braxton says she'll never go back to the show.
Halle Berry and Eric Benét's marriage ended dramatically. Benét says marriage with Berry was difficult due to the ongoing press and their huge celebrity.
Jamie Foxx, Bill Bellamy, and LL Cool J starred together in the 1999 drama 'Any Given Sunday.' In a recent Instagram post, Bellamy broke down the fight between LL and Foxx.
Sheree Whitfield showcased her relationship with her prison inmate boyfriend on 'RHOA.' Whitfield and her longtime love are now reportedly set to marry.