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.
'The Waltons' became a surprise success for CBS execs. Its success trumped 'The Flip Wilson Show,' leaving Wilson to end the show in its fourth season.
Mary Elizabeth McDonough starred as Erin on 'The Waltons' and says she developed body image issues. McDonough credits John Ritter with saving her life and health.
Despite TC Carson saying 'Friends' is a replica of 'Living Single,' Carson says the 'Friends' cast were paid millions more than the 'Living Single' cast.
'RHOA' newbie Drew Sidora doesn't get along with all of her co-stars but she's friendly with 'RHOP's' Jamal and Gizelle Bryant. Sidora knows the Bryants from their former church in Baltimore.
Kim Kardashian West is reortedly calling it quits on her nearly seven year marriage to Kanye West. Reports allege Kardashian West has hired a divorce attorney.
Funky Dineva says Nene Leakes pitched 'Watch What Happens live' to Andy Cohen. Cohen allegedly stole the show idea and promised Leakes dozens of appearances on the show.
Selena Quintanilla will be receiving a Lifetime Achievement Award at the upcoming Grammy Awards. Quintanilla is one of six acts and her family is proud.
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are living their new life in California but a Royal biographer says Harry is not as happy as he appears, citing Meghan's new "wokeness."
Method Man is shining as a defense attorney in 'Power Book II: Ghost' but he turned down a role in Girls Trip. Method Man says he relates to the character on 'Power' more.