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.
LisaRaye McCoy and Stacey Dash's relationship turned sour following an argument while filming a series. McCoy says Dash hired security for protection from her.
Miles and Karen's relationship on 'MAFS' is always a topic of discussion, with fans blasting Karen for appearing unenthused. Karen opens up about how the pandemic affected her marriage.
Tyler Perry's critics have slammed his work and even more so since discovering Perry doesn't have a writer's room. Perry says critics aren't his audience.
Tamar Braxton is not happy with her sisters and We TV over their inclusion of her attempted suicide for the upcoming season of 'Braxton Family Values'.
Tyler Perry's billionaire status is no surprise to those who know or have worked with him, including Michael Jai White. White says Perry has an unmatched work ethic.
Porsha Williams is slamming Candiace Dillard for pressing charges against Monique Samuels and says Dillard isn't taking responsibility for her role in their fight.
There's an 'ATL' sequel in the works following its 2006 release. T.I. says the sequel will begin filming whenever Lauren London is ready to get back to work.
50 Cent and Vivica A. Fox split over a decade ago but they've feuded since their breakup. Fox says she'll never date another rapper after her time with 50.
Jasmine Davis joined 'The Chi' in season 3 as the transgender love interest of a central character. Davis says she's unaware if Barton Fitzpatrick quit because of her transgender status.
Wendy Williams once had a long list of enemies, one of which was Whitney Houston. Houston confronted Williams during an interview on Williams' radio show.
Jenifer Lewis and Whitney Houston's friendship began during filming of 'The Preacher's Wife.' Lewis admires Houston's talent and enjoyed their time together.
Destiny's Child's "Say My Name" is one of the group's biggest singles. Rodney Jerkins reveals the song was originally uptempo but Destiny's Child didn't like the version.