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 are still trying to figure out why Demi Lovato and Max Ehrich split. Ehrich says he's blindsided by the breakup but sources say Lovato was upfront with Ehrich.
Nene Leakes is opening up about her departure from 'RHOA'. Leakes alleges that she was forced off of the show and says contract negotiations were brutal.
Sunny Hostin is an advocate for people of color but growing up, Hostin struggled with her racial idenity. Hostin legally changed her name to appear more marketable.
Mariah Carey says her relationship with Derek Jeter was the catalyst for her divorce from Tommy Mottola. Carey describes her relationship with Mottola as controlling.
Princess Love is not holding out hope that her marriage to Ray J will work. In a new interview, Love says she's not interested in reconciling with Ray J.
D.L. Hughley is criticizing Jada Pinkett Smith for her relationship with August Alsina. Hughley says Pinkett Smith is predatory and took advantage of a vulnerable Alsina.
Vanessa Bryant is denying her mom's allegations that she kicked her out of the family home and repossessed her car. Bryant says her mother is money hungry.
Falynn Guobadia is reportedly filming with the cast of 'RHOA' for season 13. Guobadia is a young Atlanta socialite who is married to a wealthy businessman.
The tension between Angela Yee and Charlamagne Tha God has been thick since Charlamagne's interview with Gucci Mane. Charlamagne says he recently apologized to Yee over the interview.
Da Brat is happy and in love with Jesseca Dupart but she was once in a relationship with Allen Iverson. Da Brat says she broke things off with Iverson because of his cheating.
Ashley Darby is used to defending her husband Michael Darby against cheating allegations on 'RHOP'. Michael says lack of intimacy led to him stepping out on Ashley recently.
Garcelle Beauvais has stood by Denise Richard's side during her tough season of 'RHOBH'. Richards tells Beauvais she's not returning to the show because of the drama from allegations of her affair with Brandi Glanville.
The love triangle between Omarion, Fizz, and Apryl Jones of 'Love & Hop' was messy. Sources allege Omarion ended things with Jones because of her closeness to Fizz and hunger for fame.