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.
'Sweetie Pies' star Tim Norman is accused of being involved in his nephew's murder. An alleged friend of Norman's says Norman's greed and jealousy is the reason.
Former OWN star Pastor John Gray is facing another cheating scandal. Videos of Pastor Gray speaking to his alleged mistress about his wife are spreading across the internet
Many fans of Tupac Shakur remember his infamous prison sentence. Salt of Salt-N-Pepa says she encouraged him during his stint and Shakur wrote her a poem in return.
Phaedra Parks was fired from 'RHOA' but rumors are buzzing that she's returning. A former 'RHOA' producer says Parks is a favorite because she's a contradiction of herself.
'Love & Marriage: Huntsville's' Melody Holt says she never imagined divorcing Martell. Melody filed for divorce from Martell after 12 years of marriage.
Melodyt Holt of 'Love & Marriage: Huntsville' is divorcing Martell. Melody says she took Martell's complaints into consideration but Martell continued cheating before she filed.
Jada Pinkett Smith famously referred to her relationship with August Alsina as an "entanglement." In return, Alsina released a song about it and stands by it.
Brandy's one of the most beloved singers and actors but Brandy says her career took a hit when she tried to uphold her perfect image by lying about being married.
'Basketball Wives' star Jennifer Williams accused her ex, Tim Norman, of stalking and abuse. Norman denied the claims but now Williams feels vindicated following his arrest for murder.
Lil' Kim's always been vocal about how much she cherishes her relationship with The Notorious B.I.G. and feels slighted by the film 'Notorious.' Kim's stance on the film has not changed.
Martell Holt is denying every claim in Melody Holt's divorce filing. The 'Love & Marriage: Hunstville' star wants Melody to submit evidence to prove her claims.
Tupac Shakur's relationship with Death Row Records is murky. Keyshia Cole says Shakur was set to leave the label, as well as others, before Shakur's death.
'Love Is Blind' stars Cameron and Lauren are still happy in love. The couple recently shared how they merged their finances. Cameron and Lauren say it's been easy.