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 if Jussie Smollett's hate crime is a hoax - but his sister Jurnee Smollett believes him. Jurnee is standing by Jussie.
'RHOA' fans are questioning the status of Porsha Williams and Dennis McKinley's relationship. Williams and McKinley are no longer following one another on social media.
Monique Samuels is in a lot of drama this season on 'RHOP.' Samuels is accusing several of her 'RHOP' co-stars of spreading damaging rumors about her family.
Tracy Morgan and Megan Wollover are divorcing after five years of marriage. Morgan and Wollover are split on who deserves cutsody of their daughter and how assets will be split.
Lifetime's biopic 'The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel' shattered records but did not make the Emmy Awards nominations. Aunjanue Ellis is not happy about it.
CeeLo Green is under fire for his recent remarks about Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion. Green's own lyrics and past rape allegations are now being discussed online.
Jay Manuel's book gives a fictional account of his time working alongside Tyra Banks on 'ANTM.' Manuel says he and Banks haven't spoken in several years.
Cardi B is responding to fans questioning why she included Kylie Jenner in her and Megan Thee Stallion's new music video. Cardi says Jenner is deserving.
Whitney Houston's family are gearing up to start production on the first biopic of the late star. But, some of Houston's fans are not happy about another film.
Tamar Braxton and Vincent Herbert were once a power couple in Hollywood but Braxton says Herbert working as her manager caused issues and made her fall out of love with the business.
'RHOP' fans will get to know Dr. Wendy Osefo this season. Osefo is close friends with Candiace Dillard but has issues with Karen Huger and Ashley Darby.
'RHOP' viewers will see Ashley Darby and Dr. Wendy Ofeso trade jabs this season. Candiace Dillard is happy over Ofeso and Darby's feud as Dillard is used to being the only cast member to argue with Darby.
Karen and Miles are a ‘Married at First Sight’ viewer favorite, but Karen almost didn't make it down the aisle after discovering Miles' identity. Karen reveals why she still went through with the wedding.
Jay Manuel is best known for his work on 'ANTM' and was once close friends with Tyra Banks. Manuel says his friendship with Banks soured over him wanting to quit the show.