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.
Jada Pinkett Smith and August Alsina remains a hot topic, particiularly the age difference. A clip of Smith from 'Girls Trip' resurfaced and has fans making comparisons.
Towanda Braxton is denying that her family has been speaking with the media about Tamar Braxton's hospitalization. Towanda is asking for the media to stop spreading lies.
Lena Waithe is speaking on her regrets about her handling of the sexual harassment allegations against Jason Mitchell's on 'The Chi.' Waithe says she wish she acted sooner.
Rumor is that Larsa Pippen is no longer friends with the Kardashian family. The Kardashians and Pippen have unfollowed each other on social media, leaving fans wondering why.
Jordyn Woods may have reignited the tension between her and Larsa Pippen. Pippen is rumored to have fallen out with the Kardashians and Woods liked a shady tweet about Pippen.
Kim Porter's most famous relationship is her decades romance with Diddy but Porter also dated Al B. Sure. Sure revealed he and Porter were once married.
The National Enquirer was the first newspaper to publish a photo of Elvis Presley in his casket. Reporters set up a major operation for Presley's funeral to get the shot.
Naya Rivera and Big Sean were once engaged. Sean released a diss track about an ex after his breakup with Rivera. Rivera admitted she was disappointed over the song.
Gracelle Beauvais is a standout on 'RHOBH.' Beauvais joined the show in season 10. The ex-wife of Beauvais' former boyfriend took to Instagram to make shocking claims about Beauvais.
Elise Neal worked alongside Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith on 'All Of Us.' Neal left the show, citing Will and Jada's potential unhappiness and the tension caused on set.
Mo'Nique sued Netflix for pay discrimination, citing gender and racial bias. Netflix sought to have Mo'Nique's lawsuit tossed out but a judge ruled in Mo'Nique's favor.
While married to David Foster, Caitlyn Jenner's ex-wife Linda Thompson co-wrote Whitney Houston's "I Have Nothing." Thompson was nominated for a Grammy and Oscar.
Whitney Houston's "I Will Always Love You" is her biggest hit. Houston's co-star, Kevin Costner, is responsible for Houston starting the song acapella.
Katharine McPhee and David Foster's marriage is musical magic. The couple have been married a year and McPhee says their biggest problem is Foster's lack of emotion and empathy.