About Shamika Sanders

Shamika Sanders is the managing editor for HelloBeautiful where she carries out a vision to uplift Black women by telling their unique stories. She began working at iOneDigital in 2011 and has penned articles for iOneDigital, Essence, Billboard, and has interviewed celebrities like Oprah, Viola Davis, Denzel Washington, and Regina King. Shamika is a seasoned reporter with over 10 years of experience in digital media. She is the mother of an adorable two-year-old, enjoys spending time with her friends and family, enjoys good music, and good eats. Keep up with her on social media.

67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Press Room
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Viola Davis Covers Variety In All Her Natural Black Girl Glory

Viola Davis covers Variety Magazine after her historic Emmy win.

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Nicki Minaj’s Mother Was Skeptical About Her Relationship With Meek Mill

Nicki Minaj and Meek Mill open up about their rap romance in GQ.

K. Michelle In Concert - Atlanta, GA
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OOP! K. Michelle Comes For Idris Elba & His Baby’s Mother

K. Michelle has no filter.

67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Backstage
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All Of Taraji P. Henson’s Best Black Girl Moments At The Emmys

Taraji is our best friend in our heads.

67th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards - Show
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Emmys 2015: Viola Davis Makes History; Taraji, Mary & Kerry Washingon’s Epic Commercial & More

Viola Davis makes history as the first Black woman to win lead actress in a drama.

North West and Kanye
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Celeb Pics Of The Week 9/14- 9/20: Serena & Drake Take #NYFW; North West Steals The Show & More

Simon Gidewon's Birthday Celebration At Gold Room
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AM BUZZ: Rick Ross Puts A Ring On It; Kylie & Tyga’s Raunchy Snapchat & More

Here's your morning tea for September 18, 2015.

LoveGold Honors Academy Award Nominee Lupita Nyong'o
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Another One: Lupita Nyong’o Bodies The October Cover Of Vogue

Lupita plays no games when it comes to covering your favorite magazines.

Serena & Drake
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Serena Checks Drake For Calling Another Woman ‘BAE’

Don't mess with Serena's man.

Los Angeles Premiere Of Warner Bros. Pictures 'Focus'
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BEAUTIFUL NEWS: Will Smith & Jada Pinkett Smith Donate 150K To Justice March

Will and Jada support this year's million man march.

Premiere Of Universal Pictures And Legendary Pictures' 'Straight Outta Compton' - Arrivals
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#RelationshipGoals: Have You Seen The Trailer For Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade’s New Rom-Com?

Hitting theaters...never.

2015 Billboard Music Awards - Arrivals
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Chris Brown Wins Joint Custody Of Royalty

Today's a good day for Chris Brown.