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.

By the looks of countless social media pictures, Tamera Mowry-Housley’s baby shower was nothing short of epic. From the adorable pastel decor to the perfectly picked flowers and centerpieces, Tamera’s baby-praising event takes the pink cake. Tamera’s younger brother Tahj was in attendance and spilled the deets on the fabulous ceremony. Find out what he […]

UPDATE:  James Freeman’s wife Jaimi Gregory Freeman allegedly told RadarOnline, James was on Millionaire Matchmaker in September [2014] and I met him in December. We met on Match.com and three months later we were engaged. Then on Good Friday, April 3, 2015 we got married. We just knew right away that we were in love. He said […]

After 14 seasons of American Idol, the competition is officially over. It was announced today that America’s favorite talent show will air one more season before it goes off air. According to FOX CEO Gary Newman, “it just felt it was the right time to bring the run to a close.” We can’t front, it’s […]

It’s no secret, Cissy Houston is not here for Bobby Brown. This we know from countless side eyes and blatant shade bombs. And this time is no different. The Houston matriarch made it clear, in an interview on Entertainment Tonight, that Bobby Brown and the industry were the causes of her daughter Whitney Houston’s demise. “This business […]

We didn’t think the music on Empire could get any better, but Lee Daniels has found a way. With Timbaland the mastermind behind the hit show’s musical productions, FOX has enlisted Ne-Yo to write material for season 2 of the wildly success show — creating one hell of a team. “We just signed Ne-Yo who’s […]

Jay Z & Beyonce Take Pics With Freddie Gray’s Family Jay Z and Beyonce celebrated Mother’s Day at Prince’s TIDAL exclusive #Rally4Peace concert in Baltimore, where they snapped photos with Freddie Gray and Michael Brown’s family backstage. https://instagram.com/p/2ico4eJkE5/?taken-by=beylite https://instagram.com/p/2iZ6j7pkBy/?taken-by=beylite Prince asked fans to wear gray to the show in tribute to Freddie Gray, who was […]

Tamera Mowry-Housley is one half of our favorite twin sisters. The TV star turned daytime talk show host is pregnant with baby number two and blissfully living the married life for us to marvel. Recently, she was named Residence Inn’s “Resident Mom of the Year” and #TeamBeautiful agrees, its well-deserved. With a baby girl on […]

HelloBeautiful.com’s “Base Level” column features the hottest new artists we’re buzzing about. Before they make it to the summit of superstardom, we spot them at base level–the beginning of their hopeful journey to the top. Kenya McGuire Johnson doesn’t rely on vocal acrobatics to draw you into her music, she’s a storyteller who combines jazz and […]

Tyson Beckford Gives Mariah Carey A Lap Dance Nick Cannon who? Now that Mariah Carey can sing again, the elusive chanteuse decided to celebrate her vocal cords and Vegas stint with a lap dance from Tyson Beckford. Tyson made his Chippendales debut last week and put his peen all in Sheryl Underwood’s facial region. In […]

We love almost everything about Ciara. Her sculpted bod serves as our inspiration to hit the gym and her dance moves keep us two-steps ahead when our favorite song comes on in the club. She also makes great love songs (“Promise” will always be a favorite.) However, we’ve watched the “Body Party” singer’s love life […]

Chris Brown Finds Naked Woman In His Bed In today’s “doing too much” news… Chris Brown found himself in an awkward position Wednesday when he came home from Vegas to find a naked woman in his bed (not Karrueche). The “Ayo” singer did what anyone would do — no, not jump in the sheets with […]

Kenya Moore isn’t the type of woman you want flirting with your man. With a gorgeous face, perfectly sculpted behind and charming hazel eyes — she’s definitely a threat. Don’t expect her to say the same about her costar and arch enemy NeNe Leakes. According to the Kenya, if NeNe “walked into a room,” no […]