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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.

Cardi B is a successful rapper and she can now add successful entrepreneur to her resume with the release of her Grown-Good haircare line.

Megan Thee Stallion made her Broadway debut, last night, in the play ‘Moulin Rouge,’ giving audiences a taste of her acting skills and a mini performance of her classics ‘Wap,’ ‘Body’ and ‘Savage.’ The fierce femcee is expected to join the production for a limited eight-week period from March 24 through May 17. Some dates have multiple performances […]

With $4 million in sales in 2025 on Tik Tok Shop, Christin Marie Nichols has the top-selling jewelry brand on the app; constantly seeing six-figure live selling events. That’s almost as impressive as the back story behind the fabulous self-funded Black-owned brand. What started with a necklace she wore on her birthday bearing the symbol […]

HB was on the scene for the luxurious inaugural Gyrl Wonder Women of Impact Gala at the LVMH Tower in NYC where we spoke to honorees Danessa Myricks and Gayle King.

Olandria Carthen stuns at Vanity Fair Oscar party with glamorous updo styled by Ashanti Lation using RED/RED PRO hot tools.

And the Oscar for best braids goes to, Ryan Coogler’s hair braider. The Sinners director has been rocking cornrows all award season but he saved his best braided hairstyle for last. Ryan Coogler’s braids took on a life all their own when hit up to the Oscar level with a guitar and treble clef intricately […]

The 98th Academy Awards might be over, but history has been made. A deafening applause could be heard throughout the Dolby Theatre and Hollywood when Michael B. Jordan’s name was called for “Best Actor.” The Sinners actor joins the small fraternity of Black actors who’ve won the accolade, which includes Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Will […]

Bossip's Off Script luncheon celebrated Black excellence in Hollywood ahead of the Oscars, creating a safe, relaxing space for industry leaders.

Essence's annual Black Women In Hollywood event brings out the best in Black Hollywood for a ceremony dedicated to celebrating excellence.

The Art of Glam Awards, presented by Camille Rose, rolled out the pink carpet at the Maybourne Hotel in Beverly Hills for an evening dedicated to honoring the visionaries behind the scenes. Oscar winning costume director Ruth Carter, trendsetting celebrity hairstylists Tym Wallace, Sheika Daley, and Camille Friend, celebrity groomer John Mosley, and designers Vincent […]

The 2026 Essence Festival lineup was announced and Cardi B, Brandy & Monica, Patti Labelle And Latto will be hitting the stage in NOLA.

Michael B Jordan, Delroy Lindo and Miles Caton underwent major hair transformations to get into character for 'Sinners.'