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.

Another day, another questionable race comment. While promoting his second children’s book “Mixed Me,” actor Taye Diggs made a statement that’s landed him on the pitchfork of the Black community. “As African-Americans we were so quick to say okay he’s black he’s black, and then there were the white people who were afraid to say […]

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. Name: Alani Skye Age: 26 Hometown: Syracuse, NY Musical Inspiration… My life experiences  and pain inspire my music. Who are […]

NeNe Leakes stopped by The View to chat about her upcoming Broadway role as Mama Morton in “Chicago,” but was met with what she called “hate.” “Just sat with a bunch of mean girls turning up their noses, looking u up & down as if u don’t belong,” the reality star tweeted then deleted after […]

In this EXCLUSIVE interview with #TeamBeautiful, August Alsina reveals why he thinks society is a bunch of "robots" and dishes on his upcoming album "This Thing Called Life."

Charlie Sheen paid "upwards of $10 million" to keep the virus a secret.

Update: Just when you though Charlie Sheen was out of surprises, he reportedly beat HIV. According to TMZ, Charlie’s been taking medicine and the virus is now undetectable in his blood. It’s rumored he will open up about the diagnosis on the Today show tomorrow. A source told People, “The interview could open up a […]

Tamar Braxton seems to have it all: a dedicated husband, adorable son, loyal fan base and thriving career, but is it all at the expense of her health. In a new promo for Tamar & Vince, Tamar is in and out of the hospital and in denial about how much her career is taking a […]

James Wright is our new best friend. He’s amazing and we just want to try tasty food with him. Wright’s review of Patti LaBelle’s sweet potato pie has gone viral and for good reason. It’s hilarious. The video has been viewed more than 4 million times on FB and Patti even shared it on her […]

Adele allegedly turned down a collaboration with Beyonce, which (by Internet standards) means she must secretly hate Bey’s glorious guts. Bey’s been trying to “join forces” with Adele for almost a year now, an alleged source said. “She went into the studio with Adele at the end of last year and tried to convince her […]