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.

Earlier today, a report surfaced online claiming Demetria McKinney was not only banned from the “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” reunion special that was taped on Friday, but completely fired from the show. Girl, tell a friend to tell a friend that was a lie! Demetria (who’s one of our besties in our heads) denounced the […]

Ciara Releases Cover Art For “Jackie” Album Ciara is about to go in. After a short hiatus and recovery period following a public breakup with her baby’s father Future (the man she was engaged to marry), Ci Ci is back and ready to share her truth on new album “Jackie.” The “I Bet” singer revealed […]

Mendeeces & Yandy Land Spin Off Show With “Love & Hip Hop: New York” officially over, cast favorites Mendeecees and Yandy Harris announced their own spin off show, “The Harris Family” (on VH1) and we’re totally here for it. The reality star took to Instagram to make the announcement, last night after, the season 5 […]

 NeNe & Kim Zolciak Land New Show Bloop! After rekindling their friendship, last year, NeNe Leakes and Kim Zolciak are officially cast mates again. Bravo announced a new reality show starring the “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” stars tentatively titled “NeNe and Kim: Road to Riches.” The show will follow NeNe and Kim as they embark […]

Rihanna Channels Lil’ Kim Rihanna performed her new single “B*tch Better Have My Money,” this weekend, at the IHeartRadio Music Awards but fans were talking about her outfit more than her performance. While Ri Ri had us waving our hands in our living rooms, we couldn’t ignore her Lil’ Kim “None Tonight” swag ( and […]

When’s the last time you were obsessed with your hair? Like full blown, can’t stop looking in the mirror, obsessed? I am utterly in love with my Filipino bundles from Madali Hair. I received the luxurious box of tracks about 2 weeks ago and I’ve received nothing but compliments on the soft, shiny and flowing […]

Heels? Check. Brows on fleek? Check. Hair laid? Check! After their faces were painted, hair teased and clothing customized by a personal celebrity glam squad, Nekima, Bianca and Jerri debuted their bold new makeovers at InterludesLIVE with Ne-Yo. The ladies arrived to the lavish Conga Room at LA Live in a shiny new Toyota Camry, […]

What’s more exciting than attending a Ne-Yo concert on the perfect LA night? Getting a fabulous makeover and debuting your bold new look at the party! Three lucky fans were given a glamorous makeover just in time to catch Ne-Yo as he slid across the stage at InterludesLIVE. On top of fabulous new weaves, installed […]

Kanye & Dame Dash’s Big Announcement Old Rocafella buddies Kanye West and Dame Dash have reunited and they have some new business ventures up their Balmain sleeves. Ye and Dame took to Instagram, last night, to announce they plan on purchasing the Karmaloop after the streetwear retailer announced it was going bankrupt. https://instagram.com/p/0t1kTgF7we/?taken-by=balleralert Dame posted […]

Before Ne-Yo became the celebrated songwriter and musician he is today, he hustled to get noticed by music’s most prominent executives. During an interview on InterludesLIVE, Ne-Yo revealed to host Smokey Fontaine, “It took me a good 12 years to get to that point. To the point of being in LA Reid’s office, sweating like […]

There’s something so incredible about Ne-Yo‘s ability to capture our raw emotions with his pen, that solidifies him as the voice of a generation. His song “So Sick” remains the go-to breakup anthem for both sexes and his latest disc, “Non-Fiction” is filled with gems like “Religious” and “One More” that are filled with profound […]

Ne-Yo is rarely ever seen without a debonair hat adorning his head. From fancy fedoras to beanies to Kangols tilted precisely to the side, hats are as much of a staple in Ne-Yo’s wardrobe as a fly pair of shoes (that he uses to slide across the hardwood, of course). With the release of his […]