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.

Girl! Bravo released the trailer for season 7  of “Real Housewives Of Atlanta” and if you thought the show reached its peak seasons ago, you’re in for an explosive surprise. NeNe Leakes, Phaedra Parks, Kenya Moore, Kandi Burruss, Cynthia Bailey and Porsha Williams are all back with our favorite husbands and newcomers Claudia Jordan, Demetria […]

Is Rihanna The Next ‘Bond’ Girl? Rihanna is not only one of the best-selling singers of all time, but she’s out to conquer the movie world as well. The blogs are buzzing and rumor has it Ri Ri landed her biggest acting gig yet. The “Diamonds” singer may be a “Bond” girl! Talk about fierce… […]

Oh Peter Rosenberg, we’re sure you meant well…insert side eye. Like the rest of the world, we were utterly shocked when TMZ announced Amber Rose had filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa. Why? What happened? Who’s fault was it? We were desperate to know answers. How could one of our favorite couples, who looked so […]

Wendy Shades Former Friend Oh. Before Wendy Williams became the star daytime talk show host she is today, she paid her dues to the media game on the radio. Wendy led WBLS into ratings glory with the assistance of her co-host Charlamagne Tha God. However, in a recent interview with Elvis Duran, Wendy claimed she […]

Jhené Aiko is like the female Drake (she laughed and said “Thank you,” when I gave her the title during our candid chat). Like the “Nothing Was The Same” rapper, she is able to convey raw emotion in her music that resonates with both sexes. But before her rise to stardom– courtesy of a diligent pen, […]

Lil Kim Calls K. Michelle Nuts Lil’ Kim Has had her fair share of rap beefs, but her most recent feud with K. Michelle seems totally unwarranted. In case you missed it, Kim and K. Michelle got into a Twitter beef earlier this month and the “Love & Hip Hop” star claimed Kim almost made […]

Men lie, women lie, numbers don’t! In case you had any doubts, #Shondaland Thursdays was a massive success. The season four premiere of “Scandal” generated approximately 12 million viewers and also a 3.8 rating in the fast nationals from Nielsen beating last season’s premiere. Can we say impressive? “How To Get Away With Murder” scored […]

Amber Rose To Get A Milli According To Her Prenup Amber Rose filed for divorce from her husband Wiz Khalifa and revealed on Twitter that she is “devastated” by his infidelities. Amber may be reeling from her emotional decision, but the “School Dance” actress may be looking forward to a million dollar payout, courtesy of […]

Amber Rose Responds To Cheating Rumors The hip-hop world is still in shock after news broke that Amber Rose filed for divorce from Wiz Khalifa after one year of marriage, yesterday. The surprising announcement left us wondering what could have possible gone wrong between one of our favorite celebrity couples…especially when they seemed so happy […]

It’s 8:57 PM on a Friday night. My boyfriend left me home alone so he could spend some “dude time” with his “bros” and I am sitting on the couch wearing mismatched underclothes with my feet are kicked up on my black coffee table. What’s on my TV? Lifetime’s addictive show “Bring It.” Add some […]

Please say it ain’t so… It was just last week that Amber Rose was celebrating the release of her hubby Wiz Khalifa’s no. 1 album by twerking in a blue teddy and one month prior to that–they celebrated their one-year anniversary. Sadly, Instagram likes or red carpet appearances don’t exactly translate what’s going on behind […]

“That’s all it takes to be successful, is an attitude.” Boy aren’t those some words to live by. Apollos Hester, running back for the East View Patriots, gave the most incredible post-game interview of all time after his high school football team went on to defeat their opponents 42-41 following a slow first quarter game. […]