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.

Three Black women. One night. Are you ready? Not only is “Scandal” back on ABC this fall for season 4 with Kerry Washington (minus her baby bump — and  those awkward shots hiding it) and our favorite “Gladiators” (minus Columbus Short), the fan favorite show is airing on teh same night as “Grey’s Anatomy” season 11 and the debut of […]

Kim Kardashian Dragged On Twitter By Adrienne Bailon’s Friend The Twitter beef between Kim Kardashian and Adrienne Bailon just got that much more intense. Yesterday, Kim Kardashian unleashed a vicious verbal lashing against Adrienne Bailon to which the Cheetah Girl has yet to respond. In case you missed it, Kimmy Kakes was upset because Adrienne […]

Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are celebrating more than just their four-year wedding anniversary — the loving couple are having another baby! That’s right, Keys and Beatz’s son Eygpt is about to have a little brother or sister! Alicia made the announcement on Instagram, posting a picture of her and Swizz holding her belly. “Happy […]

Janelle Monae Goes Greek In “Electric Lady” Janelle Monae throws a b*tchin’ sorority party! The self-proclaimed android released the visuals to her song “Electric Lady” and if you haven’t guessed it by now, the sorority themed vid is a feel good time equipped with 70s references that make you want to groove. Monae abandoned her […]

Underneath that contoured face and wispy eye lashes is a vicious woman waiting to pounce on any prey that dare challenge the Kardashian name….or something like that. Kim Kardashian let her inner tiger lose on Twitter and blasted brother Rob Kardashian’s ex-girlfriend Adrienne Bailon for “kicking her brother when he is down.” Kim K vented […]

Beyonce Is (Allegedly) Apartment Hunting Without Jay Z Another day, another divorce rumor for the Carters. In today’s “we don’t believe you, you need more people” news, Beyonce went apartment hunting without Jay Z! Cue the dramatic music. According to reports, Beyonce quietly viewed a $21.5 million penthouse in Chelsea last month, “on the sly,” […]

Apollo Admits That He Lied On Kenya Moore Well, well, well… The truth shall set you free. Remember that little text messaging incident between Apollo Nida and Kenya Moore that left Phaedra Parks questioning her marriage? It turns out Apollo lied! Apollo finally admitted that he lied on Kenya Moore and wanted to have sex […]

Over the last few weeks, we’ve gotten to know our favorite reality stars of WETv’s “Marriage Boot Camp” in a new light, but it was former Bad Girls Club star Tanisha Thomas, Clive Thomas, Trina Braxton and Kevin Surrat, who stood out amongst the cast. Their turbulent relationships landed them on the show in the […]

Khloe & French Montana Haven’t Had Sex In How Long? Khloe Kardashian and French Montana finally admitted that they are dating…well kinda. The famous couple did their first interview together on Angie Martinez’s new show on Power 105.1 and it’s pretty clear that they are an item. What brought us to that conclusion? Though they […]

50 Shades Of Grey” Trailer Grab your pearls and hold on tight, the “50 Shades Of Grey” trailer just dropped and lovers of the cult classic are screaming for mercy! The line “Mr. Grey will see you now” took on life form in the visuals for best-selling book by author E.L. James turned movie “50 […]

Pharrell continues to bring us “Happy” music with the release of his single “Come Get It Bae.” And did we mention it’s a visual homage to femininity? Yasss! Pharrell uses real women in the clip, showcasing all of our different shapes, colors and sizes. The video was going well as Pharrell snapped photos of the […]

Are Jay Z and Beyonce really headed for a breakup? We’ve heard this one before, but according to In Touch Weekly, this time the answer is YES! The cover of their current issue reads “Beyonce to Jay Z: It’s Over,” and they’re not the only ones talking about trouble in “The Throne.” Page Six reported, “Jay Z […]