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.

When you ask most children what they want to be when they grow up, you’ll get an array of answers from an astronaut to Spider-Man to a doctor or lawyer. Jennifer Hudson, was one of those kids who knew exactly what she wanted to be at a young age, and just in case you haven’t guest […]

That void you’ve been feeling, for an artist who can channel your emotion with a raw and gritty passion, is over. Our girl Keyshia Cole is back with her new album “Point Of No Return” and we have this overwhelming feeling it’s going be her best project to date. “Point of No Return,” is set […]

Kim K Gushes Over North West Being a mom isn’t easy and Kim Kardashian is learning first hand what it means to deal with the diapers, drool and baby bags (while looking fierce of course). Kim K stepped out draped in Balmain at the MailOnline yacht party at the Lions Festival in Cannes, where she […]

Don’t judge us…we’re having a moment. Here we were minding our business and scrolling through our Facebook timeline, when we came across the mugshot of an extremely handsome blue-eyed man that (we’re ashamed to say) had our  heads in our pelvic regions. MUST SEE: Who Is Jeremy Meeks? 5 Things To Know About The Viral Felon […]

Disney star Zendaya Coleman may have snagged the role of Aaliyah in the Lifetime Original TV Movie “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B,” but she wasn’t the only celeb who auditioned for the part. This morning, entertainer Teyana Taylor’s friend Tyrone leaked clips of Teyana’s audition tape on Instagram and we can’t front, they weren’t bad. They were […]

Angie Martinez Moves On The rumors were true. Radio legend Angie Martinez has moved on from Hot 97 after 20-years of service and officially signed with rival station Power 105.1. “The Voice of New York” resigned from Emmis Communications and joined Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the home of “The Breakfast Club,” where she will reign […]

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again…Lupita Nyong’o is just stunning. It has been a year of firsts for Lupita. After snagging her first Academy Award for her role as Patsy in “12 Years A Slave,” the Kenyan actress landed her first Vogue cover! (And we say that with a sinful grin because […]

Actor Michael Jace hung his head low as he plead “Not Guilty” to murder in the shooting death of his wife April on May 19, this morning. The former “Shield” actor was charged with murder three days after her death and faces 50-years to life in prison if convicted. Jace is being held on $2 […]

*Fans self* It just got really hot in here! You may not remember exactly where you were when you first began reading Zane’s book “Addicted,” but we’re certain you can recall how it made every hair on the back of your neck stand at attention. And let’s not even talk about the famous car scene […]

Aaliyah’s Family Boycotts Biopic Can’t say we didn’t see this coming… It hasn’t been a week since Lifetime announced that Zendaya Coleman was cast as Aaliyah in the biopic, “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B,” and folks are up in arms about the production. According to TMZ, Barry Hankerson, Aaliyah’s uncle and former manager, is against the […]

I am so here for Jennifer Hudson’s new sound. Ever since she tore the house down at HelloBeautiful InterludesLIVE with a stiletto stomping performance of her hits and new songs, I’ve been anticipating her big debut. J Hud has a slim new frame, new music and unleashes that sexy hood ish in the visuals for […]

Zendaya Responds To Critics Yesterday, it was announced that Disney star Zendaya Coleman was cast as Aaliyah in the Lifetime Original TV Movie “Aaliyah: Princess of R&B,” and critics had a lot to say about it. Some fans thought it was great choice while others vehemently disagreed with the pick: “Not trying to take anything […]