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.

Reality TV personality Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth often gets brushed off as the angry Black woman or b*tchy, but the former “Apprentice” star is about as real as it gets. She struck a nerve with White women this morning while on Bethenny Frankel’s show “Bethenny” when she told the host “It’s different for you and I, I […]

We heard the rumors and saw the free-flowing dresses Kerry Washington donned that hid her stomach and it all turned out to be evidence that the “Scandal” star is pregnant! Washington is reportedly expecting her first child in spring with her hubby, NFL player Nnamdi Asomugha, who she secretly wed this summer. MUST READ: Enter […]

In the wake of a man (allegedly) being punched in the face by Chris Brown for photobombing his pic with a fan, Beyonce daringly jumped in one of her fan’s selfie, giving the young dancer the photobomb of her life. MUST READ: ENTER TO WIN $2,500 For Being A Great Caregiver 15-year-old Valentina attended Bey’s […]

This will be Kim Kardashian’s third time making the coveted slow strut down the aisle. Since she’s had her fair share of wedding planning she handed over the dove white reigns to fiance Kanye West (pick up a copy of J.Lo’s “The Wedding Planner” Ye’, you’re going to need it). During a recent interview on […]

Stevie J Owes $1 Million In Child Support Another day, another child support case. Carol Bennett, one of Stevie J’s five baby’s mommas, is claiming that the “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” star owes her $1.2 million in back child support! Bennett claims she had a hand in Stevie’s career and helped him when he […]

Natalie Nunn’s Tell-All Book Natalie Nunn has been linked to everyone from Chris brown to Wiz Khalifa and she’s ready to spill the tea on everything that didn’t make it into her first book. The “Bad Girl’s Club” star answered questions about the forthcoming novel, via Twitter and dished on what we can expect from […]

Future always knew Ciara was the one, so it’s no surprise that he proposed to her and did it in grand fashion on her birthday. According to reports, Future went the traditional route and dropped to one knee and presented the “Body Party” singer with a 15-carat ring. Ciara tried to play coy about her […]

***Update*** 4:00pm: Chris Brown and his bodyguard are still in custody and since Brown is still on probation, he could face up to four years, in prison, if convicted. TMZ spoke to the victim of the violent altercation. According to the man, Brown was taking a picture with two girls when he and his friend […]

Jay Z is a strict businessman who doesn’t make hasty decisions based off of emotion, so he says in a recently released statement addressing the looming controversy surrounding Barneys and Black shoppers. Jay was called out by petitioners and media following the arrest of a young Black male college student, Trayon Christian, who was arrested […]

“Kimye” Agree On Prenup That was easy! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West may be love drunk over each other, but they both agree that they should sign prenuptial agreements in order to keep their assets separated if anything were to ever happen, ie: divorce. According to TMZ, the couple isn’t predicting that their marriage will […]

#TeamBeautiful is terribly saddened by the loss of our Radio One sister Sheila Stewart. Sheila was on her way to work this morning, via the Interstate 20 in Atlanta, when her Mercedes Benz came to a sudden stop and she was struck from behind by a truck. She died from injuries sustained during the accident. […]

Bruce Jenner Treated Like The Kardashian Stepchild Poor Bruce Jenner. The Kardashian women treat him like the ugly stepchild. Even though Bruce and Kris are going through a divorce, we would think he’d be invited to Kim’s big engagement blowout, since he helped raise her and all. TMZ reports that the former Olympian was not […]