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.

Bey Good When Beyonce isn’t making us feel inadequate because we can’t sing or dance half as good as her, she’s proving that she’s not only great looking on the outside, but behind those fabulous layers of glowing skin is a humanitarian from whom we can all learn. King Bey released a behind-the-scenes video of […]

PRESS PLAY: Mario “Fatal Attraction” Mario’s latest release “Fatal Attraction” follows in the footsteps of his Nicki Minaj assisted single “Somebody Else.” The “Evolve” track is an emotional ballad about the woes of a broken heart. MUST READ: Mario Catfished! The R&B Singer Lets Cameras In & Finds Out His Relationship Is Fake [SPOOF] “I’ve […]

Your Honor? Judge Joe Brown, off the popular (and syndicated) self-titled court show, was caught on camera acting like someone’s drunk perverted uncle. The five-minute video shows Brown taking photos with various fans, who he called “luscious tender young juicies.” “F**k that s**t. I did that 20 years ago. I do not do that bulls–t […]

  Shellie Zimmerman, wife of the neighborhood watchman George Zimmerman who killed 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, plead guilty to a felony misdemeanor perjury charge earlier today. She was sentenced to a year of probation and 100 hours of community service. Shellie, who was beside her husband for all of his second degree murder trial, faced the […]

Tamar Breaks Down #TeamBeautiful fell in love with Tamar Braxton ever since she debuted her boisterous personality on the first season of “Braxton Family Values.” Our admiration grew when we interviewed her and husband Vince and reached an all time high when her voice soared on “Love & War.” We aren’t the only set of […]

Wave goodbye to that petite figure, model Eva Marcille will be rocking a belly for the next 9 months. The “America’s Next Top Model” winner announced that she is expecting her first child with artist, producer Kevin McCall! “Being able to bring a life into the world is every woman’s dream but for me it’s […]

George Zimmerman, the neighborhood watch captain who gunned down Trayvon Martin, just can’t stay out of the media and #TeamBeautiful’s disdain for the acquitted murderer grows each time his name is mentioned. And that’s happened quite a few times since his trial. Zimmerman’s lawyers are requesting that Zimmerman be reimbursed for the $200,000 court bill […]

R&B singer Mario entrusted his heart in a lucky lady named Nicole, but it turns out, not even celebs are exempt from the dangers of Internet dating. Mario visited the HelloBeautiful offices for a routine interview about his forthcoming album “Evolve,” when he received a call from who he first called his “boo.” Surprisingly, he […]

The battle between “Love And War” begins September 3rd upon the release of Tamar Braxton‘s highly anticipated album. The 14-track disc features the number one hit song “Love & War,” and newly released single “All The Way Home.” Tamar showcases her vocal range on both ballads and continues to flash her stellar talent on other […]

Queen Latifah’s New Show There’s just something so warm and bubbly about Queen Latifah that makes the idea of her being a talk show host, bring a smile to our faces. The Queen has added yet another title to her impressive resume. On Monday, September 16, she will debut her hosting abilities on “The Queen […]

When Danity Kane, the quintet girl group created from Diddy’s “Making The Band,” announced their breakup #TeamBeautiful was devastated. It’s not like we weren’t expecting it (come on it’s Diddy we’re talkin’ about) but the shock was still there. Last night at the 2013 VMAs, the girls announced their reunion, minus D-Woods. Somehow, Aubrey, Shannon, […]

The Carters Hit The VMA Afterscene When you’re as big time as Jay Z and Beyonce, you don’t have to attend he biggest award show of the year (besides the Grammys), you can just show up at the after parties and steal the spotlight the good old fashion way! The Carters were spotted leaving the […]