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.

Why? Is the question on everyone’s mind this morning as people watch the recently surfaced video showing a negligent man shoot into a crowd of parade goers as they celebrated this past Mother’s Day on the streets of New Orleans. 19 people were injured when allegedly three suspects opened fired on each other, one reportedly […]

Instagram is the picture playground where everyone flaunts their daily activities. Yesterday, the social network became the go to source for our favorite celebs as they geared up for fashion’s biggest night. Beyonce’s Givenchy flame train Instagram: Beyonce In case you were under a rock yesterday and missed the photos of Beyonce‘s fiery Givenchy gown, […]

K. Michelle Vs. Rasheeda If there’s one thing, you can not say to Rasheeda, it is anything about her husbands earrings! Last night, a pregnant (we think) Rasheeda got into a physical altercation with K. Michelle at Mimi Faust’s new house. The ladies haven’t spoken to one another since last season, when Rasheeda confessed to […]

The single cover is bad. At first, when you think of the musical creativity that a Miguel, Mariah Carey collaboration could ensue, you will most likely be as excited for their single “Beautiful” as I was. I love Miguel and I love Mariah, therefore, I thought I would automatically love their song. But, no that […]

What are you working on? Tell me about the new album… Those traditional interview questions can become quite boring after you’ve answered them one thousand times. When celebs come to visit #TeamBeautiful, we like to have a good time. Whether we’re hula hooping, joking or goofing around in green glasses, the goal is to step […]

Gabrielle Douglas‘ journey in the 2012 Olympic games, is an inspiring story that she will one day tell her children who will one day tell their children. In 2012, Gabby “Flying Squirrel” Douglas achieved what no American gymnast in over a decade could, the gold! She became the first woman of color and African-American gymnast […]

Porsha Stewart took pride in the way she conducted her home. She treated it like a business–on call for her family’s needs, including the majority of her attention which she placed on her husband. Constantly criticized by the “RHOA” cast for her traditional “housewife” views, she defended her marriage in every breath. But, it would […]

After hearing Chrisette Michele sing live, in our studio, I vowed to do everything in my power to make you guys fall in love with her as much as I did! And, that means flooding you Beauties with news and information about the “Epiphany” singer! Michele’s forthcoming album “Better” is due on shelves June 11th […]

Remember the outspoken, thick chocolate chick from Chilli’s dating show “What Chilli Wants”? (Just in case you don’t, here’s a refresher–Tionna Smalls) Well. She just got her own reality show! And, she’ll be helping more woman take control of the relationships by teaching them how to date! “Get Your Mind Right” will air on MTV […]

HelloBeautiful.com’s “Base Level” column features the hottest new artists we’re buzzing about. Before they make it to the summit of superstardom, we spot them at base level–the beginning of their hopeful journey to the top. The same thing that intrigued Missy Elliott, when she first saw the blue-haired Sharaya J is the same thing that […]

There’s so much going on, your mom called, you’re late to pick up the baby from the babysitters and your husband didn’t take out dinner. No worries, I’ve made you this quick cheat sheet of today’s entertainment tidbits. From Kanye to Macy Gray, the vines are buzzing! The Internets are ablaze with rumors that Kanye’s […]

We commend artists like Janelle Monae and Erykah Badu for staying true to their soulful sound and not compromising their integrity to be considered mainstream. Monae’s latest video is a dynamic display of femininity and power as the “Tight Rope” singer dons her signature uniform while speaking to today’s sociological problems. Erykah Badu (“Badula Oblongata”) […]