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.

Interview by Leigh Davenport At first glance, former Brown Stone lead singer–Nicci Gilbert comes across as temperamental or  tyrant-like on the popular reality TV show “R&B Divas.” But, according to friend and cast mate Faith Evans, that is confused with passion. Nicci created “R&B Divas” and co-funded the pilot. Therefore, she won’t sit back and […]

Lil Wayne Apologizes There is a long scroll of offensive Lil Wayne lyrics for which we will never hear an apology. Such lines like “But you like a b*tch with no a**, you ain’t got shit,” or the popular reference “Rodney King. Baby girl. Beat it like a cop.” But, his lyric about Emmett Till, […]

Alicia Keys is not concerned with giving the competition a break! Only a week after releasing the tasteful video to her steamy song “Fire We Make,” featuring Maxwell, Swizz Beatz wife dropped the visuals to her album cut “A New Day.” The concert heavy clip showcases Alicia’s amazing physique as she hits every beat in […]

Instagram is the picture playground where everyone flaunts their daily acitivities. Check out what these celebs were doing yesterday! Cash rules everything around Rihanna Instagram: BadGalRiRi Rihanna, in an epic tribal print ensemble and pair of killer Tom Ford heels, met her “favorite B.*.T.C.H” Jennifer Fischer, the jewelry designer, yesterday. The “Diamonds” singer picked up […]

There’s so much to be said about the rise and fall of child stars. Nickelodeon kid Amanda Bynes is no exception. The charming teeny bopper who warmed us with her sense of humor on show “All That” and films “What A Girl Wants” and “Hairspray” has forever tarnished her image, in recent weeks. She made headlines, […]

Chris Brown- “I Can’t Win” It’s been a long time coming for Chris Brown. The domestic violence incident between he and Rihanna rendered him public enemy number one, and his reoccurring anger flares kept him there. Until recently, Breezy’s career seemed as if it would always be under scrutiny. His recent attitude adjustments have made […]

Season two of “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” is underway and we can’t get enough! Check out this recap from last night’s episode! Momma Dee Sets Up Scrappy When Lil Scrappy proposed to the mother of his child–Erika Dixon–he made the choice to severe all ties to his ex girlfriend and “best friend” Shay ‘Buckee” […]

Here’s your one stop guide for the 2013 Billboard Awards Who’s Performing? Roll out the red carpet, it’s that time again! The 2013 Billboard Awards will invade the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas May 19th, bringing with it laundry list of a-listers and performers! Each year, Billboard recognizes the artists who have risen […]

Kim Kardashian is fat. Kim Kardashian is a whore. Kim Kardashian has no morals. Seriously. Can Kim Kardashian live? It seems like everyday, Kim Kardashian is the subject of countless conversations questioning her every existence. Don’t get me wrong, I am very far from being the president of the Kim Kardashian fan club and have […]

Ray-J “I Hit It First” [BHS] Stevie J may have a bus but that’s no comparison to Ray J’s jet, which makes an appearance in the behind the scenes footage for his controversial video “I Hit It First.” Ostentatious as usual, Ray-J finds himself in the midst of beautiful women and fancy cars while enjoying […]

Ricky Blaze- “The Maestro” Producer and artist Ricky Blaze released his mixtape “The Maestro” to awaiting R&B lovers! The 14 track ensemble features collaborations with Jim Jones, Maino and Talib Kweli. Take a listen and tell us what you think in the comments!

Forget all the rumors about Beyonce having a surrogate, there is a little girl named Blue Ivy Carter and she is too adorable to waste time on how she was conceived! Bey, Jay and Blue made their rounds through Paris, stopping to enjoy a bite at an eatery. Not long before they were into their […]