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 100 women gather for an intimate conversation about entertainment and media, there is guaranteed to be a laundry list of takeaways. This Wednesday, #TeamBeautiful kicked off our first #SheTalks event with TV Producer and music maven Mona Scott-Young. Needles to say, we learned a lot! With Mist Harlem as the beautiful backdrop, Mona Scott-Young […]

Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s song “Accidental Racist” has done exactly what it was supposed to do–start controversy, or in LL’s words “start a conversation.” The iconic rapper sat down with “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,” to clarify his intentions on doing such a song that so many people took offense to. “You can’t […]

Cassie- “Rock A Bye Baby” Rumors that Diddy is swirling with Victoria’s Secret model Kate Upton didn’t stop Cassie from releasing her “Rock A Bye Baby” mixtape! The “Me & You” singer (and we use the term “singer” loosely) dropped 13 new tracks and wowed us with stunning cover art. “Rock A Bye Baby” features […]

Jay-Z must have been sipping on the same kool-aid as his wife Beyonce, because he unleashed a vicious ‘Open Letter’ to politicians, fans and naysayers! “I dun’ turned Havana to Atlanta,” rapped Jay referring to he and Beyonce’s controversial trip to Cuba which was later proven to have been sanctioned by the government. “Obama said, […]

Say it ain’t so… Big Sean is dating “Glee” star Naya Rivira! I was just praising Detroit rapper Sean for not being one of those guys who gain fame then leave their hometown girlfriend for a mainstream chick and then this happens… Sean posed with his arm around Rivera’s neck on the red carpet of […]

Diddy is known for his ostentatious lifestyle which involves lavish parties, celebrity friends, vacations on secluded islands and, last but not least, gorgeous women. Diddy’s taste for the beautiful has manifested into a long list of models, hopeful artists and #TeamBeautiful likes to call them Daddy’s girls! There is allegedly a new addition to Diddy’s […]

At 15-years-old Coco Jones has the poise of a woman twice her senior, media training that would put Chris Brown to shame and a voice the Disney channel helped groom. Her debut song “Holla At The DJ” is an upbeat anthem appeals to her peers and aids in transitioning from actress to artist! “My album […]

Shackles–the metal u-shaped clasp once used to secure the ankles of slaves has been likened, by LL Cool J, to the glistening gold chains around his muscular neck. “You don’t judge my gold chains/I’ll forget the iron chains,” LL raps on the oxymoronic and offensive country song “Accidental Racist.” If you interpret his lyrics like […]

Luke James- “IOU” There is a reason Luke James was the opening act for Beyonce, during her four-day stint, at the Revel resort in Atlantic City. He is one of the strongest male vocalists I’ve ever heard and his latest video “IOU” is evidence to back that claim! NYC is James’ backdrop as he serenades […]

Mona Scott-Young and the entire cast of VH1’s hottest reality TV franchise “Love & New York Hip Hop” sat down last night to tie loose ends and close the final chapters on a drama filled season. The gang was all there, dressed in their finest, and ready to confront their cast mates! So let’s get […]

Karrine Steffans is what some like to call an attention whore *no pun intended*. But, that same attention whore, who formerly goes by the name “Superhead,” has plenty of experience in the sexual department. Her debut memoir “Diary Of A Video Vixen” reigns as a New York Times Bestseller and trumps every tell-all book created […]

Ray J is a pioneer, of sorts. This weekend, while you were catching up on some much needed “you time,” Ray J released his final blow to Kim Kardashian (at least we hope) titled “I Hit It First.” The upbeat diss track, as if anyone still cares about him penetrating Kimmy’s cakes on camera, is […]