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.

Chris Brown is on the promo trail for his new album “X,” which means he is going to play nice with the media. Maybe that was harsh of me. It is very possible that Chris is really just maturing into the man we all hoped he’d be. But, it’s just a little odd that it’s […]

“Bow Down,” Beyonce demands on her latest buzz single, that left the Internet divided and ablaze with negative and positive responses. There are plenty of people who are more than willing to adhere to the Kings word, but Rihanna is not one of them! Even if Bey’s husband is her boss, Ri Ri won’t be […]

Michael Brown, I mean Chris Brown channeled his music mentor Michael Jackson for his latest video “Fine China.” The action-packed clip, backed by a “Romeo & Juilet” storyline, is reminiscent of Michael Jackson’s  famous “Smooth Criminal” dance scene (minus the mind-blowing lean) and “Beat It”–with the karate theatrics. Brown finds himself fighting for the love […]

Erica Mena is gorgeous. Great. Now that I’ve gotten that out the way, I can progress onto the disaster that is her music video “Where Did I Go From Here.” After watching three minutes of the J Jesses Smith directed visuals, I realize ‘Where Do I Go From Here?” is a great question. Seriously, where […]

Not only do we have to “bow down” to Beyonce, we must now be subjected to hearing the rest of Houston, Texas’ elite rap about “being on.” Thanks Beyonce. You’ve opened the floodgates for rappers like Slim Thug to be on the radio again. Bun B, Z-Ro, Scarface and Slim Thug join the King Texan […]

When black women wear weaves, some may assume it’s because, underneath those expensive flowing locks, there is short body of neglected hair. And, when white women wear weaves, it is an extension of their beauty. Those may be the stereotypes, but these celeb ladies are here to prove those prejudices wrong! Just because you wear […]

Lil Wayne Bad Habit: Sizzurp & Marijuana Complications: Lil Wayne recently admitted that he is an epileptic and because of the condition suffers seizures. Two weeks ago, Wayne was listed in critical condition after a series of intense seizures. TMZ reported that his addiction to “Sizzurp” caused him to go into critical condition. Wayne’s camp […]

Keri Hilson & Babyface “Pretty Girl Rock” songstress and acclaimed songwriter Keri Hilson hasn’t let negative comparisons to Beyonce stop her musical career. Hilson is in the studio with living legend Babyface! “Dreams come true,” Keri said of the collaboration. Expect great things from her next project! UP NEXT: On Set With Drake

When Gabby Douglas isn’t on the balance beam, mastering the uneven bars or shutting down haters with a flash of her gold medal, she enjoys listening to rap music! Wait, let me clarify things a bit. Gabby visited “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show,” where she listed Lil Wayne and Jay-Z as her rap motivators! When […]

112 singer and songwriter Q Parker embarked on a solo career and brought along LL Cool J and Raheem DeVaughn for the ride! The sultry vocalist collaborated with LL and Raheem on his hit single “Yes”–adding an extra coating of seduction to the tune in the process! Featured on his 2012 release ‘The MANual,’ “Yes” […]

Join me as I rejoice, ladies! According to Angela Bassett, our favorite female right of passage film “Waiting To Exhale,” is getting a sequel! While Angela reveals that producer are still working on a script, she is in good faith! Producers have a long road ahead of them. Whitney Houston’s character Savannah played a central […]

“The 20/20 Experience” Is A Hit Justin Timberlake struck gold with the release of his album “The 20/20 Experience,” literally. First week sales are in and JT sky rocketed passed a gold certification and landed on the heels of platinum as he topped the Billboard 200 chart with 968,000 copies, according to Nielsen Soundscan, of […]