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.

Living legend Michael Jordan recently filed for a marriage license to wed his girlfriend of five years–Yvette Prieto. After his last marriage ended with a $168 million divorce settlement, we were almost positive the man who is regarded as the greatest basketball player ever, would shy away from heading down the aisle again. But, we […]

When Rihanna debuted her fresh blunt cut on the red carpet back in 2007 circa the release of “Umbrella,” we raved about how the bob and how it transformed the “SOS” starlet into a “Good Girl Gone Bad.” It marked the beginning of her dark, more edgy image, and we haven’t gotten enough of that […]

Consequence (Allegedly) Finds Joe Budden’s Phone These boys are just doing the most! After sucker punching Joe Budden at the ‘L&HH’ reunion, rapper Consequence says he got his hands on Joe Budden’s phone, where he claims he found “skeptical” messages from someone named Derrick. Cons called into the Angie Martinez show, to share his side […]

Even though Tamar Braxton is pregnant, that won’t stop her from speaking her mind about Nicki Minaj, who made headlines earlier in the week, for being late to a live taping of “American Idol.” The youngest Braxton sister, who has a history of ratchet commentary, joined Jane Velez-Mitchell on “Anderson Live” where she added her […]

For all those who thought Omarion‘s career was over after the breakup of B2K, or the embarrassing praise dance routine at the BET Awards, should listen to his latest release “Paradise.” Maybach O lays it down for the ladies on his smooth bedroom jam “Paradise,” off his upcoming album “Love And Other Drugs.” Hit the […]

NBA star and current boyfriend of Gabrielle Union—Dwyane Wade–has been engulfed in a bitter custody battle with his ex-wife Siovaughn for last couple of years. The woman who was once his high school sweetheart has been labeled everything from “violet” to “irresponsible” by the media. If you ask us, something just isn’t quite right with […]

Rich Dollaz has some explaining to do! The “Love & Hip Hop” manager, who handles former G-Unit songstress Olivia‘s career and once handled video vixen Erica Mena‘s, has apparently allowed the ladies to release the same song–“Where Do I Go From Here.” Just in case you haven’t been watching “L&HH,” Rich made it clear that […]

I had the privilege of attending the “Love & Hip Hop” special reunion taping in NYC two days ago and witnessed the mayhem that involved Joe Budden, Tahiry and Consequence. One minute we (the audience) were watching Mona Scott introduce the next segment as Joe Budden and Tahiry walked off set, and the next thing […]

Chicago Bulls MVP Derek Rose allegedly offered to pay a portion of 6-month-old Jonylah Watkins’ funeral expenses. Jonylah was killed while getting her diaper changed by her father after bullets ripped through their car when they were parked. According to the SunTimes, Rose is working with Leak and Sons Funeral Home. “On Monday afternoon, Watkins […]

Every year, when award show season creeps around, #TeamBeautiful becomes a slave to the flawless faces, fabulous gowns and perfectly contoured cheeks of our favorite bombshell celebs. We swarm around what they’re wearing, who they’re wearing and who wore it best. That glamorous time, filled with flashy stones and mani-cams, has come and gone, but […]

Fabolous & Chris Brown are “Ready” When this overtly sexy and utterly swaggy image of Fabolous and Chris Brown hit Instagram, all myself and the rest of the women on the social network could do was drool as we marveled the eye candy. Breezy and Fabolous teamed up to present the visuals to their sure-to-be […]

It feels like just yesterday when we were celebrating former vixen turned emcee–Lola Monroe’s baby shower and now the Taylor Gang first lady is staring into the eyes of her baby boy! Lola Monroe shared the news yesterday on Twitter, saying: “To God be the Glory!!!!! Our royal gift has arrived!!! I just gave birth […]