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.

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 […]

Morris Chestnut & Halle Berry Love Scenes When two of the sexiest people to ever grace the big screen, come together in a film that allows them to portray lovers, you bet the scenes are going to be even more exciting to watch! Halle Berry and Morris Chestnut teamed up in “The Call,” where they […]

Alicia Keys ramped up the sexy for the fourth stop of her “Set the World on Fire” tour at the Staples Center.  Keys, in her sultry ensemble that showed off her amazing shape, surprised fans when she began performing “Anytime Anyplace’ before inviting Kendrick Lamar on stage to duet on “Poetic Justice.” MUST READ: EXCLUSIVE: […]

“Love & War” singer Tamar Braxton is pregnant! The youngest Braxton sister announced that she is expecting her first child on Instagram with the caption “BeEpic!” Donning a white Alexander McQueen dress and Jimny Choo Pumps. Tamar, who recently signed to Epic Records, posed with her husband Vince cradling her baby bump.

Mendeeces Pleads Not Guilty “Love & Hip Hop” star Mendeeces pleaded “not guilty” to drug charges related to an alleged $2.5 million heroin and cocaine ring that took place from 2005-2009. RhymesWithSnitch reports, that Mendeecees has prior related arrests, he is facing a mandatory 20 years in prison if convicted. Mendeeces, who is in a […]

Whose song is it anyways? Rich Dollaz finally had enough of Erica Mena‘s charm and did exactly what he should have done, weeks ago–let her go–business and personal wise. Erica confided in Yandy, who told pointed out her wrongdoings–taking a booking without paying Rich his managerial fee. Erica made an attempt at reconciliation, but was […]

Tahiry‘s heart may still be reeling over Joe Budden’s refusal to collaborate with her on her song “Devil,” but that hasn’t stopped the buxom beauty from releasing visuals to the female anthem. While Joey wouldn’t lend his talents to the remix, Uncle Murda and Styles P stepped up for the challenge. We recently spoke with […]

Chris Brown‘s series of questionable behavior has left us scratching our heads at the “Sweet Love” singer, who we believe may be headed for the same madhouse Britney Spears and Mariah Carey checked into. Breezy–who seemed like he was on the road to recovery when he and Rihanna got back together– has spiraled into a […]

Rihanna Has Laryngitis #RihannaNavy was extremely disappointed after their leader cancelled her Boston stop of the “Diamonds World Tour” at the TD Garden arena this weekend because she was suffering from laryngitis. Live Nation posted this message on their site “”Unfortunately, following her sold-out concert on Friday, Rihanna has contracted laryngitis and per doctor’s instruction […]

Jill Scott will play co-star to Jason Lee on the CBS show “Second Sight”–a gothic psychological thriller about a detective’s ocular disease that causes him terrifying hallucinations.  Scott, who built her TV resume with roles in “Steel Magnolias” and “The No.1 Ladies’ Detective Agency” will play the role of Dr. Callier, who tends to Lee’s ocular disorder. […]