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.

Another day, another reality show! VH1 has become the ambassador for ratchet TV shows like “Love & Hip Hop” and “Flavor Of Love,” so we can’t wait to see what exactly comes from their new show “The Gossip Game.” The cast, which includes: Vivian Billings (NYC Gossip Girl), K.Foxx (“The Cipha Sounds & Rosenberg Show […]

Beyonce‘s latest Pepsi ad was inspired by pop art which she says “inspires me to Live for NOW.” Mrs. Carter took to Facebook to post the Andy Warhol inspired visuals for her massive Pepsi campaign–who was also behind her spectacular Super Bowl performance. King Bey looks totally cute as she puckers for the camera! “Beyoncé […]

Rihanna is so young and full of life. Whenever the “We Found Love” singer posts a photo on Instagram or Twitter, she seems so happy. As you know, or are about to find out, yesterday was her 25th birthday and while we were battling through a long hump day, she and boyfriend Chris Brown spent her […]

“First, he says I burst into ‘hysterical sobbing’ in his office when he demanded ‘Since U Been Gone’ be on my album. Not true at all. His stories and songs are mixed up,” wrote Kelly Clarkson in a blog on WhoSay. The “American Idol” pioneer is furious with Clive Davis following personal discrepancies with his new […]

Video spotted @HypeBeast Miguel‘s fame rises with each mention of “Kaleidoscope Dreams“–the R&B album people haven’t stopped talking about since “Adorn” flooded the airwaves. Miguel recently snagged his first Grammy for the eclectic collection and gained a new level of respect after his performance at the big show. “I found out in the car as […]

Kevin Hart “Frost Without You” You can always count on Kevin Hart to liven up a drab Tuesday night! “Real Husbands Of Hollywood” took things to the next level last night when Kevin Hart stole remixed Robin Thicke‘s intimate ballad “Lost Without You” and turned it into “Frost Without You.” To make matters worse, Kevin […]

#TeamBeautiful are avid fans of the sensation that is Rihanna. Like Lifestyle Editor Danielle Young says, “she gives us a whole new emotion.” The rebellious beauty turned 25 today and while we don’t need an excuse to write about her– we do so on the daily–we just felt an ode to our favorite artist’s music […]

Clive Davis Comes Out The Closet Legendary record executive Clive Davis and current chief creative officer of Sony Music Entertainment, revealed the depths of sexual past in his memoir “The Soundtrack of My Life,” admitting that he is bisexual. Davis, who is credited with discovering Whitney Houston, admitted that he has been in a “strong […]

Consequence vs Raqi Rapper Consequence’s strict religious beliefs and the way he treated his baby’s mother Jen “The Pen,” made him seem like the typical misogynistic rapper who sees women as their inferior. Last night’s episode of “L&HH” changed our mind about the famous ghost writer. After Raqi Thunda and Jen’s failed attempt at a […]

Just in case you forgot how much Mariah Carey can sing, because she’s been on the other side of the judging panel on “American Idol” lately, let her “Oz The Great And Powerful” single remind you of her greatness! Mariah’s voice soars on “Almost Home,” a cut off the Disney soundtrack to the highly anticipate […]

When you’ve worked in the music industry as long as Winter Ramos, you are bound to have witnessed an array of things, heard a few whispers and been involved in a few bad relationships. We know Winter Ramos as the chick who slept with our favorite artists. Her introduction on “Love & Hip Hop” was […]

2013 All-Star Weekend held up to its name this Saturday and Sunday, drawing out crowds of cool celebs to Houston, Texas for a spectacular of events. From the celebrity-hosted soirees in swank nightclubs around the city, to the heart-thumping basketball and Slam Dunk competition–the NBA captured everyone’s attention (except for that time Beyonce was on!). […]