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.

The 55th annual Grammy Awards were mostly tame. I mean, there was The Dream and his swap meet hat and Prince in his hooded glory, but for the most part, no one pulled a Kanye West… However, there was one epic fail. And that, my friend, was LL Cool J’s performance. Here’s the thing. LL […]

When Brandy first met her mentor Whitney Houston in 1995, I wonder if she thought their friendship would last 17 years. Whether the notion crossed her mind or not, it happened. Today marks the passing of greatest voice of our time. But, there is also something else significant about that date. “My birthday will never […]

The hype is over! The 2013 Grammy Awards came and went and brought with it plenty of memorable/”giffable” moments. From Frank Ocean snagging “Best Urban Contemporary Album” to Jay-Z dissing The Dream’s tacky choice of hat during his acceptance speech, the Grammys didn’t disappoint. Check out who won the golden gramophone, below: Record of The […]

Our prayers have been answered and so have Oprah’s! Beyonce will bring her “Gone With The Wind” fabolousness to the OWN network for “Oprah’s Next Chapter.” And just like that, Oprah is back on top as the media queen! In a teaser video, that popped up during the 55th annual Grammy Awards, we are given […]

There’s only one night of the year when every genre of music can live together under one house and be broadcasted into the homes of millions of adoring fans. The Grammy Awards are the ultimate musical experience. From country to rock and R&B to hip-hop, the hottest entertainers of the moment are all dressed up […]

It is a good day for rapper Drake who just won a Grammy award for “Best Rap Album” for his sophomore project “Take Care!” To celebrate the moment, he released the visuals to his leading single “Started From The Bottom,” off his upcoming album “Nothing Was The Same.” Drizzy took us back to the days […]

The Beverly Hilton Hotel is more than just a lavish venue for Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy gala, it is the place where Whitney Houston was last seen alive. Last night, after almost a year, celebs gathered at the LA. site for a night of festivities. They drank, danced and remembered Houston who was a recurring performer […]

The month of February brings the daunting reminder of one of the biggest losses in music since Michael Jackson. The celebration of the Grammys is accompanied by the memory of that day we first heard Whitney Houston had died! anniversary of her death will always be associated with the heart-wrenching moment we realized we had […]

The 2013 Grammy Awards are two days away which means every artist who will be hitting the stage that awesome will be in town together for rehearsal! Recently added performer, Miguel, dished about the preproduction phase of his upcoming performance with Wiz Khalifa, to Prince Magazine, saying: Everything kind of starts with my ideas and […]

HelloBeautiful.com’s “Base Level” column features the hottest new artists we’re buzzing about. Before they make it to the summit of superstardom, we spot them at base level–the beginning of their hopeful journey to the top. This week‘s wonder boy is 19-year-old B. Smyth! “You like Chris Brown? Have you heard of B. Smyth?” At 19-years-old, […]

Singer Jeremih made a lasting impression on our minds when he dropped his debut single “Birthday Sex.” The sultry tune peaked at number four on the US Billboard Hot 100 and cushioned the release of his self-title debut album. After a hiatus from the game following his second project “All About You,” that boasts the […]

Who’s Performing… As the 55th annual Grammy awards approach with rapid speed, more of our favorite artists have been added to the impressive lineup of performers! Miguel and Wiz Khalifa are the last addition to the list and will join the likes of: Jay-Z, Alicia Keys, Frank Ocean, Justin Timberlake, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Taylor Swift, […]