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.

Kanye To Headline Governor’s Ball Proud dad-to-be Kanye West has been listed to headline the annual Governor’s Ball this year! He along with a long line of spectacular entertainers– Nas, Miguel, Kendrick Lamar, Azelia Banks and Erykah Badu (to name a few)– will rock Randall’s Island where the festivities are set to take place from […]

Justin Timberlake is so kind. He just knew his fans were drooling with anticipation over the release of his first music video in years, so he released this teaser clip to keep them calm. Justin cruises the city in a dapper ensemble as the lyrics to his Jay-Z assisted comeback track flashes across the screen. […]

Last night, Kevin Hart and Robin Thicke‘s testosterone-fueled feud, well Kevin’s feud with Robin hit an all time high! Nelly, the peacemaker out the bunch, set Kevin up on a manly lunch date with Robin so they could finally put aside their differences. Too bad his plan failed miserably. After receiving an emergency business call, […]

On a recent episode of Wendy Williams, Faith Evans–Biggies’ wife at his time of death–revealed that she caught BIG in bed with Lil Kim. I love how the like to play down Lil Kim‘s and the late Biggie Small’s relationship. In the movie “Notorious” the bite size rapper was made out to be, not even the […]

“Champion” is the perfect word to describe Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins. After surviving a brain tumor, countless days in the hospital because of the crippling sickle-cell anemia disease and emotionally jarring occurrences, the TLC leader is back with an inspiration tune. Proceeds from the single will benefit sickle cell and leukemia foundations, reports Rap-Up. T-Boz, who […]

I’ve been waiting for the perfect time to relive the moment Michelle Williams fell on “106 & Park,” or the time Beyonce shut down Kelly in a prehistoric interview about the ex members of Destiny’s Child. With the trio planning a reunion at the 2013 Super Bowl, what better time than now to bask in […]

Welp. We knew it was coming. Someone was bound to find something wrong with either Beyonce or her performance of the national anthem at the 2013 Inauguration yesterday. A spokesperson for the U.S. Marine Corp Band revealed to TMZ, that Beyonce “mouthed the words to a pre-recorded studio version of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.'” But! Before […]

As Beyonce stood radiantly in front of the 2013 Inauguration podium and belted out the national anthem, Senator Schumer watched on in apparent satisfaction. Since we were obsessively overanalyzing every moment of this occasion, we couldn’t help but wonder–what he was thinking? Was he blinded by BaddieBey’s bootylicious beauty or taken aback by her boisterous vocals? […]

Missed last night’s episode of “Love & Hip Hop?” We didn’t! Catch up, below: Erica Mena vs Olivia & Yandy Early in the episode, before Erica Mena got a chance to confront Olivia about her “disloyalty,” she exchanged indecent words with aspiring rapper L’ orel, the same chick who she agreed to do a record […]

Rihanna & Chris Brown Hit The Studio Rihanna and C. Breezy were photographed in West Hollywood leaving the same music studio at separate times on Thursday night. After days of anticipation, a rep for Chris confirmed that we can expect a new track from the “it” couple, reports Rap-Up via E! News. Check out their […]

Before Lance Armstrong admitted to using illegal enhancement drugs, his accomplishments seemed superhuman. Then again, something as relatively simple as riding a bike would seem amazing after being diagnosed with stage three testicular cancer. Armstrong, was given a 40 percent chance at living then went on to win the Tour De France five consecutive times. […]

Rihanna At Revel Ovation Hall will be home to thousands of Rihanna fans on April 26th when the navy leader herself takes the Revel Resort & Casino by storm! With a catalog of fresh music including gems like “Diamonds,” “Nobody’s Business” and “Loveeee Song,” this concert should be nothing short of epic! Ri Ri also […]