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.

Former Washington Wizards’ player Javaris Crittenton, who is no stranger to legal woes, is being called out by his baby’s mother–Tyress Daniels–for alleged abusing her on several occasions including a time when she says he punched her in the face while she was breastfeeding, reports TMZ. According to Daniels “we got into an argument over […]

Everyone has had something to say about Instagram’s new policy. The photo sharing app/ social network, wildly used by celebrities, businesses and everyone in between, posted new terms and guidelines last week that caused users to fear that their images can be used without their knowledge for ads and promotional tactics. TMZ caught up with […]

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’ enjoy the youthful vocals from Tinashe. Tinashe is one of those girls who captivates you with her appearance […]

I’m very picky about my shoes or anything that goes on my feet for that matter. I may wear the same shoe fifty times, but only certain ones dare even get worn. Anyway, this season crept around the corner faster than I could even anticipate and I found myself in need of a new boot. […]

Kiss your loved ones one last time then say goodbye because according to some brilliant researcher, who most-likely misinterpreted the Mayan calendar, the end of the world is tomorrow! And this has nothing to do with last year’s end of the world. This is a whole new one. Pack your emergency to-go bag with the […]

Sigh. Another day, another Katt Williams story. Katt Williams infamously slapped a Target worker weeks ago and is now blaming the attack on employee, claiming he called him the “n-Word.”According to Katt, the seemingly docile cashier said “Your assistant is already suing you, you p**sy ass n***er.” Forgive me if I am hesitant to believe […]

The final days of 2012 are wining down and artists like Kelly Rowland and Eve are placing in their bids to seize 2013! Kelly Rowland, who is currently a judge on “X-Factor,” is wrapping up her forthcoming album “Year of the Woman” as we speak read. “I’m very excited about this album, due out the […]

Let me tell you something about men…They know exactly what to do to get back in your good graces. Being in a relationship for close to 10 years, I know this! Just the other day, Rihanna posted an insightful “rihcard” that said “Being single sucks. The only thing I get to do anymore is whatever […]

Chances are, if you’ve been to a Big Sean concert or passed by him in the club, there’s a pretty and petite girl by his side. The youthful and quiet woman is his girlfriend. I’ve met her on several occasions and she’s as sweet as they come. There’s not many rappers, we can think of, […]

Tamar Braxton is a perfectionist and it is evident in all of her performances. Whether you like the youngest Braxton sister or not, you can not, and you will not (at least around me) deny that woman’s talent. Her single “Love & War,” gets better every time she opens her mouth to let her impeccable vocals […]

What does “having it all mean?” This past weekend, #TeamBeautiful posed that very question in a room full of female executives, directors, entrepreneurs, authors, writers and lawyers. Each woman had a different answer, but there was one constant theme, that “having it all,” is subjective and should be defined by the individual and not based […]

Oh VH1, how I love thee. “Love & Hip Hop” may be giving the ATL a break but I am expecting great things from New York. And when I say “great” I mean ratchet. So far, from the cast alone, I feel like my chances for an eventful season are high. The trailer for the […]