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.

Evelyn Lozada may be nearing her early 40s but she looks amazing! This year Ev has gone through her share of controversy surrounding her behavior on “Basketball Wives: Miami” and domestic violence incident with Chad Ochocinco that ended in her filing for divorce. Yesterday, the mother one, mentor to many, attended the premiere event for […]

When Luke James hits his signature high note on “I Want You,” women all around the world instantly drop their panties. It’s like magic, if you ask me! Now, the New Orleans native has provided a soundtrack for the lovers with the release of his mixtape “Whispers In The Dark,” a sexy collection of sensual […]

When I interviewed Tamar Braxton and husband Vince Herbert earlier this year, I, nor anyone around us, could not deny their love connection. I still have a photo in my phone of Vince jokingly grabbing the back of Tamar’s neck. Even though my iCloud is almost at capacity I wont delete it, it’s just too […]

It took only 24 hours for Tamar Braxton‘s single “Love & War” to reach the number one spot on iTunes. The LaShawn Daniel’s penned-track is a powerful ballad about the trials and tribulations associated with love and one of the best vocal performances we’ve heard in a long time! The  youngest Braxton sister took to […]

I’ve played on both sides of the fence. I’ve been the side chick and am currently the main the only chick. I am very aware of the expectations and behaviors associated with the roles… the rules if you will. When I watched VH1 reality show “Love & Hip Hop,” characters Emily B., Mimi Faust and […]

The most I’ve ever paid for anyone’s headphones, is $30. That includes Apple’s popular buds and pairs of Skull Candies. So when a pair of $99 Sol Republic headphones landed on my doorstep, I was more than anxious to indulge in the ear candy. My first impression of the cute buds were that they looked […]

As Katt Williams continues to spiral out-of-control, an alleged colleague of the comedian is reaching out for our help. According to a report on NecoleBitchie, a former member of Williams’ camp revealed that Katt is not on drugs, but was diagnosed with bi-polar and schizophrenia back in 2008. The source, who wished to remain anonymous, […]

Stacey Dash is about as not normal as they come but for the sake of her new scripted web series titled “Stacey Dash Is Normal,” we’ll contemplate the notion. The 46-year-old starlet made a name for herself with roles in classic films, such as “Clueless” and “Mo’ Money.” She is disgustingly beautiful and with each […]

And what exactly was the point of this? When player Caroline Wozniacki walked back onto the tennis court sporting an obviously adjusted bust and protruding booty, onlookers were quite confused by her antics. Then it all made sense. Wozniacki, who was losing her match against Maria Sharapova, waddled like a chicklet as she held her […]

There’s something that happens to Rihanna when she performs her ballad “Stay,” that causes the Bajan songstress to deliver an emotionally driven spectacle each time she sings it. Whether the stage is big, like last night on the finale of “X-Factor UK,” or small like on “Saturday Night Live” a few weeks ago,  her emotional […]

We should have known something was up, when Beyonce wasn’t popping up on out Internet screens every other day. Besides the occasional Instagram posts, Bey was unusually quiet. It could have something to do with the fact that the “Dangerously In Love” entertainer was striking a deal with Pepsi for an estimated $50 million. “Pepsi […]

When you are married or in any relationship for that matter, certain things are just not allowed. Such things like suggestive photos with people other than your mate or blatant cheating are some of those prohibited behaviors. Coco got a taste of Ice T when photos of her hugged up with another man surfaced on […]