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.

Remember the buxom bombshell Kid of “Kid n’ Play” lusted over in “Class Act”? Or how about the young woman whose blood curdling screams awakened a quiet house after Ricky had been shot in “Boyz N’ The Hood.” Alysia Rogers has been on a hiatus from acting but after 20 years of living outside the […]

I’m sure Rihanna was well aware that once she posted an intimate photo of her and Chris Brown, that has gone viral, on her Instagram account that she would receive mixed responses.  I’m not so sure that she could predict that some comments would be so volatile. We all know the story, that grim day […]

I am a firm believer in true love and despite the critics, disgruntled fans and naysayers, I think Rihanna rekindling her flame with Chris Brown is beautiful! Last night, around 11 o’clock, Ri Ri posted a romantic photo of her and Chris on the couch. She was hanging onto his neck, revealing her killer hour-glass […]

As 2012 wines down, our iPods are refreshed with tons of fourth quarter music from artists trying to make a bid for the new year. While we’ve heard some tunes that are bump-worthy, some discs will serve better as coasters. Check out this weeks music roundup: The last song I heard by Eve…lets just say, […]

With less than 40 days left in 2012, Omarion dropped his first music project since the 2007 collaboration with Bow Wow “Face Off.” Taking a sexier approach, Maybach O provides his fans with a “Care Package.” Gone are the boy band days of B2K, where the most racy lyrics from the”Ice Box” singer involved “I […]

Oh 2012, how good you’ve been to me! My President is still black and I got to witness the most epic reality show ever! “Love & Hip Hop Atlanta” came, saw and conquered and left audiences united by one special character–Joseline Hernandez baby! The ex-stripper, catapulted into stardom by her mistress status, outlandish quotes and […]

Just when you think you are about to keel over from a long exhausting work week, Kevin Hart does something to reinvigorate your entire existence! Yes, he is that funny! The “Laugh At My Pain” comedian debuted a new dance he customized just for Rihanna‘s soon-to-be strip club anthem “Pour It Up.” While in his […]

Third seventh times a charm! Rihanna is currently on top of the world, literally. With her true love, Chris Brown, by her side and a painfully successful “777” tour, Ri Ri has snagged the number one spot on the coveted Billboard Charts with her latest release “Unapologetic.” And, if we may add, it is certainly […]

Every year, after wrapping the presents and downing a couple of mugs of eggnog, I sit down to enjoy the annual marathon of Christmas movies. It is rare that I ever make it through the entire selection of family fun-filled films without stopping for a cookie break or two; in fact, there are only certain […]

Tracing Alicia Keys‘ silhouette would make any man drop to his knees. She is a gorgeous woman and sexually appealing but her music hasn’t always reflected that same persona. With a fiery new haircut and single, Keys has dared to reinvent herself with her new album and connect her music to her beautiful face and […]

Two nights ago, Chris Brown ruffled his Twitter follower’s feathers when he was sucked into a disagreement with a female fanemy (fan + enemy) who endlessly provoked him and cursed his character until he responded. Her disrespectful comments resulted in a controversial and vulgar reply from the “Sweet Love” singer. “Take them teeth out when […]

We’ve all done it. Scrolled through our boyfriend’s ex-girlfriend’s Instagram page to see her photos and more importantly if she is any competition. If you have caught yourself stalking someone else’s account, you also know the dangers you potentially face if you accidentally “like” one of their photos. It happens all too often and the […]