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.

Stacey Dash has her opinion and she’s entitled to it! No matter how detrimental to society it may be… The “Clueless” actress announced via Twitter, yesterday, her support for Republican presidential candidate–Mitt Romney. “Vote for Romney. The only choice for your future,” tweeted Dash. She later retweeted this message from Romney’s account: “Women have had […]

I wasn’t old enough yet to know that “Dirty Dancing” wasn’t as dirty as the title made it seem. I was a curious kid, scouring the cable at my grandmother’s house for R-Rated movies, or anything that looked like it would have sexual activity in it, without ordering anything from the Playboy channel. I wasn’t […]

So many things can be taken from K. Michelle‘s reality TV debut. In the matter of a year, the 26-year-old powerhouse singer went from underground artist to a household name. She stood tall in the face of domestic violence and established her sense of humor with such lines as “Bring it down cause my head’ll […]

Trey Songz has just landed his second major acting role in the Fox Searchlight movie “Baggage Claim.” The film focuses on a flight attendant, played by Paula Patton, who refuses to attend her sister’s engagement party without a man of her own. Adapted from the David E. Talbert novel, Taye Diggs plays the role of […]

For two years, Chris Brown and 24-year-old model–Karrueche Tran–could be seen shining together under the bright flash of paparazzi cameras. They doused us in intimate photos and showered us with their loving subliminal tweets on social media. Karrueche never spoke bad about Chris and never once said a word about the domestic violence ordeal that […]

As a black girl (who rocks) I appreciate BET’s effort to highlight us in a positive light, even if it is only once a year. Last year, “Black Girls Rock” made it’s debut and for one night, black women of all successes and shades united in the Bronx, New York for a night of praise […]

Tonight, President Barack Obama and Republican presidential candidate–Mitt Romney–will square off in a war of words at the presidential debates. As November approaches, the antics to dissuade voters against Obama have grown to ridiculous extremes. Romney, who was recorded saying: “47 percent of Americans back President Obama because they are government dependant victims who believe […]

Supermodel Naomi Campbell is following in the footsteps of her past enemy Tyra Banks, by coaching her own model talent competition, titled “The Face.” An open casting call for model hopefuls will take place in New York City and Los Angeles. The Oxygen show follows the same premise as America’s Next Top Model.” The winner […]

Jim Jones and Chrissy Lampkin started this whole “Love & Hip Hop” thing. We’ve seen the couple at their worst and at their highest, like when Chrissy gave Jim an ultimatum then flew to Miami to give him space or when Jimmy stepped up and finally proposed to her. Her tears were the tears of […]

The Weeknd‘s debut album–Trilogy–now has a face to match the name. The simple black and white visuals display the emo-artist with a woman cradling him as he gazes off into the distance. Trilogy is slated for a late November release. It will feature mastered tracks from his popular mixtapes– House of Balloons, Thursday, and Echoes […]

They say heartache brings out the best music in an artist. That has been Keyshia Cole‘s strong-point thus far. Her short hiatus–to enjoy the wonders of motherhood and matrimony–has proven therapeutic for the 30-year-old songstress. Her leading single “Enough Of No Love” featuring Lil Wayne proved she still has the soul to create empowering female […]

Even with an outstanding album Kaleidoscope Dream, currently out on iTunes, some people can’t seem to focus on anything else besides Miguel‘s sexuality. Is he gay or is he straight? The boy has golden lungs, who cares? Though it seems to plague his career, he isn’t sweating it. During an interview with “The Breakfast Club,” […]