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.

It was in 2008, that President Barack Obama first called Kanye West a “jacka**.” It was after the incident with Taylor Swift, when close to the entire world was against West for interrupting their country princess during her acceptance speech at the VMAs. President Obama stands by what he said and still believes that Kanye […]

“Basketball Wives” has become the adult version of “Mean Girls.” Evelyn Lozada, Shaunie O’ Neal and Tami Roman lead the pack of ladies, controlling the tone of the show. On the last episode, Evelyn and newcomer–Kenya Bell got into an altercation over “he said, she said” which lead to Evelyn almost hitting Bell with a […]

The man better known as The Weeknd, has announced the dates to his upcoming tour–starting April 15th in Indio, CA! Drake’s henchman will travel across the world with stops in: New York, Oregon, Spain, London, etc. The Weekend Tour Dates April 15 – Indio, CA – Coachella April 22 – Indio, CA – Coachella April […]

George Zimmerman can come out of hiding now… Special prosecutor, Angela Corey has made her decision to indeed charge Zimmerman! We will not know what charges until after 6pm today but we do know he will not be eligible for a first-degree murder sentence because he did not face a grand jury. No matter what […]

Lil Kim and the Notorious B.I.G.’s mother–Violetta Wallace– have had a tumultuous relationship that stems from Ms. Wallace’s refusal to acknowledge her as a serious woman in her son’s life. She and Faith Evans were both involved with Biggie but he chose to marry Faith instead. Kim and Ms. Wallace have never made up, in […]

Aside from planning a world tour, rekindling a friendship with Chris Brown and working on a new album; Rihanna is preparing her next single “Where Have You Been.” BadGalRiRi revealed the cover art to the Talk that Talk track on Instagram. Peeking out from behind a scarf, Rihanna’s piercing hazel eye captures you as her […]

Tank and Chris Brown have many collaborations together. In fact, they work together quite frequently, so it is no wonder from those many occasions that a hit song like “Lonely” would emerge. The Chris Brown assisted track is Tank’s first single off his forthcoming album How I Feel, May 8.   David Banner F/ Tank, […]

Chris Brown has released another track from his forthcoming album Fortune. The fast-paced tune is a mix of techno and R&B, with the perfect hint of Hip Hop from Wiz and Big Sean! “Ratchet, we act hood, but I’m gettin’ money with these white folk,” raps Chris over the Danja production! Chris’s fifth album Fortune […]

Kanye West has the kind of star power, where he doesn’t have to say much to cause a frenzy. That was the case at BET’s “106 & Park.” The Watch The Throne rapper crashed the show but said nothing, intern giving his artist 2 Chainz all the glory. Like us on Facebook and check TheUrbanDaily, […]

A$AP Rocky’s career has taken off after the success of his song “Peso.” The newcomer reportedly signed a $3 million record deal with Sony, RCA and YNB Records and is touring with YMCMB’s mega star–Drake. A$AP recently visited London, where TaleTela was able to snag an interview with the hot artist. A$AP discusses his forthcoming […]

Lamar Odom announced yesterday, that he has stepped away from the Dallas Mavericks and will not play for the rest of the season. It was only a few months ago that Lamar was traded to the team by the Lakers. Lamar was never able to perform to the best of his abilities under Dallas. Now […]

Singer Monica and Usher have worked together long before both of their careers took off for super-stardom. It’s no doubt she would know him better than most others. During her time on “Watch What Happens Live,” she was asked who had the bigger ego? between Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes and Usher. Monica responded “Usher has […]