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.

Now that Kanye West has released his song “Theraflu,” professing his love for Kim K, coincidentally–we just-so happen to catch them leaving Serafina, from a lunch date. Paparazzi were lucky enough to catch video of the two who exited the fine eatery separately, before driving off in the same car. TMZ reports “The car then sped […]

Beyonce recently joined Tumblr, giving the world a plethora of wonderful and delightful photos. She shares with the world intimate vacation flicks, never-before-seen videos and insight into her fabulous life with husband Jay-Z! Check out 10 pics we absolutely love from the new Tumblr page: Four Tidbits for Beyonce and Jay-Z’s Fourth Anniversary Beyonce Announces Tour Dates

Rihanna commanded the red carpet of the “Battleship” premiere in Japan wearing a pair of blue silk Emilio Pucci pajamas! Ri Ri’s recent hair cut only complimented the daring outfit. The “Battleship” star is already in the studio working on her seventh album and embarking on a new tour. Are you feeling her style? Ashton […]

Nicki Minaj and her Barbz took over BET’s “106 & Park” for a Roman Reloaded extravaganza! Special guests Camron, 2 Chainz and Birdman stopped by to show their support for YMCMB’s rising star. Nicki released her sophomore album yesterday, and hit the press trail hard to promote the 23 track LP. After discussing a forthcoming […]

Bobby Brown has tapped filmmaker Michael A. Pinckney to produce his life story, “The Bad Boy Of R&B.” Haven written the screenplay in 2011, it is probably no better time to shop around the project after the death of Whitney Houston which has made Brown relevant again. CarltonJordan obtained The synopsis, which reads: Sex, Drugs, […]

Nicki Minaj doesn’t care about a sophomore album jinx, in fact-she doesn’t really believe in it; so the scathing reviews of her second album probably don’t faze her. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is out. It was released at 12am last night to certain stores, including some in New York, which my younger sister (a dedicated […]

Nicki Minaj, excuse us, Roman…stripped down to her bra and panties in a promo image for her album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded,which has received less than terrible reviews. Nicki appears to bare it all in nude underclothes as she sits drenched in splattered paint. “Tacked on to this mediocre rap album is a ghastly and […]

Robert Zimmerman Jr. is defending his brother to no end! During last night’s interview with Piers Morgan, Robert claims his brother was barely conscious after getting into a physical altercation with Trayvon and only pulled out his gun so he wasn’t disarmed by Trayvon. We’re confident the medical records are going to explain all of […]

Iggy Azalea whipped her signature blonde hair beside T.I. while performing “Murda Bizness” in Atlanta! The white femcee held her own in front the anxious crowd as she spit her hot verse from the banging track. Are you feeling Iggy’s rap skills? Hot Or Not? Iggy Azalea Ft. T.I “Murda Bizness” [NEW MUSIC] T.I. Gets […]

During a recent press conference for the movie “Battleship,” Rihanna shut down a British reporter after the woman asked the Bajan beauty about Ashton Kutcher. The moment resulted in an ultra FAIL as Rihanna responded to the irrelevant inquiry with “how disappointing was that question.” Rihanna quickly moved on but this moment for the reporter […]

Nicki Minaj and her colorful get-up stormed the stage of “American Idol” to perform her pop anthem “Starships.” The Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded track kept the crowd energized as Nicki danced around the stage in a mermaid inspired skirt. She later asked J.Lo if she could move over so she could join the panel as […]

If Regina Hall isn’t your favorite actress, she will be after this interview! During a routine interview with the male cast of “Think Like A Man,” Regina Hall individually showed each male cast member love as she sat on their laps, kissed their necks and well…buried her head in Terrence J’s lap. ‘Think Like A […]