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Fantasia Barrino
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Mon, Aug 31
Lists TV and movie appearances by the singer Fantasia Barrino.
ROLL CALL: Britney's Audience Drops I...
Original at Access Hollywood
• Thu, Aug 27
ROLL CALL: Britney's Audience Drops It A Little Too Hot Former “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino talks about Jennifer Hudson's performance at Clive Davis' party and Chris Brown's arrest. ... and more »
NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Fantasia's color...
Original at Windy City Times
• Wed, Aug 26
NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Fantasia's colorful life Fantasia Barrino rose to fame with the third season of American Idol in 2004, winning the title. Since then, she has been the first artist to ...
» Tony & Tina returns to St. Charles
Original at Chicago Daily Herald
• Mon, Aug 24
» Tony & Tina returns to St. Charles American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino stars as Celie in the touring production of "The Color Purple," the musical based on Alice Walker's novel and Steven ...
Information 101: Top selling American...
Original at Examiner.com
• Fri, Aug 21
Information 101: Top selling American Idol artists Fantasia Barrino - The "Triple Threat" and winner of season three has been busy since her stint on American Idol. She's recorded and released two albums, ...
Fantasia Barrino - News
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Fri, Aug 21
Fantasia Barrino on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... 16 May 2008 7:35 AM, PDT | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news ...
CNN's TJ Holmes finally talks with Am...
Original at Examiner.com
• Sat, Aug 15
CNN's TJ Holmes finally talks with American Idol Fantasia, who is ... After a few days of teasing audiences about sitting down with Fantasia Barrino in Washington, DC about her return to Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple ...
Video: Fantasia explains why she left
Original at TV Guide
• Sat, Aug 15
By CNN American Idol" Fantasia Barrino explains why she left the limelight and tells CNN's T.J. Holmes what she's up to now. American Idol" Fantasia Barrino explains why she left the limelight and tells CNN's T.J. Holmes what she's up to now.
Which 'American Idol' alum is champ? ...
Original at San Jose Mercury News
• Wed, Aug 12
Which 'American Idol' alum is champ? We've got a top 10 list Fantasia Barrino reacts after she was announced the winner of "American Idol" during the live finale, Wednesday, May 26, 2004, ... and more »
'Idol' Fantasia Barrino's interesting piercing - Monsters and Critics
Original at monstersandcritics.com
• Fri, Jul 31
American Idol dribs and drabs today: We have word that Fantasia Barrino, the American Idol winner, wears some ... Barrino's interesting piercing. People News ...
Video: Fantasia Performs 'Truth Is'
Original at TV Guide
• Thu, Jun 25
By CBS News Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is." Last season's "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino dropped by The Early Show to chat about her first album and sing "Truth Is."
Fashion Faceoff - CASSIE VS. FANTASIA - Cassie, Fantasia Barrino ...
Original at Teen People Magazine
• Tue, Jun 2
The R&B singers face off! Cassie accessorized her white Diane von Furstenberg dress with peep ... News. Photos. Style. Games. Celebs. Video. Archive. People ...
Competing voices: Triad Idol kicks off 5th season
Original at Greensboro News Record
• Mon, Apr 27
NC And if you've been anywhere except under a rock for the past several years, you've probably heard of “American Idol” and it's connection here. In 2004 Fantasia Barrino, of High Point, won “American Idol”. Then in 2006, Chris Daughtry of McLeansville ...
Fantasia Gets New VH1 Television Show
Original at Idol Stalker
• Thu, Apr 16
By Jeanne Dupuis According to The Hollywood Reporter, former American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino will be starring in a new unscripted series on VH1. The show, which is currently planned to premiere in early 2010, will chronicle her life as a recording artist and single mother.
Fantasia and Rudy Huxtable getting reality shows ... Who's next?!
Original at TV Squad
• Thu, Apr 16
CA - Jason Hughes Fantasia Barrino is getting her own reality show on VH1 and it doesn't have anything to do with skanks or dating! Fantasia won American Idol way back in Season 3, had her own Lifetime movie and a successful book and musical accolades to spare. ...
Fantasia Scores Reality Show -- Setting DVR Now!
Original at blogs.nypost.com
• Thu, Apr 16
NY Fantasia Barrino came to fame on a reality TV show and now she's returning to the format in a bid to boost her flailing career. Starting next year, fans of the "American Idol" winner will get an unprecedented look inside her life via a new VH1 reality ...
Theater review: 'Color Purple' is big and bold
Original at DesMoinesRegister.com
• Wed, Apr 8
IA would fit in with the power ballads on “American Idol.” (LaToya London, who plays Celie’s sister, was one of the so-called “three divas” from “Idol”’s third season, along with Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino, who starred in the musical in New York ...
Fan-tush-ia Barrino Tests the Power of Spandex
Original at TMZ.com
• Wed, Mar 25
CA It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now ... girl says she's got a job, a couple of homes -- and a booty that just won't quit!!! Take a wild guess which of the above our cameraman was most excited about. 2. ...
Video: Fan-tush-ia Barrino Tests the Power of Spandex
Original at TV Guide
• Wed, Mar 25
By TMZ Videos It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now -- girl's got a job, a couple homes and a booty that won't quit. It ain't bad to be "American Idol" alum Fantasia Barrino right now -- girl's got a job, a couple homes and a booty that won't quit.
40th NAACP Awards: Jennifer Hudson Receives 7 Noms, Plus Noms for Fantasia, Plus Jordin Sparks, Rickey Minor
Original at mjsbigblog
• Wed, Jan 7
By mj Jennifer Hudson received 7 nods when nominations for the 40th NAACP awards were announced today. The awards will be handed out February 12 in Los Angeles and will air on FOX. Jordin Sparks received a nod for “No Air”, competing in an Idol! Smackdown! in the Duo Group or Collaboration categor...
Fantasia Barrino May Lose House
Original at mjsbigblog
• Wed, Jan 7
By mj One of Fantasia Barrino’s homes is going up for auction Monday, and according to the NY Post, she’s been ignoring attempts by the Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, sheriff’s deputy’s to contact her. According to the Post, Fantasia has had prior financial problems:
"Idol" Fantasia Losing Home To Auction
Original at Huffington Post
• Wed, Dec 10
By The Huffington Post News Editors RALEIGH, N.C. — "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino is again finding that, like the title of her autobiography, life is not a fairy tale. Barrino, whose autobiography is titled "Life is Not a Fairy Tale," has rapidly ascended to stardom after winning the third season of "American Idol"...
Jennifer Hudson Says Goodbye, Fantasia Sings
Original at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Nov 3
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By mj The three-hour funeral reached an emotional peak when American Idol Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino sang a gospel classic, “Your Grace and Mercy”. Calling the Hudsons “my family,” she walked off the stage and into the aisle where she took Jennifer’s hand and sang directly to the actress.
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American Idol Rewind - Season 3 - Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Amy AdamsOriginal at mjsbigblog
• Mon, Oct 6
By mj I had this week’s episode, featuring Season 3’s Atlanta Auditions, of American Idol Rewind sitting on my computer…and I nearly forgot about it! After the jump, check out the schedule, and audition videos from Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Amy Adams. Jennifer Hudson: Fantasia:
Jennifer Hudson’s Upcoming Album Drops 9/30 - Features a Duet with Fantasia
Original at mjsbigblog
• Tue, Sep 23
By mj I’m pulling this item out of the headlines thread, because I love me some Fantasia Barrino AND some Jennifer Hudson, and according to Roger Friedman of Fox News, Jennifer’s new album, due to drop next Tuesday, will feature a duet between the two Divas from Season 3. The song is called “I’m...
Happy Birthday Fantasia!
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Mon, Jun 30
Fantasia’s Idol victory over runner-up Diana DeGarmo was merely the start to her career. In June, 2004 she released “I Believe” which shot to number one on the Billboard 200 pop album chart. The thirteen-track album, “Free Yourself” was released shortly thereafter and received four Gram...
Fantasia, Estelle set to perform at the Taste
Original at Chicago Defender
• Wed, Jun 25
United States - Fantasia will perform at the Taste of Chicago on July 2. English singer Estelle will open for the one time American Idol winner. The concert starts at 5:30 ...
Fantasia: I Believe My Man's Wasted
Original at TMZ.com
• Wed, May 21
By TMZ Staff Filed under: American Idol, Drunks. TMZ.com: David Archuleta's "Idol" dream wasn't the only thing that got smashed last night -- check out Fantasia's boyfriend!He looked good coming out of dinner -- but less than two hours later, ...
TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results - Blogcritics.org
Original at blogcritics.org
• Thu, Apr 24
TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results LaKisha Jones and Fantasia (The Color Purple), Diana DeGarmo (Hairspray), Tamyra Gray (Rent), and Clay Aiken (Spamalot) were all featured, but Tamyra and ... American Idol: Irish eyes aren't smiling Variety
Opinion: American Idol Results: Simon Likes Me (This Week) - TV Cocktail Blog
Original at TV Cocktail Blog
• Wed, Apr 23
American Idol Results: Simon Likes Me (This Week) Season 3 winner Fantasia Barrino, Runner-up to Fantasia - Diana DeGarmo, Season 6's LaKisha Jones... We heard from season one's Tamyra Gray who placed ... American Idol' Plucks an Irish Rose Zap2it.com
Podcast: Fantasia: April 8, 2008
Original at a1135.g.akamai.net
• Tue, Apr 8
Johnjay and Rich talk to American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino about Idol Gives Back.
Musical acts on TV this week
Original at OH NO!!
• Mon, Apr 7
Jimmy Eat World, who perform on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Monday. Fantasia Barrino and John Legend, who appear on FOX's 'Idol Gives Back 2008' special on Wednesday. Angie Stone, who performs on 'The Tonight Show with Jay Leno' on Wednesday.
Whitney Houston causes stir at Clive Davis' party
Original at Chicago Sun-Times
• Sun, Feb 10
By Thomas Conner And Fantasia was sporting a new hairstyle, which could best be described as bangs in the front and sheared sides, including one section dyed silver. Asked to explain her new ’do,’ the former ‘‘American Idol’’ champion, who recently ...
Ten Best Initial American Idol Auditions of All Time
Original at Idol Thoughts
• Tue, Jan 8
As my post 'Am I Wrong For Dreading the American Idol Auditions?' illustrates, I'm not the biggest fan of the initial audition round of American Idol. Having said that, there have been some truly fantastic initial auditions, and I thought I'd pay tribute to those now.
"Idol" LaKisha Picks Up Fantasia's Crumbs
Original at TMZ.com
• Tue, Jan 8
By TMZ Staff American Idol" Fantasia Barrino not only blows off her performances -- but her fans too! The singer gave her final "Color Purple" performance on Sunday, and after the show ended at 6:00 PM, fans waited by the stage door to get ...
Happy Birthday LaToya London!
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Fri, Dec 28
Season three's LaToya London, who now goes by London, amazed the judges from the very outset of her stint on American Idol. As a member of the third group of eight semifinalists, her rendition of "All By Myself" elicited a standing ovation from Randy and Paula, while Simon called her the "be...
RUMOR: Actress Fantasia Barrino expecting first child
Original at Celebrity Baby Blog
• Wed, Nov 21
By Kaisa, CBB Contributor According to MediaTakeOut.com, Broadway show The Color Purple actress and American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, 23, and rapper Young Dro, 28, are expecting their first child. According to a show insider, Fantasia has told the cast ...
Fantasia pregnant with Young Dro baby? - TransWorldNews (press release)
Original at TransWorldNews
• Thu, Nov 15
Fantasia pregnant with Young Dro baby? press release), GA - Nov 15, 2007 American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is reportedly pregnant with Atlanta rapper Young Dro’s baby. This will make baby No. 2 for the singer who already has ...
Idol Grapevine...Directly From the MyIdol Boards!
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Wed, Oct 24
With the new season of "American Idol" on the horizon, the MyIdol Message Boards are chalk-full of fun conversations about Idol sightings, new music, theme nights, and alumni news. Check out the "Idol Grapevine" for a taste of what's being discussed! LaKisha and Fantasia are in the Broad...
Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia land 2007 AMA nominations - Reality TV World
Original at Reality TV World
• Wed, Oct 10
Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia land 2007 AMA nominations MA - Fantasia -- who is currently playing the role of Miss Celie in Oprah Winfrey's Tony Award-winning Broadway show The Color Purple -- received a 2007 AMA ...
Idol Grapevine...The Latest Scoop on the MyIdol Boards
Original at Yahoo! Search
• Wed, Oct 10
With the new season of American Idol beginning in only a few short months, the MyIdol Message Boards are filled with excited chatter about what we can expect. Many members are also taking the opportunity to find out what their favorite Idols of seasons past are up to these days. Have a questio...
Fantasia Rewards Students for Literacy, Education
Original at Idol Stalker
• Wed, Sep 19
By Jeanne American Idol winner, Fantasia Barrino, made headlines when she admitted that she could hardly read. She made a commitment to improve her literacy and now she is rewarding other young people who are doing the same. source Share This
IMAGE: Fantasia Barrino
Original at msnbcmedia4.msn
• Wed, Sep 19
When so-called Long Island Lolita Amy Fisher appeared on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" yesterday, lawyers for her former lover Joey Buttafuoco said he’d be happy to appear on the show as well — for $50,000. Winfrey’s show doesn’t pay guests and declined. . . . Rosario Dawson says Colin Farrell has...
Music Review: Asia - Fantasia: Live in Tokyo
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jul 19
By El Bicho Yet, Asia found them cutting some of the excesses of the genre to make music more pop radio friendly. They succeeded as their debut album hit #1 on the Billboard album charts, propelled by the hit single, “Heat of the Moment,” which continues to stay a fixture of pop culture through South Par...
Fantasia's Pierced Down There
Original at A Socialite's Life
• Tue, Jul 3
By harvey Anyway, Fantasia Barrino stopped into an NYC piercing parlor recently to switch up her clit piercing. Fantasia, now starring in "The Color Purple" on Broadway, used some down time Thursday at New York's Unimax, a tattoo- and ...
Music Review: Asia - Fantasia: Live In Tokyo
Original at Blogcritics
• Thu, Jun 28
By Larry Sakin Their latest effort Fantasia: Live In Tokyo is a pleasant, but uncreative piece of retro chic. The album features the original lineup of Howe, Wetton, Downes, and Palmer all of whom have kept their chops up through the years. The music here is very clean, the recording extremely crisp. Music...
American Idol Winner In Purple Adored By Veteran Critic
Original at Contactmusic.com
• Fri, May 18
In an uncommon follow-up review, veteran theater critic Clive Barnes has extolled the performance of 22-year-old American Idol winner Fantasia Barr
Fantasia - Fantasia Album Review - HiphopRnbSoul.com
Original at HiphopRnbSoul.com
• Fri, May 18
Former American Idol Fantasia (Barrino) seemingly took her own advice from her smash hit "Free Yourself." The singer completely unleashes the wild woman we all knew was within her for a very un-Idol type set that sees her talking about curvaceous women, rough neck men and (oh my) sex. hipho...
Podcast: Entertainment Tib bits: My GH obsession, Beyonce, Diddy, Rick Ross, Dancing Stars,
Original at clickcaster.com
• Fri, Aug 18
My General Hospital Obession The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairytale," premieringtomorrow night at 9 p.m. Beyonce's ringing the Alarm DIDDY STANDS BEHIND ARTIST CASSIE Rick Ross enters chart at number one Dancing With the Stars
'The Fantasia Barrino Story' To Air as a Three Night Event on Lifetime
Original at Entertainmentopia
• Thu, Aug 10
PASADENA, CA � American Idol® winner and Grammy®-nominated recording artist Fantasia stars as herself in “The Fantasia Barrino Story: Life is Not a Fairy Tale,” a Lifetime Original Movie Event inspired by her #1 New York Times best-selling autobiography, Life is Not a Fairy Tale, that...