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August of 2009

 

Rate Fantasia Barrino

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    Mon, Aug 31

Lists TV and movie appearances by the singer Fantasia Barrino.

Rate ROLL CALL: Britney's Audience Drops I...

Original at Access Hollywood external link    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 »

Rate NUNN ON ONE: THEATER Fantasia's color...

Original at Windy City Times external link    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 ...

Rate » Tony & Tina returns to St. Charles

Original at Chicago Daily Herald external link    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 ...

Rate Information 101: Top selling American...

Original at Examiner.com external link    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, ...

Rate Fantasia Barrino - News

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    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 ...

Rate CNN's TJ Holmes finally talks with Am...

Original at Examiner.com external link    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 ...

Rate Video: Fantasia explains why she left

Original at TV Guide external link    Sat, Aug 15

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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.

Rate Which 'American Idol' alum is champ? ...

Original at San Jose Mercury News external link    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 »

Year 2009

 

Rate 'Idol' Fantasia Barrino's interesting piercing - Monsters and Critics

Original at monstersandcritics.com external link    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 ...

Rate Video: Fantasia Performs 'Truth Is'

Original at TV Guide external link    Thu, Jun 25

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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."

Rate Fashion Faceoff - CASSIE VS. FANTASIA - Cassie, Fantasia Barrino ...

Original at Teen People Magazine external link    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 ...

Rate Competing voices: Triad Idol kicks off 5th season

Original at Greensboro News Record external link    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 ...

Rate Fantasia Gets New VH1 Television Show

Original at Idol Stalker external link    Thu, Apr 16

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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. 

Rate Fantasia and Rudy Huxtable getting reality shows ... Who's next?!

Original at TV Squad external link    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. ...

Rate Fantasia Scores Reality Show -- Setting DVR Now!

Original at blogs.nypost.com external link    Thu, Apr 16

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 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 ...

Rate Theater review: 'Color Purple' is big and bold

Original at DesMoinesRegister.com external link    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 ...

Rate Fan-tush-ia Barrino Tests the Power of Spandex

Original at TMZ.com external link    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. ...

Rate Video: Fan-tush-ia Barrino Tests the Power of Spandex

Original at TV Guide external link    Wed, Mar 25

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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.

Rate 40th NAACP Awards: Jennifer Hudson Receives 7 Noms, Plus Noms for Fantasia, Plus Jordin Sparks, Rickey Minor

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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...

Rate Fantasia Barrino May Lose House

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Wed, Jan 7

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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:

Rate "Idol" Fantasia Losing Home To Auction

Original at Huffington Post external link    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"...

Rate Jennifer Hudson Says Goodbye, Fantasia Sings

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Mon, Nov 3    34 related articles

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.

Rate American Idol Rewind - Season 3 - Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia Barrino and Amy AdamsVideo included in this story.  Click to view.

Original at mjsbigblog external link    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:

Rate Jennifer Hudson’s Upcoming Album Drops 9/30 - Features a Duet with Fantasia

Original at mjsbigblog external link    Tue, Sep 23

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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...

Rate Happy Birthday Fantasia!

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    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...

Rate Fantasia, Estelle set to perform at the Taste

Original at Chicago Defender external link    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 ...

Rate Fantasia: I Believe My Man's Wasted

Original at TMZ.com external link    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, ...

Rate TV Review: American Idol - Top Six Results - Blogcritics.org

Original at blogcritics.org external link    Thu, Apr 24

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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

Rate Opinion: American Idol Results: Simon Likes Me (This Week) - TV Cocktail Blog

Original at TV Cocktail Blog external link    Wed, Apr 23

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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

Rate Podcast: Fantasia: April 8, 2008

Original at a1135.g.akamai.net external link    Tue, Apr 8

Johnjay and Rich talk to American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino about Idol Gives Back.

Rate Musical acts on TV this week

Original at OH NO!! external link    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.

Rate Whitney Houston causes stir at Clive Davis' party

Original at Chicago Sun-Times external link    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 ...

Rate Ten Best Initial American Idol Auditions of All Time

Original at Idol Thoughts external link    Tue, Jan 8

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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.

Rate "Idol" LaKisha Picks Up Fantasia's Crumbs

Original at TMZ.com external link    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 ...

Year 2007

 

Rate Happy Birthday LaToya London!

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    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...

Rate RUMOR: Actress Fantasia Barrino expecting first child

Original at Celebrity Baby Blog external link    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 ...

Rate Fantasia pregnant with Young Dro baby? - TransWorldNews (press release)

Original at TransWorldNews external link    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 ...

Rate Idol Grapevine...Directly From the MyIdol Boards!

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    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...

Rate Daughtry, Carrie Underwood and Fantasia land 2007 AMA nominations - Reality TV World

Original at Reality TV World external link    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 ...

Rate Idol Grapevine...The Latest Scoop on the MyIdol Boards

Original at Yahoo! Search external link    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...

Rate Fantasia Rewards Students for Literacy, Education

Original at Idol Stalker external link    Wed, Sep 19

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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

Rate IMAGE: Fantasia Barrino

Original at msnbcmedia4.msn external link    Wed, Sep 19

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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...

Rate Music Review: Asia - Fantasia: Live in Tokyo

Original at Blogcritics external link    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...

Rate Fantasia's Pierced Down There

Original at A Socialite's Life external link    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 ...

Rate Music Review: Asia - Fantasia: Live In Tokyo

Original at Blogcritics external link    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...

Rate American Idol Winner In Purple Adored By Veteran Critic

Original at Contactmusic.com external link    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

Rate Fantasia - Fantasia Album Review - HiphopRnbSoul.com

Original at HiphopRnbSoul.com external link    Fri, May 18

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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...

Year 2006

 

Rate Podcast: Entertainment Tib bits: My GH obsession, Beyonce, Diddy, Rick Ross, Dancing Stars,

Original at clickcaster.com external link    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

Rate 'The Fantasia Barrino Story' To Air as a Three Night Event on Lifetime

Original at Entertainmentopia external link    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...

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