Fantasia Barrino

Tony-nominated 'The Color Purple' comes to Boston

source: eagletribune.com

 MA Every experience you have helps you with the future," said London, who competed on "American Idol" against Jennifer Hudson and Fantasia Barrino. "It ('Idol') definitely prepares you for the entertainment world you are about to get into," she said. ...

Published Sat, Jun 13

American Idol auditions come to Atlanta June 18

source: Columbus Ledger-Enquirer

 GA This is the fifth time "Idol" auditions have stopped in Atlanta. The most recent time was Season 6. Many big "Idol" names have auditioned in Atlanta, including Clay Aiken, Fantasia Barrino and Jennifer Hudson.

Published Thu, Jun 4

American Idol winner on a cloud: 'I'm doing the thing I love the most'

source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette

But next on the list at $5 million is Jennifer Hudson, who was seventh place during season three; the winner of that season, Fantasia Barrino, didn't make the list. How much success Idol status will mean for Allen remains to be seen. ... Idol" still most-watched US TV show Reuters

Published Sun, May 24

American Idol: "Bikini Girl" and Kara DioGuardi's Backstage Catfight - The Spoof

source: The Spoof

She also remarked that she remembers that during AI's season three that Fantasia Barrino, LaToya London, and Jennifer Hudson got into a verbal and physical altercation with Diana DeGarmo, Jasmine Trias, and Camile Velasco. The producers of American ...

Published Thu, May 21

Fantasia Barrino: Jennifer Hudson Nearly Quit Music After Family ...

source: Post Chronicle

by Staff Jennifer Hudson almost turned her back on her singing career altogether after the murders of her mother, brother and nephew last October (08), according to her close pal Fantasia Barrino. Hudson's mum Darnell Donerson and her brother Jason ...

Published Mon, May 18

NORM: 'Lion' child lead shows big talent - Las Vegas Review

source: Las Vegas Review-Journal

Las Vegas Review - Journal, NV Two years ago Crawford made her Broadway debut in "The Color Purple" with "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino. During her 10 months with "Purple," she also appeared with another "Idol" alum, Jennifer Hudson, in the "Sex and the City" film. ...

Published Mon, May 18

Jennifer Hudson Almost Giving Up Music After Family Tragedy

source: AceShowbiz

Jennifer Hudson nearly quit her singing career after finding out that her family was murdered in October 2008. Opening up the matter is her fellow "American Idol" alum, Fantasia Barrino, in an interview with Essence Magazine. "What happened to her was ...

Published Fri, May 15

Former 'Idol' contestant finds her voice in Broadway's 'The Color ...

source: Gaston Gazette

CharlotteObserver.com  NC American Idol" fans may remember LaToya London as part of the "Three Divas" alongside Jennifer Hudson and eventual winner Fantasia Barrino in season three. But theater lovers will come to know her for the critical acclaim she's garnering playing ...

Published Fri, May 15