Fantasia Barrino

Jennifer Hudson

source: Orlando Sentinel

An unlikely superstar, Fantasia Barrino was a 19-year-old single mother surviving on food stamps when she tried out for Season 3 of "American Idol. ...

Published Sat, Aug 29

'American Idol' Needs a Revamp... Now!

source: Starpulse.com

Let's take a look at the "American Idol" winners to date: Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, Jordin Sparks, ... and more »

Published Mon, Aug 10

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

Rihanna & Chris Brown Attend NBA Finals, Seated Apart

source: Access Hollywood

Former “American Idol” winner Fantasia Barrino talks about Jennifer Hudson's performance at Clive Davis' party and Chris Brown's arrest. Former “American Idol” winner Jordin Sparks shares her thoughts on her Grammy nomination. ...

Published Thu, Jun 11

Don't count 'American Idol' out yet

source: Toledo Blade

 OH Consider the eight winners of American Idol and their home states: Kelly Clarkson, Texas; Ruben Studdard, Alabama; Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina; Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; Taylor Hicks, Alabama; Jordin Sparks, Arizona; David Cook, Missouri, ...

Published Tue, May 26

'Idol' Strives to Sustain Its High Note

source: New York Times

Consider the eight winners of “American Idol” and their home states: Kelly Clarkson, Texas; Ruben Studdard, Alabama; Fantasia Barrino, North Carolina; Carrie Underwood, Oklahoma; Taylor Hicks, Alabama; Jordin Sparks, Arizona; David Cook, Missouri; ...

Published Sun, May 24

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