May 21, 2013

Fantasia Barrino Says ‘Idol’ Needs a Judge Makeover

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*Fantasia Barrino, despite the soap opera of her personal life being played out in the media, has had a successful career since winning “American Idol” in 2004. The award-winning singer recently sat down with theGrio and talked about her career. She also shared her unbridled opinion about the show that made her famous. TheGrio: What does Side [...]




Fantasia Celebrates New Album; Not Concerned with Haters (Watch)

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*By now we know that Fantasia is one of those celebrities with a controversial reputation, constantly in the tabloid for lord knows what. Recently, she was the target of social media attacks for her “homophobic” comments on Instagram. In a recent interview with “Access Hollywood,” the singer chatted about her fourth studio album “Side Effects [...]




Fantasia’s Dream to be a Rock/Soul Artist Inspired by Tina Turner (Watch)

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*Fantasia’s ready for a change in her career. The controversial singer who enjoys the company of married men said she’s going to take her music to a different genre – Rock-Soul. She told HipHollywood.com that she’s feeling a fusion will be a better fit for her musical talents and interests. “I’m doing something different. I [...]




Fantasia Says She Doesn’t Hate Gays

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*Fantasia Barrino has officially been labeled a gay basher after making some scathing remarks about homosexuals on Instagram. But the singer attempted to clear up her comments recently, saying her words were taken out of context. “I Rise ABOVE IT ALL!!! THE WORLD IS GONE MAD. KIDS, THE GOVERNMENT, THE church House… Everybody Trying!!!!!!!” her [...]




Fantasia Has Moment on Stage While Remembering Whitney Houston

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*Fantasia has been through a lot in the past few years and her walls finally came tumbling down when she reminisced about Whitney Houston. The singer broke down on stage during a show in Trinidad on her birthday when reflecting on the late great diva and possibly looking at her own life. “This year, we [...]




‘Idol’ Clips: Chaka and Fantasia in Catsuits, J. Holliday, More

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*A slimmed down Chaka Khan – in a catsuit – took the stage at last night’s “American Idol” finale to sing with the six female finalists, while Fantasia – also in a catsuit –   joined  “Mantasia” to bring the house down with an Elton John classic, and eventual runner up Jessica Sanchez got a chance [...]




Church Official Eats Crow: Admits Lying About Fantasia

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*One church official is publicly admitting his terrible flaw after slandering singer Fantasia Barrino and manager Brian Dickens. He previously claimed the two backed out of a paid gig last minute. But he was wrong. Matthew Herman of The Harvest Family Church in Charlotte publicly apologized via Twitter for making false statements. “I, Matthew Herman, [...]




Morning Gossip: Fantasia’s Man Wants his Wife Back

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*By now, it’s pretty clear that Antwaun Cook really didn’t want to be with Fantasia, even after making a baby together.  Cook’s wife Paula, yes they are still married, was crushed, publicly humiliated and embarrassed.  She basically disowned him for a while, but didn’t file for divorce. Instead she left a little room for healing [...]




Super Bowl XLVI Kicking Off with Fantasia, Wayne Brady and Gospel Celebration

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*Every year the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration seems to get bigger, better and more inspirational. The 13th annual is going to be a hit with singers like CeCe Winans, Natalie Grant, Donnie McClurkin, Wess Morgan, Hezekiah Walker, and Fantasia Barrino. This year’s host is none other than Wayne Brady, who also has a knack for [...]




Antwaun Cook Gets a New Job to Support Two Women and Three Kids

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*The drama surrounding Fantasia Barrino’s life is getting a little more dramatic. Her man … well the married man she has a baby with, Antwaun Cook, started his career as a T-Mobile salesman but just upgraded to a bail bondsman. RELATED: Video: Wendy Tells Fantasia Antwaun will Never Put a Ring on it He’s got [...]




Video: Wendy Tells Fantasia Antwaun will Never Put a Ring on it

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*Whether or not your respect Wendy Williams’ opinion or not, the woman made a bold statement about troubled singer Fantasia Barrino. The singer delivered a baby boy a month ago and is seeking to complete her family with a ring from her baby’s daddy Antwaun Cook. But Williams has a harsh reality for her saying [...]




‘Mahalia’ Camp Apologizes to Fantasia for ‘Unauthorized’ Interview

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*Producers of the upcoming Mahalia Jackson biopic have apologized to its star Fantasia Barinno for comments given to the New York Post by a financing broker for the film that were not authorized. Under the headline “’Idol’ Threat to Gospel Flick,” the Post’s Page Six quoted “executive producer Adrian Taylor” as saying production on the [...]




Video: Fantasia Addresses ‘Mahalia’ Drama on ‘Wendy’

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*“American Idol: champ Fantasia Barrino called in exclusively to “The Wendy Williams Show” today to set the record straight about her pregnancy, relationship and rumors surrounding her involvement in the legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson biopic. Is the family furious? Are the film investors backing out? Watch below.




‘Mahalia!’ Producers Upset Over Fantasia’s Pregnancy

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*Members of legendary gospel singer Mahalia Jackson’s estate are upset that Fantasia Barrino has become pregnant by a married man as she prepares to play the Queen of Gospel in the biographical film “Mahalia!” According to the New York Post, producers are also furious with the 2004 “American Idol” winner for not telling them about [...]




Fantasia to Welcome a New Baby Boy

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*It’s a Boy! Singer Fantasia Barrino is pregnant with a boy. That’s what Jamie Brown’s S2smagazine.com is reporting. The singer has had a few complications during this round of motherhood and has been committed to bed rest, but she’ll be the star at an October 1st baby shower in North Carolina. Barrino, who already has [...]