May 18, 2013

Lil’ Mo Says She Can Sing ‘Circles’ Around Ciara (Watch)

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*Lil’ Mo (yeah, we had to Google her too to remember who she is) got on the air with Power 105.1 talking a big game about her musical talents. The singer told the world that she could out-sing Ciara (everyone can), Keri Hilson (doubt it), and Olivia (maybe). “Circles…around all three of them if they [...]




Fantasia Throws Up Her Hands – Big House is a Lost Cause

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*In the midst of her reborn career, Fantasia has said bye bye to  her palatial home. For whatever reason the the former “American Idol” winner, who’s back on the charts in a big way with her new album “Side Effects of You,” didn’t get any offers for her North Carolina mansion (pictured below). At this [...]




Fantasia Talks About Losing Weight After the Baby

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*Singer Fantasia has lived her life in the public eye in and out. We’ve seen her come from rags to riches, gain the fame, share her opinion, get into some Jerry Springer-like love triangle and break down. She’s on her way back to the top, though. Part of her transformation has not only been mental [...]




Fantasia’s ‘Idol’ Performance Leads to Big Sales

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*Fantasia’s powerhouse performance of her current single, “Lose to Win,” on last Thursday’s “American Idol” has literally paid off. [Scroll down to watch.] Before her return to the “Idol” stage, the season three winner had been garnering airplay with this first single from her new album, “Side Effects of You,” according to Billboard. “Lose to [...]




Fantasia’s ‘The Side Effects of You’ Album Release Party in NYC

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*Fantasia was the guest of honor at the (4/23/13) album release party for “The Side Effects of You” at XL Nightclub in New York City. R&B crooners Kenny Latimore and Joe performed a tribute to Fantasia, and Missy Elliott graced the place to show support.  Fantasia gave her guests and fans an impromptu performance of [...]




Fantasia on Nicki Minaj, ‘Idol’ Return and Top 4 (Watch)

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*“American Idol” season three winner Fantasia returned to the show that made her a star, performing her new single “Lose to Win” on the April 18 elimination broadcast. The 28-year-old North Carolina native dedicated the song to families in need, especially those in Boston and Texas following the recent tragedies. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter [...]




Fantasia: Lesson’s Learned After Antwaun Cook

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*Troubled singer Fantasia covers the April 2013 issue of Sister 2 Sister. In the interview, she discusses her relationship with Antwaun Cook, revealing they are no longer an ‘item.’ But all in all, she admits learning from the disappointment and growing from the experience. “Me and Antwaun, as of now, we are not together. I [...]




Fantasia Says Jet Magazine Made a Clown Out of Her (Watch)

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*For Fantasia, when Jet reused an old photo of the singer for a recent cover, it was a travesty. Though Ebony/Jet apologized, she couldn’t let it go. “It wasn’t for anyone but me. I worked so hard to get to where I am now. And I don’t want to take it back, I want to [...]




Jet Editor Apologizes for Using10-Year-Old Photo of Fantasia on New Cover

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*Ebony/Jet has been on a marathon of apologies lately after first reporting some scathing false news about Rev. Jamal Bryant and now, singer Fantasia. The pamphlet-sized publication used a 10-year-old photo of the singer for their latest cover issue (possibly to save on photography costs). Jet’s editor in chief, Mitzi Miller (pictured below), issued an [...]




Fantasia Blasts Jet Magazine for Using Old Photo for Cover

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*Fantasia Barrino is ranting against Jet magazine over her March 2013 cover, which she says uses an old photo of her instead of new pics that she sent the magazine specifically for the occasion. Tasia took to her Instagram account to complain: Her caption with this photo read: “This saddens Me!!! It is clear that [...]




Sherri Shepherd, Fantasia Set for Super Bowl Gospel Gig

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*Fantasia has been booked to perform at this year’s Super Bowl Gospel Celebration, to be hosted by “The View’s” Sherri Shepherd at the UNO Lakefront Arena in New Orleans as part of Super Bowl XLVII weekend. Marvin Winans, Donnie McClurkin and Kirk Franklin are scheduled to appear at the 14th annual concert. Proceeds from the [...]




EUR Quickies: Joyner’s Divorce, Fantasia’s Baby, Frank Ocean’s Daddy

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*According to the NY Daily News, after 12 years of marriage, it’s splitsville for radio host Tom Joyner and his wife, ESPN sports commentator Donna Richardson. The news outlet reported the two went their separate ways weeks ago in what was a “mutual but not exactly amicable” situation involving other parties, a source tells Confidenti@l’s [...]




Fantasia Barrino Addresses Pregnancy Rumors

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*Fantasia Barrino is not pregnant. Despite the floating rumors and her flirtatious ways, the singer wanted her fans to know that she’s not with child again, at the moment. A few days before the Essence Festival, she was spotted holding her belly… and oh does she have one. Right there, the rumors spread like wildfire [...]




Fantasia Returns to Twitter

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*Well look who’s back on Twitter. That’s right, Fantasia took a few moments recently to make her big re-debut via the 140 character social media network. It was her way of saying she misses the fans and followers. “I felt such a void & a disconnect from the social media & my true fans that [...]




Eve, Keyshia Cole and SWV to Perform at Essence Music Festival

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*The Essence Music Festival is quickly approaching and there’s a great line up in store. Lady lyricist Eve is expected to tear the house down, along with Gospel giants Kirk Franklin and Yolanda Adams. New Orleans is going to be set on fire with some great music from Aretha Franklin, Mary J. Blige, Keyshia Cole, [...]