September 8, 2009

Looks like it might not be a good idea for Fantasia, the star of “The Color Purple,” to get sick and take the day off. At least while the production is playing Chicago. According to ABC7 Television, the show went on without the star at the Arie Crown Theatre both Saturday afternoon and evening. Theater officials say Fantasia took ill just before the matinee production. Her understudy filled in, but that didn’t go over too well with some patrons who let their feelings be known.
“We want our money back!” several of the ticketholders chanted outside of the theater.
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June 15, 2009

Fantasia performed this weekend at the LA Pride Festival.
April 16, 2009

Former “American Idol” star Fantasia Barrino will return to reality television in a new unscripted series on VH1. The nine-time Grammy nominee has received a series commitment from the network for a new show that will premiere in early 2010.
“Fantasia has one of the most fascinating stories in show business, from her tough upbringing to her meteoric rise on the national scene thanks to ‘American Idol,’ ” said Jeff Olde, executive vp original programming at VH1. “Her challenges from fame and her unwillingness to fail have combined to create a larger-than-life talent who appeals to music lovers around the world. So many people wanted to work with her on this, but Fantasia is now part of the VH1 family, and we’re so happy to have her.”
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January 22, 2009
It works Ma, it really does!

January 13, 2009
It had been widely reported that Fantasia’s North Carolina home was up for foreclosure and would be auctioned off yesterday (Monday). That didn’t happen, at the last minute some arrangements and payments were made that kept the home out of foreclosure. Good one for Fantasia.
October 19, 2008
Nobody does it like this girl and I mean nobody. You gotta respect her because she does what she wants to and don’t give a heck what you think about it either.
Fantasia attends Jermaine Dupri and BET.com’s BET Hip Hop Awards Pre-Party Presented By Tag Records and Courvoisier at Studio 72.


August 5, 2008
Fantasia rockin black hair, a cute hair cut and a black dress. She looks good. This is the September issue of Sister 2 Sister magazine.
