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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 2:03 pm
NPR's Michel Martin interviews Fantasia: "Fantasia Inspires Fans, Brings Love To 'The Color Purple'" It's a really good interview. ETA: Michel's producer also posted on the blog, Confession: I'm a Fantasia Fan [...] In the production, Fantasia was a complete revelation! She became Celie. That cannot be easy, considering the themes of "The Color Purple" -- abuse, low self-esteem, poverty, fear, sadness -- and having to reenact those themes eight times daily in each performance. So when Michel, myself and our technical enginner Kim Jones, traipsed over to the Kennedy Center for the interview, I honestly didn't know what to expect. Then Fantasia came in the room, and gave us the biggest hugs ever. And the interview aspect of it all somehow went away -- it became a girlfriends session! I was able to see the pain, the pride and know all that Fantasia brings to the role. She talked about feeling, about finding her way, about being human. I listened and watched as she started to cry, and I teared up as well. As women, whether you want to admit it or not, we have all sometimes felt low, have experienced heartache, trouble, painful criticisms and problems -- When the mirror has not been our friend. When someone's disparaging or hurtful remark has made us question ourselves. Yes, it happens. I think Fantasia marvels at the wonder of her life. How she has been so blessed to be able to achieve something that so few ever get to do. How she realizes that, she is a black woman, a proud mom ... and that she is beautiful, inside and out. And how she she wants you to see that for yourself. I must confess. I'm now a Fantasia fan. But I still don't know if I can watch "American Idol."
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Ladytex
Member
09-27-2001
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 - 5:45 pm
WooHoo!! Thanks for posting that, Tisha!
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, October 20, 2009 - 12:03 pm
Fantasia autographed a guitar that was auctioned off at the National Inclusion Project started by Clay
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, January 10, 2010 - 7:17 pm
Fantasia's reality show, Fantasia For Real, premieres tomorrow, Monday January 11, on VH1.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, January 13, 2010 - 5:25 pm
Fantasia (and mother) on BET's Celebration of Gospel: ZShare They were really good. So was whomever that woman was who sang with Kelly Price. Fantasia's show was also the #2 rated non-sports show on cable last week. Woohoo!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Sunday, January 31, 2010 - 12:58 am
Fantasia will appear on Oprah Wednesday to talk about her reality show and sing her new song "Even Angels"
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, February 02, 2010 - 3:15 pm
fantasia's new single, Even Angels: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lydtmLuh3U&feature=player_embedded
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, February 04, 2010 - 4:15 pm
Tasia on Oprah yesterday: youtube
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 13, 2010 - 1:25 pm
The Color Purple is in LA now... Theater review: 'The Color Purple' with Fantasia at the Pantages LA Times There's a Sunday morning sort of feeling at the Pantages Theatre these days as "The Color Purple" visits town with "American Idol" winner Fantasia Barrino in the central role. The reports about her Broadway appearance in the musical in 2007-08, toward the end of its run, are all true. Performer and character disappear into each other, emerging as something achingly real yet bigger, more wondrous than life. Her rise through the third season of "Idol" might have signaled that she is a singer of rare talent, but it is as Celie, a woman slowly awakening to her inner magnificence, that she explodes like a supernova. This is not to say that Fantasia, who is widely known by just her first name, makes a showy star turn. Quite the opposite: She extends her gift humbly, like an offering placed lovingly into the devotional basket at a Sunday service. [...] Especially with Fantasia on hand. She undergoes a subtle but riveting transformation as Celie -- who's been so violently mistreated -- learns that she's not powerless, after all. Her voice, which in the beginning is small, pinched and bruised, grows gradually big, resonant and joyous. Her body, closed in on itself, slowly unfolds, and her face, on which terror and trust commingle, becomes radiant. This is a performance to be witnessed now, while it's still available (except on Sunday afternoons, when Fantasia is off the schedule). Much has been made of reports that, before her casting, Fantasia had never so much as seen a Broadway musical. And of her difficulty, post-performance, of separating herself from the role. Whatever power is at work here, it's enough to confirm your belief in the divine.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 3:41 pm
Fantasia Barrino -- High Alert After Hate Mail Fantasia Barrino is under a self-imposed lockdown -- after the "American Idol" champ received a threatening letter. It all started last night at the Pantages Theater in L.A.--Fantasia was reading her fan mail after a performance of "The Color Purple." Fantasia's manager tells us Barrino became alarmed over a disturbing letter loaded with racial slurs--including the n-word--and a line that read, "go back where you came from and die." We're told the person who wrote the letter claims he used to work as a security guard for Fox while Fantasia was on "A.I." Fantasia's manager tells us the singer immediately contacted theater security--which then contacted the LAPD. In the meantime, we're told the theater has "beefed up" security around Fantasia -- and all over the venue -- and will be screening anything sent to Barrino's dressing room before it gets to her. Fantasia tells TMZ, "I will not be defeated by one isolated person's hatred." http://www.tmz.com/#ixzz0g7f2qCyD
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 4:54 pm
TIsh, just read your last 2 posts. What an emotional rollercoaster for Fantasia! I'm confused about the hate mail. Did the writer actually sign his own name? Cuz I'm wondering how they figured out who sent it so fast. And if so, can't they arrest him and charge him with this, so she doesn't have to live in fear and have to be 'under lockdown'. The loose cannon who wrote it should be under lock and key for threatening her!
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Babyjaxmom
Member
10-20-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 7:02 pm
Mame, if I'm not mistaken, the post says the person who wrote the letter "claims" he used to work for AI. Doesn't say they know who he is. What a wacko! (Letter writer, not you, of course!)
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Saturday, February 20, 2010 - 8:02 pm
LOL - thanks for clarifying that Babyjaxmom!!!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, April 29, 2010 - 1:50 pm
Fantasia's new single (not yet released): Concrete Loop The Concrete Loop readers love it. I do too. Sounds like old school R&B
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, May 04, 2010 - 5:00 pm
Fantasia made her London debut last night and, if the tweets are to be believed, she set the place on fire: MISSERICABOSS: WHEN I SEE YOU....Fantasia blew me away last nite..i even took off my heels and did my dance bare feet mate.!dnt only happen in AFRICA U NO! djqbee: I still feel blessed from Fantasia last night that girl can Sang mama came out her shoes can't wait for the new album come on J records drepoetic: RT Fantasia blowing da roof last night! http://twitvid.com/N6VS2@FANTASIAforreal minimirza: Fantasia absolutly killed it last night... Did a 2 hour set and just gave exactly what the crowd wanted.. New respect for the woman MISSERICABOSS: RT @IamNikkiUnique: RT @KojoComedian: Morning all. If you wasn't at the Fantasia concert last night. You really missed out on greatness. she gave so much! MikeHoughUK: I'm in love with Fantasia lol.. Still in shock after her show last night!! One of the best performers I've ever seen!! and on an on. Good for her.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 5:43 am
According to a report I heard this morning Fantasia attempted suicide yesterday. She has been named in a divorce proceeding and it is very ugly.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, August 17, 2010 - 11:54 pm
the truly sad part of the whole thing is that Fantasia is back with her boyfriend and the suicide and boyfriend will be featured on her reality show. Or so I have heard.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 3:57 pm
Turns out the suicide attempt followed her getting pregnant and having an abortion. Very sad all around. And no, she's not back with the boyfriend, although he has been on Fantasia: For Real a couple times. It's strange....her new CD has gotten great reviews and is her highest charting ever, her first single was really successful on the R&B charts, and she's going through all this turmoil...she even did interviews only a few days after the suicide attempt, so people thought it was just a publicity stunt, and it turns out she was probably still recovering from terminating her pregnancy.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 4:04 pm
I tried to watch her show. I can't listen to her talk. Her voice grates on me more than anyone else in the world. And her hair, I can't look at her.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 4:21 pm
It's probably wise that you not watch it in that case.
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 4:27 pm
I gave it an honest effort though. I tried I really did.
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 9:41 pm
The testimony that Fantasia gave sets her up for a law suit for alienation of affection which is allowed in North Carolina. Fantasia's testimony in the law suit does not bode well for her and you might see another bankruptcy on the horizon. She had previously claimed that she did not know that her boyfriend was married, she thought he was separated, but has now testified that she knew he was married and living with his wife. I understand there is a taped conversation of her calling his wife and telling her something like to let go of him because if he wanted to live with her, he would not have moved in with Fantasia. The abortion and the pregnancy is really troubling as well Did the abortion cause the suicide attempt or did the suicide attempt predate the abortion? This is the kind of thing that is we will never know and should not know. I would not even discuss it except for the fact that it has been discussed on a reality show.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, November 23, 2010 - 10:12 pm
Fantasia has never been bankrupt. <77>
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Sadiesmom
Member
03-13-2002
| Wednesday, November 24, 2010 - 12:17 pm
Ah, you are correct, I remember she said it was a paperwork problem involved with some bank and her houses. Sorry. I also see she was testifying at the divorce proceedings, but may still be sued for alienation of affection, although not yet being sued. Should check facts before posting, so my apologies for posting incorrect information.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Wednesday, December 01, 2010 - 9:29 pm
Fantasia has earned Grammy nominations in the following categories: Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for Bittersweet Best R&B Album Back to Me Bittersweet was also nominated for Best R&B Song
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