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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 12:57 pm
'Idol' Champ Joins NBC's July 4th Celebration ZapIt In her first major network primetime appearance since winning on FOX's "American Idol," Fantasia Barrino will perform on NBC's telecast of "The Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular." The event which, unsurprisingly airs on Sunday, July 4, will be hosted by Carson Daly for the second consecutive year. The event's theme will be "Beneath a Summer Sky" and Tony winner Brian Stokes Mitchell will narrate. The fireworks, consisting of more than 30,000 pyrotechnic shells, will begin around halfway through the program, which starts at 9 p.m. ET. "Because of its size, its scale and its spectacular New York City setting, Macy's Fireworks display is incomparable," says Robin Hall, executive producer of "Macy's Fireworks." "The American Pyrotechnic Association rates us the No. 1 fireworks show in America." Joining Barrino on the celebrity roster are Sheryl Crow and Robert Redford, as well as Donald Trump, Brian Williams and Sylvester Stallone, who will doubtlessly be given plenty of time to discuss their NBC-affiliated projects.
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 24, 2004 - 12:59 pm
Fantasia was on Tom Joyner on Tuesday. You can hear her (very funny) interview here. You can also catch her Today Show appearance here (you have to scroll down a quarter page)
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Sadiesmom
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03-13-2002
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 1:09 pm
The sales information is in. Fantasia is the number 1 selling single with 142,000 in sales.
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 4:56 pm
Ha! Go HERE if you wanna see Fantasia on the carpet at the BET Awards. Sure to get some tongues wagging are the pics of Fantasia and Omarosa [who is looking KILLA in a two piece number]. And she has some with Mo'nique too. Here are a couple other pics from last night:

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Ladytex
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09-27-2001
| Wednesday, June 30, 2004 - 7:23 pm
cool pics, Tish ... thanks
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Thursday, July 01, 2004 - 7:52 pm
Fantasia's Debut Single Bows At No. 1 Billboard Reigning "American Idol" winner Fantasia is off to a fantastic start as her first single, "I Believe," opens at No. 1 on Billboard's Hot 100 singles. The feat is also notable as it ends Usher's record-setting 19-week hold on the chart's top slot. "I Believe" becomes the Hot 100's first No. 1 debut since second season "Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken's "This Is the Night" almost a year ago. Co-written by first season "Idol" finisher Tamyra Gray, the song also jumps 14-1 on Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Sales chart, having moved 142,000 copies in the United States its first full sales week, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
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Mrsa
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11-25-2003
| Friday, July 02, 2004 - 7:55 am
Tishala, Thanks for the pictures! I was looking around for better pictures of Fantasia's dress. I caught the Fantasia/Ruben part of the BET Awards. They are both fabulous!
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 06, 2004 - 12:55 pm
I hear that Fantasia is going to be on Ellen Degeneres' show on July 23rd. It was taped just after her win, but it will finally air then. Apparently Justin Timberlake surprises Fantasia on the show; he is a fan, allegedly, and he wanted to do something special for her. Also, someone reports that Sheryl Crow said the following about Ms. Fantasia and the American Idol franchise: "I don't like the manufacturing that goes on behind the scenes and of course america seems to spit on anyone who shows an ounce of individuality and talent. It's always been like a high school talent show with the hottest guy or the prettiest girl getting the biggest rounds of applause. But i'll tell you, the girl who won this year, Fantasia, she did a performance for the Macy's 4th of July special and I watched that and I must say she is the most talented live performers I have seen in a long time, I was really shocked when someone told me that she was from "the show." She's got some pipes and some real soul that you could just hear and see coming from off her. You know those things that are missing in music these days and if American Idol can find it then I'm getting scared"
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Hobobabe
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03-18-2003
| Wednesday, July 07, 2004 - 8:52 pm
Great quote from Sheryl Crow...and I so agree with her. Fantasia IS one of the best live performers I've seen in a very long time.
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Jan
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 7:49 am
Fantasia Beats Diana...Again by David Jenison Jul 7, 2004, 1:25 PM PT There's no question who's the real American Idol. In their first head-to-head competition with record buyers, American Idol champ Fantasia Barrino and runner-up Diana DeGarmo discovered that the show's fans vote the same way with their wallets. The now singularly named Fantasia's "I Believe"/"Chain of Fools" defended its singles chart perch by selling 81,000 copies last week, according to Nielsen SoundScan figures, while her Peach State challenger sold 65,000 copies of "Dreams"/"Don't Cry Out Loud" to debut at number two. Fantasia, who beat out Diana by 1.3 million votes on the Idol finale in May, was not expected to hold the top slot against DeGarmo's first-week sales; music biz pundits predicted DeGarmo's opening numbers would be around the same as Fantasia's 142,000-copy bow the week previous. The reigning Idol champ's two-week tally now sits at 223,000 copies. Both singers expect to have their debut albums out on RCA Records by year's end. LINK
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Thursday, July 08, 2004 - 8:16 am
I'm actually kinda mad that they have done such a bad job promoting both Fantasia and Diana this year. I'm sure it will change when Fantasia's CD comes out, but these are people's careers we are talking about here. Grrrrrr.
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Monday, July 12, 2004 - 10:21 am
Fantasia is singing the National Anthem at the MLB All-Star Game tomorrow!
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Jhonise
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07-10-2003
| Monday, July 12, 2004 - 6:08 pm
Tishala, I just want to thank you for all the Fantasia updates. You are fantastic 
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Monday, July 12, 2004 - 8:06 pm
It's my pleasure, Jhonise. Believe me.
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Roxip
Member
01-29-2004
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:49 am
It is strange...last year all you heard about what Clay/Ruben...this year it is like Fantasia has fallen off the ends of the earth. And I'm so sick of people putting down the AI artists...why can't somebody good come off the show? Why does Sheryl Crow have to be such a snob?
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 12:47 pm
I don't think a number 1 record, singing on the NBC July 4th special, singing at the baseball All Star game is "falling off the ends of the earth," but maybe that's just me. I hear her music all the time and I love it! Fantasia is a real talent.
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Peeper
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06-14-2004
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 4:44 pm
I like Fantasia but was not crazy about her rendition of the National Anthem at the all-star game.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 4:57 pm
American Idol Promotes American Rag NYTimesFantasia Barrino proved she had star power when she wooed audiences with her stirring rendition of "I Believe" on "American Idol." Now she is intent on demonstrating she has style power, too. Last week, Ms. Barrino, 20, became the latest celebrity to link her fortunes with those of a mass apparel brand, signing as the image and spokeswoman for American Rag, a maker of youth-oriented jeans and sportswear. Starting in September, Ms. Barrino will appear in the company's advertising campaigns, make appearances at Macy's stores, where the line will be carried, and wear the fashions at public appearances for the brand, which is licensed by the Tarrant Apparel Group in partnership with Federated Department Stores. "This partnership continues our strategy of connecting with our customer through music," said Nancy Slavin, a vice president for marketing for the Federated Merchandising Group. The extent of Ms. Barrino's creative input is undetermined, but she hopes to keep her options open. "I actually do want to design later on down the line," she said. "That would be cool." In other Fantasia news....Fantasia may be playing Aretha Franklin this fall on NBC's American Dreams, following in the footsteps of Usher, who played Marvin Gaye on the show. I may have to watch it for the second time, then. Here's Fantasia in an anti-fur publicity shot:
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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 7:34 pm
I like her too, but OUCH, my ears hurt after that!!!
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 13, 2004 - 11:04 pm
I loved it, of course! Heck, I remember people dogging Aretha after her performance of the national Anthem during the basketball playoffs! How brave of her to do it not only LIVE, but a capella, too!
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Tishala
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08-01-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 1:31 am
From Major League Baseball: Before Ali mesmerized the Houston crowd, recent American Idol winner Fantasia had her own commanding performance from the mound. She brought the crowd to a loud roar herself with a stirring, emotional rendition of the U.S. national anthem. The performance continues a dream year for the young singer. Since earning the top honor from viewers for the show's third season, Fantasia has seen her recording single, "I Believe," debut at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart. Her appearance highlighted the procession of famed performers. Gord Downie, frontman for long-running Canadian rockers The Tragically Hip, performed the Canadian national anthem.
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Jasper
Member
09-14-2000
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 4:34 am
Wow she really is taking everything by storm and capitalizing on her Idol win, good for her! She was my favourite throughout and I'm thrilled she is doing so well, seems like she is doing better than any of the past winners when it comes to appearances and endorsements (or perhaps my memory is failing)
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Roxip
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01-29-2004
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 8:04 am
I guess I have just been watching the wrong channels or something...LOL...too many hours spent reading the BB live feeds.
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Texannie
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07-16-2001
| Wednesday, July 14, 2004 - 8:20 am
Tish, 99% of the time the anthem is sung a capella at the Ballpark. My friends that were there said it sounded a little better in person, but that loud roar was for the start of the game. 
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Tuesday, July 20, 2004 - 4:53 pm
FANTASIA TO PLAY ARETHA ON NBC: 'American Dreams' taps 'Idol' star to play living legend. LINK Seems as though a guest spot on NBC’s “American Dreams” is a right of passage for “American Idol” winners. Kelly Clarkson appeared on an episode as Brenda Lee, and now last season’s winner Fantasia will guest star on the drama next season as Aretha Franklin. The 19-year-old will play the Queen of Soul as a guest on “American Bandstand.” The show centers around a 1960s family in Philadelphia. An airdate for Fantasia’s appearance has not been announced.
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