Latest Fantasia Barrino News
Emma Stone Left ‘Pouring Sweat’ And ‘Shaking’ At Baftas
Emma Stone was left “pouring sweat” and “shaky” after she picked up her best actress BAFTA.The Oscar-winning actress, 35, was handed the trophy for her role as Bella Baxter in ‘Poor Things’ at Sunday’s (18.02.24)...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 19 February 2024
Grammy Awards: Stevie Wonder Honours Tony Bennett In In Memoriam
Stevie Wonder sang an emotional duet with the late Tony Bennett at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (04.02.24).The 73-year-old singer kicked off the ceremony's In Memoriam segment by paying tribute to his friend - who...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 05 February 2024
Fantasia Barrino Opens Up On 'Harsh Lessons' She Has Learned Since Winning American Idol
Fantasia Barrino has had to learn some "harsh lessons" since she won 'American Idol'.The 39-year-old star won the third season of the singing competition in 2005 when she was just a teenager and has gone...
By Bang Showbiz in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 03 February 2024
Whoopi Goldberg's Cameo In The Color Purple Was Top Secret
Whoopi Goldberg's cameo appearance in the new musical version of 'The Color Purple' was kept top secret until the film's release.The 68-year-old actress made her big screen debut in the original 1985 movie - based...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 29 December 2023
Jon Batiste To Make Feature Acting Debut In The Color Purple
Jon Batiste will make his feature acting debut in 'The Color Purple'.The 35-year-old singer has landed a role in the adaptation of the award-winning Broadway musical, which was previously seen on the big screen in...
By Bang Showbiz in Movies / TV / Theatre on 19 April 2022
Fantasia Barrino Weds
The former American Idol winner and her businessman beau wed in their native North Carolina, and the bride took to Instagram.com on Sunday (19Jul15) to share a shot of her new husband in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 20 July 2015
Fantasia Barrino Hit With Tax Lien - Report
Officials at America's Internal Revenue Service filed the lien against the former American Idol winner in May (15) in a California court, according to TheJasmineBrand.com. Barrino has battled financial issues in...
By WENN in Music / Festivals on 22 June 2015
Fantasia Barrino Loses Her Home
Troubled singer Fantasia Barrino has given up her luxury home in North Carolina after falling behind on her mortgage payments.The former American Idol star has suffered spiralling money problems over the last few years and...
By WENN on 29 April 2013
Fantasia To Headline Gay Pride Festival
Singer Fantasia Barrino has been invited to headline a California gay pride festival just months after she was accused of rallying against same-sex marriage online.Back in January (13), the former American Idol star shocked fans...
By WENN on 18 April 2013
Fantasia Barrino Splits From Boyfriend
Singer Fantasia Barrino has split from her boyfriend Antwaun Cook.The former American Idol star recently gave birth to the couple's son Dallas Xavier, but she has parted ways with the toddler's father in order to...
By WENN on 25 March 2013
Were American Idol Contestants Booted Because Of The Color Of Their Skin?
American Idol is at the centre of a racism lawsuit after it was claimed black contestants were booted from the hit talent show as a direct result of discrimination. TMZ.com obtained a letter filed with...
By Michael West in Movies / TV / Theatre on 28 January 2013
American Idol Winner Fantasia Barrino Apologizes For Attack On Gay Marriage
Fantasia Barrino, the winner of the third series of American Idol in 2004, has caused controversy by citing gay marriage as reasons why the world has gone mad, via Instagram, reports Mercury News. After a...
By Lorna Greville in Lifestyle / Showbiz on 02 January 2013
Pr Backpedal For Fantasia Barrino Gay Marriage Slur
Fantasia Barrino’s publicity reps have been working overtime trying to undo the damage she caused when she posted an apparently anti gay marriage rant on Instagram. The offending post, according to E! Online, read “I...
By Hayley Avron in Music / Festivals on 02 January 2013
No 'Respect' For Aretha Franklin At 'Essence Music Festival'
The Essence Music Festival 2012 made a soulful finale in New Orleans on Sunday (July 8th 2012) during the three day event. Preceding music royalty the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and Queen of Funk...
By Lew Irwin on 09 July 2012
Fantasia Barrino Names Second Child Dallas Xavier
Congratulations to Fantasia Barrino who has safely delivered her second child into the world despite her waters breaking a couple of weeks ahead of schedule. Barrino is already the mother of 10 year-old girl Zion,...
By WENN on 15 December 2011
Fantasia Barrino Gives Birth Two Weeks Early
Singer Fantasia Barrino is a new mum - the American Idol star gave birth to a baby boy on Tuesday (13Dec11).Dallas Xavier Barrino was born two weeks ahead of schedule in North Carolina. The proud...
By WENN on 14 December 2011
Fantasia Barrino Denies Pregnancy Delayed Film Production
Singer/actress Fantasia Barrino has hit back at reports suggesting she derailed production on the upcoming biopic of gospel great Mahalia Jackson by hiding her pregnancy from filmmakers.The former American Idol star was set to begin...
By WENN on 12 October 2011
Carrie Underwood Is Highest Earning Idol
Carrie Underwood is the highest earning 'American Idol' alum. The Grammy Award winner singer - who made her acting debut in 'Soul Surfer' - has beaten off competition from former contestants Kelly Clarkson, Oscar winner...
By Bang Showbiz on 23 July 2011
Barrino Boycotted Grammys Over Franklin Snub
Singer FANTASIA BARRINO boycotted the Grammy Awards on Sunday (13Feb11) because she wasn't asked to be part of the ARETHA FRANKLIN tribute that opened the show.The former American Idol winner won her first Grammy for...
By WENN on 15 February 2011
Barrino Concert Cancelled Due To Weather
Singer FANTASIA BARRINO was forced to cancel a show in New York on Monday night (27Dec10) after heavy snow brought the city to a standstill.Traffic ground to a halt on Sunday (26Dec10), while the heavy...
By WENN on 28 December 2010
Barrino In Tears Over Daughter
Troubled singer FANTASIA BARRINO broke down in tears on TV on Friday (10Sep10) when she was quizzed by U.S. chat show host WENDY WILLIAMS about her recent suicide attempt.Barrino was taken to hospital last month...
By WENN on 11 September 2010
Fantasia Returning To The Color Purple?
Singer/actress FANTASIA BARRINO is reportedly set to reprise her role in THE COLOR PURPLE in a production of the stage musical in Washington, D.C. this summer (09). The former American Idol champ starred in the Broadway...
By WENN on 04 February 2009
Fantasia Reveals Physical Abuse
AMERICAN IDOL winner FANTASIA BARRINO has unveiled yet another traumatic aspect of her past - she was physically abused at the hands of her ex-boyfriend. The 21-year-old singer, who recently revealed she can barely...
By WENN on 07 October 2005
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