Category: Fantasia
American Idol Winner Fantasia Gets Her Own Reality TV Show
This is the day of reality TV show deals! American Idol winner Fantasia has just inked a deal with VH-1 to star in her own reality TV show, which is set to premiere in 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.''Fantasia's life has been an open book, but at 24 years old, her
story has just begun,' [Executive Producer] Barbato said. 'We look forward to smashing
expectations and revealing the fresh, funny and unexpected side of
this one-of-a-kind country girl and superstar.' "
I can't believe Fantasia is only 24! This will certainly be a contrast to Keshia Knight Pulliam, don't you think?
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The Annual Pre-Grammy Gala
The Recording Academy presented the Annual Pre-Grammy party and a slew of our favorite artists graced the red carpet. This is such an exciting time for the music industry. More times than not we focus on the film industry - so now it's their turn to shine. ;)
So, who showed up?
Djimon Hounsou and a pregnant Kimora Lee, Clive Davis, Jennifer Hudson, Leona Lewis, Taylor Swift, Katy Perry, Jamie Foxx, Fantasia, Sheryl Crow, Miley Cyrus, Kelly Clarkson, Rihanna, Chris Brown, and Carrie Underwood.
Have you noticed that ever since Katy split from her boyfriend Travis McCoy, she is no longer bubbly on the red carpet. She rarely smiles anymore. I think she is still hurting from the break up.
American Idol Winner Fantasia Gets Her Life In Order
American Idol winner Fantasia is a true rags to riches story. She went from being a single mom who was illiterate to becoming a celebrity after winning American Idol. Yet it wasn't all smooth sailing, as she confided to E!'s Marc Malkin. Among other problems, her home nearly went into foreclosure last year.
'I had to sit back for awhile and had to get some
things settled,' she said. 'I had been with a lot of people not doing
what they said they were going to do. I didn't have time to sit back
and cry. I didn't have time to go to a mental health counselor. I had
to...handle my business,
because it's not just about me. It's about me and my whole family."
Someone who managed to become famous without becoming a raging narcissist! Not only that, but get this: Fantasia is going back to finish high school.
'I've been talking about it for so long,' Fantasia
told [Marc Malkin] earlier today. 'I have a lot of young people who look up to me,
like my 15-year-old brother and 7-year-old daughter. It's something
that I really need to do and that I want to do.' "
I love hearing this! So many people drop out of school thinking they'll go to Hollywood and become rich and famous that it's great for Fantasia to be setting the example that it's still important to finish school!
And to top it all off, Fantasia plans to enjoy the red carpet at the Grammy's (she's nominated along with Jennifer Hudson) after working off some weight.
'I'm going vintage on the red carpet,' Fantasia
said. 'I have lost 20 pounds, so now I can get into vintage, because
the women back then were petite. They were very small.'She added, '2008 was a crazy year for Fantasia. '09 is totally different. '09 is my year.' "
I hope so! Good luck with everything ;)
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