Fantasia is on the rebound after making an appearance on Wednesday’s “Oprah Winfrey Show.” The “American Idol” winner channeled her struggles into an emotionally-charged performance of her new song “Even Angels.”
“I have to be in control of it all,” she told Oprah. “I’m glad that I went through it because now it has made me stronger and wiser, and I know that I can’t allow people to just take control of my destiny.”
After all the drama in her personal life, Fantasia’s musical career finally takes flight again on “Even Angels,” a new song from her third studio album. The star of VH1’s “Fantasia for Real” will perform the Stereotypes-produced ballad on tomorrow’s “Oprah Winfrey Show.”
Fantasia talks to AP Live about “rebuilding [her] dynasty,” losing her house (“No Simon Cowell didn’t pay [my mortgage]”), becoming more hands on with her career, and her new album. The “American Idol” winner’s reality show “Fantasia for Real” premieres January 11 at 10 p.m. on VH1.
Ludacris made a splash at a poolside party to raise money and awareness for the Ludacris Foundation on Saturday (Aug. 22). Luda performed at the luxurious benefit, which was held at a private estate in Malibu.
Two Pussycat Dolls cover the globe, Fantasia works up a sweat, plus Ginuwine and Rakim take the stage at B.B. King below.
Mariah Carey, Prince, Fantasia, and Jamie Foxx gathered at the Apollo Theater in Harlem on Monday to celebrate the historic venue’s 75th anniversary and induct Patti LaBelle and Quincy Jones into the Apollo Legends Hall of Fame.
“I love the Apollo,” Mariah told reporters. “It’s my favorite place in the world to sing.”
Jennifer Hudson brought out two special guests during her tour stop in Atlanta on Thursday. She was joined by fellow “American Idol” alum Fantasia for “I’m His Only Woman,” above, while the original “Dreamgirl” Jennifer Holliday dueted with her on a rousing rendition of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” below.
The Black Eyed Peas were on the West Coast for the 5th Annual Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert in Los Angeles, while John Legend and Estelle took their tour to Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
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Jazmine Sullivan and Fantasia at Grammy Style Studio
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards festivities kicked off on Wednesday with Grammy Career Day at USC and the Grammy Style Studio at Smashbox Studios in West Hollywood.
The events drew celebrities such as Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, Ne-Yo, Keri Hilson, Jesse McCartney, Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and more.
