LOS ANGELES (AP) — The late Aretha Franklin’s songs were so impactful that some of music’s bests from Alicia Keys to Celine Dion took the stage Sunday to relive the Queen of Soul’s biggest hits in a taped tribute concert. Every rendition of Franklin’s songs from “Respect” to “I Say a Little Prayer” brought audience […]
In the year since Fantasia Barrino’s little brother, Xavier, suffered near-fatal injuries from a horrific car accident, he’s been determined to bounce back and do what many thought would be the impossible… and that’s walk again. Fanny’s other brother, Ricco Barrino, shared an update about Xavier’s status, saying he’s “making leaps and bounds” with his progress. Ricco shared the news […]
PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — “American Idol” wants to get back in the business of making stars. The longtime talent show, which is being revived by ABC starting on March 11, faded in ratings and cultural significance over its last seasons on Fox before ending in 2016. The memorable talents boosted by the show — Jennifer […]
Fantasia is back with a new album, a new record label and a fresh nationwide tour for the holidays. The singer not only released her first yuletide album, “Christmas After Midnight.” The set doubles as the first project under her Rock Soul Entertainment banner via Concord Records. She’ll support the project with a national tour […]
Fantasia is back with a new album, a new record label and a fresh nationwide tour for the holidays. The singer not only released her first yuletide album, “Christmas After Midnight.” The set doubles as the first project under her Rock Soul Entertainment banner via Concord Records. She’ll support the project with a national tour […]
Grammy-Award winning and platinum-selling artist Fantasia will release her first-ever holiday album, Christmas After Midnight, via Concord Records on October 6. The 12-track album was produced by Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, The Black-Eyed Peas) and includes some of Fantasia’s favorite holiday songs including “This Christmas,” “Silent Night,” “Santa Claus Go Straight to the Ghetto,” “Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas” and […]
When the Willie Moore, Jr. show had Maranda Curtis on the show, Willie said that when Maranda opens her mouth, God comes out. Well, as it turns out, American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino, herself anointed with the musical gift, agrees. She posted on her Instagram page about Curtis’ talents. In her post, she encouraged her […]
07/31/17- There’s a Boys To Men commercial on T.V. singing about farts in perfect harmony. Arsenio says it might not be a good commercial because you like it and don’t even know what the product is! Fantasia was fantastic at the Cincinnati Music Festival! According to Tom, she actually kept her shoes on for the first […]
4/10/17- How did Fantasia scare Bill Bellamy at the Fantastic Voyage presented by Ford? Listen to the comedian’s point of view and how he can tell the difference between a Mary J. Blige and Fantasia concert. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. (Photo Source: Rance Elgin)
Fantasia had to cancel her recent tour stop in Memphis, TN after suffering second degree burns. According to a post made by her husband on her Instagram account, the songstress had an “accident” but he did not specify what happened to cause the burns. https://www.instagram.com/p/BRRvED7hMS3/?taken-by=tasiasword We’re sending prayers your way, Fantasia! Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. […]
