Fantasia Responds To Baby Daddy Custody Battle

Custody Battle Drama

American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino is dealing with a custody battle drama with her baby daddy Brandel Shouse who is the father of her now teen daughter Zion.

He has come out with new legal documents claiming that he is a 'better parent' than her and should get full custody of their daughter Zion. This is the same guy who choke and abused her when she was a teen and pleaded guilty for domestic abuse; the two were high school sweethearts. 

Fantasia has come out to TMZ saying that he a 'deadbeat sperm donor' and has never given her a dime. 

Her rep also says that he has had very little contact with Zion.

"Fantasia Barrino is currently involved in a Child Custody, Visitation, and Child Support legal proceeding filed in Mecklenburg, North Carolina. The lawsuit was filed by Mr. Brandel J. Shouse, the father of Fantasia’s 13-year-old daughter Zion. Despite living in North Carolina, Mr. Shouse had very little personal contact with Zion and has provided no financial support for her. The case will not be heard until 2015. Fantasia is confident that legal process will move forward smoothly and that the Court will make a decision that is in the best interest of Zion.”

Fantasia Shoots Down Suicide Rumors

"I'm Not Suicidal"

Celeb:  Fantasia took to Instgram to dismiss rumors that she was suicidal after Antwaun Cook dumped her to go back to his  wife . 

"Lord lord lord. It’s almost been a Year and this is still going on. Lol!! He and I are not together. I’m not going anywhere so stop trying to make me dead."

Fantasia's Friends Fear She Is Suicidal Again

Celeb: They're have been reports today that that Fantasia might be suicidal again after Antwaun Cook dumped her on Thanksgiving and went back to his wife. She had a son with him 

Her friends have said she has not been coping well with the breakup and they fear she might kill herself. Radar Online reports she has been crying non stop and can't barely get out of bed. She has also been muttering that karma bit her in the ass.  Her friends also says that no man will ever love her like he did. Back in August of 2010, she attempted suicide .

Love it? or Hate It? Fantasia's New Music Video "Without Me" With Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot

"Without Me" Music Video

Music News: Fantasia has dropped her new music video for "Without Me" which features Kelly Roland and Missy Elliot. 

Check it out!

Do you love it? or hate it?

Fantasia Films "Without Me" Music Video With Kelly Rowland

Music News: Fantasia and Kelly Rowland are teaming up for new music video. Fantasia is filming her upcoming music video for her new single "Without Me" The song also features Missy Elliot and the song is about women talking mess about their exes reminding them they put them on.

Fantasia Barrino Gives Up Her Mansion

It has been reported today that Fantasia is giving up her mansion to the bank. It was rumored that she had financial troubles keeping up with mortgage of the home. 

She is now deciding to skip the forclosure process and just turn the mansion over to the bank. Her North Carolina mansion was featured in the two seasons of her VH1 show Fantasia For Real. 

Fantasia Drops Second Single "Without Me" With Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot

Listen To "Without Me"

Music News: Fantasia i ready to return to the music scene with a new album titled "Side Effects Of You" She is dropping her second single which is called "Without Me" and it features a collaboration with Kelly Rowland and Missy Elliot.

Listen Here:

Love it? or Hate it?

Jet Magazine Rejects Fantasia Barrino Pictures

Jet Magazine Rejects New Fantasia Pics

Fantasia is responding to Jet magazine who rejected her new pictures that she took because the team did not like her new look, so they added a 10 year old picture of her in the cover.

Here is the rejected picture.

She is outraged about the whole ordeal and responded in her instagram page

"This saddens Me!!! It is clear that this picture is 10 Years Old and JET Magazine puts it on the Cover!! After I send them the NEW LOOK AND DIRECTION. . SAD!!! I WANT A PUBLIC APOLOGY FROM JET‘Now im not sure if the interview is correct. SEE!! America they and use me as they crash Dummy BUT NO MORE. IF I DONT STAND FOR SOMETHING ILL FALL FOR ANYTHING.’

Do yo think Jet magazine was wrong for rejecting her pictures?

Fantasia Gets Backlash For Not Supporting Gay Marriage

Official Statement Released

Fantasia as in the news again on New Years Eve which she supposedly posted a rant on Instigram.

"I Rise ABOVE IT ALL!!! THE WORLD IS GONE MAD. KIDS, THE GOVERNMENT THE church House... Everybody Trying!!!!!!! Its a lot that going on that the Bible speaks about we should Not be doing. Weed legal in some places, Gay Marriage Legal BUT YET IM JUDGED!!! I'm not doing Nothing for you... My Life!!!!"

An official statement was released on Facebook regarding her remarks.

"Comments made by Ms. Barrino through her Intragram account were recently taken far out of context, and the purpose of this release is to set the record straight. Ms. Barrino is not now, nor has she ever been an opponent of the LGBT community. She has supported and performed at numerous events that are sponsored by the LGBT community. Whether it’s through a live performance or placement on social media, Ms. Barrino uses every opportunity to reach out and connect with her fans, all of her fans."

Fantasia Had Wardrobe Malfunction At American Idol Finale

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Fantasia attended the 2012 American Idol Finale this past week, but she had a wardrobe malfunction while she performed on stage with Joshua Ladet singing "Take Me To The Pilot"

Fantasia Gets An Apology From A Church Worker

Fantasia Gets An Apology

Fantasia Barrino gets an apology from church worker, Matthew Herman who accused Fantasia and her managers off backing out a gig after getting paid 15K.

"I, Matthew Herman, would like to offer my most sincere and humble apology to Brian Dickens, BD Management and to Fantasia," 

"On March 14, 2012, I posted false and harmful statements about Brian Dickens, BD Management and Fantasia to my Matthewwrites twitter account."

Wendy Williams' Tough Love for Fantasia

Wendy Williams gives Fantasia some tough love on her show. Fantasia recently gave birth to her sencond child, a boy.

New Details About Fantasia's New Baby Boy

VH1 Blog Has an update on Fantasia's Baby Boy:

People reports that the boy weighed 7 lbs. 9 ozs. and is named Dallas Xavier Barrino. Fantasia released a statement saying “I feel so blessed that my son Dallas Xavier was born healthy, and is a wonderful new addition to our family. I thank all my fans for their well wishes and continued support.” [People]

Fantasia Gives Birth to Baby Boy!

RadarOnline.com has exclusively learned that the former American Idol winner checked into the Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina, around 1:30 p.m. PST on Monday and is currently in labor.

Fantasia Barrino Is Having A Boy

Fantasia Is Having A Boy

Fantasia had  phone interview on the Wendy Williams show and she announced that she is on bed rest and she is having a baby boy. This will be her second child.

Pregnant Fantasia Is On Bed Rest

Fantasia Is On Bed Rest

Fantasia, who ahs announced that she is pregnant with her 2nd child has been ordered by the doctor to go on bed rest. She had to cancel all of upcoming shows.  Who is the father? Antwan Cook could possibly be the father.

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Fantasia Barrino Owes U.S Bank Over 25,000

New Lawsuit For Fantasia?

It seems like Fantasia can never catch a break. A year ago she almost commit suicide over the her scandal involving a married man name Antwan Cook and his wife filed lawsuit against her. She also recently announced that she was pregnant, possibly by his child.  Now Fantasia has new lawsuit in her hands. She owes a bank more than 25,000 plus interest dating back to 2009.  The reasons are unspecified. 

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Fantasia Announces Her Pregnancy

Fantasia Barrino has officially announced that she is indeed PREGNANT. Last month, pictures were surfaced of her and Antwuan at the beach. People were speculating that she was pregnant. well, I guess she is.


For a while I walked around figuring out what will they say and what will they think about me. But now I tell you I don't live my life for folk.

THIS CHILD THAT I AM CARRYING...God has given me this child. And I don't have to hide it from NONE of y'all. 





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Fantasia Boycotted The Grammys Over Aretha Franklin Tribute

Fantasia Boycotted The Grammys

Even though Fantasia won a Grammy for "Bittersweet", she wasn't at The Grammys due to her being upset that she was not picked to do the Aretha Franklin which had another  American contestant Jennifer Hudson who was part of the tribute.

She was at 106 Park and explained her situation.

"I'm going to be very honest with you. You know I wasnt at the Grammys last night. I'm kind of going through my own little thing... Last night they were honoring someone who is my idol, Aretha Franklin, and there is no way I could have sat there and not got the happy feet and wanting to jump on the mic because she is my favorite so I felt like, you know, at the end of the day I should have been on that stage so, I kind of did my own little thing last night. I watched Cee-lo's performance, I love Cee lo, love Gaga, watched Gaga, and I love Rihanna's performance, but I kind of cooked and did my own think last night and was in my own world and was hoping that I won. I have this feeling, like every year I go, I feel like they always look over some of the good singers that are still around and I'm not trying to be funny but that's just the way I felt."

via 411mania.com

Fantasia To Play Gospel Legend Mahalia Jackson

Fantasia will be returning to acting soon. She just signed on to play gospel legend Mahalia Jackson in biopic film.  Fantasia has been told told gain 30 pounds for the role. People have been speculating that she might be pregnant. 

The film will be based off the 1999 book " Got to Tell It; Mahalia Jackson, Queen of Gospel.

via clutchmagonline.com