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Few would accuse Fantasia of a reluctance to abide by the wisdom that what you've got, you should flaunt, and the vocal gusto she slathers over her full-length debut gets partial credit for earning--and keeping--your attention. To a greater extent, though, the high-wattage help heaped over the Idol 3 champ and Patti LaBelle-sound-alike makes the disc dazzle. In addition to pitch-ins from Missy Elliott, who produced and co-wrote three tracks and busts out a two-snaps-up rhyme on "Selfish (I Want U 2 Myself)," Jazze Pha duets on the ultra-mod "Don't Act Right" and Jermaine Dupri wrote and produced the smolderer "Got Me Waiting." Surprisingly, though, it's not those tracks or even the Idol-propelled cover of the Gershwins' "Summertime" that will stick with listeners most. Instead, first single "Truth Is," a sweet, old-school R&B lament directed toward a lost love, and "Baby Mama," a spirited shout-out to hard-working single mothers, snare standout status with their from-the-gut authenticity. Keeping it real is what won Fantasia the hearts of millions on TV, and despite Free Yourself's likable slickness, it convinces that--hot commodity or no--she's not about to forget it. -Tammy La Gorce

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Maybe the best thing about American Idol is that, once it launches its stars, it sets them free. Fantasia, the self-titled sophomore set by the up-from-the-bootstraps 2004 series winner, sends out song after song that Simon would recoil over and great swaths of America would likely vote down in a heartbeat. Ripped from real life, these tracks are produced with both gumption and vision--a combination potent enough to smoke you out of your seat (see "Two Weeks Notice" and "Bore Me") and settle you back into it gently ("When I See U," "Surround U," "Bump What Ya Friends Say"). Unlike Free Yourself, Fantasia's first outing and one that wanted to work the crowd that crowned her an Idol, Fantasia's focus is de facto, de-poppified R&B--the unpretty kind. Barrino (Fantasia's last name, for those who've forgotten) brings it with a glimmering, gut-busting voice that suggests she's never seen a teleprompter before; she keeps it about as real as real gets. "Uneligible" and the Mary J. Blige-reminiscent "I Feel Beautiful" are slow burners--they linger--but by far the hottest track here is "Hood Boy." With its skittering Supremes sample and Big Boi rap, it does for refried '70s soul what Fantasia did for Idol: it makes you want to pay attention. --Tammy La Gorce

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Fantasia Barrino: American Idol Miracles
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Fantasia Barrino from "American Idol" first gospel cd with her family sure to run out of stock soon. contains the following songs 1. One Hour 2. Love in the name 3.Almighty God 4. Meet me half way 5. New Wine 6. What shall I give 7. Miracles 8. Amen 9. Teach me Oh Lord 10. Jesus is coming soon

• A Vivid Shade of The Color Purple
Photo: Paul Kolnik It's summer, which means it's time for glossy, eye-popping, multi-million dollar blockbusters. And those aren't just limited to movie screens. The touring production of the wildly popular, multiple Tony-nominated musical adaptation of Alice Walker's now-classic novel The Color Purple is in D.C. for the next month, and is just as jaw-dropping a spectacle as anything Hollywood has in store. Not that Hollywood doesn't play its part here. The musical is as much an adaptat • Changing the Face of Country Music The Way Carrie Underwood Does It
by Greg Shuey Ever since she won the much-coveted Idol crown in 2005, Carrie Underwood has enjoyed a very beautiful music career which turned her into a country music superstar. When she first sang in front of the show?s judges, she immediately earned their admiration. Her rendition of Bonnie Rait?s ?I Can?t Make You Love Me? was enough to earn her a golden ticket to Hollywood and make it all the way to the finals of the hit reality show. Each week, her stellar performances propelled her to • Carrie Underwood: Making a Splash in the Country Music Scene
by Greg Shuey Carrie Underwood had a life-changing experience that fateful day in 2005 when she won in the fourth season of American Idol. Since then, the Idol champ has enjoyed a very fruitful music career. When she first sang in front of the show?s judges, she immediately earned their admiration. Her rendition of Bonnie Rait?s ?I Can?t Make You Love Me? was enough to earn her a golden ticket to Hollywood and make it all the way to the finals of the hit reality show. Each week, her stellar • VH1 ANNOUNCES LONG LIST OF REALITY SHOWS: CHILLI FROM TLC, FANTASIA, PEPA & M...
VH1 has a long list of new reality shows lined up for 2009-2010! First announcement was Jessica Simpson?s new series The Price Of Beauty. Additionally, VH1 will also air a reality series centered on the family and career of American Idol winner Fantasia Barrino as she refocuses and tries to get her career back on track. Then we hear that The Entertainer, from the I Love New York 2 and I Love Money shows has also scored his own series called The Entertainer, featuring his parents as well as the i • Birthday Bitches
?American Idol? winner Fantasia Barrino is 25. Singer Lena Horne is 92. Actress Nancy Dussault is 73. Singer Glenn Shorrock of the Little River Band is 65. Jazz bassist Stanley Clarke is 58. Actor David Garrison (?Married?with Children?) is 57. Guitarist Hal Lindes of Dire Straits is 56. Actor David Alan Grier is 53. Actor Vincent D?Onofrio is 50. Actress Deirdre Lovejoy (?The Wire?) is 47. Bassist Tom Drummond of Better Than Ezra is 40. Actress Monica Potter (?B

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