Fantasia

NEW YORK (AP) - Fantasia is feeling the love - and says she hasn't felt this good since winning "American Idol" in 2004. The singer's fourth album, "Side Effects of You," debuted at No. 1 and No. 2 on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop and Top 200 albums charts last week. Sh...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) - Add Grammy-winning R&B singer Fantasia to the growing list of musical acts heading to New Orleans Super Bowl weekend. Sherri Shepherd, host of ABC's "The View," and Grammy-winning gospel musician Kirk Franklin are hosting the Super Bowl Gospel Celebration with performances by Fantasia, Donnie McClurkin, Marvin Winans and Bishop Paul S. Mo...

Kid Cudi called out his label, Universal Republic, over his lack of radio promotion. "To my label, I swear to all that is fuckin holy in this world, if things dont change soon, theres gonna be some problems" he tweeted. Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey have apparently settled their differences...

When Fantasia Barrino kicks off her shoes while holding a microphone, people pay extra close attention. On Sunday night (July 8), the southern songstress hit the main stage at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans and, in keeping with her signature style, she hosted a sort of spiritual revival...

Fantasia returned to her "American Idol" roots Wednesday night (May 23), showing up on the music competition reality show to perform a duet with contestant Joshua Ledet. While her appearance on the show was a welcomed surprise, it was Fantasia's outfit choices for the evening that shocked viewers...

SWV, comprised of singers Coko, Lelee and Taj, first showcased their R&B skills 20 years ago in 1992, when they released their debut album, It's About Time. The trio, known for their catchy choruses on lauded tracks like "Weak," "I'm So Into You" and "Right Here," sit in the upper echelons of esteemed female powerhouses. T...

Getty Images Female anthems have helped keep the music industry afloat. The music that Beyonce has made a career of, that Rihanna is known for and that helped Adele achieve the top-selling record of 2011 seems to be geared toward a female audience...

Earlier this year, The BoomBox reported that Fantasia's boyfriend Antwaun Cook, who is also the father of her son, Dallas Xavier, was cheating on her, just one month after she gave birth. Now, RadarOnline.com reveals that Antwaun is still being unfaithful and has returned to his estranged wife Paula Cook...

A month after giving birth to their first son, it is being reported that singer Fantasia's relationship with Antwaun Cook is already on the rocks. A source tells RadarOnline.com that the 'American Idol' winner's boyfriend has been stepping out on her for the majority of their relationship, which began while Cook was still in married to his wife Paula...

The lineup for the 2012 Essence Music Festival has been announced and the array of performers are notable for their power-packed vocals. Set to take place during the heart of summer 2012 -- July 6-8 -- this year's event is touted as "The Power of Our Voice" and will be be held at the Louisiana Superdome...