The Daily Blog

Jul 3

Is Fantasia Barrino Pregnant With Cheating Boyfriend’s Baby?

Tabloid-prone ‘American Idol’ winner Fantasia Barrino was pictured sporting a baby bump while on vacation with her adulterous boyfriend, Antwuan Cook.

Barrino made dramatic headlines last August, after she pounded a cocktail of sleeping pills and aspirin in an unsuccessful suicide attempt two weeks before her third album, ‘Back to Me,’ was released.

The singer’s camp put out a statement following the incident, saying she was left with emotional baggage after aborting Cook’s baby upon learning he was still married to — and had three kids with — someone else. Barrino was forced to testify at Cook’s child custody hearing later that same year, in November.

However, the couple has apparently let bygones be bygones. They were spotted in Barbados snorkeling on a beach with the singer looking like she had a bun in the oven, according to TheYBF.com.
When pregnancy rumors began swirling earlier this, Barrino’s manager blamed the weight gain on her starring role in the biopic about New Orleans gospel queen Mahalia Jackson.

Barrino performed on the Caribbean isle over the weekend, and while there was also spotted with her 9-year-old daughter, Zion.

Jun 24

Jennifer Lopez: A Wardrobe Malfunction on Live TV.

This summer, Jennifer Lopez jets to Europe to promote her album ‘Love?’, presumably with countless fashions in tow.

On Saturday in Mallorca, Spain, the ‘American Idol’ judge made an appearance on the high-spirited hit TV show ‘Wettan Das’ (a German variety series), to perform and give an interview.

Cameron Diaz, promoting ‘Bad Teacher,’ and Heidi Klum were also guests on the episode.

The Grammy nominee, 41, sang for fans in a black mini and stillettos.

Host Thomas Gottschalk also welcomed Lopez onto a temporary outdoor set inside a bullfighting arena, to sit on a sofa for a chat. Looking fabulous in a flowing, low-cut maxi dress, Lopez reached down to tame her voluminous skirt and keep it from doing a Marilyn Monroe in the breeze — and that’s when she pulled a brief Janet Jackson on live TV.

May 29

‘American Idol’ Season Finale Recap: The Winner Is…

After a record-breaking 122 million votes, we have a winner in what has been one of the most hotly debated seasons in ‘American Idol”s 10-year history.

With the addition of Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez to the judges’ panel, and record industry mogul Jimmy Iovine mentoring the Top 13 every step of the way, some fans agreed with executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, who labeled this season’s contestants the most talented ever.

Still others have bemoaned the light-handed judging of Lopez, Tyler and last-standing original judge Randy Jackson. No matter how you see it, it’s hard to deny 750 million votes, the total cast during this 10th outing and the most of any season of ‘American Idol’ ever.
Both Lauren Alaina and Scotty McCreery have endeared themselves to America but only one could take the crown tonight. But before we get to that, there’s tons of finale pomp and circumstance to go over.Finally, it was time to “turn the lights down” low and get to the results. Your ‘American Idol’ season 10 winner? Scotty McCreery!

May 5

Jordin Sparks Shows Off Slim Bikini Body.

It was back in March that Jordin Spark’s shrinking figure became a topic of conversation, and now the ‘American Idol’ alum is showing off her slim side via Twitter.

The singer tweeted this photo of herself wearing the mismatched polka dot bikini, saying “I don’t know why but my bathing suit reminds me of fruity pebbles. :)”

Sparks has always been open about her body image and has often spoke out about her healthy curves. Well hats off to you, Jordin. You look great and your suit is rather cute too!

Mar 11

The front-runners are cementing their status as the Top 13 got under way this week on ‘American Idol’ (Wed., 8PM on FOX). Pia Toscano took on Eric Carmen’s “All By Myself” and decided to show off her astonishing control and vocal range.

“These notes that you hit? You just hit ‘em dead on, like without even thinking about it,” Randy Jackson said. “You have such a natural gift.”

Toscano looked as beautiful as her voice in a silver mini-dress. It was a strong outing that had the judges and audience heaping more praise and applause on her. Toscano hasn’t had a misstep yet since she first caught our eye.

Mar 4

From the moment we first saw her, there was a maturity to fifteen-year old Thia Megia’s talent and presence on . On the semi-final round of ‘American Idol’ (Wed., 8PM on FOX), she sang Irene Cara’s “Out Here on My Own” and her poise and grace had the audience eating out of her hands.Megia’s voice is smooth perfection, gentle and flawless with each note. “Sometimes a person’s pitch can be so perfect, it doesn’t matter what song they sing,” Steven Tyler said.Randy Jackson took it a step further, with a comparison to another performer who was an amazing vocalist, at an even younger age. “Your tone when we first heard you reminded me so much of the late, great Michael Jackson, and I love it,” he told her. “It’s infectious from the first note you sang.”

Feb 6

Clay Aiken May Be Latest ‘American Idol’ to Get Dropped From Record Label.

According to Perez Hilton, Clay Aiken might just be the latest member of an elite club of ‘American Idol’ winners and finalists to get dropped from their record label.

After the lackluster sales of his fifth album, “Tried and True,” Aiken’s label, Decca, has decided to end its relationship with the Season 2 runner-up, an insider told Hilton.

Aiken’s personal life seems to have received more attention in recent years than his music. In particular, his decision to father the child of David Foster’s sister, Jaymes Foster, drew much attention from the media, along with Aiken’s coming out as gay.

Aiken’s musical career is most likely far from over, but if Decca has indeed dropped the North Carolina native, he’ll join the man who bested him in Season 2, Ruben Studdard, and Season 5 winner Taylor Hicks, in the search for a record deal.

Sep 19

As previously reported, ‘American Idol’ winner Fantasia Barrino was hospitalized on Aug. 10 because of an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid.

After the near-fatal incident, the 26-year-old singer admitted during an episode of VH1’s ‘Behind the Music’ that the overdose was intentional.

Throughout the blogosphere, people wondered whether the attempt, as well as her alleged sex tap scandal with Antwaun Cook, was all just a publicity stunt to promote her new album, ‘Back to Me.’ Further speculation will no doubt be raised when the tragedy plays itself out on season two of her VH1 show, ‘Fantasia for Real.’

Sep 18

Fox has finalized its panel of judges for next season of ‘American Idol’ but the network isn’t ready to reveal the contenders just yet.

After weeks of speculation about who would replace Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres and Kara DioGuardi, the show will announce the new judges Wednesday, September 22 at an event hosted by Ryan Seacrest in Los Angeles.

Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez have just about been confirmed, thanks to various leaks, but the rest of the panel is up in the air. Original judge Randy Jackson is likely to stay on as the lone holdover from last season.

There are also rumors that Fox could break its silence with some form of teaser/announcement before the end of the weekend.

Shania Twain, Harry Connick Jr., Gene Simmons and Chris Isaak have also been rumored to be possibilities. Fox also had interest in Elton John, although they balked after they deemed his asking price to be too high.

Lopez reportedly took a $12 million deal to join, which is considerably less than Cowell’s former salary of $36 million, but well above the $3.5 million that Paula Abdul earned while on the show.