Congrats Fantasia

[Neosoulchild]

I was never really a fan of Fantasia's because she always sounded like Macy Gray to me. But tonight I will admit homegirl kilt it on that last one. I think she deserves to win, but I think she will do better in the long-run if she comes in second. So either way it goes I won't really care, but I will try to throw in a few votes for her.

Latoya is still my favorite. Did y'all hear the crowd cheering when they showed her? I was shocked.

[Sistermadly]

Shoot, Macy is HOT. If you haven't heard her CD "the Trouble With Being Myself" go out and pick up a copy. You'll be a fan by the time the first 3 songs are done.

But I think that's why I like Fantasia so much. I'm late to the American Idol party -- I started watching this season only three weeks ago -- and I'm not even sure if the phone numbers work up here in the Great White North, but if they do I'm going to be calling Fantasia's numbers like my life depended on it.

[MeezDiscreet]

i voted for fantasia 177 times!! yes, i did keep count. i just kept hitting redial as i did other things. i used my house phone so i talked on the cellie with friends. browsed the internet. ate dinner. all of this with one hand. and everytime i got through, i'd make a little tally mark. i promise, if diana wins, i'm gone have to hurt somebody.

i try to remember that diana is only a child, but she irks me!! she CAN NOT be the next american idol. and what was up with all of the "thank you MISS paula??" barf. i want fantasia to win soooooo bad

[FeeFee]

If Fantasia doesn't win tonight, I might have to hurt someone!!! Homegirl TORE that last song up!!!

Last night was the only time that I voted on AI3.

Fantasia better win!!!

[RBL]

I only voted 30 times for Fantasia... I have pure confidence she is going to win tonight.... I'll be at Greensboro Coliseum celebrating

[Neosoulchild]

I could never get through for her, but I tried.

I want her to win, but I won't believe until I see it. I don't think they ready for Fantasia, and I'd like to see what Missy has in store for her.

[o2bame]

Originally posted by MeezDiscreet
i voted for fantasia 177 times!! yes, i did keep count. i just kept hitting redial as i did other things. i used my house phone so i talked on the cellie with friends. browsed the internet. ate dinner. all of this with one hand. and everytime i got through, i'd make a little tally mark. i promise, if diana wins, i'm gone have to hurt somebody.

i try to remember that diana is only a child, but she irks me!! she CAN NOT be the next american idol. and what was up with all of the "thank you MISS paula??" barf. i want fantasia to win soooooo bad

So you are the reason I cant get through...lol

[lostnfound117]

Originally posted by MeezDiscreet
i voted for fantasia 177 times!! yes, i did keep count. i just kept hitting redial as i did other things. i used my house phone so i talked on the cellie with friends. browsed the internet. ate dinner. all of this with one hand. and everytime i got through, i'd make a little tally mark. i promise, if diana wins, i'm gone have to hurt somebody.

i try to remember that diana is only a child, but she irks me!! she CAN NOT be the next american idol. and what was up with all of the "thank you MISS paula??" barf. i want fantasia to win soooooo bad

Great Soror!! You got enough in for me!! I could never get through. However, I did try to send text votes through AT and T's website. I hope i sent them to the right number and they went through. I think I did that about 30 times

[CrimsonTide4]

May 26, 2004

Fantasia Faces Idol Verdict
by Daniel R. Coleridge

What's been your best night on AI so far?

Fantasia: My best night was when I sang "Summertime." I was going through a little something. I was getting tired, missing family and hearing that people thought I was arrogant because I would say things back to the judges. I said, "On this song, I'm gonna go out on TV — with no shoes on! — and sit in the middle of the stage." It worked. When I got up, I was crying because it touched me, and I hoped it touched other people. Obviously, it did.

You stopped sassing Simon and the judges onstage. Did you fear that too much back talk could hurt your chances?

Fantasia: It's not that I was trying to be smart or mean or attitudey. It's just how I am with him offstage. Simon has a lot of mouth, so I give him some back. I am the same way off TV as on TV. Since people were taking it a different way, I thought I should just shut up and let Simon say whatever he wanted to say — and just hold my tongue!

There's talk of big-deal offers for you. Guest judge Clive Davis practically made one on the show! So does it even matter if you win AI?

Fantasia: It really doesn't matter. I came this far out of 70,000 people and made it to the top two. But I'm not gonna do anything different. I'm still gonna get out there and sing like I've never sung before. If Diana wins, I'll be a big crybaby like every Wednesday. I'm sure it doesn't even matter to her. There's a woman for every woman on this show. Diana's for the younger kids, and I feel like I take on a lot of older people who've been through some things. I'm 19, but I've been through some things.

How will your 2-year-old daughter, Zion, affect your career as a pop star?

Fantasia: She's a joy. She's a blessing that God gave to me, and Mommy's gonna work hard so she has the best. She pushes me. I get tired, I get weary, but I have a child to take care of, so I have to work hard.

Has the judges' constant praise swollen your ego at all?

Fantasia: Not really. From time to time, they gave me some comments that were kind of cold. Like Simon said I sound like Donald Duck. If you love what you do, it really doesn't matter. If they say good things or bad things, I'll take it and run with it. I just try to get out there and have fun.

What do you think of Diana as your competition?

Fantasia: When Diana opens her mouth, it's like "Good God almighty. Oh, Lord, here she comes!" She reminds me of Christina Aguilera or Britney, but she's more powerful. I can't put her with anybody — she's Diana DeGarmo. There's nobody like her. She's a young 16-year-old with a powerful voice and a sweet, humble girl. They're all like my little sisters on the show.

[MeezDiscreet]

Originally posted by o2bame
So you are the reason I cant get through...lol

i told yall not to make fun of me!!!

but for real, i was on a mission. i've never voted in previous seasons and i really can't believe i voted that many times, but if that girl don't win, all of southeast houston will know it!!

[Dionysus]

What is so bad about Fantasia's personality? Was it anything that she said or done specificly? I'm out of the loop, I only saw the show twice this season.

[CrimsonTide4]

WTF?!?!??!!?!?


Why is tonight's ep 2 hours long?!!?!?!?! They can announce the winner during a commercial break.

[1savvydiva]

Originally posted by CrimsonTide4
WTF?!?!??!!?!?


Why is tonight's ep 2 hours long?!!?!?!?! They can announce the winner during a commercial break.

Although I haven't watched but 1 or 2 shows and am not watching this one...you know it has to do with ratings. They are probably going to replay a clip from every song in the competition, speak to family/friends/pastor/dentist, give out party favors to the audience, sing about 503 duets and show the winner at like 9:52pm. LOL

[CrimsonTide4]

Originally posted by 1savvydiva
Although I haven't watched but 1 or 2 shows and am not watching this one...you know it has to do with ratings. They are probably going to replay a clip from every song in the competition, speak to family/friends/pastor/dentist, give out party favors to the audience, sing about 503 duets and show the winner at like 9:52pm. LOL

I turned it to it just now and they showed G'sboro with Clay hosting the Fantasia party. Now George is on stage singing Me and Mrs Jones -- doing a really good job of it too.


LATOYA WAS ROBBED and since I just got mad all over again, FFFFF it I will read who the winner was on GC.

[btb87]

Jasmine is singing "Midnight train to Georgia". . .

Sorry - dozed off there for a sec.