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Was Fantasia's Suicide Attempt a Publicity Stunt?

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Cynical celebrity watchers are buzzing that Fantasia Barrino's recent suicide attempt may have been, at its heart, nothing but a publicity stunt.

After all, here we are a mere two weeks later, and Fantasia is up and about, working the talk show circuit. And lo and behold, she has an album coming up.

What a coincidence!

I mean, seriously. What are the odds? How long has it been since anyone has discussed Fantasia Barrino in the press? A long time, that's how long. Her career has been creeping perilously close to oblivion, and she needed to do something.

She also has a VH1 reality show, "Fantasia for Real," that undoubtedly could use some melodrama, press attention and better ratings. And yes, don't you doubt it, cameras were filming throughout the entire ordeal.

Although producers are reworking the first few episodes of "Fantasia for Real," they will be including scenes of her stay in the hospital where she was treated after ingesting an overdose of aspirin and sleep aids.

Cameras also filmed Fantasia and her boyfriend, Antwaun Cook, holding hands, walking around town, discussing the hospitalization and the lawsuit being filed by Cook's wife, the impetus for the alleged suicide attempt.

TMZ, US Weekly and People magazine have all gone on record questioning the incident, wondering if the suicide attempt was manufactured as a publicity stunt for both the reality show and the album, "Back to Me," released this week.

You can add SodaHead to that list of skeptics, please.

Was Fantasia's Suicide Attempt a Publicity Stunt?
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  • JWarren August 25, 2010 22:25:26
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    JWarren
    +2
    Of course it was a publicity stunt. And of course it's an awful, horrific thing to question a suicide attempt. To accuse someone of using something that in normal life is a very serious, tragic, and legitimate disease is heinous. But HOLLYWOOD IS HEINOUS. Think of all the pathetic girls who used "oops how did that sex tape of me get out there?" to jump start their non-existent or impending doomed careers! It's sad, it's wrong, it's offensive, but it's also most likely true. The timing is soooo perfect, and as everyone else has said here, if she really wanted to do it, she would have done it. I feel bad for her. Stooping to that level in the name of money and fame is an absolute sin.
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  • cinnastitch September 24, 2010 17:08:37
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    cinnastitch
    I dont think so because the chances of negative publicity hurting her would be just as high as a chance of positive publicity. I think she is probably smart enough to know that, and to know that what she took really could of killed her.
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  • Adam September 24, 2010 02:06:50
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    Adam
    It could have been a publicity stunt. It could also be that it wasn't a coincidence that right as she had the stress of coming out with a new album, working on a reality show, and dealing with personal drama, she snapped and tried to kill herself. It's hardly crazy to consider, people who are suicidal seem normal in public life all the time, likely doubly so for actors. And the risk of death is a little much for a person to weigh against a little fame, especially with sex tapes being all the rage these days as a ticket to instant attention. Certainly, it could have been faked. But it's just as likely that it was a real attempt, or at the very least as real as so many other suicide attempts. I'm not only skeptical, I'm skeptical of the kneejerk skeptics. I just simply don't know.

    The real point for me is that I don't know who she is, so I have no real stake in it either way. If it was fake, shame on her. If it was real, I hope she finds peace, no one deserves to feel that way.
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  • Modest but real. Yah heard me? August 26, 2010 12:35:48 (edited)
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Modest but real. Yah heard me?
    I reveled in the fact that Fantasia won American Idol but the timing of this incident; in the light of the scandal upon her was too consistent , if you will. Everyone has problems and she's no exception but ah the way she did this may have worked in her favor because though the scandal hasn't raved yet ..... the scenario went from home- wrecker unto-troubled women. The sympathy, pity scheme......... she played this one perfect! Just dont play it again Sam you might get what you ask for. Heard me?
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  • Ready For Change ! August 26, 2010 08:52:40
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    Ready For Change !
    I listened to her entire album today, she did not need a publicity stunt..... this is the best I have ever heard from her she is fantastic..............
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  • Kigan August 26, 2010 07:24:44
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Kigan
    I would hope she wouldn't go that far, but she's been a mess all along.

    I also know someone who is suicidal doesn't bounce back that quickly.

    All of this combined with her sets of many red flags. Too many.
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  • Lucy August 26, 2010 07:19:41
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Lucy
    i would hope she wouldn't go that far, but there are just too many coincidences surrounding her lately.
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  • All-American Bitch August 26, 2010 06:14:51
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    All-American Bitch
    DUH! a suicidal person don't just BOUNCE back after 2 days!!!
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  • JamesCampbell August 26, 2010 02:42:47 (edited)
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    JamesCampbell
    Damn, you mean another self absorbed star is still alive after lying about an attempt? Phil Hartman, Jimi Hendrix, Chris Fairley...they die, people like this live forever.

    At least it wasn't the new rage....a 'secret sex tape' that has a screenwriter and edits
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  • JerseyChick August 26, 2010 01:29:30
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    JerseyChick
    it seems this way but doesnt mean its tru
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  • SJG August 26, 2010 01:26:09
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    SJG
    This is a very fragile person who was not prepared to handle the 'star life'. Uneducated and misinformed by the people around her she was not able to understand what she was able to agree to and what she was able to say 'no' to. This was not a publicity stunt, and she should be watched and councelled closly.
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  • Hales August 26, 2010 01:12:38
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Hales
    When I read that it was a suicide attempt, it was a facepalm feeling. She should know that there are other ways to solve the problem.
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  • A person. August 26, 2010 00:45:16
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    A person.
    She lives right near me and she has 2 houses in the same neighborhood - atleast 1 of which is being forclosed - I think she needs to stop spending all that money she doesn't have.
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  • Chaina August 25, 2010 22:42:20
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Chaina
    Did she really take a 'whole' bottle of asprin or a few to make it look good. I'm totally suspicious of any intent to really die. She was one of American Idol's worst winners.
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  • axel August 25, 2010 22:34:44
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    axel
    you dont accidentally swallow an entire bottle of aspirin for a publicity stunt
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  • JWarren August 25, 2010 22:25:26
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    JWarren
    +2
    Of course it was a publicity stunt. And of course it's an awful, horrific thing to question a suicide attempt. To accuse someone of using something that in normal life is a very serious, tragic, and legitimate disease is heinous. But HOLLYWOOD IS HEINOUS. Think of all the pathetic girls who used "oops how did that sex tape of me get out there?" to jump start their non-existent or impending doomed careers! It's sad, it's wrong, it's offensive, but it's also most likely true. The timing is soooo perfect, and as everyone else has said here, if she really wanted to do it, she would have done it. I feel bad for her. Stooping to that level in the name of money and fame is an absolute sin.
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  • Jexter JWarren August 26, 2010 06:12:38
    Jexter
    Yup.
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  • smileyseven August 25, 2010 21:52:59
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    smileyseven
    Faaake.
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  • jerrbear August 25, 2010 21:22:45
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    jerrbear
    I don't think this will even help with selling more cd's
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  • Cathy August 25, 2010 21:19:58
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    Cathy
    I don't think that Fantasia would try to kill herself just to get some kind of publicity, but if she did, then she still need some kind of psychological help because this isn't normal behavior.
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  • ellomotto August 25, 2010 21:04:30
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    ellomotto
    I can just hear her shows prodcers. "Here swallow these pills and almost die" Fantasia-"ok!" what?
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  • Jexter ellomotto August 25, 2010 22:14:43
    Jexter
    No, but he could say, "take some aspirin and a couple sleeping pills, make a drowsy 911 call and I'll take care of the rest."
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  • Gabby August 25, 2010 20:23:29
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    Gabby
    i dont think someone would "fake' a suicide attempt. especially not her.
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  • Marionette August 25, 2010 20:23:10
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Marionette
    Lol. Nobody even knows about her anymore. She was never good, and never will be.
    She totally did it for attention.
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  • Zimt29 August 25, 2010 20:13:46
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Zimt29
    After reading and watching more about this fiasco, I'm in agreement with the tabloids and SodaHead. Publicity is written all over it. Asprin and sleep aids don't a suicide make. It's the poor soul who plunges 10 stories to their death that is serious in their "attempt". Out of curiosity I tuned into her "reality" show. I wish I could say it was worth watching. Sorry Fantasia, not reality-worthy. The drama seems to be manufactured. Perhaps she's just too ordinary to be interesting. One more interesting note was I watched a short clip from the producer of "The Color Purple" on Broadway and he said she was let go from the show due to missing 50 SHOWS!! 50? Not 3....50? What I don't understand about that is she really needed the money at the time and if you're starring on Broadway you're making some bucks! Success and the celebrity that comes with it does come at a price. There is sacrifice involved. You sacrifice a lot of your time, your energy and your personal life. But, that's the way it goes. Is Fantasia ready to truly make the sacrifices necessary to achieve true superstardom?
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  • Jexter Zimt29 August 25, 2010 22:15:58
    Jexter
    Yup. Gonna have to agree here.
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  • sabbatha August 25, 2010 19:58:42
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    sabbatha
    She tried to kill herself with asprin and sleep aids.Weak. Sounds like she didn't really want to die. I know you can O.D. on asprin and over the counter sleeping pills, but it's pretty hard.

    Lame.
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  • MOMMA THOMAS August 25, 2010 19:22:56
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    MOMMA THOMAS
    HOPE NOT, ....UNFORTUNATE THAT SHE DOESN'T HAVE BETTER BUSINESS ADVOCATES, AND A NICER GUY IN HER LIFE.
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  • SeánMurphy August 25, 2010 19:08:50
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    SeánMurphy
    90 percent of suicides are a 'publicity stunt', sadly. Theres the bad, the good, and god love, the ugly!
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  • Billyk75 August 25, 2010 18:51:10
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Billyk75
    If she really wanted to kill herself then she would have.
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  • peg August 25, 2010 18:20:00
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    peg
    that poorrrr man schemed with his wife to get money from Fantasia the hubby and wife knew the laws of North Carolina.
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  • Little Dorrit August 25, 2010 17:51:41
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Little Dorrit
    While no one should ever take a suicide attempt lightly, I think it's possible that it was a publicity stunt. All the same...
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  • Sean August 25, 2010 17:44:45
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    Sean
    I wouldn't go as far to accuse someone of that without evidence. So what's the evidence?
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  • rugrat1411 August 25, 2010 17:41:56
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    rugrat1411
    I would hope not...
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  • giggity giggity August 25, 2010 17:41:41
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    giggity giggity
    dont really care none the less
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  • LibertyorDeath August 25, 2010 16:48:13
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    LibertyorDeath
    Ha! What a drama-queen. I'm sure Mrs. Cook was PISSED that Fantasia failed.
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  • bobk90 August 25, 2010 16:30:45
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    bobk90
    You can Take the Girl out of the Ghetto, but you Can't take the Ghetto out of the Girl....
    She has NEVER been a real Singer because she is just a Screamer who Flaunts herself!!!!!!!! If your going to take your own Life, don't mess around with all these BULLSH*T attempts!!!!! Grab a Steak Knife from the Kitchen and JAM it INTO Your EYE into the BRAIN for a SURE Sucide!!!! By the Way, SUCIDE is the Cheap Way Out of Dealing with Life!!!!!!
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  • kobidobidog August 25, 2010 16:30:15
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    kobidobidog
    She is very negitive, and depressed regardless of her apparent success. She like many others right now,www.upcspine.com find a practisoner keep appointments,and the fewer adjustments to the atlas the better.
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  • Mau5Hed August 25, 2010 16:21:55
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    Mau5Hed
    +1
    I didn't even know she tried to kill herself...couldn't have done that much for her career... it wasn't made very public.
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  • LouOlson August 25, 2010 16:20:43
    Yes, Fantasia's timing seems suspicious.
    LouOlson
    nice
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  • so done with bigots August 25, 2010 16:19:02
    No, Fantasia wouldn't go that far for publicity.
    so done with bigots
    Fantasia's entire family quit their jobs and moved into her home when she won idol. This is no lie! Now they are depending on her for support, the bastards. I'm surprised she hasn't tried before now.
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