Sunday, August 15, 2010
On the heels of the news that 'American Idol' winner Fantasia Barrino is entangled in a sex tape scandal with a married man -- read 'Fantasia: 'American Idol' Winner Embroiled in Sex Tape Scandal With Married Man' -- now comes word that the singer was hospitalized on Monday and treated for "medication overdose."
The breaking news is according local Charlotte station News Channel 36, which is reporting that Fantasia was taken to Carolinas Medical Center-Pineville around 8:55 p.m. and that her condition was "not life-threatening."
It has not been determined whether the 26-year-old star's overdose was intentional or accidental.
Fantasia's rep has confirmed that she was hospitalized for a "medical overdose."
The High Point, N.C., resident released a statement on behalf of her manager, Brian Dickens, addressing the sex tape and adultery claims yesterday.
After declaring that she is "not responsible for the deterioration of the Cook's marriage," Fantasia vowed that her "faith in God, herself and family remain as strong as ever."
Today, Dickens released an additional statement about how the news affected Fantasia.
"Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention," he issued in a statement.
"Last night, Fantasia was hospitalized. She took an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid. Her injuries are not life threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time. Fantasia is stable now. She will be released from the hospital soon."
Source: Black Voices