Fantasia for Real (Season 2)- "Starting Over"

Fantasia Barrino is back for second season. Some of her recent dramas have been heavily covered and dissected by both the blogsphere and the mainstream media. The following is an equation of what happens when certain areas of your private life become public: Antwan Cook (married man)+Fantasia+media scrutiny= I'm going to attempt to kill myself. Attempt being the operative word here because overdosing on aspirin and sleeping pills won't kill you but it will make you really sleepy and also makes for great episode of your reality tv show. Sad but true. More after the jump...
This episode starts with Fantasia cleaning house quite literally. In an effort to gain control of her life and finances Fantasia starts by getting rid of the excess. Many of Fantasia's problems stem from her being the main breadwinner and the go to guy for everyone in her family. Mom and Teeny get their own addresses and Fantasia is now able to take charge of her life and her house- on her own terms.

Aunt Bunny comes for a visit to address the homewrecking issues that have been all over the internet and in the tabloids. Fantasia's mom and aunt decide that it's best to talk to her together and decide to stage an intervention of sorts to discuss all the rumors. Fantasia claims that Antwan is separated, that they are just friends and because she knows what home wrecking can to do to a family first hand, she would never get caught up in that type of situation. Of course they don't believe her and neither do I. We won't get anymore insight into the issue, on this episode, because Fanny isn't ready to talk about it. It's complicated. But Aunt Bunny makes it known, in no uncertain terms, that they do not condone her behavior.

Fantasia is preparing for the release of her new album and there are big expectations for this records success.  With her sights set on becoming an icon, getting another Grammy and achieving her former superstar status- she has to attain a strong fan base overseas.  London is her first stop in gaining international success. She's nervous about how she'll be received, but as soon as she hits the stage and does the "Fantasia thing", you know- jumping around, kicking her shoes off, sweating- a lot- she's in her element and London loves her.

Things are looking up for Fantasia, as far as her career is concerned. Will her personal affairs and  personal drama derail the goals that she has set for herself?

Only time will tell.

Until next week...