Fantasia's fantasy comes true as the new 'American Idol'.(Fantasia Monique Barrino )(Interview)(Cover Story) From: Jet | Date: June 14, 2004| Author: Yarbrough, Marti | COPYRIGHT 2004 Johnson Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

A day after she was named FOX network's new "American Idol," Fantasia Monique Barrino is exhausted and running on fumes following whirlwind of endless media attention. The self-assured singer, who normally has high energy, says that the overnight success is a fantasy come true, but admits that it is a bit overwhelming.

"It hasn't hit me yet," Barrino tells JET of her recent fame. "I haven't been able to just sit back and think, 'Gosh, I am the American Idol.' I've been s...