`American Idol' winner loves the attention, but misses home.

From: Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service | Date: August 12, 2004| Author: | Copyright information

Byline: Darla Atlas

When you get so famous you no longer require a last name, you get the perks but also pay a price.

Fantasia, the artist formerly known as Fantasia Barrino, opted to drop her last name after her "American Idol" crowning in May. Unlike some stars who would rather forget fame and focus on their "craft," Fantasia is giddy from all the attention. This is the woman who, on the show's Web site, said her personal goal in life is "to be a star before I die." Done.

Right now she's getting her first taste of touring the country as a celebrity. The American ...

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