HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — It's back to reality for Fantasia Barrino.
The "American Idol" star has been tapped to front a new reality series on VH1, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The new show, which is scheduled to debut in early 2010, will follow the 24-year-old R&B star's life as a young recording artist and single mother. A title for the series has yet to be solidified.
"Fantasia has one of the most fascinating stories in show business, from her tough upbringing to her meteoric rise on the national scene thanks to 'American Idol,' " Jeff Olde, executive VP original programming at VH1, said in a statement.
"Her challenges from fame and her unwillingness to fail have combined to create a larger-than-life talent who appeals to music lovers around the world," he continued. "So many people wanted to work with her on this, but Fantasia is now part of the VH1 family, and we're so happy to have her."
Barrino rose to fame by winning the third season of "Idol." She has since been nominated for nine Grammy Awards, while also writing a best-selling autobiography titled, "Life is Not a Fairytale." The book led to a Lifetime movie in which Barrino starred as herself.
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