Fantasia Gains 30-45 Pounds For A Movie

The "American Idol" winner has been seen with extra pounds of late, but she says it's on purpose -- she's getting into character for a new movie, in which she'll star as gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. 

 "In fact, she's just signed on to play the lead in Mahalia and has been told to gain 30 to 45 pounds for the role."

Mahalia Jackson

"Fantasia is 100% not pregnant. The only thing she's pregnant with is prosperity," the 26-year-old's manager, Brian Dickens, quick to point out.

It's a welcomed turn of events for the singer, who had a summer filled with turmoil. She admitted to having an affair with a married -- though at the time, legally separated -- man, also in late last year aborting his child and the man's ex-wife accused her of both having a sex tape and breaking up her marriage for good.