Fantasia Barrino thanks fans for support

Fantasia Barrino has spoken out for the first time since her drug overdose, thanking fans for supporting her through a "challenging time.

She was hospitalized for an overdose earlier this month after she became entangled in divorce proceedings between North Carolina couple Antwaun Cook and his estranged wife Paula. She is now facing legal action from her love rival under a North Carolina law which allows a victim of adultery to sue for alienation of affection and criminal conversation.

However, despite her troubles, Barrino has told fans she appreciates them sticking by her - and she wants to start afresh and concentrate on boosting her music career ahead of the release of her upcoming album Back To Me.

How convenient for her- a quick recovery after her suicide attempt just before her album gets released.

Dodgy, I think so.