Fantasia Barrino Sort of Denies Antwaun Cook Sex Tape, Affair Allegations

Earlier this week, Paula Cole filed for divorce from her husband and cited his affair with the former American Idol champion as the basis for their break-up. In court documents, she even claimed Fantasia and Antwaun Cook "recorded their illicit activity."




In other words: they went all Kim and Ray J on each other!



Now, through her reps, Barrino is speaking out against the allegations - and sort of, kind of, partially denying them.
Fantasia's manager, Brian Dickens, has released a statement that says his client is "certain that she is not responsible for the deterioration of the Cook's marriage." It also reads:




"Fantasia will weather this storm with the dignity and grace that she has exemplified throughout a life in which she has repeatedly overcome obstacles and challenges. Fantasia's faith in God, herself and family remain as strong as ever."



Speaking to TMZ, meanwhile, Fantasia's lawyer grew even harsher. Said Gena Morris: "Mrs. Cook gratuitously included claims about Fantasia to sensationalize that litigation and to insure that her tale would be picked up by tabloids."



THG is making no judgment, nor are we taking a side. But there's not actually a denial of relations between Barrino and Cook anywhere in here from Fantasia's team, is there?
Fantasia's manager, Brian Dickens, has released a statement that says his client is "certain that she is not responsible for the deterioration of the Cook's marriage." It also reads:




"Fantasia will weather this storm with the dignity and grace that she has exemplified throughout a life in which she has repeatedly overcome obstacles and challenges. Fantasia's faith in God, herself and family remain as strong as ever."



Speaking to TMZ, meanwhile, Fantasia's lawyer grew even harsher. Said Gena Morris: "Mrs. Cook gratuitously included claims about Fantasia to sensationalize that litigation and to insure that her tale would be picked up by tabloids."

THG is making no judgment, nor are we taking a side. But there's not actually a denial of relations between Barrino and Cook anywhere in here from Fantasia's team, is there?

OMG OMG It's Shark Week!

You can't get the ominous Jaws theme music out of your head and you're dreaming about being trapped in a submerged cage while a Great White slowly swims nearer. That's right; it's Discovery Channel Shark Week!
Shark Week officially began yesterday, August 1, and it continues with whole days almost completely packed with shark programming until Sunday, August 8. We're looking forward to shows like "Shark Attack Survival Guide," "Ultimate Air Jaws" and "Dirty Jobs: Greenland Shark Quest."
It only happens every so often, but when it does you've a viable excuse for staying in to watch TV on a beautiful summer's day. Shark Week appeals to everyone's need to be thrilled, chilled and see blood spilled, not to mention indulging an inherent fear of monsters. Shark Week is also a prime time for armchair traveling to some of the most beautiful ocean locations in the world, all the while staying safely thousands of miles away from the sharp-toothed predators.

Check out the Discovery Channel's daily TV schedules here, their official Shark Week page with games and additional videos here, and perhaps pour one of these Shark Week cocktails to speed all that armchair travel.