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The only good news on the Billboard charts this week comes for a former Idol winner who needs it most — Fantasia.

First, Fantasia was named in a legal filing by a woman who accused her of breaking up her marriage. Then she was taken to the hospital for an overdose.

That’s a lot of drama even for someone who stars in her own reality show.

For an interesting look at Fantasia’s career to this point, check out this story in the Charlotte Observer.

The good news: Fantasia’s new single, “Bittersweet,” is back at its peak position of number 10 on the R&B/Hip-Hop chart. It’s also reached a new high of number 90 on the Hot 100. The song was released 15 weeks ago.

Fantasia’s new album, “Back to Me,” is due out Aug. 24. You can go here for a couple of early reviews.

Elsewhere on the music charts:

Kris Allen: “Live Like We’re Dying” is still number 10 on the Idol-friendly adult contemporary chart. The single has hovered between nine and 10 for the last three weeks.

Kelly Clarkson: “Already Gone,” the third single off Kelly’s 2009 album, drops from number six to number seven on the adult contemporary chart.

Daughtry: OK, there might be a second bit of good news on the music charts. Daughtry’s third single from the new album, “September,” debuts at number 94 on the Hot 100.

The album is number 84 on the Billboard 200, up from 95; the band’s debut album checks in at 192. And the “Life After You” single is number eight on the adult contemporary chart, one spot lower than a week ago.

Adam Lambert: The season eight runner-up’s new single, “If I Had You,” moved up from 56 to 54 on the Hot 100. His previous single, “Whataya Want From Me,” holds steady at number nine on the adult contemporary chart. His album dropped from 60 to 75 on the Billboard 200.
Kimberley Locke: After a steady climb, “Strobelight” reverses course on the dance/club play chart. The single peaked at number five two weeks ago, held that position last week, but plummets to number 13 this week.

Carrie Underwood: The season four winner retreated a bit on the charts this week, but still ranks highest among Idols on the Billboard 200 and the Hot 100. “Undo It” drops from 26 to 36 on the latter; “Play On” from 34 to 38 on the former.

Among country albums, “Play On” is number five for the fourth straight week. Among country singles, “Undo It” drops from number four to number six. Three weeks ago, it was number one on the singles chart.