"American Idol" Punk-Boy's Shocking X-mas Rant!

Posted Mar 4th 2008 12:50PM by TMZ Staff

TMZ has unearthed this unbelievable video of former hardcore punk-rocker turned future "American Idol" wannabeen Danny Noriega going off on a crazazy rant on the baby Jesus' birthday.
Danny Noriega -- click to watch
Noriega posted the salacious nonsense on MySpace in which the sass-master himself sends some pretty disturbing and vile Christmas tidings to the world. Screw you dude!

"Idol" Wannabe Goes Topless -- And Strips, Too?


Every "American Idol" seems to have a skin scandal, and this year's involves pretty guy David Hernandez, a gay strip club, and a big trove of half-nude pics of David tending bar.
David Hernandez
Hernandez worked a bartender at a gay club and the saucy snaps of that gig have landed on VoteForTheWorst.com. And today, the manager of a strip club called Dick's Cabaret in Glendale, Ariz. tells the AP that Hernandez performed fully nude and did lap dances for the mostly male clientele at Dick's -- and "made good money" to boot.

No word if he'll face the fate of Season Three's Frenchie Davis -- or last year's Antonella Barba. FOX tells TMZ, "We don't comment on the personal lives of the show participants."

Paris' Guru EXPOSED!


Paris GuruSo you didn't think Paris Hilton was phony enough? Her "Guru" that has supposedly changed her life is actually a Hollywood actor.

His name is Maxie Santillan. He's starred in tons of films and TV shows including "My Name is Earl" and "Pirates of the Caribbean." According to IMDB, Maxie's latest projects are all in "post production" so clearly he has enough free time to whore it up for Paris.

BTW, Maxie's MySpace profile quote makes it clear -- he's the perfect spiritual guide for Paris. It reads, "Burbank can kiss my a**." Paris & the Guru: Click to launch

The Hulk's Sexy Body Slam?


Check out Hulk Hogan's reported mistress, Christiane Plante, doing her best MySpace/Facebook pose. Plante is a former close friend of Brooke Hogan ... but then she went all, 'ooh, I'm totally gonna hook up with your hot old dad.' And, as you may have guessed, the friendship went downhill from there.

Brooke lashed out against Plante in a rant on her MySpace blog (which has since been removed) stating, "When your best friend and one of your closest family members that you have loved unconditionally since your first day on this earth, betrays you together, you could MAYBE find it in yourself to forgive one day...but you will NEVER forget the hurt they caused you and how it hurt the people who mean the most to you."

And then she probably removed Plante from her top friends.

Ashlee Simpson, Drunk or Dingbat?


Ashlee Simpson was on DC's Hot 99.5 this morning and came off sounding a bit dazed and confused.

The Other Simpson Girl giggled about getting a new tattoo and how her favorite lyric to one of her songs goes something like this, "grbbll bllahhh drrrr uhhhhh."

McCready: Let Me Watch My Screwed Up Life!


Countrywreck Mindy McCready's sob story of drug abuse and DUI was on the tee-vee last night and guess where she decided to watch it ... with a bunch of complete strangers ... at a BAR.
Click to launch photos!
TMZ spies caught Mindy Mac at Ted's Montana Grill in Nashville, TN, sipping on a glass of wine and then demanding that the bar manager change the station to her segment on "Access Hollywood." Sources inside the bar tell us Mindy was very amused with herself ... but then got choked up about her own plight.

Celeb MugshotsMindy has had a string of issues lately including arrests for illegally-obtained prescription painkillers, DUI, and, most recently, battery.

Cops: Cocaine Is Gummi's Drug of Choice


Law enforcement sources tell TMZ that the controlled substance Jason Davis -- aka Gummi Bear -- was busted with over the weekend was in fact cocaine.

But we should have seen this one coming -- Check out the story from TMZ TV and check your local listings for show times.


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16. This lil punk should be dropped from IDOL, He's just plain sick & very disrespectful. His mama should have taught him better manners then that. He can't sing worth a crap & thinks his smart ass mouth every week will make him the next IDOL, yea right. I can just imagine how hard it must be for the other contestants to tolerate him. I'd be locking his no talent butt in a closet!

Posted at 3:49PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Trixie42c

17. Where is this girl/guys parents dont they see what crap he is putting up? Geez no wonder todays youth is so messed up if they can do stuff like this and parents either dont care or dont know, hence dont care! This kid screams somebody help me I am a mess and no one sees it, HELP ME HELP ME, hellooooo mom and dad help your gay son he needs it.

Posted at 3:49PM on Mar 4th 2008 by lovinflygirl

18. 1) Danny can really sing. 2) He isn't going to win. 3) He talked about his angry punk years last week. Punk Rockers want to try to shock you. This was not a big deal. 4) He's gay, so what half the entertainment industry is. 5) He look just like Jessica Alba and she is hot, so I guess he is too.

Posted at 3:57PM on Mar 4th 2008 by JD

19. IF KIDS THINK THEY CAN PUT ON A WORLD WIDE NETWORK AND NOT BE SEEN BY THE WORLD MUST BE LIVING IN A ROOM OF DARKNESS. WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND. THIS IS AN ERA OF TESTING ... ALL HUMANS ARE BEING TESTED ABOUT SELF RESPECT IF A PERSON OF ANY AGE DOES NOT SELF RESPECT ... THEY WILL DO THINGS TO GET ATTENTION AND DO THINGS WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT THE CONSEQUENCES ... THE EGO PLAYS WITH THE MIND AND HEART OF ALL PEOPLE ... THE TEST IS ABOUT TEMPTATION ... THE WEAKNESS IN OUR CHARACTER THAT LEADS US INTO AREAS WE KNOW DEEP DOWN WE SHOULD NOT TREAD INTO ... JUST SHORT OF TURNING AWAY WE SEEM POWERLESS TO STOP THE CALL OF THE WILD ... THAT BEAST WITHIN ... THAT IMMATURE PERSON THAT HAS NOT YET FINISHED THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF BECOMING A WHOLE AND COMPLETE HUMAN BEING ... I FEEL SORRY FOR THOSE THAT ARE POWERLESS THAT FALL FOR THE SUBTLENESS OF THIER OWN THOUGHTS AND URGES. MATURITY DOESN'T COME UNTIL ONE IS READY TO GO FORWARD WITH THE PROCESS. MOST KEEP TAKING 2 STEPS FORWARD AND 3 STEPS BACKWARD ... THEY NEED A POWER GREATER THEN THEM TO LIFT THEM OUT OF THIS DARK PIT OF I WANT WHAT I WANT AND I WANT IT NOW.... THE PITY PARTIES, POOR ME SYDROME ... THE WOULDA, SHOULDA, COULDA SYNDROME ... THE WHY ME QUESTION.

Posted at 4:16PM on Mar 4th 2008 by LORRI

20. This is the first tiem in Idol years that I have not watched it!! the talent stinks and they know who they want to win, this year they have a bunch of the worst contestants EVER...what were they thinking??? they probably lost a lot of viewers this year without a doubt! a gay stripper and a Jesus hater...really good picking the contestants Simon, Randy and Paula....what were you thinking or drinking when you picked these people!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 4:25PM on Mar 4th 2008 by ex-idol fanatic

21. No one would care if this was a kid down the block. Only because of his fame is this so "shocking." Kids talk like this all the time, he isn't being "unbelievable." This is such a common way to talk among teens in America. Maybe it was meant to be humorously sassy, in which case he doesn't literally hope Santa Claus would "rape your mother." He isn't being "salacious", "disturbing", or "vile" either because, again, this is not a surprise coming from an American teenager. TMZ is just looking for anything to create controversy in the entertainment world.
On a personal note, I frankly wouldn't care even if he literally meant that he thinks everyone is a piece of s**t. This his personal opinion and his own business. He has that freedom of speech. Danny Noriega is a good singer and that is what the point of American Idol is. His past personal life shouldn't be used to taint his talent.

Posted at 4:57PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Angela

22. The only other gay contestants on Idol were just as freaky. Jim Verraros comes to mind, what a freak. Jonathan Jaxson is another freak that is all fighting with Perez and sending him sex tapes. This is what the true gays are like. Clay was cute but no way gay. AJ is forgotten and Anwar is on the down low.

Posted at 5:04PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Danny

23. Danny looks like Angelina Jolie in the movie Hackers. He needs a hobby besides masturbating to Ryan Seacrest posters.

Posted at 5:07PM on Mar 4th 2008 by strange

24. I so LOVE Danny even more now!

Posted at 5:16PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Dustin

25. My stomach churns just watching this poor boy. Way too immature for what he looking to achieve. He's clearly lost and VERY confused. I look at the cute 16 year old that has class, maturity, and charm and then this kid who lacks all 3. I hope he leaves...and fast!

Posted at 5:34PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Kristy

26. Danny Noriega, you look like a punk-lesbian version of Jessica Alba. Seriously, does anyone else see the resemblence in the face?

Posted at 5:46PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Abby

27. Am I the only one who thinks IDOL sucks this year?? As far as Danny the Wannabee Idol Gay Boy goes? He's an idiot and thinks waaaaaaay too much of himself. He needs to be voted off this week as no one can stand him. Why did they ever pick this little freak in the first place? Someone remind me.

Posted at 5:46PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Sarah

28. As a teacher who works with kids from Danny's alma mater, I actually proud to see how far this young man has come. Danny is secure in his sexuality, he's secure in who he is and he is focused on his career in music. The mySpace rant comes from a young man who is angry at the world. The guy I see on Idol isn't the same kid. We should be thankful for his growth! Keep in singin' Danny! You make Azusa proud! Go Sierra!!!!!

Posted at 5:47PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Lisa Harrington

29. Come on people, regardless of what one does in their personal life, ie: Hernandez working at a gay bar, the fact is he's working and making a few bucks like all Americans should. His personal life has nothing to do with his talent and being on the American Idol show, it's a singing competion, not this is your life! Another fact, a great many popular musician, actors, even in you own home town, may be gay. The doctor that delivered or even your father/mother may have been gay when you was brought into this world. Get over with it!

Posted at 5:48PM on Mar 4th 2008 by BroadwayMan1

30. He's a girl. No doubt about it. Doesn't matter what is between his legs, he's still a girl. I have a feeling we don't want to know what is between his legs, now that I think of it.

Posted at 5:49PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Sarah

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