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

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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31. leave Danny ALONE!! LOL. but siriously, he's just a kid then, honestly wen he did that he was bored and had a camera. i bet u guys hav all done sumtin like that b4. so i luv him, and so wat he was just b'ing a normal freaky teenager, wat matters is he's not like that anymore! dont u idiots have anything better to do then try to ruin his chance of happiness. dont let this afffect voting for him!

Posted at 11:42PM on Apr 18th 2008 by watev

32. y'aallzz needa get a life and stop woryying bout deese celebrityyss and their busineess how would you likke it if someonne alwaayss was followinng you with a cameraa and taking pictures and putting them on thee computer and in magaziness without your permission i bet you wouldnt like it would you???

Posted at 8:27PM on Mar 8th 2008 by !@#$%^&*(

33. 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

34. 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

35. 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

36. 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

37. 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

38. 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

39. This stuff is so lame who really cares???!!!

Posted at 5:55PM on Mar 4th 2008 by alissayywhat

40. I've never seen Danny Noriega and Jessica Alba in the same place at the same time.

Posted at 5:56PM on Mar 4th 2008 by JB

41. Get over yourselves people. Who cares if he is gay or straight! The disturbing X-mas message is what's important here.
Hopefully, he is over his rebellion and has grown up. This guy can sing and I for one would like to see him do well!

Posted at 6:03PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Dee

42. I fail to belive that crap! I'm still a fan of Danny Noriega. I am no longer beliving anything on here!! 1st about Daviod Archuleta, that got on my nerves and now Danny Noriega. I hate to see them being trashed. You all belive whatever you want. He is my friend's favorite and my 2nd favorite!


geez!!! this is making me majorly pissed off.

Posted at 6:06PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Madison

43. Danny Noriega makes self-respecting gay people look bad. Honest, folks, not all of us are simpering little queens like him!

Posted at 6:08PM on Mar 4th 2008 by SparkySFO

44. do u see how short his hair is? obviously this was a long time ago and he is different now. Its so funny how they put up this video to show how hes bashing CHRISTMAS and the only thing people are talknig about is that hes GAY. I judge the singers in american idol by Talent(how well they can sing), and Danny is in my top 3, David Hernandez is number 1, David Archuleta is number 2, and Danny is number 3, i dont judge on their personality.

Posted at 6:21PM on Mar 4th 2008 by Walley

45. man, any time i see american idol as an aol top story, i always hope it's about blake lewis. he is sooo cute and talented. anybody who hasn't checked it out, he had a cd called audio day dream out that's amazing. his song "here's my hello" is extremely sexty

Posted at 6:26PM on Mar 4th 2008 by ashley

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