Celebrity Justice
TMZ to A.I. - We Can Name That Tune!

So our spies know what the guys are singing tonight on "American Idol." The rehearsal just ended, and you won't believe who laid down the best performance. Click to gallery to see who sang what.
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As for what happened behind the scenes, it's obvious producers are following the "A.I." scandals because they had David Hernandez and Danny Noriega stand next to each other and teased them together going into commercial.

We're told Chikezie was having some pitch and arrangement troubles and Exec Producer Nigel Lythgoe was coaching him afterwards. Jason Castro was a nervous motha. Luke Menard sucked worst.

The girls, especially Pepe-Le-Pew-like Amanda Overmeyer were ragging on Danny Noriega for the Christmas video that surfaced on MySpace featuring Danny boy talking about raping mothers. Class.

During a break in the rehearsal, Ryan Seacrest sang "Hold On Loosely" by 38 Special. He was awful -- but he knew it.

The packaged pieces are the "A.I." contestants embarrassing moments.

By the way, in rehearsal, Danny Noriega was top dog -- by far.

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46. I agree, the puppy video was all lulz yall ding dang it.

Posted at 3:28AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Ali-Kelli

47. Danny looks exactly like jessica alba.

Posted at 3:29AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Ali-Kelli

48. what idol contestent was on the jenny show?

Posted at 4:50AM on Mar 5th 2008 by db

49. It's not right that the guy who worked at the strip club gets to continue. And that Danny Noriego---yuck, what a creep. This year's American Idol contestants are really the "bottom of the barrel." And that chick with the Lily Munster look-- double yuck.. I think Simon, Paula and Randy are losing their touch at picking potential winners. How about having Max (from TMZ), Larry Birkhead and Perez Hilton become the new "Power 3".?? Or adding Kato Kalin, too?? Hottttt....

Posted at 6:07AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Jayne

50. Danny Noriega is arrogant. Too bad, it totally ruins his stage presence.

And -- hey "Rufus" -- " the flamin Mo's" ? Why don't you find a white-supremacist compound somewhere in Butt-f**k Idaho and crawl to it.

In America, 14-year-old gay kids are still being beaten up and murdered. We don't need YOUR KIND here.

Posted at 7:14AM on Mar 5th 2008 by wowza

51. Danny has got to go away! I agree that he's totally arrogant, and he's too queenie.

Last night Paula was talking herself into a corner. It reminded me of Ellen D.

Posted at 7:48AM on Mar 5th 2008 by ABC

52. I love AI this year. So many cute gay boys!

Posted at 8:01AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Rough Daddy

53. i thought the men sang last nite and the girls tonite if thats the case then why did that ugly dark haired girl on the right sing with the men last nite

Posted at 8:09AM on Mar 5th 2008 by big balls.

54. its the yr for the gay fockers

Posted at 8:18AM on Mar 5th 2008 by staff.

55. Does anyone read the stories before they comment? This was a report of the rehearsal, chances of performances changing are common place. The fact that Idol finds have a few extra tidbits thanks to TMZ is a good thing. Stop being haters!!

Posted at 9:14AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Karaoke God

56. #51 YES HE DOES!!! That is so funny! I love Michael Johns and David Cook HOT HOT HOT

Posted at 9:29AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Star

57. 13. I can't stand Paula Abdul, she needs to get off that show forever!

I also don't like Danny at all!

Simon Cowell rocks my world!

Posted at 8:23PM on Mar 4th 2008 by me


If you're so great, why the hell aren't you on there? It's easier to sit and throw stones, isn't it? I just love arrogant, egotistical, judgemental people like you....NOT!

Posted at 9:54AM on Mar 5th 2008 by Tarnished Angel

58. Noreiga is so full of himself he's embarrassing to watch. He also has a mediocre singing voice. He's all poses and snotty, attitudinal remarks. He should go home next.

Posted at 10:04AM on Mar 5th 2008 by mega zinich

59. Noriega is the most annoying AI contestant EVER! He needs to get over himself. For the people bitching about TMZ.....if you don't like it, why are you here posting????? Who needs the rags like People, who is more about the ads than content? TMZ is FREE, has the best gossip and is funny as hell!

Posted at 10:06AM on Mar 5th 2008 by TW

60. i believe randy and paula shouldn't nag on booing of simon. he's a judge also. and when danny a. disrespect simon last night randy and paula clap their hands join danny in his disrespect of their fellow judge, I think its funny when simon tells someone he likes their performance, it means more than than the other judges approval. you can tell by there reaction. how can you like some one like danny a. who believes rape is a joke?he's sick!!!!

Posted at 10:09AM on Mar 5th 2008 by cindy bear

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