"Idol" loser Danny Noriega stayed true to self (Reuters)

 
Reuters - Danny Noriega, the flamboyant California teen controversially voted off TV talent show "American Idol," on Friday shrugged off his early departure saying he was glad he had remained true to himself. (link)

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