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{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
|name = Adore Delano
| name = Adore Delano
|image = Adore Delano Pizza.jpg
| image = Adore Delano Pizza.jpg
|caption = Adore Delano performing in 2014
| caption = Adore Delano performing in 2019
|birth_name = Daniel Anthony Noriega
| birth_name = Adore Anthony Noriega
|birth_date = {{birth date and age|1989|09|29}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1979|09|29}}
|occupation = {{hlist|[[Drag queen]]|[[singer]]|[[actor]]}}
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Drag queen]]|[[singer]]|[[actor]]}}
|years_active = 2008–present
| years_active = 2008–present
|website = {{url|adoredelano.com}}
| website = {{url|adoredelano.com}}
}}
}}


'''Daniel Anthony Noriega''',<ref name=californiabirthindex>{{cite web|url= https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/daniel_anthony_noriega_born_1989_19397320 |title=The Birth of Daniel Noriega| publisher= CaliforniaBirthIndex.com|accessdate=October 2, 2017|archivedate=October 3, 2017|archiveurl= https://archive.is/fMS3o |deadurl=no}}</ref> better known by the stage name '''Adore Delano''',<ref name=rollingstone>{{cite news|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ex-idol-danny-noriega-lip-synchs-paula-abdul-for-paula-abdul-20140416 | title=Ex-Idol Danny Noriega Lip-Synchs Paula Abdul for Paula Abdul|work=[[Rolling Stone]]| first=Lyndsey |last=Parker|date=April 16, 2014|accessdate=September 16, 2017|archivedate= April 7, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407042456/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ex-idol-danny-noriega-lip-synchs-paula-abdul-for-paula-abdul-20140416|deadurl=no}}</ref> (born September 29, 1989)<ref name=californiabirthindex /> is an American [[drag queen]], [[singer-songwriter]], [[YouTuber]], and [[actor]]. Delano first appeared as a contestant on the [[American Idol (season 7)|seventh season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' in 2008 as Danny Noriega. Adore Delano went on to compete in the [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6)|sixth season]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'', becoming a favourite among fans and ultimately making it into the final three. She released her debut studio album ''[[Till Death Do Us Party]]'' in 2014, followed by her second studio album ''[[After Party (Adore Delano album)|After Party]]'' in 2016.
'''Daniel Anthony Noriega''',<ref name=californiabirthindex>{{cite web|url= https://www.californiabirthindex.org/birth/daniel_anthony_noriega_born_1989_19397320 |title=The Birth of Daniel Noriega| publisher= CaliforniaBirthIndex.com|accessdate=October 2, 2017|archivedate=October 3, 2017|archiveurl= https://archive.is/fMS3o |deadurl=no}}</ref> better known by the stage name '''Adore Delano''',<ref name=rollingstone>{{cite news|url= https://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ex-idol-danny-noriega-lip-synchs-paula-abdul-for- stupid-20140416 | title=Ex-Idol Danny Noriega Lip-Synchs Paula Abdul for Paula Abdul|work=[[Rolling Stone]]| first=Lyndsey |last=Parker|date=April 16, 2014|accessdate=September 16, 2017|archivedate= April 7, 2016|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160407042456/http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/ex-idol-danny-noriega-lip-synchs-paula-abdul-for-paula-abdul-20140416|deadurl=no}}</ref> (born September 29, 1989)<ref name=californiabirthindex /> is an American [[drag queen]], [[singer-songwriter]], [[YouTuber]], and [[actor]]. Delano first appeared as a contestant on the [[American Idol (season 7)|seventh season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'' in 2008 as Danny Noriega. Adore Delano went on to compete in the [[RuPaul's Drag Race (season 6)|sixth season]] of ''[[RuPaul's Drag Race]]'', becoming a favourite among fans and ultimately making it into the final three. She released her debut studio album ''[[Till Death Do Us Party]]'' in 2014, followed by her second studio album ''[[After Party (Adore Delano album)|After Party]]'' in 2016.


==Early life==
==Early life==
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===2008: ''American Idol''===
===2008: ''American Idol''===
[[File:DannyNoriegaAndKadyMalloy.JPG|thumb|Danny Noriega and [[Kady Malloy]] at the ''American Idol'', Season 7, Top 12 after party]]
[[File:DannyNoriegaAndKadyMalloy.JPG|thumb|Danny Noriega and [[Kady Malloy]] at the ''American Idol'', Season 7, Top 12 after party]]
In 2008, Noriega appeared on the [[American Idol (season 7)|seventh season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'', making it to the semi-finals. He became known for his flamboyant personality and sassy rapport with the judges, notably a comment towards judge [[Simon Cowell]], which later went viral. After watching him on ''Idol'', [[Rosie O'Donnell]] invited Noriega to perform on her R Family Vacations cruise.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Noriega Gets His First Job Offer — From Rosie O’Donnell!|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20424137,00.html|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=12 December 2013|date=7 March 2008}}</ref> Talk show host [[Ellen DeGeneres]] also invited Noriega to be a guest on her [[The Ellen DeGeneres Show|show]].<ref name="Ellen">{{cite web|url=http://worldofwonder.net/danny-noriega-ellen/|title=And Who Could Ever Forget Little Danny Noriega on Ellen?|work=World of Wonder|access-date=May 17, 2015}}</ref>
In 2008, Noriega appeared on the [[American Idol (season 7)|seventh season]] of ''[[American Idol]]'', making it to the semi-finals. He became known for his flamboyant personality and sassy rapport with the judges, notably a comment towards judge [[Simon Cowell]], which later went viral. After watching him on ''Idol'', [[Rosie O'Donnell]] invited Noriega to perform on her R Family Vacations cruise.<ref>{{cite web|title=Danny Noriega Gets His First Job Offer — From Rosie O’Donnell!|url=http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20424137,00.html|work=[[People (magazine)|People]]|accessdate=12 December 2013|date=7 March 2008}}</ref> Talk show host [[Ellen DeGeneres]] also invited Delano to be a guest on her [[The Ellen DeGeneres Show|show]].<ref name="Ellen">{{cite web|url=http://worldofwonder.net/danny-noriega-ellen/|title=And Who Could Ever Forget Little Danny Noriega on Ellen?|work=World of Wonder|access-date=May 17, 2015}}</ref>


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Delano's album ''After Party'' was set for release March 11, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BUVYD6E?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 |title=After Party [Explicit&#93;: Adore Delano: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=March 1, 2017}}</ref> The first single, "Dynamite," was released on February 26, 2016, the second, "Take Me There," was released on March 10, 2016, and the third, "I.C.U.," was released on September 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6913521/adore-delano-after-party-album-premiere|title=Listen to 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano's 'After Party' Album: Exclusive Premiere|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate= March 9, 2016}}</ref>
Delano's album ''After Party'' was set for release March 11, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BUVYD6E?ie=UTF8&*Version*=1&*entries*=0 |title=After Party [Explicit&#93;: Adore Delano: MP3 Downloads |publisher=Amazon.com |date= |accessdate=March 1, 2017}}</ref> The first single, "Dynamite," was released on February 26, 2016, the second, "Take Me There," was released on March 10, 2016, and the third, "I.C.U.," was released on September 1, 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.billboard.com/articles/news/6913521/adore-delano-after-party-album-premiere|title=Listen to 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano's 'After Party' Album: Exclusive Premiere|work=[[Billboard (magazine)|Billboard]]|accessdate= March 9, 2016}}</ref>


Adore was one of ten contestants on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (season 2)|second season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars'']],<ref>{{cite web|last=Avery |first=Dan |url=http://www.newnownext.com/logo-rupauls-all-star-drag-race-season-2/06/2016/ |title=Logo Announces Contestants For "RuPaul's All Star Drag Race" Season 2 |publisher=NewNowNext.com |date=June 17, 2016|accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref> but after tough critiques, she tagged out in episode two.
Adore was one of ten contestants on the [[RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars (season 2)|second season of ''RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars'']],<ref>{{cite web|last=Avery |first=Dan |url=http://www.newnownext.com/logo-rupauls-all-star-drag-race-season-2/06/2016/ |title=Logo Announces Contestants For "RuPaul's All Star Drag Race" Season 2 |publisher=NewNowNext.com |date=June 17, 2016|accessdate=2017-03-01}}</ref> but after tough critiques, she tagged out in episode two.i love adore sooo much


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
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==Lawsuit==
==Lawsuit==
On April 4, 2017, Delano filed a lawsuit against her former management company, Producer Entertainment Group, alleging she had earned $2.5 million over the past three years, though only about $300,000 was actually paid to her.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Delano|first1=Adore|title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Sues Managers for Stealing Millions|url=http://www.tmz.com/2017/04/04/rupauls-drag-race-adore-delano-manager-lawsuit/|publisher=[[TMZ.com]]|accessdate= April 4, 2017}}</ref> P.E.G. countersued in January 2018, alleging Delano owed the company $180,000 in management fees.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/09/rupaul-drag-race-adore-delano-countersued-managers-180k/| title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano Countersued by Managers|publisher=TMZ.com| date=January 9, 2018|accessdate=February 4, 2018}}</ref>
On April 4, 2017, Delano filed a lawsuit against her former management company, Producer Entertainment Group, alleging she had earned $2.5 million over the past three years, though only about $300,000 was actually paid to her<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.tmz.com/2018/01/09/rupaul-drag-race-adore-delano-countersued-managers-180k/| title='RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano Countersued by Managers|publisher=TMZ.com| date=January 9, 2018|accessdate=February 4, 2018}}</ref>


==Discography==
==Discography==

Revision as of 01:58, 15 February 2018

Adore Delano
Adore Delano performing in 2019
Born
Adore Anthony Noriega

(1979-09-29) September 29, 1979 (age 45)
Occupations
Years active2008–present
Websiteadoredelano.com

Daniel Anthony Noriega,[1] better known by the stage name Adore Delano,[2] (born September 29, 1989)[1] is an American drag queen, singer-songwriter, YouTuber, and actor. Delano first appeared as a contestant on the seventh season of American Idol in 2008 as Danny Noriega. Adore Delano went on to compete in the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race, becoming a favourite among fans and ultimately making it into the final three. She released her debut studio album Till Death Do Us Party in 2014, followed by her second studio album After Party in 2016.

Early life

Noriega was raised in Azusa, California, where he attended Sierra High School.[3]

Career

2008: American Idol

Danny Noriega and Kady Malloy at the American Idol, Season 7, Top 12 after party

In 2008, Noriega appeared on the seventh season of American Idol, making it to the semi-finals. He became known for his flamboyant personality and sassy rapport with the judges, notably a comment towards judge Simon Cowell, which later went viral. After watching him on Idol, Rosie O'Donnell invited Noriega to perform on her R Family Vacations cruise.[4] Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres also invited Delano to be a guest on her show.[5]

Performances:
Stage Theme Song choice Original artist Result
Audition Singer's Choice "Proud Mary" Creedence Clearwater Revival Advanced
Hollywood Singer's Choice "When I Need You" Albert Hammond Advanced
Top 24 The 1960s "Jailhouse Rock" Elvis Presley Safe
Top 20 The 1970s "Superstar" Delaney & Bonnie Safe
Top 16 The 1980s "Tainted Love" Gloria Jones Eliminated

2009–14

Noriega as Adore Delano performing in stage in 2014

Following American Idol, Noriega became a YouTube personality, performing skits as himself, in drag as Adore Delano, or as his other drag character, Angel Baby. In June 2009, Noriega released the music video for his song "24/7," featuring Diamonique, his sister.[6]

After seeing RuPaul's Drag Race contestant Raven perform at the nightclub Micky's in West Hollywood, Noriega was inspired to enter a drag competition at the club, later winning it.[7] Following the win, Noriega started performing in Southern California as Adore Delano.[8] Along with other RuPaul's Drag Race contestants, Adore walked the Marco Marco runway for Los Angeles Fashion Week in 2013.[9] In December 2013, Logo announced that Adore Delano was among 14 drag queens who would be competing on the sixth season of RuPaul's Drag Race.[10] Delano had previously competed for the season 5 fan-vote, ultimately losing to Penny Tration. Delano eventually went on to win three challenges. She was an unnamed co-runner up along with Courtney Act, losing to Bianca Del Rio.

Immediately following the finale of Drag Race, Delano released the single "DTF" on May 20, 2014, as the lead single from her debut album Till Death Do Us Party. The full album was released on June 3, 2014, charting at number three on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart,[citation needed] 11 on the US Independent Albums chart,[citation needed] and number fifty-nine on the Billboard 200.[citation needed] She released music videos for the majority of its tracks, including "I Adore U", which peaked at 49 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs.[citation needed]

In November 2014, Delano announced that a second album was in the works, that is expected to see a 2015 release.[11] In May 2015, Delano announced she had started writing sessions for the album.[12]

2016 – present

Delano's album After Party was set for release March 11, 2016.[13] The first single, "Dynamite," was released on February 26, 2016, the second, "Take Me There," was released on March 10, 2016, and the third, "I.C.U.," was released on September 1, 2016.[14]

Adore was one of ten contestants on the second season of RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars,[15] but after tough critiques, she tagged out in episode two.i love adore sooo much

Personal life

Noriega came out at 12 years old.[16] As of 2017, Noriega identifies as non-binary, saying that "gender isn't a real thing... it's just something they came up with to categorize and control people".[17]

Lawsuit

On April 4, 2017, Delano filed a lawsuit against her former management company, Producer Entertainment Group, alleging she had earned $2.5 million over the past three years, though only about $300,000 was actually paid to her[18]

Discography

Main article: Adore Delano discography

Tours

Headlining

  • Till Death Do Us Party Tour (2014-2015)
  • After Party UK Promo Tour (2016)
  • After Party Tour (2016-2017)
  • Birthday Tour (2017)
  • Whatever Tour (2017-2018)

Co-headlining act

  • Battle of the Seasons 2015 Condragulations Tour (2015)
  • Battle of the Seasons 2016 Extravaganza Tour (2016)

Awards and nominations

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2014 Adore Delano America's Next Drag Superstar Nominated
2016 Drag Queen of the Year Nominated [19]

Filmography

Film

Title Year Director Role Notes Ref.
Dragged 2015 Christopher Birk Herself In production [20]
TupiniQueens 2015 João Monteiro Herself Documentary about drag queen's scene in Brazil. [21]

Television

Title Year Role Notes Ref.
American Idol 2008 Self [22]
The Ellen DeGeneres Show [5]
RuPaul's Drag Race 2014 Self Season 6 – Runner-up [22]
RuPaul's Drag Race: Untucked Companion show to RuPaul's Drag Race [22]
Chasing Life 2015 Adore Delano
RuPaul's Drag Race: All Stars 2016 Self Season 2 – 9th Place (Quit)

Web series

Title Year Role Notes Ref.
Let the Music Play 2014 Self [23]
Hey Qween 2015 Episode: "Adore Delano"

Music videos

Title Year Artist Director Ref.

-

"Oh No She Better Don't" 2014 RuPaul Steven Corfe [24]
"Sissy That Walk" Steven Corfe [25]
"Mean Gays" Courtney Act Kain O'Keeffe [26]
"The T" 2016 Alaska Ben Simkins [27]

References

  1. ^ a b "The Birth of Daniel Noriega". CaliforniaBirthIndex.com. Archived from the original on October 3, 2017. Retrieved October 2, 2017. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Parker, Lyndsey (April 16, 2014). "Ex-Idol Danny Noriega Lip-Synchs Paula Abdul for Paula Abdul". Rolling Stone. Archived from stupid-20140416 the original on April 7, 2016. Retrieved September 16, 2017. {{cite news}}: Check |url= value (help); Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Velazquez, Maritza (February 15, 2008). "Class notes: Interview with American Idol's Danny Noriega". San Gabriel Valley Tribune and Whittier Daily News. Retrieved December 12, 2013. For 18-year-old Danny Noriega...
  4. ^ "Danny Noriega Gets His First Job Offer — From Rosie O'Donnell!". People. March 7, 2008. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  5. ^ a b "And Who Could Ever Forget Little Danny Noriega on Ellen?". World of Wonder. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  6. ^ Stranksky, Tanner (June 10, 2009). "'American Idol' album Danny Noriega's new single '24/7': Too much to handle...ish". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  7. ^ Amabile, Michelle (December 10, 2013). "'American Idol' Alum Danny Noriega to Compete on 'RuPaul's Drag Race' (Video)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  8. ^ Parker, Lyndsey (December 9, 2013). "'Idol' Alum Danny Noriega to Compete on 'RuPaul's Drag Race'". Rolling Stone. Retrieved December 12, 2013.
  9. ^ Avery, Dan (October 18, 2013). ""Drag Race" Queens Walk L.A. Fashion Week Runway For Marco Marco". New Now Next. Retrieved December 13, 2013.
  10. ^ Beard, Lanford (December 9, 2013). "'RuPaul's Drag Race': Check out the sickening season 6 supertease and meet the queens — Exclusive Video". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 9, 2013.
  11. ^ Tim Winfred. "New Details Arise About Adore Delano's Upcoming Sophomore Album". Dragaholic.
  12. ^ "Adore Delano on Twitter". Twitter.
  13. ^ "After Party [Explicit]: Adore Delano: MP3 Downloads". Amazon.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  14. ^ "Listen to 'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano's 'After Party' Album: Exclusive Premiere". Billboard. Retrieved March 9, 2016.
  15. ^ Avery, Dan (June 17, 2016). "Logo Announces Contestants For "RuPaul's All Star Drag Race" Season 2". NewNowNext.com. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  16. ^ Delano, Adore (April 16, 2012). My Coming Out Story With Mom!. Danny Noriega YouTube channel.
  17. ^ Voss, Brandon (August 21, 2017). "Adore Delano Talks New Punk Album 'Whatever', the '27 Club' & Being Nonbinary: 'Gender Isn't a Real Thing'". Billboard. Retrieved August 25, 2017.
  18. ^ "'RuPaul's Drag Race' Star Adore Delano Countersued by Managers". TMZ.com. January 9, 2018. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
  19. ^ Winfred, Tim. "Adore Delano Nominated for 'Drag Queen of the Year' LGBT Hero Award". Queerty. Retrieved April 22, 2017.
  20. ^ TupiniQueens. Facebook. January 9, 2015. Retrieved September 9, 2015.
  21. ^ "TupiniQueens – Trailer Oficial". YouTube. November 7, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  22. ^ a b c "Adore Delano – Rupaul's Drag Race Contestant – Season 6". Adore Delano official website. Retrieved May 17, 2015.
  23. ^ Smothers, Thairin (August 5, 2014). "WOWPresents Premiere: Let The Music Play with Adore Delano". World of Wonder. Retrieved July 17, 2015. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  24. ^ "RuPaul's "Oh No She Better Don't" Official Music Video feat. The Cast of Rupaul's Drag Race Season 6". YouTube. April 2, 2014. Retrieved March 1, 2017.
  25. ^ RuPaul's Sissy That Walk Official Music Video. YouTube. May 12, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2015. {{cite AV media}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  26. ^ Mean Gays – Courtney Act. YouTube. May 15, 2014. Retrieved May 19, 2015. {{cite AV media}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
  27. ^ Alaska Thunderfuck – The T (feat. Adore Delano) [Official]. YouTube. October 13, 2016. Retrieved October 22, 2016. {{cite AV media}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |work= (help)
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