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A former "American Idol" contestant whose career in singing didn't exactly pan out is now trying his hand at gay porn.

Nathaniel Marshall, a contestant on "American Idol" Season 8, makes his debut in the gay porn film "Men Caught on Video 2." He goes by the name Jadyn Daniels in the flick, which premiered June 2, Queerty was first to report.

The aspiring-"Idol"-turned-porn-star swore he would "spice up" the competition when he first tried out for the singing competition. Alas, he was booted off after reaching the top 36.

He went on to join "The Gay Real World," an online reality series about (you guessed it) gay men living in a house together and having their lives taped, in 2011. In his audition video, Marshall explained why his singing career didn't take off after "Idol."

"I tried my hardest to get into the industry," he said, "but it's so hard. With all...

Former American Idol contestant Nathaniel Marshall is exhibiting a talent of a different kind. The wannabe pop star, whom fans of the hit talent show may remember for making the field of 36 back on season 8 of Idol, is trading his musical aspirations to pursue a career in gay porn. According to TMZ, Marshall is starring in a new adult film called Men Caught on Video 2, which hit stores on Sunday. No word what the plot's about, but for Nate's sake, here's hoping his new gig lasts longer than his short-lived stint on American Idol.

Nathaniel Marshall -- who made the top 36 on season 8 of "American Idol" in 2009 -- is now trying his hand (and a few other appendages) at a new career ... gay porn. Marshall, now using the porn name Jadyn Daniels, is appearing in a film called "Men Caught on Video 2" which became available just yesterday. The movie does not appear to have much of a plot, so if you like your porn with a gripping story ... this...

The next set of singers admitted to the Top 12 rounds of "American Idol" is read live on Wednesday, March 4. Along with the third batch, the judges will make the selection of eight people from the Top 36 that don't make it to the next round by vote. These 8 will proceed to the Wild Card round and sing on Thursday, March 5 for their last shot. The judges will fill in the three remaining spots with their choices.

First result is brought rather quick and practical. Lil Rounds, who stood among the crowd on the performance night, is asked to stand up and walk to the stool because she is in the Top 12. A string is called in next, Arianna Afsar, Taylor Vaifanua, Alex Wagner-Trugman, Kendall Beard and Scott MacIntyre. Ryan Seacrest says that only one of these gets to move on. Scott MacIntyre, the blind guy is in.

Seacrest then calls Nathaniel Marshall and Kristen McNamara,...

Tuesday TV's Big Winner, Besides Olivia Newton-John: Nathaniel Marshall, whose headband inspired Simon Cowell to name-check the "Physical" singer, got to do his stuff before American Idol's biggest crowd of the night: 26.1 million, per preliminary Nielsen estimates. Second-chance semifinalist Felicia Barton and the high-fiving Scott MacIntyre likewise got exposure in the show's typically most-watched segment from 9 to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday TV's Other Big Winner: ABC, which waited out the two-hour Idol, then hauled out yet another postfinale Bachelor special—and found 10.9 million people still willing to hear out Jason Mesnick. What About Reaper? It is what it is, which isn't...

The third and final batch of 12 hopefuls in "American Idol", are giving their last shot to vie for a stool in the Top 12. Performing on Tuesday, March 3 are the candidate who replaces disqualified Joanna Pacitti, the blind guy and mother of three who wants to get her family back to their feet after tornado demolished their house.

First in line is Von Smith who has a rather extravagant stage act while in audition rounds. He sings Marvin Gaye's "You All I Need to Get By", and apparently struggles not to scream by making his voice softer. The judges love it, with Simon Cowell commenting, "You remind me of Clay Aiken".

Taylor Vaifanua is only 17 but she is taller than anybody there. She is up next, singing Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You". Kara DioGuardi thinks the performance doesn't show her personality and Randy Jackson says it straightforwardly,...

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