May 22, 2008
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American Idol – The After Party…And So It Ends…
And so we’ve come from this: 
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 And So It Begins…
To this:
Lora came over tonight and we ordered a pizza and watched the finale. We were both stunned when David Cook pulled it off. I’m really glad he won though. I guess my predictions yesterday were wrong. Judging from all of the fanatical teenage girls we saw in the Nokia Theater at the finals last night, I was sure Archuleta had it. (The poor kid probably got quite a beating when he went home, LOL) After Idol, I walked Lora home. As I was walking back, I heard music at the Mondrian Hotel and Sky Bar next to my house. There were tons of limos parked up and down my street & Sunset Blvd, so I walked up. As it turns out, the American Idol wrap party was a block away from my house. (It was there last year too, but we assumed since the finale was at the Nokia, the party would be downtown.) So I stayed and snapped a few photos. At the end of the night, one of the paparazzi named “Dano” came up to me and asked for my phone number. He told me he wanted to call me tomorrow to see if I would be willing to sell any of the photos of David Cook that I took. We’ll see if he calls. I don’t think they’re that good. It was hard to get good shots because they all moved so fast; especially Archuleta, as you will see. By the way, Brooke White is a sweetheart! It’s 4:50 AM on Thursday and I have to be in Orange County at 10 AM. Tonight, one of Joel’s students gave us tickets to Indiana Jones, so we’re taking Tommy. (Update: It was weird!! They should have subtitled it “Indy Meets ET So George Lucas Can Come Full Circle”). Eva is checking in to the Hotel Careyfornia on Friday. Have a good weekend everyone!
Brooke was nice enough to pose with me
American Idol, 2008, David Cook
David Cook with his brother on the right.
Exclusive!! The girl on the left is Kimberly Caldwell from Season 2. She was hanging all over David Cook, and I sent my friend Cara (who was dressed nicely) in to spy on them near the bathroom (I told her how to sneak in). She said his hands were around her waist and their foreheads were touching. I bet you won’t read that on TMZ or Perez Hilton!!
Ruben Studdard, Season 2 Winner
Me & Chikezie
Randy Jackson
Ryan Seacrest
Ryan Seacrest with his Mom
Simon Cowell’s car
Simon Cowell’s girlfriend/fiance, Terri Seymour…
Who looks remarkably like Leona Lewis. Coincidence? I think not.
The omnipresent Idol wannabe, Constantine Maroulis
Constantine looking worse for wear. He went home with some skanky girls.
Lora and Constantine on TV a few weeks ago
Believe it or not, that’s David Archuleta’s chin. They whisked him by so fast that no one got any good pictures of him.
David Archuleta in his limo. Surprisingly he left with 2 girls, and his crazy Dad was nowhere in sight!
Carly Smithson on the far right
David Hernandez, the gay stripper
Amanda Overmeyer, the SCARY rocker chick
Brooke White, posing for me
Those are David Cook’s parents. I congratulated them as they got in their rental car and they were very gracious.
Season 1 runner up and David Cook’s personal valet from what I saw tonight, Justin Guarini.
Josiah Leming, the kid who didn’t make it who lived in his car. He was pretty drunk. LOL. Apparently now though, he has a record deal!
Carrie Underwood’s car and drivers. She’s inside.Here are all my Idol photos from the past three years, for anyone who cares:“Now that American Idol is over I’ve had a chance to catch up on other news. Did you know a black guy and a woman are running for president??” –Jimmy Kimmel
I also ran into Jason Castro at LAX a couple of weeks after the finale.And finally:
LOL It wasn’t a good day for these tweens!
Comments (91)
oh man…that zebra-looking woman kills me!
fun night you had.
Ryan looks so old in the snap!
So..David Cook wins huh? Cool~ I never really a fan of Archuleta.
David Hernandez looks cute by the way.
You are a paparazzi
holy chipotle!!! well good thing you wandered your way up to the
mondrian! nice pix on your site….insane!! hahaha but too bad you
couldn’t get a clear pic of artichoke!!!!
thanks again for the pizza/chocolate – idol finale was so much fun…(i’m still sad about top chef!!!)
xoxo
Hi Carey:
The women I work with (there are a lot of them) all
love American Idol and it is one of the few television shows I actually watch.
(Or DVR and watch later) Anyway, we had long ago made the prediction that it
would come down to these two Davids as finalists. I believed “little David”
would win based on what the judges said, and who the little girls will vote for.
It’s hard to ask what’s up with you, or new with
you, since I need only jump to your site and find out.
Take care, and know that I will gain a little “celebrity
by proxy” due to your “celebrity by proxy.” Thanks for that!!
@ayu_motosan - That zebra woman is scary as hell to tell you the truth!
@Dezinerdreams - Yeah, that was my night snap setting and him moving. He didn’t look as bad in person.
@vsan79 - Maybe…we’ll see if that guy actually pays me today!
hob nobbing with the celebs again! and a new career as a paparazzi – just be careful cuz if they drive their car into a bridge abuttment and kill themselves, they’ll get you for murder! nothing like that ever happens in Filion! peace, Al
OMG….how do you keep doing this?!? Perez would slit the throats of 10-yr-olds for this coverage! I can’t get over it. The rest of us are home watching in tears or joy, and you’re there brushing Brooke’s hair. What the F?! (tres cool!)
I knew you’d have fun ahaha. The pictures prove it :P I though u didn’t have your camera :P Well of course you can’t bring it inside ^^ DAVID COOK! :)
oh whoa….thanks a lot for these photos….I hope the guy will call you so that you can get some motivation to become a real papazazzi…:)
Too bad you couldn’t get a clear shot of little Archie….I truly feel sad he didnt win.
@pukemeister - I’ll be in Michigan next month, so there better be some celebs!
Thank God I didn’t have to touch Amanda!!
@jasonbasin - LMAO at brushing Brooke’s hair. She’s my home girl.
@aliceandrandy - Those pictures were from the after party…not the Nokia
@ToTaLLy_PhAt - I think David A’s Dad actually did him in. This will give him a chance to mature a little and eventually break away from his Dad’s grip.
Great shots, dude! I’m so psyched D.C. won. All the teenage girls may have crushes on Archie, but we women love us some David Cook:)
well, should you be passing through, feel free to stop by!
Good grief – you’re right at party central! No wonder Hotel Careyfornia is always booked solid. I think you need a digital SLR to capture those fast moving celebs.
awesome stuff!! looks like a good time!
omg you lucky BIACTHHH!! I hate you now!! You’re so incredibly lucky to be living there , and yet so close!!!! Brooke White’s a doll! :D Lol David Hernendez , the gay stripper …the shots are really good , hopefully you’ll sell them for tonnes of money and you’ll splurge on chocolate!! BTW Chekizie hugged Danny Noriega , so you’re like the closest you can get to Danny Noriega !! I wish he’d gone too , then you’d get to meet him :(
Sigh lucky you … Hollywood o.o! It’s piss boring in Aucks.
@ElusiveWords - What a great idea! My birthday is in September!
@JasonFX - Thanks Jason. Are you coming back to California for the summer?
@Loltothepower - LOL, I never thought about that. I’m one degree of separation from Danny Noriega. That means we’re practically married. LOL. Don’t worry Jin, there will always be a room for you at the H.C. Whenever you’re ready!
Oy vey. Up close and personal pictures! Never knew David A can get two girls into his car. Hahaha.
This is really cool!
Some fantastic photos… David Cook deserved to win it.
David C. all the way!!
simon you lucky bastard
Whoa. Lucky you. I might have pounced on someone if I were there. Or at least get pictures and autographs of both the Davids, and Brooke, and Jason, and Carly and Michael–omg, just as many people as possible!
Brooke is really sweet. She seems so down-to-earth. And David Archuleta and two girls?! Grrr.
wow.
You are so lucky. I wish I could have been there to see David Cook.
David is rock~~ he is so sweet~~!!
How cool that you were able to get some pretty good shots and how you happened upon the whole wrap party. Kudos!
Sorry I couldn’t make it.
HOW FREAKIN COOL!
why dont i live in california?!?!?
oh gosh…I feel sorry for the brother…considering the brother was the one going for the tryout…and didn’t make it on…..
:(
but I’m sure he understands…hopefully!
OMG I’M SO JEALOUS right now!!! Hahaha! That is sooo cool! NO JASON CASTRO? :(
wow, you got alot of good pictures. Great job!
And I was also so completely sure that David A. would get the vote ….I was utterly stunned he didn’t!
how exclusive!
wow that is so cool. you live one block from the party.
and you got really good pix of the people.
what brand of camera did you use????
sweet pics
So that’s what Seacrest looks like without makeup. Hmmm…
awesome! our very own perez hilton!
Dayum.
Looks like you had some fun…great shots! If you can’t find any celebrities in Michigan next month, you can come visit me instead…hehehe!
wow…wish I was there…bet u had alot of fun
I stumble on your blog thanks to the Xanga gods. I just wanted to say that your pics of Cook were good. I am a total celebrity gossip whore, and these pics are better than a lot of what goes into the mags. Also-thanks for sharing all the pictures!
A Stary Night ..indeed.
Hello Mr. Carey,
You worked hard to make your site more interesting than most. The pictures are a nice touch. I see that you have a wide variety of interests and observations here!
I like to write articles about God and religion on my site to help people to really get to know God, especially in these troubled times. “All they have eyes for is the fashionable god of darkness. They think he can give them what they want, and that they won’t have to bother believing a Truth they can’t see…” (2Corinthians 4:4) (Message Bible)
I hope you get a chance to look at them.
u should so work for TMZ lol
to bad didnt see David Hernandez at LB Pride lol
@FreeeVerse - Re: Archuleta with 2 girls in his limo…I know, right? And it was weird that his Dad was nowhere in site. Of course maybe they were relatives. Who knows. He IS Mormon.
@couldquitepossiblybeme - Thanks for stopping by and taking the time to comment!
@rfrancis51284 - Yeah, I think you’re right that Cook deserved to win. He certainly gave it his all.
@Johnnyfx91 - You got your wish!
@BleedingBrain - Re: Simon being a lucky bastard…Yeah, even I think she’s pretty. Jason Castro’s prettier though. LOL
@kingofblur - Thanks. Yes, Brooke was the most unassuming of all of them. No airs about her at all. Good people! Thanks
@Allis - Thanks for dropping by!
@queenofcanadia - Thanks, I’m sure I’ll run into him again, so I’ll tell him you said Hi
Those kind of things happen a lot when you live around here. Mama Mia! :)
I won’t be dying my hair any time soon!
@wong_da_bear - Yes, David C. seemed like a genuinely nice guy.
@MEluvCH - Thanks
@bricebanner - That’s OK, you were here in spirit.
@hotel_off_of_sunset - Ironically, the hotel was on Sunset (not off). You should have been there!
@charisalexandra - Just from the body language, I think the brother was totally OK with everything. They seem quite close. The parents and grandmother were very nice to me too. They have another son who’s dying, so they seem like a close knit family.
@fingerpaintedlove - Trust me, I stayed until after 2 AM waiting for Jason Castro to come out. I suspect he was in one of the suites upstairs, getting high, surrounded by beautiful women.
@takeuchik - You hope what doesn’t stop?
@tenshii_rage - Thanks. Yep it was surprising. The vote didn’t even seem close. 12 million apart!
@litlxkalixchika - LOL, not really, but thanks!
@MzPanDaPuP - Thanks, I used a Canon G9 http://weblog.xanga.com/CareyGLY/654853743/resurrection–false-idols.html
@shanaaa87 - I appreciate that.
@wherethefishlives - Actually, those aren’t really good pictures of Ryan. I accidentally had the ISO set too high for those pics and he’s a bit blurry and distorted.
@JonasApproved - Thanks Jonas…I think
@gots__thepoison - Thanks. Don’t drink the poison!
@Vana_Roth - I’ll be up in the UP for a graduation when I’m there. Kinda far from you I think!
@ShOrDeE_tRaNg - Yep, it was fun, thanks.
@odetocorny - Wow, that’s a very nice compliment. Thanks very much. And thank the Xanga Gods!
@Knights_Bridge - Luckily not a starry scary night!
@bible_prophecy - Thanks for kind words. Would you die for your faith?
@Sc12EeN17aM3 - Only if you’re my assistant Jad. You can keep me entertained with Miley Cyrus songs! I’m surprised they didn’t have her do a duet with David Archuleta!! Though I bet George Michael wanted to sing “I Want Your Sex” with Archuleta!
@CareyGLY - You mean you don’t meticulously Photoshop each picture? Ryan would be so disappointed in you!
Wow. That was great. You were right there in the middle of the American Idol hurricane and got yourself some good shots too! Congrats, mate.
thanx for the pix and info!
Awesome photos
I see you didn’t have anything about Jason Castro… any particular reason why?
Nice pics man. I wish I was around there. haha.
@angel_vow - Thanks! I like storms!
@foolishmistakeZ - Glad to be of service!
@adam - Thanks Adam!
@AgMomOf3 - Actually I waited for Jason until after 2 AM. He never came out. He might have “met someone” who was staying at the hotel…but I’m not one to gossip
@VcKiksAss - There’s plenty of excitement in NYC too. You can handle the east coast, I’ll take care of the west!
Thanks alot, I liked the video. “Fight the force, I mean Join the force!!” That was great haha.
cool that you got to go backstage on A.I. (not that i’m a fan of that show).
i have yet to see Indy 4. hope to catch it this weekend.
ryc: ya, the tutoring gig was alright. now it’s time to concentrate on my film projects. & regarding finding those places, i find them mostly in LA times calendar section!
Great photos Carey. Judi
Wow these are so amazing!!! I’m absolutely determined to get into one of those parties when I’m older and live in LA haha. That’s pretty sick how the after party was a couple of blocks away from your place. Must see hella stuff go down when you live in downtown LA.
David Archuleta is my fav. mormon in the world but why in the hell is he going home with two girls? They better be related to him….
waaay cool!
TWO GIRLS WITH MY ARCHIE?!
ugh. that should have been meee. lol.
haha i was showing my friends all your pictures
and congrats on being featured
omgsh. how do u go in there and just take pictures? u must’ve had a LOT of fun
You are amazingly lucky to go to the season finale of American Idol! I was so sure that Archuleta was gonna win too, but I definitly was rooting for David Cook. And aw, Brooke White is so pretty.
wow AMAZING pictures! seriously, i’m so jealous, but that’s awesome.
you should defff consider taking up a career as a paparrazo
dude i loved amanda… she looked so out of place during finale though haha
=D Yay, Brooke White! She’s awesome. Haha, I love that Jimmy Kimmel quote.
seacrest, out!
Cool stuff! thanks for sharing!
Shari
i’ve just pass by.
cm
WHAT?! Archie got into a car with two girls?
It was probably his sisters. Let’s hope so.
David Archuleta should have won. I’m never watching American Idol ever again.
damn you are a good paparazzi… I wish I could go to events like these… I would be trigger happy on my camera.
well* that day is my birthday…haha*
I know the final two pretty much have it made for life, so I don’t feel sorry for Archuleta all that much, but I think he was the better of the two musically.
wow…those are really up close photos!!! you’re so lucky!! *envious envious* =)
@CareyGLY - lol. Thanks for passing on the message
@Choo0oonie - Thanks
You’re probably right about the girls being his sisters. He was whisked in and out quite fast, and had 2 bodyguards, unlike David Cook’s 1 bodyguard! :)
@LA2SF_HWY - Thanks!
@xlovehappens - Your Archie? LOL. Because of your profile pic, does that mean you’re in love with yourself?
@shake_things_up - Thanks! Hope your friends liked the pics.
@vanillaandcarrots - I actually waited outside and took pictures, but they didn’t have it roped off like they usually do for the Oscars.
@b44byy - Thanks. Yep, Brooke is really pretty closeup too. She had very little makeup on. A natural beauty.
@x0Megannnx0 - Thanks, I don’t think I’ll be quitting my day job, but it’s fun to pretend
@black_lie - Oh, so YOU’RE Amanda’s fan! Out of place? That’s the understatement of the year. That dancing!! LOL
@resilient_raindrop - Thanks. Jimmy Kimmel had a funny piece on the red carpet too, but I can’t find it on YouTube yet. It was with that queen Simon said could report from the Red Carpet.
@CaKaLusa - A perfect summation Chris! Thanks. I want to be like you when I grow up.
@BillShari3boys - Thanks! What a cute little boy!
@ivan_97804 - Passed by??
@muzical_writer735 - Never watching again!? That’s what they all say. Get back to me in January!
@Kisy_KK - Happy Birthday!
@sonychak - You can! It’s not that hard when you live here.
@Da__Vinci - I know nothing about voice, so I can’t comment. I did like the way Cook individualized his songs though.
I think they got the right David. Cook is much more versatile then little David. But they will both have a contract going soon! Nice post, lucky dog!
wow
ur so lucky to get these pictures!!!!
@Frespirt - I think you’re right. Time will tell.
Thanks!
@she_fan - Right place at the right time
Hope that the guy does pay you!!! Those pictures look great :)
hey! great pix! what time was this whole party thing goin on? ie. what time did the Davids and other AI contestants arrive/leave? etc…..mustve been a crazy night for all of them!
@CareyGLY - yes, i am in love with myself. lol.
Just noticed the blurry picture of Archuleta… his ears are bigger than mine!
@rfrancis51284 - Mine too :)
@canda84 - Thanks! The party started early around 9:00 our time. Archuleta and Cook didn’t arrive until after 11. David A stayed about and hour and Cook stayed 2 hours. The rest of the contestants all came and left at different times.
Just came over from my blog which you visited. Cool pics. I’m so jealous! Wish I could have been there. TFS.
Jacquie
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@skrpndiva - Thanks for stopping by! Have a great weekend.
It’s great looking at these a year later. Love the Jimmy Kimmel joke at the bottom. I wonder what the equivalent will be a year from now!
Also, beautiful pic with Castro at LAX. Pretty pretty.
@jasmine - I had forgotten about that Kimmel joke. I suppose the equivalent this year would be “Now that American Idol is over, did you realize we have a black president”