Parties You Will Never Get Into

In the wake of an MTV Video Music Awards show, all the madness usually spills over to the parties thereafter. The VMA held on Sept.7, 2008 was no exception.

Chateau Marmont in West Hollywood blazed in utmost star wattage for “Idols and Icons,” a VMA after party sponsored by In Touch Weekly.

Stars studded most corners of this party central, while Leona Lewis and Good Charlotte took turns on the stage. Samantha Ronson spun ditties on the deck downstairs, while rumored paramour Lindsay Lohan looked on, chugging Red Bull. LiLo later freaked out when somebody spilled a drink on her. In her panic, she barged into the men’s bathroom.

Christina Aguilera had a more sedate night watching crooner Leona Lewis. Good Charlotte’s set was comparatively a ruckus. The front row of their audience included Mischa Barton and Benji Madden’s flame, Paris Hilton, who captured the performance on cam. The vocalists later staged a little “drinking contest” for the crowd. Paris also chatted with Demi Moore and sister Nicky Hilton.

Olympics Golden Boy Michael Phelps was even present. So were a shirtless Kid Rock and handsome Ryan Philippe. Katy Perry was another prized guest, though she didn’t kiss girls that night. Twilight’s Robert Pattinson and David and Victoria Beckham kept the British Invasion alive there.

Hyde was the place to be after Château Marmont. At another side of town, JoJo, Young Jeezy, Keri Hilson and Warren G attended Pepsi’s post-VMA party at Avalon.

Pepsi, as well as Nikon, also sponsored the Official 2008 VMA After Party, which happened right after the show. It was held at the Paramount Backlot, just a stone’s throw from Studio 16, where the ceremonies transpired. By default then, its party circuit included the shows’ hot attendees, like Lauren Conrad and Audrina Patridge from The Hills, Gym Class Heroes, Travis Barker, Paramore, Jonah Hill, Kobe Bryant and Sid Wilson of Slipknot. British imports The Ting Tings gave a performance of their tune “Shut Up and Let Me Go.”

Of all the revelers that night, the happiest could be Britney Spears, who took home the Video of the Year moon man for “Piece of Me,” which was directed by Wayne Isham.