User:JRG/Corey Worthington

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Corey Worthington, also incorrectly known as Corey Worthington Delaney or Corey Delaney[1] is an Australian, best known for holding a large party that was reported worldwide. After appearances on Australian news programs, such as A Current Affair[2] and in the international press, Worthington became an internet phenomenon - the article about his party was the second most read story on the BBC News website in January 2008[3].

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[edit] Personal life

Worthington lives with his mother, Jo Worthington and stepfather Steve Delaney.[4] Worthington, who was born on 1991-03[5], had left school and was working as a trainee carpenter before the party.[6]

[edit] The party

Worthington hosted a party at his family's house in the Narre Warren area of Melbourne on the night of 2008-01-12 while his parents were away on holiday at the Gold Coast.[7]. Worthington sent out the invitation to his party via text messaging,[8]Myspace and Facebook, reading:[9].

“ Oh yea party at Mine Saturday 12th Jan. BYO chicks and grog. No knives, rents will cracK it at me ”

The party eventually had 500 attendees and there was subsequent vandalism around the neighborhood. Thirty police officers were called in, including a police helicopter and the dog squad.[10] Police were attacked with bottles and stones, and blamed alcohol consumption and the lack of adult supervision for the party getting out of hand.[11]Following the party, the Victorian Police Commissioner wrote an open letter asking young people to be aware of the power of SMS and the internet.[12]

[edit] After the party

After the party, Worthington appeared on numerous television programs, and it was reported that his parents could have been fined up to A$20,000 for the police response to the party.[13] He was unapologetic during his interview on A Current Affair with Leila McKinnon, appearing with an open jacket and no shirt, refusing to take off his sunglasses because they were "famous" and, when asked what other kids should do it they were thinking of partying when their parents were out of town, he responded with "Get me to do it for you. Best party ever so far, that's what everybody's been saying."[13].

The A Current Affair interview had a dramatic effect on Worthington's popularity. The host's judgemental overtones, and Corey's flippant replies, only served to enhance his already growing popularity[2]. Some saw his celebrity as symbolic rise of Generation Z[14]

Live News in Australia reported Worthington was attacked outside a shopping mall a few days after the party,[15] but other news sources are considering that the fight may have been a hoax.[16]

[edit] Promotions career

Since his news appearances, Worthington has hired an agent, Max Markson,[7] and has gone into party promoting,[17] going on an international DJ tour[16] including stops at British resorts Brighton, Torquay, and Blackpool.[18] He has also been "earmarked" to host the Big Brother television series on Network Ten in Australia,[19] signed a deal with Zoo Weekly which could be worth up to A$10,000, has signed a deal to host a party called "Not So Narre"[4], and has been offered a deal to run underage clubs.[19] He gave his sunglasses to Zoo Weekly who are holding a contest for them, calling them "most famous item of clothing in Australian history."[20]

He also received the "Best Week Ever" award from the Best Week Ever television show.

A take-off on Worthington has been used in advertisements in Australia [21] and Corey Worthington impersonators entertaining at parties.[22]

In March, 2008, it was announced that Corey would be part of a viral advertising campaign by European telecomunications giant, O2[3].

Corey was an "intruder" in the 2008 Australian Big Brother[23] where he earned $10,000 AUD per episode[24]. He was not able to be a contestant due to him being 17. [25]

[edit] Music & movie career

In 2008, Corey released a cover of the Beastie Boys's classic song Fight For Your Right.[26][23]. His manager has also announced that he may be starting a movie career as well[24].

[edit] Public reaction

Australia's Paris Hilton's[6] notoriety spawned the creation of "Slap Corey", a website game where users can "slap" a picture of Worthington. The site had been accessed nearly a million times as of late January.[27][28]

[edit] References

  1. ^ "Corey clarifies the name game", The Courier Mail, 2008-01-28. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  2. ^ a b "Reality TV version of Neighbours an instant hit", The Sydney Morning Herald, 2008-01-16. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  3. ^ a b "Corey Worthington going global ... sorry", News.com.au, 2008-03-27. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  4. ^ a b "Corey Worthington starts to pocket riches", The Herald Sun, 2008-01-17. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  5. ^ "Australia wild party child turns party pro", Reuters, 2008-01-24. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  6. ^ a b "Corey Worthington is Australia's Paris Hilton", news.com.au, 2008-01-24. Retrieved on 2008-03-27. 
  7. ^ a b "Legend, moron or just a naughty boy"
  8. ^ "Police probe how 500 teens got invite"
  9. ^ "Weekend at Corey's: An Idiot's Guide to Fame"
  10. ^ "Police threaten teenager with party bill"
  11. ^ "Melbourne youth faces party bill"
  12. ^ "We were all young once, but teens need limits"
  13. ^ a b "Youth, 16, faces £10,000 bill - and livid parents - after best party ever"
  14. ^ "An out-of-control party brings an Australian teenager to international fame"
  15. ^ "BASHED: Corey caught on the receiving end"
  16. ^ a b "'Corey attack video staged' probe"
  17. ^ "Corey Worthingon goes on international party circuit"
  18. ^ "The world's party pest"
  19. ^ a b "Teen brat Corey Worthington just loves the world's attention"
  20. ^ "Corey's sunnies mag giveaway"
  21. ^ "Corey Worthington: From International Party Boy to Corporate Poster Boy"
  22. ^ "Trademark's VIP launch"
  23. ^ a b "Oh, Brother, so it's confirmed - Corey set for house", News.com.au, 2008-05-01. Retrieved on 2008-05-01. 
  24. ^ a b Harris, Amy. "Big Brother bonanza: Corey Worthington earns $200,000", News.com.au, 2008-05-13. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 
  25. ^ "Party boy Corey Worthington a Big Brother housemate", news.com.au, 2008-04-21. Retrieved on 2008-04-21. 
  26. ^ "Corey to fight for the right", FasterLouder.com.au, 2008-04-30. Retrieved on 2008-05-14. 
  27. ^ "Police probe into party boy's punch-up", New Zealand Herald
  28. ^ "Slap Corey - The game" Daily Telegraph

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