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Tuesday, April 29, 2014

The top 10 male nudes in art

Wolfgang Tillmans

Kneeling Nude

1997

For Wolfgang Tillmans, everything is worth photographing and anything can be art – but art is just a way of seeing life. This man's nudity is not heightened to sublime aesthetic splendor, not photographed in black and white or ruthlessly posed. Nor is the sexual nature of the image in any way disguised or ennobled. Here is the raw beauty of life portrayed with naked desire.

Your Nightly Briefing

From: Boy Culture

Enjoy photos of model Chris Minaya in red, pink and blue FU Underwear by Vaughn Stewart.

Tuesday April 29, 2014: Hunk of the Day

From: Daily Hunks

Paul Doran-Jones claims gay men in sport can come out because they know it's 'accepted'

From: Daily Mail

Accepted:
Paul Doran-Jones feels gay men in sport should feel comfortable in coming out.

Harlequins star Paul Doran-Jones has spoken out about gay men in sport as the prop has refreshingly claimed that they can come out 'knowing it's all accepted'.

The 28-year-old has a 10-month old baby with his girlfriend of four years, but understands how difficult it can be for gay sportsmen to open up about their sexuality.

Doran-Jones told Attitude Magazine: 'Of course there are loads of gay guys in sport and when they are ready they will come out knowing it's all accepted.'

Confident:
The Harlequins star was happy to bare all for his photoshoot with Attitude Magazine

'We live in a world where most people don't care that people are gay, that they are party of society.'

However, Doran-Jones does admit that rugby players may find it easier to come out than footballers.

He added: 'I think rugby players are pretty open minded actually. Gareth (Thomas) was brave because no one had done it before but having come out he has thrived and he is happy.'

'He's an amazing example about getting out, not hide it and enjoy it, embrace.'

Academy Award for Best Picture

1958

Gigi

Release date

May 15, 1958

Starring

Leslie Caron

Louis Jourdan

Maurice Chevalier

Hermione Gingold

Gigi is a 1958 American Metrocolor musical romantic comedy film directed by Vincente Minnelli. The screenplay by Alan Jay Lerner is based on the 1944 novella of the same name by Colette. The film features songs with lyrics by Lerner; music by Frederick Loewe, arranged and conducted by André Previn.

In 1991, Gigi was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant." The American Film Institute ranked it #35 in AFI's 100 Years...100 Passions. The film is considered the last great MGM musical and the final great achievement of the Freed Unit, headed by producer Arthur Freed, although he would go on to produce several more films, including the musical Bells Are Ringing in 1960. The film was the basis for an unsuccessful stage musical produced on Broadway in 1973.

A pre-Broadway production of the musical, newly adapted by Heidi Thomas (Call the Midwife, Cranford, Upstairs Downstairs) and directed by Eric D. Schaeffer (Follies, Million Dollar Quartet) is planned to run the Kennedy Center in January 2015.

YUMMY OF THE MONTH RUNNER-UP

From: Yummy of the Day

Today's Yummy of the Month runner-up was one of March's most popular. I would of bet that Sweet Dreams (3/4/2014) would have walked away the winner.

I only found one more shot of this scrumptious man, but it's a good one...

I love the come hither look in his eyes and the peek of cheek.

MMM! MMM!

Your Hunk of the Day: Bailey Sondag

Bailey Sondag via Loving Male Models

Introducing Bailey Sondag, a Miami model and photographer - and your Hunk of the Day! This handsome 6'1" fella is represented by Next Model Management Miami.

Check out more of Bailey on Twitter @BaileySondag, on Instagram @BaileySondag and on flickr at (you guessed it!) Bailey Sondag!

Zachary Quinto Goes Skinny Dipping

zacharyquinto

private pool is golden rule.

Dish of the Day #1393: Selfie Week

Every Monday through Friday a new Dish of the Day is featured. If you haven't yet voted in last week's Deep Dish Pool Party, choose your three favorite hunks in the sidebar poll here.

YUMMY OF THE YEAR FLASHBACK

From: Yummy of the Day

Our 2012 Yummy of the Year, Arnaud Dehayin, has always been one of my faves. Trim body, dreamy eyes, the right amount of fur... what's not to like? I came across this photo spread taken by David Khinda. Enjoy...

More Nude Paintings Of Seth Rogen By James Franco

From: Huffington Post

This week in things you never ever wanted to see, we bring you nude paintings of Seth Rogen. Based on their stylistic tonality (and the fact that they were posted on his Instagram), art experts have determined that these renderings of raw nakedness can be attributed to artist, teacher, student, lover and general visionary James Franco.

There is an innocence and purity in Rogen's submissive posturing, coupled with a contradictory sexuality. Almost as violently clashing as the reds and blues, we see an unconstrained duality of power and weakness pictured here. There is a blaring shame, cleverly juxtaposed with pride.

"Sleepy bear," Franco writes, drawing attention to the subdued animalism of his intimate depictions (read: while continuing to engage in what some view as blatant homophobia, because comedy).

According to the caption, these paintings will be available for viewing across various galleries in New York and Los Angeles. And, apparently, there are more Rogen paintings to come. In the mean time, be sure to enroll in Franco's acting classes, for the low, low price of $300 a month!

James Franco ‏@JamesFrancoTV Apr 27

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Franco's paintings appear to be based on drawings from artist Christopher Schulz's 2011 book, "Seth," which includes 32 pages of fan fiction illustrations. Rogen previously discussed the drawings during an interview on "Conan" in 2011, and recently shared one of Schulz's sketches on Twitter.

The 68th Tony Awards - Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Play

And the nominees are:
First photo is the nominee in the role nominated for, second photo is to show of the sexiness of the nominee:

Samuel Barnett

Twelfth Night

Viola

Bryan Cranston

All the Way

Lyndon B. Johnson

Chris O'Dowd

Of Mice and Men

Lennie

Mark Rylance

Richard III

Richard III

Tony Shalhoub

Act One

Older Moss Hart / Barnett Hart / George S. Kaufman

Mug Shot Tuesday

From: kenneth in the (212)

Bad boys never looked so good.

The 68th Tony Awards

The 68th Annual Tony Awards will be held on June 8, 2014, to recognize achievement in Broadway productions during the 2013–14 season. The ceremony will be held at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, and will be televised live on CBS. Hugh Jackman will be the host. This will be his fourth time hosting.

The nominations were announced on April 29, 2014 by Jonathan Groff and Lucy Liu.

Shows that opened on Broadway during the 2013–14 season before April 24, 2014 are eligible for consideration.

Over the next several days I will posting entries for the major categories.

Happy Birthday today April 29th

Another shot from Day, this time a favorite capture of one of today's birthday boy Nick Ayler.

11 Underwear Model Disney Prince Look A Likes

From: The Underwear Expert

Garrett Neff As Prince Charming From Cinderella

James Franco Opens Up About His Bedroom Selfies

From: NewNowNext

James Franco opened up about his bedroom-selfie habit to CBS News, offering plenty of psuedo-intellectual explanations but mostly just more shots of his bare chest. “The selfie … [is] a very intimate kind of perspective,” Franco offered. “It’s more than a self-portrait. It’s almost like it’s connected to you."

Mug Shot Tuesday

From: kenneth in the (212)

They're prep-school graduates and drug dealers -- score! Read HERE.

Favorite Pic of the Day for April 29th

A teaser of one of the Rick Day shots mentioned in the recent feature on Claudiu

Top 100 Hits Of The Ladies Of the 80′s

From: The Backlot

#35

“How Will I Know”

Whitney Houston

After the lovely ballads “You Give Good Love” and “Saving All My Love For You,” Whitney tuned the beat around with her first up-tempo number, which is arguably her greatest single. It spent two weeks at #1 in February 1986.

Classic Playgirl Guy for April 29th

From: Favorite Hunks & Other Things

Paul Anthony Crewes

Playgirl: December 1992 (Discovery)

Spring 1993 (Big Man on Campus

Photography by Jean Gabriele

'This winning 24 year old spends a lot of time at the stacks, checking out both classic books and classy babes. Our aspiring author tells us 'I love a woman who gives good head...you know, as in intellect.' I really appreciate someone who can stimulate my brain-creatively and intelligence are the biggest turn-ons for me. After all, sex is 99% in your mind right? Then pausing a beat he adds, 'OK, maybe not 99%....'

THIS IS WHAT A TOP LOOKS LIKE

From: Manhunt Daily

onthahunt31

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Australian / French dude

Hi fellas.

I'm great, thanks for asking!! Pls don't make me jump hoops for face pics, I simply lose any interest!

Theme is looking for something with more meaning or atleast memorable for the right reasons ;-)

Manners, politeness, fresh breath & happy / energetic personas click with me! Be a bad ass in bed where it counts.

Not here to judge your level of worth based on your gym membership fees, masculinity or "straightness" as I have many types (younger, twink, handsome, cute, bear, cub, kinky, slim and fit is fine but not at the top of my agenda....).

Cheers