Perhaps this Dazzler of the Day could have been better-timed to coincide with Mean Girls Day, but Aaron Samuels deserves more than an October 3rd to shine, thanks to the timelessly-winning portrayal by Jonathan Bennett, who earns this Dazzling honor for winning all our hearts. The boxing/Halloween-themed photo shoot from Out Magazine is a pleasant reminder that Bennett still knows how to land a pretty punch.
While the world continues in its downward spiral, a spell of a post to bring noting but gratuitous shirtlessness and some brief semi-naked male celebrities for your viewing escapism and pleasure. We begin with a blog favorite, Chris Salvatore, who appeared not in just one Dazzler of the Day, but also this encore performance since his talent demanded it. He’s currently fielding ideas for locations for his 2024 calendar, so send some inspiration his way.
With an epic underwear brand and business already humming under his belt, Todd Sanfield has proven as savvy a marketer as he is a model. Witness this underwear post for additional evidence.
Glen Powell stole all the charisma in the latest Top Gun movie, which is what he tends to do whenever he appears on screen, even when fully clothed. Watch for an upcoming Dazzler of the Day crowning soon…
Simu Liu was but one of the several charming Kens in the Barbie movie which I have yet to see. (It’s been… a summer.) Thankfully, Liu dazzles in this post which you can put on repeat if ever you need a loop of beauty.
Dominic Albano is at the helm of his own underwear line, putting his goods where his mouth is and selling the shiny stuff out of his comfy drawers. That is, when he isn’t simply dazzling the world.
Kit Connor first made a splash across the pond before soaking the entire world – see more in his first Dazzler of the Day crowing here – then come back for what will surely be a second.
Speaking of splashes made round the world, here is the titular tease of Harry Styles naked – because a nude Harry Styles GIF is the root and anchor of any man candy post in the 2020’s. Styles has thrilled here before, and been crowned Dazzler of the Day to boot.
And bringing up the rear, and somewhat unfortunately covered in briefs, here we have Ben Cohen, who merits his own category here. (There’s also tons more in this epic post.) With this photo by Snooty Fox Images, we have a proper closing to this gratuitous bit of online fun.
While Jacob Elordi has achieved prominence, fame and acclaim for his turns in ‘Euphoria’ and ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy, it is his upcoming performance in Emerald Fennell’s ‘Saltburn’ that has me the most excited. When someone of such beauty also thrills with their talent and acting prowess, it’s the stuff of legend and Hollywood firmament. Witnessing a star in the process of being born is a wonder indeed, and for that Jacob Elordi is crowned Dazzler of the Day.
Sound the alarm!
Gays to your battle stations!
The new 2024 calendar featuring Ben Cohen is available to order, and these always sell out, so if you’re in the market for more of this magnificent specimen of humanity, get moving. Shot by longtime collaborator Leo Holden of Snooty Fox Images, this looks to be another exercise in art and beauty – and a celebration of the kind of glorious artistic alchemy that erupts whenever this subject and photographer find themselves in a fit of creation.
Cohen has proved so popular that he has his own category here, and the posts on him run deep and wide. Every year he offers a calendar is a big deal, and his collaborations with Holden are always a treat to witness. Better than all of that is his heartfelt commitment to ending bullying, and making the world a safer place for everyone. That’s the mark of true beauty.
{To order your own copy of the ben Cohen 2024 Calendar, click here.}
{For more beauty through the lens of Leo Holden and Snooty Fox Images, click here.}
As Maluma plots his next Instagram thirst-trap, we pause to remember some previous skin-tastic posts, such as this one which features his Calvin Klein underwear expedition. For that he joined the vaunted heights of Shawn Mendes and Nick Jonas, but he was just getting started. Following this magical moment with Madonna herself, Maluma went on to make some sweet music with Ricky Martin, while gaining a following for his own musical prowess. Rumor has it he is laying the groundwork for another sultry album, and priming the faucets as we speak.
Having dabbled in modeling, singing, acting, and baring it all on the Broadway Bares stage, Steve Grand has come into his own with his Grand Axis clothing line, which he so gorgeously flaunts in the promo shots for the brand. As the model and silent-seller of his underwear and swimwear, Grand is the best billboard for his product, and his winning smile and attitude earns him this Dazzler of the Day. A Renaissance man in the truest sense, Grand is ever-expanding his influence and reach, and the world is a little better (and a whole lot prettier) for it.
It’s been way more than a hot minute since Zac Efron graced the pages of this blog, so let’s rectify that with a few shots of him cavorting waterside with his brother Dylan. (Shall we name Dylan a Dazzler of the Day soon or what?) For more naked and nude Zac Efron shots, check out the links in this previous blog post.
It wouldn’t be right to name Sam Heughan as Dazzler of the Day without bestowing equal glory upon his ‘Outlander’ and ‘Men in Kilts’ co-star and pal Graham McTavish, and so it is that McTavish gets his official crowning as Dazzler today. In addition to his renowned work on ‘Outlander’, McTavish is perhaps best recognized for his work on ‘The Hobbit’ trilogy, where his unmistakable voice cut through all the make-up and fantasy footage. For me, it’s the very real, and often hilarious, friendship depicted in ‘Men in Kilts’ that makes him such a fascinating study.
Known perhaps best for his work on ‘Outlander’, Sam Heughan came into my life thanks to his real-life travel series ‘Men In Kilts: A Road Trip with Sam and Graham’ which features him and his co-star and friend Graham McTavish. The genuine friendship and camaraderie between them, and the palpable chemistry and bonhomie makes for constantly entertaining moments, even when they’re just driving along in their van. They wrote a best-selling book together as well, entitled ‘Clanlands: Whisky, Warfare, and a Scottish Adventure Like No Other.’ For those reasons, Heughan is crowned as Dazzler of the Day. Check out this season of ‘Men In Kilts’ as they explore New Zealand.
{On a completely unrelated note, I’m wearing a kilt for all my holiday dinners this year.}
Along with his co-star Taylor Zakhar Perez in ‘Red, White and Blue’, Nicholas Galitzine forms an integral part of the combustible chemistry and acting prowess that makes a typical rom-com (with a gay spin) into something so much more. As Prince Henry, Galitzine’s stoically-tortured and ultimately transformative role grounds the film with the necessary pathos to make us invest in these characters and care about how they will navigate their lives. His charisma was in evidence in previous occasionally-princely roles in ‘Cinderella’, ‘Bottoms’ and ‘Purple Hearts’. A star clearly on the rise, he will next show up in ‘The Idea of You’. This marks his first and likely not last appearance as Dazzler of the Day.
The first rom-com I’ve watched in the last twenty years or so was ‘Bros’ because certain people said it was worth the watch, and was reportedly the groundbreaking gay rom-com we’d all been waiting for. First of all, I’ve never been waiting for a romantic-comedy – not one of that genre of film has made it onto my top fifty movies. Second, I thought ‘Bros’ kind of sucked. My focus shifted from the lap-top to anything else in the room repeatedly, and I don’t even remember the ending. Did the boy get the boy? Was there a happily ever-after? Did it even matter?
When ‘Red, White and Royal Blue’ was announced as a film, I raised a weary eye-brow and waited for the reception. I’d read the book last summer and enjoyed it on its escapist level, but I didn’t have faith in the rom-com-on-film formula. Perhaps it was the need for something light and fluffy, or the earnest, idealistic tone the film genuinely adopts, or the engaging portrayals of its two handsome leads – and probably because of all of those items I enjoyed it immensely. In fact, it’s led to the start of a dazzling pairing of Dazzlers of the Day, beginning with Taylor Zakhar Perez, who plays the American President’s son. Perez has been wowing audiences for years, in such work as ‘The Kissing Booth’ trilogy and ‘Minx’. Primed for a turn as the next-big-thing, he earns his first Dazzler of the Day crowning here.
Ignoring social media has largely been a lovely act of self-preservation and self-improvement, but even with my increased absence on Instagram, Threads, Twitter and FaceBook, some things manage to rise through it all, such as the wardrobe malfunction in a recent soccer game, thus resulting in the first crowning of Dazzler of the Day in a while, bestowed upon Deven Robertson. Putting the Brisbane Lions on the world stage of thirst, Roberston had his shirt ripped from his body, and no one bothered to complain.
Well, he doffed his shirt for Greta Gerwig’s upcoming’Barbie’ movie (hello hype!) and as promised in this shirtless post Ryan Gosling gets crowned as Dazzler of the Day. ‘Barbie’ has been getting raves, and I didn’t even need good review to want to see this movie (think pink!). As for Gosling, he’s been capturing audience’s rapt attention thanks to impressive on-screen turns in ‘The Place Beyond the Pines’, ‘La La Land’ and ‘Blue Valentine’. Now there is even Oscar-talk of his performance in a freaking ‘Barbie’ movie. That takes talent.
Actor, DJ and singer Scotty Dynamo handily earns this Dazzler of the Day thanks to a spellbinding career. He crested on social media outlets while maintaining a talent and drive that sets him apart from other social media stars. Engaging with a genuine and honest accessibility, Dynamo connects with his fans thanks to a sparkling personality and earnest desire to entertain.
One of the greatest football (soccer) players in history, Cristiano Ronaldo has turned all that talent into a lucrative career of products and endorsements ranging from underwear to cologne (two of my favorite things), all of which can be seen on his website here. More powerful is the legacy of his athletic accomplishments, which is reason alone for this Dazzler of the Day.
Ronaldo has been featured in numerous posts here previously, perhaps best encapsulated in this linkalicious post.
