Happy August, Hunk du Jour Readers!

Today it is my great pleasure to announce a new daily series -- Hunk du Jour Featured Photographers! Each month we'll select a fantastic photographer and showcase their work over the entire month. What does this mean for you? Well, at least two photos every weekday (for starters!) and a chance to familiarize yourself with our photographer's work over the course of a month instead of cramming it into one day!

Check back later this morning for the first photo from our August 2007 Featured Photographer, Hunk du Jour favorite Adam Bouska!

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The Shrine to Soap Hunks' Adonis 2007 is going strong, but unfortunately another contestant must hit the road. This week? Jason Gerhardt leaves the pack... sorry to see ya go, Jason!

Unhappy with the results? It may have turned out differently if you'd voted! Here's who is left...

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Justin Theroux gets into costume again in The Ten where he plays Jesus, a carpenter and handyman in a small Mexican village who can walk on water. Because he's Jesus Christ. (Yep, that Jesus Christ.)

Justin is probably most known for his role in Mulholland Dr. -- playing Adam Kesher in some signature shades that he still wears around town. He has also appeared in American Psycho, Charlie's Angels, Romy and Michelle's High School Reunion, Alias, gay romantic comedy The Broken Hearts Club, and Six Feet Under.

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I have to admit that I have just a slight crush on today's MySpace Monday. Not sure why, but I find him totally adorable! I was very happy when he answered some of my silly little questions!

Can be found at: http://myspace.com/chicagoinla

Age: 24
Occupation: Reality TV Casting Director
Relationship Status: Single
Height/Weight: 5'10'' 135lbs.
Current Location: West Hollywood, CA (but will live and die a Chicago boy ;) )

What are you wearing right this second?
A pair of Ginch Gonch underwear and Diesel jeans

You state you are a reality TV whore. Guess what...so are we!! If you could only watch one for the rest of your life which would it be?
Oh God....that's like asking me to choose between family members!!! Ok, I'll say Big Brother because it's on 3 days a week so there will always be LOTS of episodes to watch! Plus there's lots of nakedness on that show ;)

Whom do you hate and whom do you want to win?
Jen is a sad excuse for a human being, and Kail has proven herself to be a horrible player. I have a soft spot for Daniele and I'm waiting for Jameka to make a great move that gets me to root for her.

If you watch So You Think You Can Dance - Whom do you love?
My favs always get kicked off the show so early! My first fave was Jessi, then Sara grew on me big time. But with the people left I'm going to have to crown Lacey as the winner.

Is there really a casting couch and if so could you save us a spot?
Hahaha.... what happens in my office stays in my office ;)

Besides those American Idol kids, which Reality TV star, really should be a star?
Janelle from Big Brother is entertainment for days! Love that bitch.

If you could live anywhere in the world where wouldit be?
Chicago is hands down the greatest city in the world and it's where I plan to spend most of my life but I want to live lots of places. My Top 5 would be: Edinburgh, Nashville, Sydney, Southern Ireland and Austin, TX

If you had to pick a celebrity to be the next president of the US, whom would you pick?
Kelly Clarkson! I actually have a shirt that says CLARKSON / AGUILERA in 08

If you could be invisible for an entire day what would you do?
Can I teleport places? If so I would definitely stop into the Big Brother house, Kelly Clarkson's house, Jake Gyllenhaal's house and a porn set.

Enjoy more pictures after the jump!

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[ Update: That's Q. Allan Brocka... thanks Jeff! ]

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akut magazine sent over some of the material that made it into their latest issue (hitting newsstands today) -- and it includes some photos of Marco Dapper taken by this month's Featured Photographer, Adam Bouska!

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Congratulations, Adam and Marco! And thanks to akut magazine for the hot tip!

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Edward over at connex24.7 sent over a hot tip about his recent interview with model phenom Joseph Sayers. Joseph is taking a little time off from the modeling scene to get his bachelor's degree and get into medical school. So he has braun and brains? Shoot... and here I am with a few extra pounds and the ability to write blog posts.

Edward's interview left us wanting more, though... Joseph, drop us a line! We'd love to hear more!

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Sing it from the rooftops, today is National Underwear Day! Check out the official website for stats, photos, and video from previous years. If you're out in New York today keep an eye out for the models! They'll be conducting surveys about your undergarments and giving away some cool schwag.

Freshpair organizes the annual event, and has lined up a slew of corporate sponsors. They encourage you to sign their petition to make National Underwear Day a recognized US holiday.

Watch this Technorati search for news around the blogosphere from today's festivities. (And while you're there -- mark Hunk du Jour as one of your favorites!)

[ National Underwear Day - Official Site ]
[ Photo Source - Made in Brazil ]

Here's a video peek behind the scenes of the Reebok / RBK photo shoot launching the new Welsh rugby shirt. I'm not sure about your average Joe -- but these players are looking pretty darn hot in it. On the WelshYourself website you can also upload a photo of yourself to see how you'd look wearing one!

...if you played Rugby 7 days a week, that is.

Along the same lines, I'm hearing around the web that the Welsh are kind of ticked off at the English at the moment because the new England kit is red also, after being traditionally blue in color for quite some time.

By the way... if you can't get enough Rugby men, RugbyDirt has some killer photo galleries.

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Hairspray and High School Musical heartthrob Zac Efron has been announced as appearing on the September 2007 cover of Rolling Stone. You can bet that we'll be picking up the new issue!

Thanks for the tip, EZBoy!

[ RollingStone.com ]

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ABC has announced the next man starring in The Bachelor, Brad Womack! Brad is a bar owner in Texas. But coming on the heels of the adorable Andy Baldwin, will he be as popular? What do you think?

The Bachelor premieres on September 24th, 2007 on ABC.

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Brandom Beemer couldn't quite cut it... but we're down to five worthy competitors and four weeks of competition in Adonis 2007 over at Shrine to the Soap Hunks. Get out there and vote for your favorite!

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Age: 25
Current Location: San Jose, CA
Relationship Status: Pending? lol
Height/Weight: 5'11"/165lbs
Occupation: Music Artist/Student

You are currently in school as well as trying to follow your dream of being a musician. How have you been able to do both?
When you are passionate about things in life, you make time for the love you have for them. Whether or not that is energy invested in a person or thing, you make time.

Learning is all part of the craft. If I just wrote music without continuing my education I think I would run out of things to say. Or they may just be the same redundant concepts. BUT, with learning and continuing education about anything and everything, you can apply that to the things you are most passionate about and it molds your work and what you stand for in life. It is all part of the game.

Looking at your MySpace page it looks like you have a bf. How long have you and Aaron been together? He is pretty adorable.
lol..okay..so things with Aaron...that is what I mean by pending. It is actually a really difficult subject that isn't over, but is naturally progressing. As we both still love each other more than words can allow me to express, there has been a lot of hiccups that make it difficult. I would do anything for him and he has fought for me in more ways than one. He is completely it for me. Okay... as I said it was a difficult subject, I will leave it at that.

Noticed that you have Imogen Heap on your MySpace page. I love her music. Besides her whom else do you recommend that we check out?
Ooooh, I love Imogen. She is brilliant. Well on my myspace I have some people I really respect musically. If you like Imogen Heap then you NEED to check out Kate Havnevik, Milosh, Natalie Walker, Elisa, and The Kin. These artists all have songs that just move me underneath. They are amazing and very nice people that I have had the chance to spend a little time with.

You have four songs that people can check out on your page. I have a favorite, but of the four, which is your favorite. If our readers were only going to listen to one, which should it be?
Hmm...man..everyone has their personal tastes. Well, at this time maybe "The Permanent Stain." I say this because it's about those things that mold us and never let go even if we don't want to remember them. They are marked on us like a tattoo...a map of where we have been.

Are you from the California area or did you just end up there from school?
I have live here all my life, but I think I am relocating to Austin, TX. I need a live music scene. I need to play more. I need a new beginning to my life. Though I love the bay area of California, it is the only place I have lived in. I have traveled all around the world and experienced many new things, but I haven't stayed put. It is time.

What is the one thing that you would like people to know about you as they discover your music for the first time?
That it is meant to make you "feel" whatever you want to. Just allow yourself to feel something. Even if it's sadness, hurt, happiness, anger, love, peace...whatever! I don't think many of us allow ourselves to just feel sometimes. I get a lot of feedback that my material inspires people to do something, and that is amazing. It moves me that what I do moves people. It's beautiful.

I know what I feel when I hear some of my favorite artists. I want to keep that beauty going so that people who experience what I bring to the table can feel the same.

It's about connection, communication, learning, and experience. It is about loving ALL of it and regretting none of it.

Do you have anything big planned for the rest of 2007?
Well, my big plans are to get up on out of here. 2007 has been a big year for sure...the biggest yet. I think every year should be bigger and better than the last though, and I make sure my time is well spent. There are too many amazing things to be had.

I also plan on taking the next step musically. It is time to jump.

If you could do a duet with anyone in the world who would you pick?
Hmm..you know, for some reason, I have always wanted to sing with Mandy Moore. lol. I just think we could compliment each other's sound. With her newer musical styles, I think it would mesh well. BUT, there are so many artists out there that I would love to share a song with. Why choose one when everyone has something different to communicate? That's what I say.

Be sure to check out his MySpace Music Page.

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Gavin DeGraw is the man behind the hits "I Don't Want to Be" and "Chariot." He's been laying low for a while but is working on his next album, due out in the fall.

[ Source ]
[ Gavin DeGraw Offical Website ]
[ Gavin DeGraw Official US Fansite ]

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UPDATED: Sorry folks -- I neglected to update the image name when I cut and pasted this entry text, so yesterday's photo appeared. It has been repaired and so now you should be able to see David!

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Matt Dallas, star of the ABC Family show Kyle XY, proving once and for all that he DOES have a belly button.

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There have been a few comments about the "Featured Photographer" series of posts, so I wanted to make sure everyone had a chance to make their voice heard.

Please take this short, 1-page survey on the series of posts to help guide us in making appropriate changes to the series, or recognizing a good thing when we see it! There are some agree/disagree questions and a space for you to leave general feedback/comments.

Featured Photographer Posts : Survey

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Clive Owen appears in the movie Shoot 'Em Up, as well as the September 2007 cover of GQ magazine!

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Another exciting week... another disappointment as a hottie goes home. Did you vote in Adonis 2007? Pick your favorite, else he may be next to lose!

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