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Today we feature Thad Mills, one of the handsome new faces on Trading Spaces. Thad joined the cast for the seventh season of the show last year, and returns again for Season 8 (along with returning host Paige Davis... whose real name is Mindy Paige Davis Paige... for real!).

Thad grew up in Alaska, is a former Army National Guardsman and (of course) male model!

[ Thad Mills - Official Site ]

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It was late night, so you'll pardon my brevity today. Ladies and gentlemen, Peter Sarsgaard. He began filming An Education this week -- the big news this morning is that Orlando Bloom pulled out of the project because of last minute scheduling conflicts.

Two more after the jump!

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One of the ads from Equinox Fitness' recent sexy and controversial campaign.

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After the jump is our exclusive interview with upcoming DNA Covermodel Calisto. After pitching the idea while on a gig at New York Pride last year, Calisto heard that they liked the idea (and the photo spread shot by Chris Hager) and that he landed the cover!

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We initially heard about Calisto after one of our readers, Walter, talked to him at a meet-and-greet at a local bar. Walter was so impressed with how sweet and friendly Calisto was he sent us a note suggesting a feature... and who were we to argue?

After the jump we chat about making it into DNA, the five photographers we should be paying more attention to, and how growing up as a nerdy kid in North Carolina helped him realize he wanted to help troubled teens.

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While I usually skip the American Idol results shows, tonight I'll be watching as sexy Seattle native Blake Lewis premieres his new single, "How Many Words." Blake was runner-up to Season Six winner Jordin Sparks.

Five more photos after the jump!

UPDATE: Check out screencaps from last night's episode at Men on TV. (They also have great screencaps from Torchwood episodes.)

[ Blake Lewis - Official Site ]
[ American Idol - Official Site ]
[ Blake Lewis - MySpace ]

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Saturday night we had the pleasure of joining Menswear designer and Project Runway 4 contestant Jack Mackenroth (previously interviewed here) for Black Tie Bingo, a swanky night of Gay Bingo benefiting Lifelong AIDS Alliance in Seattle.

The evening began in the lobby of the Grand Hyatt as cocktails were poured amongst contortionists, stiltwalkers, and acrobats from local circus troupe Pure Cirkus. Guests were dressed to the nines, perhaps hoping to impress Jack with their tuxedo selection.

Once inside, Doug and I found ourselves seated at the Friends & Family table and were suddenly making friends with Jack's family and sitting alongside Jack himself for part of the night! Jack was completely sweet and lovely, of course -- we chatted a little more about his experience on the show, whether he'd consider going back for another season, and what he's been up to lately. Interrogation and photo (see me, Jack, and Doug above!) now aside, Doug and I continued tipping back cocktails and bestowed "insta-friend" status on Jack's sister Sarah (last picture.)

Before the main bingo games start, Lifelong AIDS Alliance raised a cool and quick $60,000 in their "raise the paddle" for the organization. One lady (accompanied by a fellow we simply called "the silver fox") kicked off the paddle-raising with an amazing $5,000 donation, preparing folks to go big or go home!

Jack then took the stage with bingo hostess Sylvia O'Stayformore, where the bingo games then kicked off. Officiated by the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence (Abbey of St. Joan), vacations were the prize of choice -- each package more fabulous than the previous.

After the event wrapped up at the Grand Hyatt, guests were whisked off by limousine (or walked, which we chose to do) a few blocks to The Baltic Room for The Official After Party. More drinks, mingling, and dancing ensued -- and we chatted with Sarah and her friends, deciding being downstairs was much more fun than the VIP room anyway.

Lifelong AIDS Alliance put on a great event with a fantastic hope, and raised a bunch of money for the organization at the same time. Congratulations on the big success, and thanks so much to Jack Mackenroth for taking the time out of his busy schedule to participate.

Photos from the event can be found at seattlepaparazzi.com, where you can buy prints and full size digital versions -- all proceeds benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance.

[ Hunk du Jour Interviews Jack Mackenroth ]
[ seattlepaparazzi.com - Event Photos ]
[ Lifelong AIDS Alliance - Donate Today! ]
[ Jack Mackenroth - Official Site ]

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DNA Magazine is reporting today on their blog about the typo that has resonated amongst the gay blogosphere -- even Hunk du Jour was not immune!

Photographer Troy Phillips (previously featured) sent the DNA team a note about the longtime misunderstanding after model Evan Wade won the title of February Mate of the Month. But his note unmasked Evan Wade for who he truly is...

Evan WADLE!

Evan told DNA, "I actually think its pretty funny how my name is mostly misspelled as Evan Wade instead of Evan Wadle, and that somehow I'm from Britain, or that im a trainer in New York City at Equinox Gym." Evan (who is from New Jersey) rolls with the punches and doesn't seem to mind his alias, though he may want to reconsider telling the gay magazine that one of his nicknames from childhood was "The Wad."

[ DNA Mate of the Month: February '08 ]

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(Update: Added photo credits.)

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Come on down to find 9 contestants from The Price is Right... who gets the goods, while the rest get Rice-a-Roni?

(I normally stay out of the voting process here, but I'm kinda partial to #8 myself -- for obvious reasons.)

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After a brief sabbatical, we are back with a new MySpace Monday! (You know you missed me!) We're coming back strong with Dominic, a cute guy in Tennessee.

Age: 21
Current Location: Jackson, TN
Occupation: Supervisor
Height/Weight: 5'9" & 140
Relationship Status: Single

After the jump see our complete Q&A including why he doesn't dance at clubs anymore, and how you'll go up in his opinion if you play it a little aggressive!

[ MySpace Page ]
[ DList Profile ]

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Age: 24 (May 6, 1983)
Current Location: Los Angeles, CA
Relationship Status: Single and ready to mingle.
Height/weight: 6'1"/185lbs
Occupation: Public Programs Supervisor for a Non-Profit Organization.

What are you wearing as you read these questions?
As little as possible! Spring is almost in the air and I can feel it. My work week starts back tomorrow and being in a stuffy uniform all week drives me nuts! My lazy weekends usually result in lounging around in my undies and a tee until I deem it time to get dressed (which is mid-to-late afternoon).

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Read the full Q&A and see even more photos right here! Kris is also one of the organizers for the Redondo Beach Earth Day Celebration on Wednesday Saturday, April 19th.

[ MySpace Page ]
[ Dlist Profile ]

UPDATE: Chris forgot how to use a calendar and told you that April 19th was a Wednesday. It's actually a Saturday.

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aussieBum's latest product line has hit the storefront! Their Bamboo line is available today in "glacier, pearl and ash" but they promise more colorful options soon. Bamboo is seen as a more eco-friendly material due to its very rapid growth rate of the plant and general lack of need for pesticides.

Whatever the environmental impact, the new line looks hot -- much sexier than the bamboo flooring we installed!

Check out seven more photos by clicking here or reading the full entry!

[ aussieBum ausLife - Bamboo ]
[ aussieBum ]

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Age: 25
Height/Weight: 6" & 155
Current Location: Lynnwood, WA
Relationship Status: Single, Looking for Long Term Relationship
Occupation: Graphic Designer

This week we're doing a Q&A with one of our new friends, David! About halfway through I totally catch him lying in an answer, too -- busted! Check out the full Q&A right here, plus a dozen more photos.

[ David's Facebook Page ]

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This is such old news, but I came across it again today... Annie Leibovitz' photo of David Beckham as Prince Phillip (from Sleeping Beauty) as he fights Maleficent (who has turned herself into a dragon.)

After the jump, see a video from behind the scenes on the shoots for this ad campaign.

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Some photos from the Genre Magazine spread of model Frankie Fallica, as well as some behind-the-scenes shots that appeared on the red model management blog.

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[ Source: red model management blog ]
[ Frankie Fallica Hit Genre's G-Spot - Ethan Says ]
[ med model management ]
[ Genre Magazine ]

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Enjoy, guys! If you'll excuse me, Chris wants to have a word with me about something called... TiVo?

Stefan Casseus gives us a little tour of his modeling portfolio in this video clip. This is from the Ford Models YouTube channel, which I just discovered recently. Are there any other can't-miss YouTube channels out there? Let me know in the comments!

[ Ford Models YouTube Channel ]

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Photographer Adam Bouska (previously featured) shares this photo with us of Trevor Wright and Brad Rowe, stars of the film Shelter. The spread appears in Frontiers Magazine, where Brad had this insight into the film:

"What I love about this film is it's about opportunities. There's an opportunity for a kid to have a father, a man to have a lover, and an older man to find his art. What choices are made, well that's the journey."

Check out the full interview and photoshoot at Frontier Magazine. For a behind-the-scenes look at the shoot, go to JD Disalvatore's blog. The trailer appears after the jump.

Shelter opens in theaters this Friday, March 21st.

[ Shelter - Official Website ]
[ Taking Shelter - Frontiers Magazine
[ The Making of a Cover: The SHELTER/Frontiers Cover - The Smoking Cocktail ]
[ Adam Bouska Photography ]

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Friend of Hunk du Jour Sonny Tong (previously featured) sent us some of his latest shots of Marco Dapper previously featured) out in the fields. Check out more of Sonny's work on his MySpace profile, plus two more composite photos from this shoot after the jump!

[ Sonny Tong MySpace ]

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Come on down for 5 new guys... who do you want waiting on the other side of the giant turntable?

[ Palabra Jot - TPiRness... ]

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Amongst the kids of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe based Chronicles of Narnia film franchise is a new man. We meet Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian in the second film of the sequence. Ben has previously been seen on UK television (Split Decision, Doctors) as well in last year's movie Stardust.

He has eyes you can absolutely get lost in. Check out The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian in theatres this Spring. Four more photos right here!

Celebrate Easter like they did in the days of yore... with friends getting completely tanked. This demonstration video from Tiki Bar TV shows you and your friends how to play Bunnies and provides historical context and membership information for the Royal League of Bunnies.

But in all seriousness, Happy Easter from Hunk du Jour.

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Meet Jameson Arasi, interviewed today over at connex24.7. Previously an editorial producer for Major League Baseball's website, he's on hiatus to go a few innings as a model! He's flown south for the winter modeling season, though the nice winter weather means he's able to still play beach volleyball.

Read his interview with Edward Carl at connex24.7 to hear more about his major league past, working as a shirtless greeter in New York City, and where Jameson finds inspiration. Check out more photos right here!

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[ Jameson Arasi - connex24.7 ]
[ Represented by: Front Management ]

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Italian ballet dancer Roberto Bolle has performed all over the world, and for dignitaries such as Queen Elizabeth II and Pope John Paul II.

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[ Roberto Bolle - Official Site ]
[ Roberto Bolle - Official Fan Club ]
[ Shirtless Roberto Bolle - SquareHippies ]

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Alan Ritchson has had us all dreaming with his appearances on Smallville as Aquaman as well as in those sexy N2N bodywear advertisements. Now he's flying over the Pacific Ocean to appear as a superhero in the latest Russian commercial for Orbit gum.

[ Source: Alan Ritchson is Superman - Vision Model Management ]
[ Alan Ritchson Models for N2N Bodywear ]
[ Superman's Wet Dream - Towleroad ]

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Congrats to Jim Verraros (previously featured) on his front-page feature at PlanetOut this week in their new column The Full Package.

Jim is a musician (and American Idol survivor), actor, and friend of the Hunk du Jour who has been seen in the two Eating Out films. Check out his albums Rollercoaster and Do Not Disturb.

[ The Full Package: Jim Verraros - PlanetOut.com ]
[ Source: Q Allan Brocka - MySpace Blog ]
[ Jim Verraros - Hunk du Jour Interview ]
[ Jim Verraros - Official Website ]

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This morning I'm very happy to share the work of Dav.d Daniels, a photographer in the Salt Lake area of Utah. Not only does he take photos of interesting folks (like pictured model Mao) around the state, but he also does a lot of photography with the Queer Utah Aquatic Club (QUAC) at their various events. (THAT sounds like a distracting gig.)

[ Dav.d Daniels Photography ]
[ Queer Utah Aquatic Club - QUAC ]

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One quick post before bed. Gary and Larry Lane just dropped us a note promoting the music video they appear in. The video for Rise Up (by Bless the Fall) has been posted on their website, so check it out.

...and yes, I do go to bed before my grandparents. But don't you appreciate it when it means you get a nice post early each morning? *smile*

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[ The Lane Twins - Official Site ]
[ Bless The Fall - Band MySpace Artists' Profile ]
[ Carlos Capomazza, Photographer ]

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Come on down to find four more hotties from The Price is Right! Any catch your eye?

[ Palabra Jot - TPiRness... ]

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Some photos of model Luke Bontius for Fantastics Mag. At the end of last month they featured this sexy man stripping out of his sweaters as a sign of upcoming spring weather.

...I don't know about where you live, but in Seattle we're still feeling chilly and I won't be shedding my sweater anytime soon. But think of springtime with Luke, and dream of warmer days.

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[ Fantastics Mag - That's A Wrap! ]
[ Lindsay Lozon Photography ]

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Name: Derrick
Age: 23
Location: Louisville, KY
Status: Single
Height/Weight: 5'9" / 135lbs.
Occupation: Information systems for a hospital
MySpace Profile: http://www.myspace.com/sdfderrick

We play 20-someodd Questions (and a couple of declarative statements) with Derrick.