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connex24.7 connects with Erik Bunten. While Erik is a model, in his personal life he admits to being less than a slave to fashion, admitting "most days I'm ragged out going commando in a pair of jeans, t-shirt, and flops." Erik's one of those guys that can make a burlap sack work, though.

Check out three more hot photos after the jump, and his full interview at connex24.7!

[ Erik Bunton Interview - connex24.7 ]
[ Erik Bunton Portfolio - Evolution Management ]

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The VMan.com Ford Models Model Search 2008 is still going strong, and we have a new gent vying for your attention and affection. Nathan Meckley got a hold of us over the weekend and needs your help drumming up votes -- and we think he's definitely worthy!

Asked about why he's the right person for the title, Nathan said,

"Other than that I really think It's an amazing opportunity for all the models. I currently am a manager at the Soho Diesel store in NY and I really love it. But on the side I love to get the modeling side work, and especially the runway jobs! I really think people should vote for me because I love fashion and really think I can be an inspiration and a role model in the industry. I graduated from University Of Nevada Reno, packed two backpacks and purchased my one way ticket to the fashion capitol of the US... NY... I love to model, it's something I really enjoy doing and would love to have the opportunity to be on VMAN."

You can vote once every 24 hours, so go do your part and vote for Nathan! We've posted four more photos after the jump if you need more convincing. :)

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Ben Cohen looks pretty good for being half of the Ben & Jerry's team, eh? Ok, you got us... this isn't that Ben Cohen, but the famous rugby player of the same name.

This Ben Cohen is seriously hot, though -- and very appreciative of his diverse group of fans. An event in London on May 28th is in the works called BENediction, which will be an exclusive party for his gay fans.

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[ Ben Cohen - Official Website ]

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That's right... we still love him. It's been over a day, but the love? Still there.

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Our apologies for the awkward silence over the past two days -- we had a pretty severe database problem on the server, but amazingly recovered without loss of data... We just had to turn comments off for about 36 hours while we figured things out.

FYI, the entries for our Cry-Baby Ticket Giveaway were always safe and unaffected -- they live in a different database.

If you run into problems, please don't hesitate to let us know.

We found the great photo of one of our new favorites at We Love Guys. We posted some other photos of him recently, as well.

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A reader sent us a note earlier this week asking about some sexy springtime ads he saw in the New York City subways. We're always happy to share, so here are some high-resolution images from the Armani Exchange Spring 2008 campaign that we were able to find online. What a way to spend your Friday, right? Enjoy!

[ Armani Exchange ]

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We all saw the sizzling photos of Alan Ritchson's N2N Bodywear campaign, now we're able to get a peek at how the photo shoot went in these behind-the-scenes videos! (Turns out Alan doesn't have a changing room... just a guy holding up a coat.)

Since seeing stills of Alan isn't enough, we're sharing these two videos so that you can see Alan flexing, running up and down the pool, and sticking his tush out from behind his trench-coat-dressing-room. Plus, a bonus video of a poolside N2N fashion show!

[ N2N Bodywear ]
[ Alan Ritchson Soars as a Superhero for Orbit Gum - Hunk du Jour ]

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Today in the HDJ Mailbox we got a very nice surprise! Brazilian supermodel Edilson Nascimento (Vision Model Management) modeling some of the hottest underwear fashions for International Jock.

Edilson flew up to California for the afternoon shoot, modeling from the Spring collections of brands like Diesel and Calvin Klein. The folks at International Jock promise much more on their website, so be sure to check them out!

Ya know, some days I just hate my job...

[ International Jock ]
[ Vison Model Management ]
[ Edilson Nascimento - Made in Brazil Feature ]

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Ugly Betty returns to TV this month, and it's been announced that sexy Eddie Cibrian will be guest starring! Eddie is a favorite at Hunk du Jour HQ, so you know we'll be tuning in!

Check out another photo and a fan video tribute after the jump!

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This week the Oh La La Mag boys featured some fantastic photography by Greg Vaughan of model Paul Dillio. Now that's how I like to start my day!

[ OHLALA PAUL DILLIO BY GREG VAUGHAN ]