The Man, The Myth, The Legend – those words perfectly embody our Dazzler of the Day, John Legend. With a career that has successfully straddled the worlds of music, performance, acting, producing and entertaining, he is indeed the stuff of legend. Check out his website here to see where he’ll be performing next.
When the Dazzler of the Day rekindles memories of the Hunk of the Day feature we once had here, it’s a very good day indeed. This is Spencer Neville, who earns his first crowning as Dazzler of the Day for his work on ‘Devotion’, ‘Ozark’ and ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. Impressive on every front.
Back when this website featured a Hunk of the Day category, Bryce Harper owned the category after his naked appearance in the ESPN Body Issue. Those shots are brought back now in honor of Bryce Harper as the Dazzler of the Day thanks to his performance on the Philadelphia Phillies this baseball season – and yes, his nude body issue didn’t hurt.
Australian Olympic gold-medal diver Matthew Mitcham has parlayed his sporting career into multiple career paths, spinning from acting roles to underwear model to dancer to this current crowning as Dazzler of the Day. A true Renaissance man, Mitcham thrills wherever his interests take him, including an OnlyFans account that thus far serves to titillate and stimulate without going too far – the perfect blend of coquettish tease and gratuitous please. Check out his website here for a comprehensive view of his accomplishments.
Nick Bosa is a football defensive end for the San Francisco 49ers, and as a different kind of defensive end, I can almost completely relate. He earns this Dazzler of the Day for his footballing, and other attributes as seen below.
While he’s made a musical name for himself in his own right, it took a little video by Troye Sivan to put him on the Dazzler of the Day map, and now he may reign. Ross Lynch is a darling of certain social media accounts (most all the gals and gays in the younger demographic). This Dazzler crowning is just another accolade in a year of accomplishments for him.
Much like this gratuitously-shirtless post of male celebrities, this post narrows in on those shirtless male celebs who happen to identify as LGBTQ+. The gays came to slay, starting with Jim Verraros, whose recent renaissance has been sparked by the anthemic dance club knock-out ‘Take My Bow’ – a welcome return to the musical landscape by the ‘Do Not Disturb’ singer.
Tom Daley’s armpits get an airing in this very knowing photo he released, proving he knows exactly what he’s doing.
Gus Kenworthy knows what he’s doing too, as this auto strip-tease reveals. Kenworthy bares even more here and here.
Matt Bomer in shirtless motion could be a post unto itself and perhaps it will be again, as it was in the beginning.
LGBTQ+ trailblazer and heart-throb Wilson Cruz has a body matched only by his winning smile.
The preferred wardrobe of Luke Evans should be the Speedo (when it isn’t total bare-ass nudity), as he has illustrated time and happy time again.
Matthew Camp knows how to give good face, and even better body.
With vocals as appealing as his visuals, Tom Goss presents a perfect package yet again.
Josh Sabarra dazzles with his good looks as much as for his witty way with words.
Finally, Olympian Adam Rippon has put his physically-honed body to good use on this blog, here and here and here.
For your superficial Saturday night viewing pleasure, here’s a brief collection of shirtless male celebrities to see you through the evening and into the morning.
Michael B. Jordan closed out another shirtless post here but he opens these proceedings with two scintillating shots to show that we are serious about shirtlessness right now.
Regé-Jean Page brought heated elegance to ‘Bridgerton’ and this dazzling post.
Troye Sivan is pulling out all the stops and pulling off all the clothing, in support of his latest collection of songs. Worth a listen, and worth a look.
Jason DeRulo is ready for his close-up, and his Dazzler of the Day crowning.
Dan Reynolds usually prefers to perform without a shirt, and who are we to disagree?
Channing Tatum revealed some ass-cheek in this sexy post, and teased a shower shot in this one.
Nick Jonas and the Naked GIFs – sounds like a great band name.
Does Jason Momoa do everything without a shirt on? That’s not a problem, BTW.
Finally, it’s always worth revisiting Ben Cohen, even if he was most recently featured here a few days ago. His work with Snooty Fox Images is a consistent delight.
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.
