Cute Boys of Pop Culture

CUTE BOYS OF POP CULTURE

New Zac Efron Photos: Shirtless and Ripped

NEW PHOTOS! Zac Efron Heads to Hawaii -- And Promptly Takes Off Shirt, Revealing CK Underwear

Watch the Trailer for 17 AGAIN, Starring Zac Efron, Matthew Perry and Hunter Parrish

BOLD PREDICTION: Zac Efron Will Receive a Golden Globe Nomination for HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL 3

Jonas Brothers Show Off Their Asses In Super-Tight Jeans

When Did New Kids on the Block's Jordan Knight Get Such a Hot Body?

The OC's Benjamin McKenzie Gets Into Uniform For New Pilot

Tennis Player Rafael Nadal's Famous Butt -- Naked!

GUESS THE BUTT Round 1

VIDEO: Mark Wahlberg Gets Briefs Torn Off By A Dog

Everwood Star Mike Erwin Shows His Butt on Dexter!

Joshua Jackson (Pacey!) Showed His Butt In a Movie!

Photo Flashback: Neil Patrick Harris Showed His Butt In a Movie!

Heroes Star Milo Ventimiglia Showed His Butt In A Movie!

EXCLUSIVE: Hunter Parrish Shows Butt Again in WEEDS Season Finale

Photos: Mario Lopez Posing Half-Naked as Marky Mark, Brad Pitt, Burt Reynolds and Christopher Atkins

What Happened to Jason Priestly? He's a Hairy Monster!

Weeds' Hunter Parrish Finally Shows His Ass!

Big Brother 10's Jessie Models in the Nude

New Zac Efron Beach Photos!

All David Beckham Underwear Pics in One Place

Yes, More Zac Efron -- Shirtless and Wet

Zac Efron Rolling Stone Cover

Lots of Ryan Phillippe Goodness -- Pics, Trailer of New Movie and More

John Mayer Shows Off His 'Wonderland' of a Body

Things Get Hot on Make Me a Supermodel

Heath Ledger: A Photo Retrospective

Zac Efron Shows Off His Blue Underwear

Broadway's Cheyenne Jackson Showing What He's Got Going On Underneath the Short Shorts

A Look Behind...At Ryan Phillippe's Fine, Fine Butt!

A Retrospective on Marky Mark

Patrick Dempsey Lookin' Hot for Versace

Thank God He's of Age! Chris Brown Shows What He's Got

Ryan Reynolds Shows His Manly Side

Grey's Anatomy's Eric Dane Gets McSteamy for Flaunt Magazine

Three Questions About Dreamy Paul Rudd

Jake Gyllenhaal Sports a Neck Tattoo

Appreciating Christian Bale's Body...Of Work

Jared Leto Makes Out With Paris Hilton -- Remember When He Was Hot?

Prince William Gets into Uniform

Poll: Which Gossip Girl Guy is the Hottest?

Celebrity Crush: Weeds' Justin Kirk

Dancing with the Stars' Maks Broods for the Camera

Where is Queer as Folk's Charlie Hunnam?

Yet Another Beckahm Underwear Picture (The Third!)

Where is CK Model Travis Fimmel?

New, Different David Beckham Underwear Ad!

Parting Shots of Beautiful Neil Haskell

Wentworth Miller Gives Good Face

Ten Favorite Reality Show Contestants: SYTYCD's Travis Wall at #7

Youtube Video: Zac Efron Gets Down to "Soulja Boy"

Gossip Girl's Chace Crawford Takes it Off!

Colin Farrell Hits the Field -- And Looks Hot Doing It!

Celebrity Crush: Friday Night Lights' Zach Gilford

Reliving the SYTYCD Tour -- 20+ Photos!

David Beckham's Armani Underwear Ad Revealed!

Daniel Craigs Vows to Go Nude in Next James Bond Film

Is Mario Lopez' Body Even Real??

Great Performances: Emile Hirsch in Into the Wild

How Cute is TR Knight??

Jake Gyllenhaal is Smokin' Hot in Interview Magazine

Celebrity Crush: Hugh Dancy

Cute Boy Face-Off: Scott Speedman vs. Scott Foley

New Celebrity Crush: Gossip Girl's Penn Badgley

New Celebrity Crush: James McAvoy

Andy Roddick Heats Up the US Open

Someone Please Write a Movie Musical For Justin Timberlake

Zac Efron Shows Off His Guns

Zac Efron Yearbook Photos Through the Years

Time Magazine Investigates How Zac Efron Became the 'Cutest Guy Ever'

I Officially Have David Beckham Fever

David Beckham -- Mmmmmmm

Idol Thoughts Scours the Web -- Tuesday June 17

Updated throughout the day

Articles posted today on Idol Thoughts...

SPOILER: So You Think Can Dance Top 18 -- Dance Styles and Choreographers

American Idol Winners Cook, Underwood and Sparks Nominated for Teen Choice Awards

Dancing with the Stars Karina Smirnoff Talks About Mario Lopez' Cheating Ways

Eight Former American Idol Contestants Currently on the Radio Charts

Video: David Cook on Jimmy Kimmel Live

Articles of interest from around the web...

TV Guide Names Omarosa the #1 reality TV villain; The Hills' Spencer comes in at #7

Variety reviews the new Mike Myers/Jessica Alba/Justin Timberlake film Love Guru

The New York Times reports on same-sex marriages beginning in California

William Hurt to join the cast of FX's Damages

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New Madonna/Justin Timberlake/Timabaland Song "Four Minutes to Save the World" Leaked!

The first single from Madonna's new album, "Four Minutes to Save the World," featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland, has leaked. Check it out here.

Picture: Justin Timberlake In a Speedo!

This picture, of Justin Timberlake in a speedo and sportin' a porn-stache, is from the upcoming film The Love Guru.

I mean!!!

Barbara Walters Names JK Rowling the Most Fascinating Person of the Year

I can't argue with Babs -- JK Rowling is quite a woman.

Yes, Rowling was named the Most Fascinating Person of the Year on Barbara Walters' annual special. The Harry Potter author, who was at one point a welfare mother, is basically single-handedly responsible for making reading relevant to the internet generation. It's not often something becomes the kind of phenomenon Harry Potter is. While I never got into the series, everyone I know who is claims the final installment was the best ending imaginable. The movies are huge. Yeah, I'd say she's pretty fascinating.

I can't really knock Barbara's choices for the rest of the Top 10 either. I'll give it up to Bill Clinton, 'cause he rocks, and Hugo Chavez, 'cause, well, he's the president of Venezuela. Posh and David Beckham was an understandable choice (and any chance to get a peek at David's gorgeous face is okay by me), and you won't hear me complain about the inclusion of either Jennifer Hudson (could she be any more charming?) or Justin Timberlake (love him). Don Imus had quite the controversial year, and myspace really has changed the social networking landscape, so their inclusions also have merit.

I was originally skeptical about Katherine Heigl's spot on the list. Don't get me wrong, I love her on Grey's Anatomy and I thought she was fantastic in Knocked Up. And I think it's adorable how close she and TR Knight are, and how she stood up for him. And I also love that she doesn't bite her tongue, recently giving a very candid interview where she called Gizzie (the coupling of her and Knight's characters) a ratings ploy and Knocked Up mysogynistic. Yeah, when I thought about it, I realized that I guess I do find her pretty fascinating.

So, good job Babs. The only person missing was your old friend Rosie O'Donnell. We won't hold it against you.

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Daughtry and Underwood Pick Up American Music Award Nominations

Riddle me this -- Carrie Underwood's album Some Hearts was released in 2005, and yet it's still eligible for awards? I don't get it.

Whatever the rules may be, Carrie Underwood picked up 2 American Music Award nominations (Favorite Country Female Artist and Favorite Country Album), joining fellow Idol alum Chris Daughtry on the list of nominees. The rocker grabbed three nods, for Favorite Pop or Rock Album, Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, and Favorite Breakthrough Artist.

Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and Linkin Park also picked up three nominations.

Here is a full list of nominees:

POP OR ROCK
Favorite Male Artist:
Akon
Timbaland
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Fergie
Avril Lavigne

Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Linkin Park
Maroon 5
Nickelback

Favorite Album:
Daughtry/Daughtry
Linkin Park/Minutes To Midnight
Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/Love Sounds

COUNTRY
Favorite Male Artist:
Toby Keith
Tim McGraw
Brad Paisley

Favorite Female Artist:
Martina McBride
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood

Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Big & Rich
Brooks & Dunn
Rascal Flatts

Favorite Album:
Tim McGraw/Let It Go
Rascal Flatts/Me And My Gang
Carrie Underwood/Some Hearts

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES
Favorite Male Artist:
Akon
Ne-Yo
T-Pain

Favorite Female Artist:
Beyoncé
Fantasia
Rihanna

Favorite Album:
Beyoncé /B'Day
R. Kelly/Double Up
Justin Timberlake/FutureSex/LoveSounds

RAP/HIP-HOP
Favorite Band, Duo or Group:
Bone Thugs-N-Hamony
Pretty Ricky
Shop Boyz

Favorite Male Artist:
Fabolous
T.I.
Young Jeezy

Favorite Album:
Bones Thugs-N-Harmony/Strength & Loyalty
T.I./T.I. vs. T.I.P.
Young Jeezy/The Inspiration

ADULT CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Daughtry
Norah Jones
John Mayer

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Daddy Yankee
Juan Luis Guerra y 440
Jennifer Lopez

ALTERNATIVE ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Artist:
Linkin Park
My Chemical Romance
The White Stripes

CONTEMPORARY INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist:
Casting Crowns
Jeremy Camp
tobyMac

SOUNDTRACKS
Favorite Album:
Dreamgirls
Hairspray
High School Musical 2

FAVORITE BREAKTHROUGH ARTIST
Daughtry
Plain White T's
Robin Thicke




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Justin Timberlake, Kathy Griffin, John Goodman Win Emmy Awards

The Creative Arts Emmy Awards were held this weekend in Los Angeles, and several non-traditional television performers ended up taking home awards, including pop star Justin Timberlake (for his SNL short "Dick in a Box"), comedian Kathy Griffin (for her series Life on the D-List), and So You Think You Can Dance choreographers Mia Michaels and Wade Robson.

Here are some of the more high profile winners:

Guest Actor in a Comedy: Stanley Tucci, Monk

Guest Actor in a Drama: John Goodman, Studio 60

Guest Actress in a Comedy: Elaine Stritch, 30 Rock

Guest Actress in a Drama: Leslie Caron, Law and Order: SVU

Best Choreography: Mia Michaels, So You Think You Can Dance, Wade Robson, So You Think You Can Dance, Rob Marshall, Tony Bennett 80th Birthday Special

Best Music and Lyrics: Justin Timberlake, Andy Samberg, et al, "Dick in a Box"

Best Reality Non-Competition Program: Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D List

For a complete list of Creative Arts Emmy winners, click here.

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Kelly Clarkson Grabs First #1 Country Single With Reba McEntire

Her album may not be selling as well as she'd like, but Kelly Clarkson has just achieved a new accomplishment -- according to Mediabase, she has her first #1 single on the country charts.

Kelly's duet with Reba McEntire on "Because of You" (a song Kelly took to #1 on her own two years ago) tops the Country chart this week. The song is the lead-off single to Reba's new Duets album, which also features collaborations with Justin Timberlake, LeeAn Rimes, Carol King, Trisha Yearwood, Rascall Flatts, Faith Hill and Kenny Chesney.

Clarkson, McEntire and Timberlake filmed an episode of Oprah this past week to promote the CD. That episode will air on September 19.

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Someone Please Write a Movie Musical For Justin Timberlake

Is there anything Justin Timberlake can't do?

If you caught his Future Sex/Love Sounds concert on HBO, than you know the answer to that question is likely NO!

He's cute as all get out. He can sing. He can dance. He can play multiple musical instruments. He can charm.

Yep, he can pretty much do it all.

So, my question is -- why hasn't someone written a movie musical for this guy? Sure, Zac Efron is the hottie-of-the-moment, but Timberlake is in a whole 'nother league. I would think he would be the perfect entertainer to headline an original, urban influenced musical, something like a latter-day The Wiz or even something like 8 Mile that would allow JT to showcase his many, many talents. Composers, get on it!

In the meantime, if they make a musical of Wicked, I vote Timberlake plays Fiyero.

As for the rest of Justin's concert -- holy cow! Like I said in my post Looking Forward To: Justin Timberlake's HBO Concert, I had seen him live back in March, but this close-up perspective on all that he can do was almost too much to handle. Love him or hate him, there is no denying the guy puts on a fantastic show.

And I commend him for really embracing the adult-ness of the show. There was probably a temptation to dumb it down a bit for the leftover 'nsync fans, but he kept the sexuality, the language, the drinking and the innate sexuality in a way that really cements his legitimacy as an artist.

Nice work, Justin!

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Looking Forward To: Justin Timberlake's HBO Concert

Spending Labor Day evening with Justin Timberlake doesn't sound so bad to me.

I was at JT's Madison Square Garden concert back in February, so I've got an idea of what I'm in for tonight -- sexy tunes, great singing and musicality, and even better dancing. But even though I saw it live, I can't wait to curl up with the former 'nsyncer on HBO tonight.

To commemorate the concert, watch Justin's hysterical "Dick in a Box" video, which I have a hunch we'll see performed live (on tape) in just a few hours.



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Madonna and Justin Timberlake to Duet at the VMA's

MTV's Video Music Awards have always featured unconventional and/or surprising pairings, and many of those have included Madonna. Who can forget her liplocks with Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera a few years ago?

Well, Madge is coming back to the VMA's, reports Entertainment Tonight, and this time she's bringing along the hottest guy in music -- Justin Timberlake. Apparently the two will be performing one of the tracks they have been working on for Madonna's upcoming album. I'm guessing Timbaland, who is "musically supervising" the evening, will also get in on the festivities.

Should be hot!

Underwood, Daughtry Among MTV's VMA Nominees

Carrie Underwood and Chris Daughry each picked up an MTV Video Music Award nomination today, the first for both. Justin Timberlake and Beyonce led the field with 7 nominations apiece.

Here are the nominations:

Video of the Year
»Amy Winehouse: "Rehab"
»Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable"
»Justice: "D.A.N.C.E."
»Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ... "
»Kanye West: "Stronger"
»Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"

Male Artist of the Year
»Akon: "Don't Matter," "I Wanna Love You" (featuring Snoop Dogg), "Smack That" (featuring Eminem)
»Kanye West: "Can't Tell Me Nothing," "Stronger," "Classic (Better Than I've Ever Been" — DJ Premier remix, featuring Nas, KRS-One and Rakim)
»Justin Timberlake: "Let Me Talk To You/ My Love," "SexyBack" (featuring Timbaland), "What Goes Around ... "
»T.I.: "Big Things Poppin' (Do It)," "You Know What It Is" (featuring Wyclef Jean), "What You Know"
»Robin Thicke: "Can U Believe," "Lost Without U," "Wanna Love You Girl" (remix, featuring Busta Rhymes and Pharrell)

Female Artist of the Year
»Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
»Beyoncé: "Irreplaceable," "Beautiful Liar" (featuring Shakira)
»Fergie: "Big Girls Don't Cry (Personal)," "Glamorous" (featuring Ludacris), "Fergalicious" (featuring Will.I.Am)
»Nelly Furtado: "Maneater," "Say It Right"
»Rihanna: "Umbrella" (featuring Jay-Z)

Best New Artist
»Amy Winehouse: "Rehab," "You Know I'm No Good"
»Carrie Underwood: "Before He Cheats"
»Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
»Lily Allen: "Alfie," "Smile," "LDN"
»Peter Bjorn and John: "Young Folks"

Best Group
»Fall Out Boy: "This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race," "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
»Gym Class Heroes: "Clothes Off," "Cupid's Chokehold/ Breakfast in America"
»Linkin Park: "What I've Done"
»Maroon 5: "Makes Me Wonder"
»White Stripes: "Icky Thump"

Most Earthshattering Collaboration
»Akon (featuring Eminem): "Smack That"
»Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar"
»Justin Timberlake (featuring Timbaland): "SexyBack"
»Gwen Stefani (featuring Akon): "The Sweet Escape"
»U2 (featuring Green Day): "The Saints Are Coming"

Quadruple Threat of the Year
» Beyoncé
» Bono
» Jay-Z
» Justin Timberlake
» Kanye West

Monster Single of the Year
»Avril Lavigne: "Girlfriend"
»Daughtry: "Home"
»Fall Out Boy: "Thnks Fr Th Mmrs"
» Lil Mama: "Lip Gloss (No Music)"
»T-Pain (featuring Yung Joc): "Buy U a Drank (Shawty Snappin')"
» Timbaland (featuring Keri Hilson, D.O.E. and Sebastian): "The Way I Are"
»MIMS: "This Is Why I'm Hot"
»Plain White T's: "Hey There, Delilah"
»Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella"
»Shop Boyz: "Party Like A Rock Star"

Best Director
»Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (director: Jake Nava)
»Christina Aguilera: "Candyman" (directors: Matthew Rolston and Christina Aguilera)
»Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (director: Samuel Bayer)
»Kanye West: "Stronger" (director: Hype Williams)
»Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (director: Joseph Hahn)
»Rihanna (featuring Jay-Z): "Umbrella" (director: Chris Applebaum)

Best Editing in a Video
»Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (editor: Jarett Figl)
»Gnarls Barkley: "Smiley Faces" (editor: Ken Mowe)
»Justin Timberlake: "What Goes Around ..." (editor: Hollee Singer)
»Kanye West: "Stronger" (editors: Peter Johnson and Corey Weisz)
»Linkin Park: "What I've Done" (editor: Igor Kovalik)

Best Choreography in a Video
» Beyoncé and Shakira: "Beautiful Liar" (choreographer: Frank Gatson)
» Chris Brown: "Wall To Wall" (choreographers: Rich & Tone and Flii Styles)
»Ciara: "Like A Boy" (choreographer: Jamaica Craft)
»Eve: "Tambourine" (choreographer: Tahesha Scott)
»Justin Timberlake (featuring Timbaland): "SexyBack" (choreographer: Marty Kuldeka)

Blake Lewis, Makes People's List of Hottest Bachelors

American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis is a part of People magazine's Hottest Bachelors list. The issue will be on newstands this week.

Lewis is joined by cover-boy Matthew McConaughey; singers Ludacris, Justin Timberlake, and Kenny Chesney; actors Jake Gyllenhaal, Adrian Grenier, Chris Evans; and fellow reality TV stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Apolo Anton Ohno, both from Dancing with the Stars. You can view a slide-show of some of this year's chosen fellas here.