Last week we got our first look at the various coverphotos for GQ magazine’s special multicover edition of their Man of the Year issue and last night, at the Chateau Marmont, GQ hosted a party to celebrate those men. Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals … which, strangely enough, included male pin-up model Levi Johnston and True Blood hottie Alexander Skarsgård who dished a bit about the upcoming third season of TB:

Skarsgard, 33, who plays brooding vampire Eric Northman on the HBO hit series True Blood, will begin shooting season three along with the rest of the cast later this month. The actor told RadarOnline.com that fans can expect a lot more from Eric this time around. “There’s a lot of nudity,” he said. “As far as Eric goes, there’s going to be a lot violence and a lot of sex — with women and men! So it should be interesting.” At 6-foot-four, Alexander’s model good looks are just as striking in person as they are on the small screen. Last season, he had to get up close and personal with True Blood co-star Anna Paquin — who in real life is engaged to co-star Stephen Moyer. But Skarsgard says there’s no tension on set. “No. I mean, I can’t wait to get back to my L.A. family,” he said referring to the True Blood cast. “I love Stephen, we’re friends and I love Anna. They’re great together. I actually think it makes things easier that way.” So there were absolutely no sparks flying between Skarsgard and Paquin during last season’s steamy love scenes? “Not at all,” he said. “Anna and I are completely platonic, and Stephen knows that.”

“A lot of nudity” — yeah, that is *just* what I was hopin’ to hear ;) I love Skarsgård and I’m always glad to see him out and about at these types of events … he seems like such a nice, approachable guy. As far as the other guests, well, it looks like GQ took grain pains to ensure that their event was a classy affair (Levi Johnston’s attendance notwithstanding). I’m all for celebrating Men of any Year no matter the occasion … especially hotties like these :)

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Neil Patrick Harris, who has been named as one of Out magazine’s Out 100 folks for 2009, is featured in the pages of the new issue of Playboy magazine alongside his How I Met Your Mother co-stars Josh Radnor and Jason Segel in celebration of HIMYM’s 100th episode. Here is NPH’s solo (and fully-clothed) Playboy photo along with some excerpts from their Playboy interview:

Neil, Josh Radnor, and Jason Segel suited up in Hickey Freeman, Paul Smith, Hugo Boss, Isaia and more for the December issue of Playboy (on newsstands now!!). Be still my heart! Here’s a Playboy I may need to seek out. The 4-page pictorial is in celebration of How I Met Your Mother’s 100th episode and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate. Ok… now I just sound creepy. But, seriously, three of my favorite comedy guys getting all dressed up for a photo-shoot? I do approve. And the guys have got some fashion advice to share as well, including these tidbits…

Josh Radnor: “I have fond memories of parachute pants!”

LOL. I don’t know that this is enough to get me to rush out and buy the new issue of Playboy magazine but I can appreciate that these guys prolly gave a great and funny interview and it is prolly deffo worth reading. NPH looks pretty damn good in his suit … but he’s wearing far too much clothing for me to be inspired to purchase a nudie mag ;) After the jump, check out the Playboy photo of NPH with Josh and Jason …

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Last night David and I were invited to the Louis Vuitton store on Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills, CA to attend a GQ magazine party celebrating LA Men of Style. The store was shut down and converted into a party space for invited quests to mix, mingle, drink and do a bit of afterhours shopping. The whole place was all done up in bright colorful lights:

There were a few celebs in attendance last night, including party host Neil Patrick Harris … who I finally got to meet last night :) After the jump, check out my pic with NPH and find out who else was at the shindig last night …

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Clearly everyone is getting amped up for Halloween this year … whether folks are going to patches to find the perfect pumpkins or whether they are going to amusement parks to enjoy scary attractions, Hallowe’en fun is reaching a fever pitch … with one one day to go until the big day. Here are cute photos of actor Neil Patrick Harris posing with some creepy monsters at Knott’s Berry Scary Farm here in SoCal last night:

I didn’t get the chance to go to Knott’s this year but I did go to Disneyland and Universal Studios with some friends. I’ve been to Knott’s Scary Farm in years past and it was really fun so I’m sure NPH had himself a great time last night. There is still time for all y’all to head out and do fun, scary stuff before Hallowe’en tomorrow. Do it up, y’all! Happy Hallowe’en!

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My good friend (and sometimes roving reporter) Darion is working with the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center on their 2009 Gala and Auction this year (which takes place THIS SATURDAY October 24) and would like me to pass along some great info about this year’s event. Up for auction at this year’s event are some very cool items and experiences including: 2 VIP Tickets to see Lady Gaga in concert with limo transportation to her LA concert along with a meet and greet with Lady Gaga herself, 2 Tickets to The Showgirl Must Go On in Las Vegas, NV plus a meet and greet with The Divine Miss M Bette Midler, A walk-on role on How I Met Your Mother with Neil Patrick Harris, a signed iPod by Kylie Minogue, a signed guitar from Maroon 5, 2 Tickets to any Columbia Pictures world Premiere in 2010 (where you can walk the red carpet like your favorite star), and MUCH MUCH MORE!

For me, the big prize has to be the chance to win a walk-on role on HBO’s True Blood:

All proceeds from the auction and ticket sales for the gala ball will go to the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center which provides advocacy work, seniors programs, empowering youth programs, life-saving health services and personal development courses for GLBT members of the community … which is an endeavor that I fully and wholeheartedly support. This year’s Gala & Auction promises to be a complete blast!!!

Click HERE to see the (thus far) confirmed list of celeb attendees, click HERE to see what other items/experiences are up for auction and click HERE to purchase YOUR tickets to attend the event this year. My love and respect goes out to Darion and everyone involved with this year’s event. It is my sincere hope that they are able to generate LOTS of revenue for the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center. Woot!!

Neil Patrick Harris, who proved he is quite a singer as both Dr. Horrible and as Tony Awards host, is guest starring as an animated villain called the Music Meister who takes on Batman in the animated series Batman: The Brave and the Bold (which airs on Cartoon Network) in an upcoming episode. Here are a few screencaps from a music video for the song Drives Us Bats which features NPH on vocals:

No, it’s not a clip from Dr. Horrible 2. Nor is it a sneak peek at How I Met Your Mother’s music-filled 100th episode. Rather, it’s an exclusive first look at Neil Patrick Harris’ show-stopping turn as the evil Music Meister in the Oct. 23 episode of Cartoon Network’s Batman: The Brave and the Bold. Warning: The following clip could drive you batty (but in a good way)!

OMG … I love this!! While the song isn’t terribly good, I love that NPH is voicing a Batman villain who sings! In fact, this entire episode of Batman: The Brave and the Bold will be a musical ep! After the jump, check out the song Drives Us Bats — and as a bonus, watch the entire episode titled Mayhem of The Music Meister …

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Neil Patrick Harris, who by pretty much all accounts did a spectacular job hosting the 2009 Emmy Awards this past Sunday night, was spotted on the campus of Fairfax High School here in SoCal posing for an as-yet-unknown photoshoot. Here are a few pics of NPH being all sexy on the photoshoot set:

While NPH was lookin’ decidedly hawt during the shoot, I noticed something that really detracts from all the sexiness that was going on. I had no idea that *NPH was a smoker:

I have to say, it’s such a turn-off when I see someone smoking. Not only is it a dirty habit, IMHO, but it’s a dangerous/deadly act that greatly threatens one’s health. NPH is enjoying so much success right now, I can’t understand why *he (or anyone, for that matter) would want to risk their health by inhaling carcinogens into their lungs. I very stupidly smoked in college and I thank my lucky stars I was able to kick the habit without much difficulty. I realize it’s not always easy to quit smoking but life is just too short to eff around with one’s health, especially when smokers are in complete control of the damage they are doing to their bodies. Whoa, didn’t mean to go all soap boxy but it’s just really upsetting to me when I see people I like/admire hurting themselves in this way. I’d love to see NPH enjoy many, many more years of success … and I’d also love to see him kick this nasty habit.

*UPDATE: It has come to my attention that NPH doesn’t smoke and was not really smoking in these photos … apparently, the cig was used as a prop for the shoot. While this is decidedly good news, I still maintain that I hate smoking. I am very happy to know that Neil Patrick Harris and his lungs are happy and healthy!!

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