As I ventured back to Brooklyn this morning from a fun New Year's Eve I came across this lonely hat at 6th Avenue. It seemed so sad down on the tracks. I imagined it writing the following letter...

Dear Owner,

Did I do something wrong? I guess I just don't get it. Weren't we having a good time? Drinks, laughs, kisses - all that jazz. We've been through big times together. Maybe you just didn't notice when I came flying off your head as you stumbled onto the train last night. Maybe that's the case. I'm just chillin' here until you get back. Please hurry...

Welcome to the first Topless Tuesdays of 2010! This week's model is Levi Poulter who has a professional trajectory not unlike most models. He started modeling at the age of 24. When his work slowed down he became a personal trainer and finally found a comfortable niche as an erotic model.

Levi lives in Miami and runs his personal website from there (possibly NSFW). His first stint as a model took him to London to do runway shows and editorials. He left after about 6 months calling it quits but after a shoot with Bruce Weber for Abercrombie & Fitch he was back in the biz. His portfolio includes work for Target, Kohl's, Macy's, Brooks Brothers, Kardstat, and Brooksfield amongst others.

One of the many fan videos for Lady GaGa's brilliant Bad Romance video recently caught the singers eye. Quite enjoyable despite the lack of any budget.

You have seen his face on the big screen and have likely drooled over his hot bod at some point, this week's delicious slice of man is actor, Bradley Cooper. He has starred in The Hangover, Nip/Tuck, He's Just Not That Into You, Kitchen Confidential, and Alias to name a few.

This 35 year old actor celebrated a birthday last week on January 5. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and went on to study at Georgetown University where he got his B.A. in English. He later studied at the Actors Studio Drama School at New School University in New York City's Greenwich Village.

He has been romantically linked to Jennifer Esposito (who he married and divorced 4 months later), Cameron Diaz, Kathryn Taylor and his current beard girlfriend, Renee Zelwegger.

Just this week Bradley took an opportunity to discuss some of the rumors flying around about him. Specifically he talked about the gay rumors and his alleged relationship with actor Victor Garber.

"People thought we were dating. It was all over the internet. It was the first time I read a rumour like that about me, and I just thought it was fantastic."

The trailer for his new movie, The A-Team, is all about Bradley's sizzling hot body. Check it out below.

This week I was thinking of the ladies when I picked out a sexy Italian stallion that I thought would make you all warm and tingly. Now I may just be stereotyping all women here but I have a pretty good feeling you ladies will like Raffaello a bit more than all the fellas out there - but I am open to being proven wrong.

Raffaello Balzo is an Italian actor and model. He was born in Artegna, Udine, Italy on March 18, 1975. His life started dramatic and may have been what propelled him into the limelight when as a baby his grandmother pulled him from his collapsing home during the 1976 earthquake. His story - and his courageous grandmother - were all over the news after that.

His career began in 1995 when his friends encouraged him to participate in the “Photographic Model of the Year” contest which he ultimately won. He followed that up by winning the "Mr. Fruili" contest in 1998 and by unanimous vote won the "Most Handsomest Man in Italy" contest the following year. From there he moved to Milan and started working for Gianfranco Ferré, Versace, Ermenegildo Zegna, and Vivienne Westwood.

Alongside his modeling career he has also starred in "Schoolmates" and the popular soap, A Place in the Sun. In 2006, he was chosen by Simona Ventura as one of the shipwrecked in the fourth edition of the reality show “L'Isola dei famosi" (Island of the Celebrities).

In his free time he enjoys going to the beach and playing soccer.

Both Cindy McCain and Meghan McCain have thrown their support behind the pro-same sex marriage NOH8 campaign. That leaves Sen. John McCain the odd man out in that family.

How do you know when he's gay or not? Check out Gawker's Litmus Test for some insightful help...

Remember Stephen Gately? The lead singer of Boyzone. He was the first boy band member to come out of the closet. He died unexpectedly last year (it may have been a threesome that killed him, or not) and his band mates have recently released a video in his honor. Check it out.

Channing Tatum wants to star in a movie about his stripper past. He wants "Bronson" director, Nicolas Refn, to lead the project.

The Federal Prop 8 Trial is heating up. So far I have been impressed by Attorneys Ted Olson and David Boies. They have brought an impressive group of witnesses to the stand. Lots of sources to follow but the Courage Campaign is quite impressive in their coverage.

Just in time for this week's Topless Tuesdays I came across the new Emporio Armani Spring/Summer 2010 campaign featuring soccer star, Cristiano Ronaldo. If you follow soccer - which happens to be the best sport in the world - you would certainly know of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo was born in Funchal, Madeira in Portugal on February 5, 1985. He started playing soccer for a local team when he was 8. He now is the highest paid player in the sport. He currently plays for Real Madrid and is Captain for the Portugal national team. He's a brilliant player and I highly recommend watching a game if you haven't seen him play before.

He took over as the spokesperson for Emporio Armani from his former teammate, David Beckham, this year. I've included many shots from that new campaign.

It had to start sooner or later. Here's the first Lady GaGa 'Teeth' video that I've seen so far. I'm sure we'll see a bunch more in the next few weeks.

I am actually planning the production of my very own video which I hope to shoot in the next month or so. Do you happen to have access to a walk-in meat locker?

I've never really been one for making New Years resolutions. A few years ago I vaguely aspired to get into shape for New Years but like 98% of folks that want to shed those extra pounds I stopped going to the gym by March.

But, this year is different. In honor of 2010 I created 20 lists of 10 things that I wish to accomplish. All of this was thanks to my colleague, Maria, who came up with the fantastic idea.

As I finish things on my list I'll be sure to keep you all updated. Here's a glimpse at some of my 20x10 things.

New York
bike to The Cloisters
kayak in the East River

Social
go on a "freegan" tour
organize a picnic in Central Park

Books
The Foutainhead
The Souls of Black Folk

Learn
how to sew t-shirts
how to design websites

Reflect/Re-engage
journal daily for a month
give an appreciation every day

Audio Adventures
Santigold
go to a Blues show

Martyr
no caffeine for a week
no fries for a month

Miscellaneous
get another tattoo
go skydiving

Festivities
Running of the Bulls
march in the Halloween Parade