Happy Hump Day: Raine Maida

I am a adolescent of the 90’s. This is pretty evident once you get to know me and my CD collection. I have fond memories of using school computers to go on band fansites (I didn’t have Internet of my own just yet) and print out photos of all my favorite hot rockstars to wallpaper my locker or notebooks. I vividly remember Raine Maida of Our Lady Peace being one of them. Although they were a pretty big deal in the 90’s, I was surprised to see them still touring recently. They played at a local South Florida rock festival a couple of years ago that I attended and I was curious to see if they would still sound the same, worse? I was pleasantly surprised when they took the stage that they are still as great as ever and even appeased all us 90’s fans by playing their old material, which instantly took me back to being an angsty teenager (a place of comfort once you are an angsty adult). Another surprise? That lead singer, Raine, was just as hot as I remembered. But I’ll leave that opinion up to you all.

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Happy Hump Day: Heath Ledger

I’ll never forget how I felt when I found out about Heath Ledger’s passing. I was sitting at my desk at work not exactly working when I saw the news on a message board. I actually found it difficult to breathe and felt sick. It was strange to me because I had never had that kind of reaction to any celebrity death, but Heath had been one of my favorites since high school when I saw 10 Things I Hate About You (and then continued to watch it incessantly for years). It makes me sad to think of all the accomplishments and acclaims he could have had under his belt by now. Such a talent, such a beautiful human being…such a loss. I love you, Heath, and we miss you dearly.

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Happy Hump Day: Mark Hoppus

Blink-182 was one of my favorite bands back in high school. I remember getting extremely upset when they became popular. I just wouldn’t have it – they were my little secret. After my senior year in high school, their popularity continued to snowball and  are now known as one of the most successful American pop punk bands. Blink was led (& bass-ed) by cutie, Mark Hoppus, and although I was totally a Tom girl, I definitely swooned a time or two over Mr. Hoppus. He has those sweet boyish charms (well, aside from the dirty jokes and public farts) that tend to get us girls every time. Since my college days, Blink-182 has broken up, band members have formed side projects (+44 for Mark & drummer, Travis, and Angels & Airwaves for Tom), only for them to announce they were getting back together in 2009. The band is expecting to release their first album together in 8 years sometime this spring/summer. And aside from new music, Mark is also tackling hosting. He has his own show on Fuse, A Different Spin, where he showcases and interviews successful as well as emerging bands alongside co-host comedian, Amy Schumer. You’ve definitely come a long way from All the Small Things, sir.

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Happy Hump Day: Topher Grace

Although I didn’t watch That 70’s Show religiously like others did, I still grew quite the crush on Topher Grace. I blame it his role in In Good Company. The clean, suited up and grown up look definitely suited him. Plus, despite looking grown up, he still had that geeky and awkward charm that makes me basically powerless. Unfortunately, he followed that with the horrific Superman 3, where he played Venom. A film best swept under the rug and never mentioned again, in my opinion. But, that doesn’t stand in the way of Topher and his off the charts cute level. Enjoy it below, readers, and if this spurs your love further, check out his new movie, Take Me Home Tonight.

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Happy Hump Day: Russell Brand

Whenever I watch an interview with Russell Brand, I try my best not to be eating or drinking. Why? Because chances are, I most probably will spit whatever is in my mouth in a fit of hysterical laughter. True story. Although I do not find him to be the most attractive man on Earth, he gets many brownie points from me because he has a hot British accent, he is extremely witty and intelligent, and he can make me laugh like a mofo. I will personally never forget his amazing performance as Aldous Snow in Forgetting Sarah Marshall, which happens to be one of my favorite “I really need a laugh today” movies. I really have to get my hands on his books!

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Happy Hump Day: Jim Sturgess

Although I wasn’t very impressed with Across the Universe (the film, the soundtrack is one of my favorites), I was with cutie Jim Sturgess, who played Jude. He’s British, is in a band and writes poetry. Be still, my beating heart. His breakout role was in 2007’s Beatles tribute, Across the Universe, but he has several films lined up that seem very promising, including One Day, co-starring Anne Hathaway. Aside from his acting career, he also continues to pursue music. He has written music for several films and is the band, Tragic Toys, with his longterm girlfriend (boo, hiss), Mickey O’Brien, who you might know as the keyboardist for the fun electropop group, La Roux. Wanna check out his tunes? Visit his Myspace page!

Jim, feel free to serenade me any day!

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Happy Hump Day: Andrew Garfield

Now this is a face you are going to get used to seeing. Andrew Garfield is already pretty recognizable for playing one half of the duo that founded Facebook in David Fincher’s now award-winning film, The Social Network. But he has just sky rocketed to insta-fame with his latest casting: Spiderman. Everyone knows how popular super hero movies are these days, and a lot of people have high hopes for this reboot, especially after the disastrous run of the previous Spidey trilogy. Although I have no idea if they have improved upon the plot line this time around, I can honestly say that there is definitely some light at the end of the tunnel with Garfield (and the lovely Emma Stone!) on board. I’m already buying his Peter Parker way more than Tobey Maguire…and have you heard this boy speak? That is one adorable accent! While you wait impatiently for Andrew to slap on that suit, try to check him out in The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus – he played the naive and lovestruck Anton oh-so-well.

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Happy Hump Day: Hugh Dancy

OK, how in heavens did I miss such a lovely Brit? My radar must be malfunctioning. Even worse, he was in a bunch of movies I have watched and loved like Black Hawk Down, Ella Enchanted (you shut your face), and Confessions of a Shopaholic (OK, so I didn’t love that one, or like it). However, all it took was a quick little glimpse on Sunday night while he was giving his wife, Claire Danes, a kiss as she won a Golden Globe for her work on Temple Grandin for me to notice. So much so, that I rewound it back to his face just to tell my hubs how adorable he was (my poor, poor husband). Upon further research, it came as no surprise that he was a model as well as an actor, most recently for Gap.

Some girls just get all the luck. First Claire Danes had Jordan Catalano, and now this? Totally unfair.

Feast your eyes on some proper British eye candy, readers, and then get back to me in the comments. ;)

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Happy Hump Day: Ryan Gosling

I can’t believe I had yet to feature Ryan Gosling! A big up to my girl, Ang, for making the suggestion! Although I refuse to see The Notebook (yes, I’m probably the only female that hasn’t), I absolutely loved his work in Lars and the Real Girl. There is something very unassuming about Ryan, which I love. He’s not this Hollywood pretty boy – at least not in his head. Gotta love a guy that doesn’t let all that glitz and glam get to him. Well, at least let’s hope that he stays that way after the critical acclaim of his new film, Blue Valentine, with Michelle Williams, as well as a Golden Globe nomination. When will Miami be included in that limited release, by the by?? Not fair.

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Happy Hump Day: Charlie Cox

Charlie Cox is a pretty recent newcomer to the acting scene and is best known for his role as Tristan Thorne in the 2007 film adaptation of Neil Gaiman’s novel, Stardust. If you haven’t checked this movie out, please do! It didn’t do very well while out in theaters, but almost everyone I know that has watched it has fallen in love with the story, as well as Mr. Cox (feels like I’m talking about a dirty stripper or a bad porn, sorry Charlie). It’s perfectly charming and magical, just as any good fantasy film should be and that’s partly due to both Charlie and Claire Danes’ performances (along with Neil Gaiman’s ridiculous storytelling skills). Is it wrong to say that I may love him more in period costumes than in regular day-to-day clothing? OK, who am I kidding? I’d take him any way!

Make sure to check him out in this year’s Killing Bono, a fun movie about two rival bands from Dublin – one being U2. He’ll be starring alongside fellow British hottie, Ben Barnes. Hot Brits and killer music? I guess I’ll just start standing in line now. ;)

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