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Monday, May 25, 2026
California's hottest Body & Dance Show!
'Let's Get This Party Started!'
With FH having it's focus on the male form, I've featured many posts about male strippers over the years. Although the heyday of male strip clubs, at least in the US was in the last 80's and 90's, three are still clubs and unique venues that feature hotties taking it all off for their avid audiences. When the pandemic hit, I got into watching the live and recorded performances from the men from the Stock Bar in Montreal. Although there weren't audiences for awhile, the clubs owners wisely kept the shows going for online audiences.
One group I'd never heard of until recently is the California Dream Men. Thanks to a message board, and poster phofman, I was introduced to the stripping studs earlier this year. The California Dream Men were founded following the immense success of the Chippendales. Although they were formed in the US, they really took off in Europe. Although they played all over Europe, they specially popular in Italy and Germany. Check out much more on the PAGE THREE HERE:
Jack Armstrong in Delivered
'Tumble out of bed and I stumble to the kitchen...'
A couple of years ago, I did a piece on the British anthology series Patterns. In that piece, (HERE:) I spotlighted on episode, and the male nudity contained within. Although this follow-up is a wee late, there was another episode that I wanted to give a little attention.
If you haven't seen the 8 episodes of the 2023 series, I'd certainly suggest finding it if you can. I know it was on Prime Video for a time, but it doesn't appear to still be there, not in my region anyway. Each of the eight episodes is self-contained, yet they all take place in the same universe, with some characters from some episodes showing up in others.
In episode 3, Delivered, Lionel, played by the beautiful Jack Armstrong. Lionel is living his 9-5 life, but in this case, it's during the early days of the pandemic. Although Lionel doesn't have to deal with low pay and a handsy boss, he does have other challenges. As some of us remember, working from home has it's perks, but for some, there are also elements of isolation and loneliness.
Lionel has a strict routine to help the days go by, walking up, exercising, then a long shower before making and eating breakfast. Then it's down to work. Thankfully, the producers and director really leaned in to showing us Lionel's routine up close, including some great shots of him in the shower.
Like so many during the pandemic, Lionel orders in a lot of his meals, especially pizza It doesn't take long for Lionel to get obsessed with one of his pizza delivery guys and orders a pizza every day for weeks in order to connect with him. As you can see from the caps, they do get to get together, for a short time anyway... Actor Rufus Shaljean who plays Foster, the pizza delivery guy, also has some rear and full frontal nudity in the episode.
Fluid, Authentic and Real: Giovanni by New Manhattan Studios
' Giovanni sports one of the most perfectly toned and proportioned torsos in the studio's portfolio; a masterpiece worthy of Michelangelo.. Every angle worked. Every frame delivered. It felt like shooting fish in a barrel.'
Whenever I feature the work of New Manhattan Studios, studio owner Wes Triplett usually shares plenty of behind the scenes stories from the shoot. When I asked Wes about the studio's work with the swelteringly hot Giovanni, Wes didn't have a lot to say.... Not because the shoot didn't go well, just the opposite in fact. Giovanni has been modeling since he was a child and arrived at the Madison Avenue loft ready to go.
The Saturday morning shoot went like clockwork, with Giovanni performing at full tilt from the moment he stepped through the door. Although Wes had more time planned, after about two and a half hours, and after taking hundreds of incredible captures, Wes and photographer Marc French had everything they needed and more.
'What Giovanni brought to the set, though, needed no embellishment. Years in the gym and on the tennis courts carved the trim, beautifully proportioned physique that he carries so naturally. Some of it is discipline, some of it is genetics — really good genetics. He started modeling as a teenager, and it shows: the confidence, the swagger, the instinct for the camera. Every angle worked. Every frame delivered. It felt like shooting fish in a barrel.'
Those genetics, and Giovanni's hard work are striking, and I was instantly enticed upon viewing his work with NMS. As soon as I noticed a image of Giovanni that Wes posted on his BlueSky page, I loved Giovanni's look, especially as I love for a great head of wavy long hair. I headed immediately to the NMS site to check out more from his portfolio.. Starting with his skill and confidence in front the lens, everything about Giovanni and his work with NMS is striking. Add to this, his handsome face, his tight, toned physique and it was clear that Giovanni is the total package.
In addition to wanting to see more, it will surprise no one who reads FH, that I also wanted to know more. Although Wes had nothing but high praise for Giovanni, and the professional and seamless shoot, I still wanted to hear more. Given how well things went for those behind the lens, I wanted to also hear from the man in front of it. Giovanni generously also shared his thoughts on that Saturday in the studio, and his work with NMS.
How did you first connect with NMS?
I first found out about and connected with New Manhattan Studios through an agency from Atlanta called Heights that reached out to me. They introduced me to the talented Wes, and from there everything naturally fell into place.
Had you seen the studio’s work before?
After hearing about the studio, I did some quick research to get an idea of what to expect and how to prepare for the shoot, which is something I always do before projects. Once I arrived, the venue completely exceeded expectations — the apartment and overall atmosphere were incredible.
How long have you been modeling?
Modeling has honestly been part of my life since birth. My parents were models, so they naturally introduced me to the industry very early on. As a baby and little kid, I was doing campaigns for brands like Polo Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne, and Bed Bath & Beyond — I was everywhere as a kid. Later on, I shifted my focus heavily toward tennis, so I stepped away from modeling for a while before eventually returning to it later in life.
Was modeling nude always part of the plan?
I never really crossed out nude modeling at any point in my life. I’m very confident in myself, and honestly I feel the most natural that way. I’ve always connected with the whole Adam & Eve mentality, being natural and existing the way we were originally put on this earth. Clothing was something society added later; it was never our natural state. I bring that mindset into shoots, and it allows me to feel very content and comfortable in front of the camera.
How was your shoot with NMS? What stood out?
The first thing that stood out was how great the crew was. Everyone was welcoming and professional, and the apartment itself was spectacular. They sat me down beforehand and gave me a full rundown of how the shoot would be structured, which I appreciated a lot. I like when a team knows exactly what they want because it makes my job easier, and in return it makes things easier for them too. Teamwork really makes the dream work.
Are you chatty during a shoot? Do you ask questions or make suggestions?
I’m definitely pretty chatty during shoots, but I always make sure the main focus is the work and making sure everything is turning out how we expect it to — and hopefully even better. I like collaborating, asking questions, and making suggestions when it feels right. At the same time, shoots should be enjoyable too, so every now and then I’ll throw in some one-liners and keep the energy and fun throughout the day.
What was your favorite part of the shoot?
My favorite part was how lifestyle-oriented the entire aesthetic felt. Honestly, it felt like I was just living through a normal day in my own life, except cameras happened to be there capturing it. Everything felt very natural. The team was moving at rapid speed, constantly shooting and capturing every movement, which made the whole experience feel fluid, authentic, and real.
With all those moments captured, Wes, Marc and NMS ended up with thousands of great captures. So many, that Wes put together over fifty of his favorites in a new photo essay. You can check out Giovanni in all his glory by previewing or purchasing the collection HERE:
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