Photo research generally isn't the most glamorous or exciting part of our jobs as your dutiful Hollywood Crush writers, but today is an exception. Because December 8 just so happens to be "Vampire Diaries" star Ian Somerhalder's birthday, and we'd definitely be remiss in commemorating his auspicious 33rd without a Willy Wonka-sized serving of eye candy for you. So happy birthday, Ian (and mazel tov to you Crushers as you enjoy the below flipbook!).

Ian took to Twitter yesterday to thank fans for their prolific (not to mention early!) well wishes, writing, "Thank you for all the birthday wishes- I feel the love. Really. Truly. Good night you amazing world." And if you're wondering how to celebrate his special day (besides gawking at our gallery and staging a "Vampire Diaries" marathon for the next 24 hours), Ian has one humble request.

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We know it’s hard to believe that Zac Efron has never been one of our Hump Day Hotties. But, we’re making amends before 2011 wraps up and showing the "New Year’s Eve" actor some major love. So, Zac, in order to ring in the New Year right, we resolve to finally name you our Hump Day Hottie. (And we're not the only ones swooning over Zac; click on the video below to hear co-star Abigail Breslin talk about CRYING over meeting him!)

Vital stats: Zachary David Alexander Efron (yes, that’s his real full name and, yes, it’s quite the mouth full) was born 24 years ago on October 18 in California. When he wasn’t in school, Zac was bulking up his resume in local theater before eventually getting scoring an agent at the suggestion of his drama teacher. Since breaking up with Vanessa Hudgens last year, Zac’s been flying solo.

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If you've been salivating over the moody, mysterious, rapid-cut preview for "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo"...well, maybe you shouldn't watch this! Because the folks at Funny or Die have made their own version of this fascinating video—and made sure that we'll never again enjoy the trailer for the first Hollywood installment of Lisbeth Salander's story without also, involuntarily thinking of the words "Jager s---s". THANKS A LOT, GUYS.

(This probably goes without saying, but the clip has some salty language...)

"The Girl With the Tramp Stamp Tattoo" is like a nightmare version of the much-anticipated feature film, complete with a pink scooter, projectile vomit and—yes—a giant butterfly tattoo in That Particular Spot on the back of Emma Roberts. Who seriously sells it, by the way; her performance as "Lisbeth" is so brilliantly trashy that it'll pretty much ruin any goose-pimply anticipation you might've had for the real-deal thriller. But hey, it's funny! Sort of! And we're seriously digging the bespectacled look on Joe Manganiello.

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Vindication is ours! Sorta.

We had a few choice words for People magazine last month when they named 36-year-old Bradley Cooper Sexiest Man Alive, rather than our very deserving boyfriend Ryan Gosling. And as it turns out, the "Hangover" star himself kinda sees our point.

Appearing on "The Graham Norton Show," Bradley good-naturedly addressed his recently bestowed title and the ensuing pro-Gosling fervor. "It's so awful I'm admitting this, but the hell with it because there was such a backlash when they announced it. And Ryan Gosling, who I love, and I just did a movie with him, and he's the greatest," he enthused.

Bradley went on to recall a "friend" sending him a link to a site comparing the two hunks. "And when I say 'friend,' I mean me alone, looking at the computer," he joked. "It's [Ryan] walking around, and he literally looks like he's in a photo shoot, like he just came off the runway. The pea coat is like this [miming an upturned collar], with the scarf! And then there's ones of me, and I literally look like the neighbor who never really comes out of his house. So it's been interesting."

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If you've been yearning for a life-sized replica of Taylor Lautner that you can keep in your house, snuggle up to when it's cold and take into your room at night for secret whisper parties...well, that's really weird, we're not gonna lie. But guess what: You're about to get half your wish! Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum in London has announced its figures-to-be for 2012, and Taylor is top of the list after becoming one of this year's most requested personalities ever to be rendered in wax. (So, to be clear: lifesize replica, yes. Latenight cuddling with a fake Tay-Tay, no. But hey, you can stand next to him and get your picture taken!)

Taylor will be joining the museum's "A-List Party" attraction—arriving fashionably late to a tableau that already includes the notorious Robert Pattinson. The good news: Now both of "Twilight" leading men will be in the same room at the creepy-cool institution of waxwork sculptures. The bad news: Given the setting, the wax version of Taylor will probably not be showing off its abs. BOOOOOOO.

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It's December 1, and 'tis the season for warm, fuzzy feelings and sparkly things—which makes it oh-so-appropriate that "Friday Night Lights" actor Zach Gilford has just gotten engaged to girlfriend Kiele Sanchez. Us Weekly reports that the pair are set to be wed...well, there's no official date yet, but give the kids a break. They've been engaged for, like, five minutes.

Zach (best known for his role as Matt Saracen on "Friday Night Lights") met Nikki (best known for playing one of the most annoying characters ever to grace the set of "Lost") in Chicago while filming "The Matadors"; the pair have been dating since spring of last year. And while we wish them the heartiest congratulations, we can't help pouting at the removal of one of "FNL"'s most eligible bachelors from the market. So, to brighten our day—and yours!—let's check the stats of a few other hotties from our favorite football drama and see who's still available. Because while Zach is lost to us forever, we can still take a gander at...

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Eddie Redmayne has been floating around the hottie pool for a while now, but his breakthrough role in "My Week With Marilyn" has elevated him to true star status. As he continues to build his resume, we’re going to go ahead and name him this week’s Hump Day Hottie.

Check out this dreamy photo of Eddie and keep reading for more details about him!

Vital stats: The 29-year-old actor grew up in London and has quite the smart-guy background. He attended Eton and then later studied art history at Trinity College, Cambridge. In addition to acting, he’s also modeled for Burberry. And he’s pals with folks like Robert Pattinson and “The Yellow Handkerchief” co-star Kristen Stewart.

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We don’t mind our Hump Day Hotties cute and cuddly. And we don’t mind admitting that there have been a few cuties in the Muppet mix over the years. So, with "The Muppets" opening today, we have to give it to newbie Walter for being super-adorable. And what better way to do that than by naming him our Hump Day Hottie?

Check out this dreamy photo of Walter and keep reading for more details about him! (Also, hear what pal and “The Muppets” screenwriter, Nick Stoller, had to say about him!)

Vital stats: Walter is the new guy on the block. And he loves the Muppets. Like a lot. So much so, that he would do anything to chill with them and bring them back to their former glory. Oh, yeah, he’s got a brother, Gary, who we have to say looks a lot like Jason Segel.

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We interrupt your regularly scheduled "Twilight" programming for this message about one of our other favorite vampire series: "True Blood." Because you know what? They're going back to set. Like, soon!

When MTV News' own Jim Cantiello caught up with star Joe Manganiello at last night's GQ Men of the Year event, the hunk not only revealed that Bon Temps is back in business in just a week and a half, but that he's also gotten his paws on two scripts! So what can we expect?

"There's going to be a lot of werewolves," Joe dished. "A lot of new werewolves. Which I'm very excited about. I'm excited to meet them all."

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We love it when one of our own makes it big. Former MTV News correspondent Nick Zano has taken Hollywood by storm since leaving the confines of our hallowed halls. And he's certainly making all of us proud, as well as making us laugh (and swoon!) week after week on "2 Broke Girls." So that's why this week we're naming him our Hump Day Hottie.

Check out this dreamy photo of Nick and keep reading for more details about him!

Vital stats: The 33-year-old was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida. At a young age, he knew he really wanted to break into the entertainment business working on student films and a sketch show while still in high school. Eventually he packed up, hit the road and landed in L.A. where he made his dream into a reality, charming us ladies with his winning personality on- (and off-) screen.

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