Arguments for:-Wouldn’t it be great??? The first openly gay Sexiest Man Alive? The year that Don’t Ask Don’t Tell is repealed? -NPH is riding a career high: multiple award nominations, accolades hosting award shows, popularity across demographics.-NPH is riding a personal high: he’s a new dad, and they’re twins!-And he’s just so nice, and appreciative, and deserving, and lovely, and wonderful -The MiniVan Majority they love him, they want to go for martinis and manicures with him, they’re not threatened by him, they’re SJP to his NPH. Full Story

Arguments for: -Personally I can’t think of any-If I had to stretch, I’d say that some people think he did a good job in Coriolanus and it’s making an Oscar run so the studio might be pushing for it-Some horny ladies are into this Scottish mess. Specifically, his rabid fan club which is mobilising to get him some kind of nomination. Full Story

Arguments for: -The success of Captain America secured him his very own superhero franchise. With Avengers coming in 6 months, it’s a good way to build momentum. He’d certainly have his studio backing it. And, unlike Ryan Reynolds, his film was actually good; he established that before taking the title. Full Story

Arguments for: -To date there has ever only been ONE non-white Sexiest Man Alive and that’s Denzel Washington. At some point, this title WILL belong to Will Smith.  -Will and Jada had to fight off a divorce rumour a few months ago. Some people still don’t believe they’re solid. For many, their split speculation only reaffirmed their assumption that he’s gay. Full Story

It’s an annual tradition here at LaineyGossip.com - predicting PEOPLE Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. I handicap the contenders, and on Wednesday the magazine unveils this year’s SMA. For those of you who are new to the game - please note, this is NOT about who YOU think is the Sexiest Man Alive but who you THINK they will name the Sexiest Man Alive. Full Story