San Francisco, Calif., June 4th 2008 --- On July 17, eligible bachelors from all over the country will gather at W San Diego’s famed rooftop bar Beach to meet, mingle, and – just maybe – find the man of their dreams.

Finalists from around the country will compete for the coveted title of “America’s Gay Bachelor 2008” at the contest’s star-studded finale at W San Diego on July 17 during San Diego’s Gay Pride Week.

“More and more gay men are looking for someone who’s marriage material,” says Patrick Perrine, the President of gay matchmaking site myPartner.com, and host of the July 17 event. “We’re here to debunk the myth that gay men aren’t interested in finding lasting relationships, especially as states across the country begin to move towards legalizing gay marriage,” says Perrine.

Perrine and myPartner.com have scoured all 50 states to find the first ever “America’s Most Eligible Gay Bachelor.” Of the top 51 bachelors (one from each state and the nation‘s capital), five final contestants will be selected and flown to San Diego to participate in a runway show and final judging by a panel of celebrity judges. 

Logo, the lesbian & gay network from MTV Networks and the event’s presenting sponsor, will be on hand to cover the event. David Bromstad, who was the inaugural winner of HGTV Design Star in 2007 and is now hosting his own HGTV design show “Color Splash”, and Jesse Brune from the hot Bravo show “Work Out,” will serve as celebrity judges.

The sunset soiree will have guests grooving to tunes by Argentina-born DJ De Leon, sipping signature myPartner cocktails hosted by Effen Vodka and savoring bites by W’s upscale restaurant RICE. Bloomingdale’s will style the bachelors for their runway debut and San Diego favorite Leonard Simpson “The Style Guy” will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the event.

As of June 5, anyone can vote for their favorite contestants on the myPartner.com website. “This is a great way for us to show everyone how our matchmaking system works, and have a little fun at the same time,” says Perrine. “Everyone comes to the party single, but we like to think that not everyone will leave that way.”

About myPartner.com – Pioneering the dating industry in Online Introductions and Private Matchmaking Services for gay men, myPartner caters to sophisticated, cultured and relationship oriented gay men. Unlike other gay dating services, myPartner is a relationship based matchmaking service. myPartner and relationship expert Patrick H. Perrine, foster each member’s ability to not only find the right partner but to develop a relationship that fits their specific needs and wants.

About W San Diego – W San Diego is situated in the Columbia District of downtown San Diego, near Little Italy and just minutes from the vibrant Gaslamp Quarter. More than just a fabulous place to rest your head, W guests and locals in-the-know can indulge in So Cal chic nightlife throughout the hotel— from the new Thom Filicia redesigned Living Room lounge, poolside Veranda Bar and Wet; to our hot-list rooftop bar, Beach, featuring a heated sand floor with intimate cabanas and stunning skyline views. Truly a lifestyle destination, W San Diego also features the upscale, signature RICE restaurant; the Condé Nast-favorite Away Spa, with customized treatments and an exclusive spa menu; and the always-evolving Magnet Lounge where pop-up champagne bars, surprise guest DJs and celebrity sightings and are the norm. Get hip to W San Diego at www.whotels.com and myspace.com/wsandiego.

About Logo – Logo is the ad-supported network targeting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) viewers, launched by MTV Networks. The network launched June 30, 2005 with more than one thousand hours of content and now has more than 30 million subscribers across the United States. Logo provides LGBT audiences with a place where they can see themselves and be themselves through a mix of original and acquired entertainment programming that is authentic, smart and inclusive. Logo joins Viacom's roster of popular and highly targeted cable networks which includes MTV, Comedy Central, BET and Spike TV.