HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Rachael Cavalli will headline three nights at two gentlemen’s clubs this week.

Thursday, Cavalli will appear for one night only at Sapphire Times Square in New York for a live midnight stage show. She then headlines for the next two nights, Friday and Saturday, at Cheerleaders in Pittsburgh.

For the weekend run, Cavalli will perform multiple sets.

At both Sapphire Times Square and Pittsburgh Cheerleaders, Cavalli will be selling her exclusive merch, offer selfies with fans and club patrons, and be available for VIP lap dances.

“I’m excited to be appearing at Sapphire Times Square and Cheerleaders in Pittsburgh,” Cavalli enthused. “My East Coast fans are the best, are so supportive, and I can’t wait to see them. You definitely want to come to my features; we have a lot of fun, there are always surprises and it’s a great way to meet me.”

Visit Sapphire Times Square online and on Twitter.

Find Cheerleaders Pittsburgh online and on Twitter.

Rachael Cavalli is repped for headlining gigs by Centerfold Features; follow her on Twitter and access her premium social media links here.

MONTREAL — MindGeek’s top two executives, CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo, have resigned, according to a statement the company released to mainstream entertainment trade publication Variety.

“Antoon and Tassillo leave MindGeek’s day-to-day operations after more than a decade in leadership positions with the company,” read the statement, as reported by Variety this morning.

“With the company strategically positioned for long-term growth, MindGeek’s executive leadership team will run day-to-day operations on an interim basis, with a search underway for replacements,” the statement added.

According to Variety’s source, a company rep, the change in leadership “has been in the works since early 2022.” The rep noted that Antoon and Tassillo will remain shareholders in the company.

The company also stressed its commitment to the industry-wide shift towards the creator economy.

Variety reported MindGeek is “now beginning to ‘invest deeply in expanding creator-first offerings’ as well as additional ‘opportunities for content monetization.’”

According to the report, MindGeek’s rep added that the company “currently provides hundreds of thousands of models ‘with the opportunity to earn a living’ and is seeking to ‘massively expand’ the number of talent it works with.”

BARCELONA — A group of leading Spanish and Spain-based independent adult content producers has released a manifesto opposing the total censorship of adult content proposed by the governing PSOE as part of its new anti-sex-work legislation.

Under the heading “Independent adult film producers unite to defend sex workers’ right to consent in response to the new Spanish ‘Solo Sí Es Sí’ Law,” creators Paulita Pappel, Erika Lust, Noel Alejandro and Lemon, and companies Lust Cinema, XConfessions, Else Cinema, Lustery, HardWerk and SexSchoolHub criticized the proposed new law.

“According to PSOE,” the manifesto declares, “Article 187 of the Penal Code is incomplete because it only punishes prostitution that is ‘exploitative,’ while it should ‘punish prostitution widely’; that is, ‘any form of obtaining profit from the prostitution of others,’ no matter if the practice is carried out under exploitation (banned under current law) or with explicit consent from all parties involved, and following ethical production practices.”

The proposed law, the statement continues, “only reinforces the stigma against sex work and the porn industry, demonizing prostitution and pornography as among the main causes of violence against women, and condemning sex workers to more precariousness, secrecy and violence.”

The manifesto co-signers note that “the sex and porn industry is much more complex than this” and that “Much of porn is built from the pillars of consent and respect for the boundaries and interests and desires of all involved.”

The manifesto concludes with a call for addressing some of the social issues underlying political attacks on sex work and adult entertainment: “We firmly believe that we must fight for the development of porn literacy skills, and thus ensure that the sexual education that young people receive is realistic, healthy and enriching for their lives.” 

SAN FRANCISCO — The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals this week scheduled for September 2 oral arguments regarding a lower court’s refusal to dismiss the Backpage.com case, following the notorious 2021 mistrial declared by an Arizona judge.

Oral arguments will be presented a year after controversial Judge Susan Brnovich — wife of Arizona Attorney General Mike Brnovich, who is currently campaigning for a U.S. Senate seat — declared a mistrial in the case against former Backpage owners Michael Lacey and Jim Larkin. The mistrial ruling came after prosecutors repeatedly ignored Judge Brnovich’s instructions not to attempt to prejudice the jury by bringing up unrelated and inflammatory “child sex trafficking” insinuations.

“The trial judge declared a mistrial in September 2021 due to prosecutorial misconduct,” Phoenix reporter Stephen Lemons told XBIZ. Lemons has been covering the case for years, for the Lacey-Larkin online publication Front Page Confidential. “The defense moved for dismissal, arguing that a new trial would violate the Fifth Amendment’s bar on trying someone twice for the same crime.”

Lemons explained that a new judge “denied that motion without holding an evidentiary hearing. The defense has appealed to the Ninth Circuit. The matter is fully briefed, and the court has tentatively scheduled oral arguments for Sept. 2 in San Francisco.”

According to Lemons, “the government knows that the speech that appeared on Backpage was legal and protected by the First Amendment. One of its own witnesses said so at trial. It’s time for this unhinged vendetta to end.”

Lemons’ recent Front Page Confidential report on the new date for oral arguments described the upcoming hearing as allowing each side 15 minutes before a panel of three judges.

“A notice on the federal docket states that the panel could still decide to forgo oral arguments and rule from the briefs in the case,” the report noted.

Backpage was shuttered and seized by federal authorities in 2018, days before President Trump signed FOSTA into law. The government accused Lacey, Larkin and others of a number of alleged crimes related to their ownership of the popular adult-oriented classifieds website. The case was subsequently used by several political figures, including Vice President Kamala Harris, as an example of the need for the FOSTA Section 230 exception.

Federal prosecutors accused the company of “participation in a conspiracy to facilitate and promote prostitution,” and also of money laundering, human trafficking and other charges, which were strongly disputed by the defense.

For more of XBIZ’s coverage of the Backpage case, click here.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — M.D. Science Lab, maker of the Swiss Navy brand, is observing National Adult Sex Education Month with the launch of its “Swiss Navy Certified Expert” e-learning certification course.

“We create solutions for our customer-partners,” said Briana Watkins, VP of sales and marketing for M.D. Science. “We understand the concerns that retailers have, many of whom are struggling with high turnover and need help with the demands of constantly training and retraining their staff.”

The new online certification course is self-paced in a bite-sized format and can be accessed on multiple devices anytime to better fit retail staff schedules.

“So far, we’ve released our first two modules with eight additional modules in the works,” Watkins said. “We understand how information in our industry is constantly expanding and evolving, which can make it difficult for retailers to keep training current and comprehensive. We want to provide an education for your staff members to help them be better prepared and to be a valuable part of your success.”

Upon successfully completing all 10 modules in the course, each staff member will receive a certificate confirming them as a Swiss Navy Certified Expert.

Visit SwissNavyCertifiedExpert.com for additional details.

Find Swiss Navy online and on Twitter.

TORONTO — Cam platform Tempted.com has launched a new interview feature called Tempting Discovery, where fans can purchase exclusive photos and clips and access additional content to encourage a more intimate experience with their favorite performers, or “Temptations.”

A rep noted belly dancer and content creator Samara was the first Temptation to utilize the feature; her Tempting Discovery features an introductory tease, clips, a written interview, photos and a link to her Tempted profile.

All Tempting Discovery interviews can be accessed through the official Tempted blog; links are also sent internally to Tempted’s fanbase via alerts and newsletters.

Those utilizing the feature will additionally receive social media promotion by Tempted on Twitter and YouTube.

“The interviews are really successful. The Tempting Discovery is a quick read, and the fans and other Temptations are really enjoying them,” said brand ambassador Eve. “Unlike other platforms, we send our models traffic through our blog and social media. These interviews have been a great promotional tool, and we have many more in the works.”

Temptations and new models interested in being featured as a Tempting Discovery can reach out to Eve through their dashboard or via Instagram DM.

For signup details, click here.

LOS ANGELES — Sohimi is now shipping its new three-in-one vibrator equipped with 20 modes of stimulation.

“The device has 10 vibration patterns, five pulsation modes and five sucking modes,” a rep said. “It is designed to simulate realistic oral pleasure and offers a variety of ways to explore all kinds of fun.”

A “mute” function keeps the noise below 40 decibels, a sound level considered to be similar to that of an average home or a quiet library, the company said.

The vibe is made from smooth, high-quality silicone and is waterproof.

Additionally, the rep noted, all Sohimi products ship in discreet packaging.

“We are constantly working to improve our products and services,” the rep said.

For more information, visit Sohimi.com and follow the company on Twitter.

VALENCIA, Calif. — Girlfriends Films has released “Women Seeking Women 188” featuring contract star Lacy Lennon in two scenes.

This installment marks Lennon’s sixth appearance in the “Women Seeking Women” series. The new release pairs her with Adalind Gray and with Amber Stark, in her Girlfriends debut.

Additional scene partners include Katie Kush (“Women Seeking Women 177”) with debuting starlet Summer Col, and Aften Opal (“Women Seeking Women 180”) opposite Nicola Aria.

During production, Opal and Aria posted behind-the-scenes sneak peeks. “Doing sexy things with this beautiful gal today,” tweeted Aria, while Opal enthused about “spicy times” on the set.

Gray also broadcast her enthusiasm about filming with Lennon, tweeting “Thanks, Lacy, for a great time” and promising that fans “are not gonna fucking believe” how hot their scene was. 

“Women Seeking Women 188” is now streaming exclusively on VOD here; find additional BTS details here and follow Girlfriends on Twitter.