TORONTO — Cam platform Tempted.com has rolled out a new feature that lets followers meet their favorite creators, or “Temptations,” before subscribing and becoming fans.

Creators have already had the option of using “Public mode” and doing SFW shows for free to attract more subscribers. Now, both fans (aka subscribers) and non-fans can talk to creators, and vice-versa, for free in Public Mode.

“This gives them a chance to meet their favorite Temptation, see if she regularly updates her content, does live shows and is active on the Tempted platform,” said a rep.

According to the company, “anyone can access Public mode, but if they want to talk to a Temptation when broadcasting in Public mode, and they’re not subscribed yet, they’ll receive an alert message when Temptations send them out. During the free live show in Public mode, the Temptation will let her fans know what will happen in her private show, or she’ll introduce herself, if she is a new Temptation, or she’ll let the followers know that she’ll be broadcasting some minutes before switching to Private mode. In both cases, the follower will need to subscribe to continue.

“She might even get topless, but free shows are mostly SFW,” the rep added.

Tempted.com spokesperson Eve described the new feature as “a great sales tool for Temptations because it allows them to introduce themselves and start a real conversation with their followers. The followers like it because they get just a taste of their favorite Temptation, and it leaves them wanting more and subscribing. This try-before-you-buy sales model will really boost subscriptions and give the fans peace of mind that they made the right choice.”

For more information, visit Tempted.com and follow the platform on Twitter and Instagram.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Will Ryder has wrapped principal production on his sci-fi thriller “Artificial Heart” for Adam & Eve Pictures.

The feature stars Kira Noir, playing an AI robot named Dana, alongside Tyler Cruise and Maria Kazi as innocent young couple Michael and Mandy.

Kiara Cole, Pristine Edge, Zerella Skies, Athena Anderson, Mazy Myers, Brad Newman, Rob Carpenter, Rusty Nails and Frank Bukkwyd round out the cast.

“The script originally read like a quaint Doris Day/Rock Hudson romantic comedy, but that was before Will locked himself in a dark room and binged on Hitchcock and Blumhouse scary movies,” said a rep. 

“Well, it’s not exactly a Doris Day romcom anymore,” Ryder quipped.

Soon to marry his college sweetheart, Michael is offered a company cash bonus to beta-test a new “home helper” AI device. The naive software engineer-in-training figures he has nothing to lose, and could use the extra money. But the helpful robot swiftly turns into a nightmare as Michael and Mandy become desperate to figure out a way to stop the out-of-control robot that has “fallen in love” with him — and into a deep hatred for her.

“We absolutely loved the story when we first read it,” noted Adam & Eve Pictures’ head of production Rachel V.

“Even with this being a thriller featuring artificial intelligence, there is still a very human element at the core, which makes this a beautiful love story, I think,” she said. 

“A love story with blood, knives and sheer terror,” added Ryder, who called the project “a fantastic collaboration with my buddies Deanzy and Frank Bukkwyd.”

“Artificial Heart” will be released later this year by Adam & Eve Pictures.

NEW JERSEY — Content creator Aria Khaide’s first trans clip, featuring Erica Cherry, will debut on both OnlyFans and ManyVids this Thursday.

“In this sensual scene, Aria invites Erica over so they can relax and hang out,” a rep said. “When Aria notices Erica’s bra strap is showing, she steers the conversation to how she doesn’t wear undies and flashes Erica. This leads to lots of erotic kissing, nipple licking, a blowjob and Aria riding Erica in cowgirl for a creampie finish.”

Khaide enthused about the experience.

“I had such an amazing time working with Erica,” she said. “I loved making out with her, and even more when I rode her until she gave me my favorite ending: a creampie.”

In other news, Khaide is booking for shoots in New Jersey from July 5-12, Boston from July 13-15 and Chicago from Aug. 2-5.

Direct booking inquiries to bookak@protonmail.com.

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LOS ANGELES — Britney Amber is inviting her fans and followers to cast a ManyVids Community Awards ballot for her in the category of Positivity Star of the Year.

“As Britney’s fans are aware, the buxom beauty creates fun and sexy hardcore [clips] for her ManyVids page. With various themes for adults to enjoy, Britney offers viewers a multitude of unique content,” a rep said. “The ManyVids Community Awards celebrate the camaraderie on its platform and shine a light on the unique talents that make up ManyVids.”

“The Positivity Star of the Year award honors the ManyVids creator whose irresistible positivity uplifts everyone, added the rep.

Click here to cast a ballot; membership, which includes a free option, is required to vote. Voting concludes Sunday, July 3, at 5 p.m. (PDT).

“I’m glad I could be recognized for my positivity,” Amber said. “In addition to the sexiness that I present, I also look to engage my fans with lighthearted and uplifting content.”

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PATTAYA, Thailand — The “Kinky Koach” duo Stephanie & Fox from EvolveYourIntimacy.com are the featured guests this week on “Adult Site Broker Talk,” the business-oriented podcast from AdultSiteBroker.com.

“Stephanie and Fox are a dynamic duo who have a passion for helping others discover their relationships’ true potential through their platform, the Kinky Koach,” said Bruce F, host of the show and CEO of AdultSiteBroker. “Bringing together professional educators and users, they [launched] a podcast for education on intimacy, relationships, sex-ed and communication, and EvolveYourIntimacy, a guidance center providing counseling, coaching, workshops, retreats and education for those seeking to educate, enlighten and evolve their intimacy.”

The duo met on a dating app for “a quick hookup [and] immediately knew that this relationship had the potential to be much more and are now life partners.”

“This was one of our more fascinating conversations,” Bruce said. “Stephanie and Fox have a unique take on relationships and are great ambassadors for the kink and swinger lifestyles.”

The interview can be found here.

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WASHINGTON — In response to a Wired article published today warning that Section 230 is a “last line of defense for abortion speech online,” the law’s co-writer Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) vowed to “keep fighting like hell” to protect it.

Repeating the headline of the Wired piece, which emphasizes the centrality of Section 230 as “the First Amendment of the internet” and a bulwark against attacks on free speech, Wyden tweeted that “Section 230 is the last line of defense keeping abortion information online and accessible in the post-Roe world.

“I will keep fighting like hell to protect this law that I authored so women have access to the health care information they need,” Wyden added.

The Wired article shared by Wyden was co-written by Evan Greer and Lia Holland of nonprofit advocacy group Fight for the Future.

Greer and Holland point out that a large number of Wyden’s fellow Democrats — among them some of the most powerful, including the President and the Vice President — who have been “misguidedly attacking” Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act need to “wake up now.”

If they “don’t start listening to the warnings of human rights experts, sex workers, LGBTQ+ folks and reproductive rights groups,” Greer and Holland wrote, “Democrats could help right-wing zealots achieve their goal: mass censorship of online content about abortion.”

Section 230, the authors opine, is “the last line of defense keeping reproductive health care support, information and fundraising online. Under Section 230, internet platforms that host and moderate user-generated content cannot generally be sued for that content. Section 230 is not absolute. It does not provide immunity if the platform develops or creates the content, and it does not provide immunity from the enforcement of federal criminal laws. But, crucially, it does protect against criminal liability from state laws.”

Section 230 is universally considered by digital rights advocates as a crucial bulwark against state and corporate censorship of controversial speech, including sexual expression and legal adult content.

To read Evan Greer and Lia Holland’s complete opinion piece, visit Wired.com.

LAS VEGAS — Ela Darling has joined Abyss Creations, creators of RealDoll, as affiliate liaison.

“The role is a shift for Darling, a veteran performer who is recognized as a prominent voice in the field of VR porn worldwide,” said a rep.

Darling, named Industry Trailblazer at the 2017 XBIZ Cam Awards, is known as a pioneering VR camgirl on VRTube.xxx, a VR live webcam platform she co-created in 2015. She also oversaw the launch of virtual camgirl “Vex Ruby” on ViRo Playspace.

Darling has also given talks about VR porn at conferences all over the world, including a 2016 TEDx talk.

“This will be my first notable foray into the toy and novelty industry and I couldn’t be more thrilled that my new role is with such an esteemed brand,” Darling said. “I still remember reading about them in Vanity Fair when I was early in my career as an adult entrepreneur. I pinned up a clip of that article in my workshop as inspiration when I was learning coding and robotics.”

Abyss Creations’ RealDoll earned the 2020 XBIZ Award for Sex Doll Brand of the Year.

“When I learned that Abyss was looking for an industry pro to take the lead on affiliate outreach, I didn’t hesitate to reach out to them,” Darling said. “The RealDoll brand is iconic and their toys are the best quality I’ve seen in the industry.”

A rep said the company “couldn’t be more pleased to find a true gem like Ela. With her many years in the industry, we are excited to have Ela onboard to usher in a new era for Abyss Creations and our brands.”

In her new role, Darling will work directly with affiliates and influencers to improve their success with the brand, as well as create strategies to elevate and expand the company’s affiliate program.

Abyss Creations launched their affiliate program last spring, offering two different programs for affiliates and influencers.

For more information, visit RealDoll.com, and follow them and Ela Darling on Twitter.

LAS VEGAS — Australia-based adult fan platform UnlockedXX is now offering Instagram insurance and a cybersecurity unit as security options for content creators.

Content creator and entrepreneur Brie Nightwood is the new co-owner of UnlockedXX.

“We are now implementing insurance policies for UnlockedXX creators that value their online safety, whether from hackers, trolls or people who want to do you harm,” Nightwood said. “Since many models use Instagram as a marketing tool to promote their businesses on other platforms, getting hacked or your account deleted can obviously be detrimental to your career. We want to offer protection options, just in case.”

UnlockedXX creators will have the option of “a monthly deduction from their accounts to take advantage of the insurance coverage, which includes daily financial protection against hacked or deleted accounts.”

Nightwood noted that UnlockedXX had “some issues recently that necessitated the recommendation of a professional with connections to [Instagram parent company] Meta,” she said. “He was able to retrieve our accounts and get us up and running in no time. Now he is working with our company and giving discounts to our creators who lose their Instagram accounts.”

The platform is “currently structuring a cybersecurity unit within the site to fortify the service in the unfortunate event of more threats to its creators’ occupations and income.”

“We are building a solid team of professionals that can help reclaim our creators’ accounts in order to take the stress off of them,” Nightwood added. “Our goal is to make UnlockedXX the most user-friendly and supportive service available, and we look forward to getting that up and running in the coming weeks.”

For more information, visit UnlockedXX.com.

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