FERNDALE, Mich. — Nalpac is celebrating three nominations from the 2022 StorErotica Awards, including “Distributor of the Year.”

The company is also among the contenders for the newly created categories “Businessman of the Year,” for CCO Andy Craig, and “Businesswoman of the Year,” for director of marketing and strategic partnerships Phoebe Grott.

“I’d like to extend a thank you to StorErotica for nominating me and Nalpac,” said Craig. “It’s truly a testament to our phenomenal team and all of their hard work. We also owe our manufacturing partners a ton of heartfelt gratitude for their continued support; we look forward to strengthening those relationships for years to come.”

Grott said it is “a true honor to be nominated alongside our industry’s leaders.”

“At Nalpac, we strive each day to develop resources and source products for the benefit of our retailer customers. It’s exciting to see the passion and drive of the Nalpac team reflected in three StorErotica Award nominations.”

The in-person ceremony will be held at the Burbank Marriott Hotel in Burbank, California during the ANME show on July 12. Find StorErotica online and on Twitter.

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LOS ANGELES — Will Pounder will host the Subversiv 7 team grappling tournament at the Commerce Casino & Hotel in Commerce, Calif., to be livestreamed on the digital service Fite TV, this Saturday at 5 p.m. (PDT).

Pounder will be joined by combat sports analyst Robin Black and commentators Hector Lombard and Brandon McGarahan for the event, which will feature three eight-man brackets, the Diamond Axe Belt and $30,000 in cash prizes.

The matchups for the world’s largest team grappling tournament include Nick Rodriguez versus Sloan Clymer and Kaynan Duarte versus Javier Gonzalez.

Besides his adult career, Pounder is a health and fitness advocate and accomplished mixed martial artist. While in the Marine Corps, he competed on weekends, taught the All-Marine Grappling Team, ran the All-Marine Competition Team at Camp Pendleton and started the jiu-jitsu club in Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in 2008.

In August 2019, he competed in a team grappling tournament televised by UFC Fight Pass, fighting on the team captained by former UFC welterweight, mixed martial artist and boxer Chris “Lights Out” Lytle.

“It’s an honor to share the stage with so many great fighters,” said Pounder. “These are professionals at the top of their game, and there’s a lot on the line for these guys, including the highest payout ever in the history of team grappling, so this is sure to be an exciting tournament.”

Tickets for the event can be purchased here.

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PERTH, Australia — Content creator Scarlet Lyone is releasing her first DP toy clip this week.

“This is definitely in my top-five favorites filmed to date, so I just know my fans and viewers are going to enjoy this,” Lyone said. “I’ve had so many requests recently to film DP scenes, and so here it is. This is my first DP scene using my Hi-Smith fuck machine, and my new double-ended 12-inch clear dildo; of course, I filmed in HD. I love this video because it’s so raw.

“I’m paying attention to what my fans want to see from me, now more than ever, so don’t think I’m not listening,” she continued. “I can’t wait to hear what my viewers think.”

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TORONTO — Heather Morrison, the co-founder and CEO of Bump’n, and Andrew Gurza, the company’s co-founder and chief disability officer, will host a special event titled “Bump’n the Barriers to Sex and Disability in the LGBTQ2S+ Community” at Glad Day Bookshop in Toronto on Tuesday, June 14, at 7 p.m. (EDT).

The event, co-sponsored by retailer Good for Her, will examine ways to “combat ableism and prevent macro- and microaggressions as an ally, partner and community member to LGBTQ2S+ people with disabilities,” a rep said.

Gurza will offer “offer practical tips and options for people with disabilities and their partners to explore and enhance their pleasure,” added the rep. “If you work with people with disabilities and want to advocate for the sexual wellbeing of your clients come learn about these strategies and innovative tools.”

Morrison and Gurza will also present the Bump’n Joystick device and how it can be used with compatible WOW Tech pleasure toys to “enable creative options in exploring different types of pleasure.”

Gurza noted that “everyone deserves access to sexual pleasure.”

“At this event, we will ‘bump the barriers’ to sexual pleasure through our product, the Bump’n Joystick, and also by shining a light on conversations around sex and disability that are often seen as taboo,” he added.

In addition to in-person seating, the event will also be livestreamed on Zoom with the support of Good for Her, We-Vibe and the WowTech Pride Fund.

Click here for additional details or email info@goodforher.com; follow Good for Her and Bump’n on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Multiple XBIZ award-nominee Charlie Dean is making his Immoral Productions debut alongside Stacy Cruz.

With costars Matt Bird, Johnny Nitro and Porno Dan Leal, Dean plays a tour guide in the the multi-part storyline assisting Cruz in her sexual conquests throughout the city of Prague.

The cinematography features a number of landmarks of the historic city.

Leal, the owner of Immoral Productions, praised Dean’s skills.

“I have known Charlie for several years and always heard wonderful things about him; after collaborating with him, I believe the hype,” he said. “Charlie is, without a doubt, the top European performer under the age of 30; he can do every type of scene, from super-hardcore to romantic, and is a great actor, as well.”

“Stacy is truly the best-of-the-best in the adult industry, and once again did an incredible job,” Leal added. “And of course, my friends Matt and Johnny did awesome as usual.”

Previews and additional information can be found at ImmoralLive.com, the reigning XBIZ Europa “Director Site of the Year.” Follow the studio on Twitter.

MONTREAL — River Fox lands the box cover spotlight of “Hot Blondes” from O.L. Entertainment and studio brand Dark X.

In this sophomore release, Fox is joined by fellow blondes Emma Starletto, Aiden Ashley and Angel Smalls for “four scenes of intense hardcore sex,” a company rep said.

“Dark X fans will be captivated by the energy and drive of these blonde beauties as they take on some of the industry’s top swordsmen,” said O.L. Entertainment’s Jon Blitt. “It’s wall-to-wall action from start to finish as these gorgeous starlets don’t hold back in this exciting must-see release.”

Click here for box art and additional details, and follow the XEmpire brand on Twitter.

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LAS VEGAS — Daisy Ducati will headline the femdom burlesque show “Kinky Summer Nights” at Scores Vegas starting Thursday, June 16.

Co-headliners include Mistrixx, Vixen and Stella Cloud; Ducati will also be selling limited-edition merch and offer private dances.

“I am so excited for ‘Kinky Summer Nights’ to start,” she said. “I’ve been working on this for quite some time and we have so much planned for fans. All the performers are absolutely amazing and I can’t wait to see everyone there.”

Ticketing and additional details about “Kinky Summer Nights” can be found here; find Scores Las Vegas online and on Twitter.

Ducati learned about “Kinky Summer Nights” when she interviewed Mistrixx on her program, “Yes, A Stripper Podcast.”

In other news, Ducati will guest on “The Dirty Talk” online game show to see which guest has the filthiest mouth. Hosted by Ivy Limieaux, participants are set to include Knotty Rell Key, Bambi Sinclair and Zuri Love. The online event will air Friday, June 17, at 7 p.m. (PDT). For additional details, click here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Ricky Johnson has released a new threeway, costarring Kylie Rocket and Scarlit Scandal, on his newly launched membership site RickysRoom.com.

“Scene of the fucking year,” said Johnson. “I had to get this duo together. I had to eat my Wheaties. They put me to work.”

His costars echoed his enthusiasm.

“This scene is going to break the internet,” Scandal shared. “The chemistry we all have is through the roof, and I can’t wait to share it with you guys.”

Rocket added, “Definitely going to blast-off in this scene in a sexy, scandalous way.”

Find the scene, titled “Threesome of the Year,” at RickysRoom.com and follow the site on Twitter.

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