LOS ANGELES — Vixen Media Group (VMG) has crowned Eve Sweet and Agatha Vega as its newest Vixen Angels.

To celebrate the crowning, the studio sent the pair to Paris, France, along with fellow Angels Valentina Nappi, Avery Christy, Stefany Kyler, and Nancy Ace, where they were presented with custom Vixen gold Tiffany brilliant-cut diamond necklaces. 

“Being named a Vixen Angel is a dream come true for me,” said Sweet. “Paris was the perfect place to celebrate, and I’ll never forget the magic of this experience. It means so much to be part of such an incredible brand, and I want to thank everyone at Vixen Media Group and Julia for giving me this amazing opportunity.”

Added Vega, “Becoming a Vixen Angel feels like such an important milestone, and it’s one of the happiest moments of my career. From my photoshoot to celebrating in Paris with my fellow Angels, it was all such an unforgettable experience. I am so thankful to Julia and Vixen Media Group for this incredible recognition.”

VMG director Julia Grandi praised the newest additions to the Angel roster.

“Agatha Vega and Eve Sweet are two of the most talented performers I’ve had the privilege to work with. Their beauty and talent make them incredibly deserving of the Vixen Angel title, and I couldn’t be happier for them. I’ve loved collaborating with both of them on so many incredible projects, and I’m especially excited for fans to see their amazing performances in their new Vixen feature, ‘Long Con.’ This title truly highlights their unique talents and chemistry.”

For more information, visit VixenAngels.

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LOS ANGELES — The Free Speech Coalition has announced the results of its 2024 Board of Directors election.

LOS ANGELES — Adult-sector market research outfit SWR Data, led by industry veterans Mike Stabile and MelRose Michaels, has released its “State of the Creator” report, based on a survey of over 425 adult creators conducted this past summer.

The report offers data on the creator community based on age, gender, sexuality and location, along with a deep-dive examination of current industry demographics, revenue patterns, business strategies, tech hurdles, platform adoption and other behaviors.

More than 80% of those surveyed by SWR worked in the U.S., Canada or the U.K. Among respondents, the number working in kink and fetish has grown 70% since 2022. Clips4Sale, iWantClips, LoyalFans and NiteFlirt were among platforms with the highest percentage of kink and fetish creators.

Meanwhile, the number of webcam broadcasters appears to be down about 15% since 2022. Today, 88% of cam performers also monetize on fan sites, while just 55% of creators cam.

“The industry has changed a lot since 2022 — a time when a lot of people had just entered the industry and the main platform was OnlyFans, which is famously fetish-averse,” explains Stabile.

“People who are new to the industry tend to start out a bit more vanilla and may not be as aware of the money that can be made in fetish sectors like chastity play or ‘gooning,'” he adds. “In addition, we’ve seen growth in sites that are more accepting of kink and fetish, from standard-bearers like Clips4Sale to newer platforms like LoyalFans. The stigma around fetish has lessened, and the number of platforms where you can sell it has increased.”

As for the decline in camming, Stabile suspects that it may be about expanding options.

“Camming isn’t for everyone,” he points out. “It takes work and dedication, and it may be that a lot of people who might have started out in cams are now going to fan sites. Younger, newer creators are less likely to be working in cams than older, veteran creators. Also, a lot of creators are livestreaming on fan platforms but may not think of themselves as ‘camming.’ I think, especially in the U.S. market, that’s a challenge for cam companies.”

Camming is not the only area where industry tenure proved a factor. The newcomers in the survey were much more likely to be building their businesses on Telegram, Discord and YouTube, which have shown consistent growth, rather than on X.

However, while most major social platforms are seeing drops in creators, X still remains the most popular social media platform among creators, topping Instagram, Reddit, TikTok, Snapchat, Twitch and YouTube. Alternate platforms cited by creators included FetLife, BlueSky, Grindr and Facebook.

The data also reveal that industry success can come at any age. Nearly 75% of creators surveyed were between 25 and 44 years old, with only 7.1% between 18 and 24. In fact, a majority of adult creators (53%) are now over 35 years old — up from 33% in 2022.

Male creators in the survey tended to skew older; 30% of cis male creators were over 45, compared to just 18% of cis females, who still outpace all other genders 3-to-1. Half of all male creators, however, also have another job outside the industry.

Trans performers tended to favor ManyVids as their platform of choice, with 71% saying they use the platform to sell videos.

Among the creators, one in five said they identified as a person of color, with men comprising an outsized percentage of those creators. One in three male creators was a person of color, and 22% of the creators of color were men, compared to just 12% of white creators.

Creators of color in the group also tended to earn significantly less income, with just 17.7% saying they made over $5,000 per month, compared to 31.2% of non-POC creators. NiteFlirt was by far the most-used platform among creators of color, among whom 44% said they had used it to monetize content. LoyalFans, by comparison, was next on the list at 23%.

Stabile says that SWR is now starting to release more data in hopes of giving creators and those working with them “a truer sense of the industry.” 

Other demographic information gathered in the report: Of those surveyed, more than half the men working in the industry identified as straight, whereas just under a third of women did. However, while 29.5% of the men identified as exclusively gay, just 2.5% of the women did. Meanwhile, trans creators and creators of color were significantly more likely to identify as pansexual or bisexual. One respondent simply characterized their sexuality as “Gucci.”

SWR Data’s previous State of the Creator report, in 2022, did not ask about sexuality, so Stabile is unable to confirm whether those statistics may be shifting.

“However, girl-girl content is often part of the work,” he notes. “This may mean that more women are more open to the fluid nature of sexuality. There’s much less stigma around it than there is for men.”

Michaels offers further insight into the report and its findings.

“Four years into the creator revolution, we’re seeing the community grow and diversify,” she says. “Creators have more options than ever and are making decisions based on what is most valuable for their time. When we first ran this study two years ago, many creators were relatively new to the business and the consumer market wasn’t as saturated. Going into 2025, I expect we’ll see creators making even more strategic and informed decisions about where to work and what to create.”

In terms of geography, the study defines Los Angeles, Las Vegas, South Florida and Bucharest, among other places, as “adult industry hubs,” though it notes that the number of creators living in such hubs dropped 35% over the past two years, while the rise in numbers of creators based in rural and small-town settings has been significant, up 23% over that same time period.

Meanwhile, the data suggests that performers are becoming more comfortable shooting solo, as 64.2% said they only shoot alone, up 15% in just two years. Just 16.2% said they shoot with a regular partner — that figure is down 25%. While those who shot with a partner typically made more money, 2% of solo creators earned $25,000 or more per month, while 10.5% earned more than $10,000.

Most adult creators in the survey worked across multiple areas of the industry, with 88% of cam performers also monetizing through fan sites, while 78% sold clips, 63% sexted and 42% offered phone sex.

The above information covers Part 1 of the report. Part 2, which focuses on trends in platform and technology use, has just been released. A summary may be found here. The full 2024 State of the Creator report will be available upon publication for those who join the SWR Mailing List.

For more information, contact info@SWRData.com.

Dec 12, 2024 6:03 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Madison Wilde stars in eight new scenes for CherryPimps, VR Bangers, Deep Lush, and other studios.

First, for Nubiles.net, Wilde appears in the scenes “Sexy,” “Perfection,” “Everything,” and “Breathe.”

Next, at CherryPimps, she stars in “Madison’s Twisted Love Triangle.”

At VR Hush, Wilde stars in “Nutting Heals.”

Her latest for VR Bangers is “Badass Booty Camp.”

Finally, for Deep Lush, Wilde stars in “Creampie Date.”

“I had an amazing time filming these scenes, and I’m excited for everyone to check them out,” said Wilde. “Each performance was such a unique experience, and I wanted to create something that would truly resonate with my fans. I hope when they watch, they feel all the passion and energy that went into making these scenes come to life.”

Hussie Models rep Riley Reynolds enthused about working with Wilde.

“Madison is one of those performers who brings a natural ease and talent to every shoot,” Reynolds said. “She is hardworking, creative, and always willing to give her best, which is why we’re so excited to announce these new releases.”

Visit Madison Wilde’s Hussie Models profile; follow her on X.com.

Dec 12, 2024 5:46 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Rome Major has earned a nomination for Fav Male Creator at the 2025 XMA Awards.

“I am grateful to the fans, and I have nothing but thanks and praise for XBIZ and all they are doing for the world of content creators,” Major said. “Years ago, people told me this would just be a fad, that clips were nothing more than amateur porn that would never make anyone money or give us the kind of creative freedom that big productions could. For all those stuck in the past, this one is for you. It is a sign of changing times and, to me, it is motivation to stay on the path that I am on. You never know when fate may come calling and grant you something amazing like XBIZ and the XMA Awards did for me with this nomination. Thank you so much.

The 2025 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 19, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Fan voting has begun; click here to vote.

Follow Major on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — Coquette Lingerie has released its Main Collection for 2025.

The launch introduces some of the company’s best-selling silhouettes reinvented in new colorways and a few new silhouettes, a second launch will feature complimentary designs.

“In line with their previous launches, Coquette has made commercial videos in both banner and reel formats, available for download,” a rep noted. “The new videos highlight the brand’s commitment to elegance, sensuality and modern femininity.

Added Coquette Marketing Director Jacqueline Macleod, “With a blend of soft lighting and intimate settings, the commercials capture the essence of luxury and confidence, showcasing the latest lingerie collections.”

The first volume of the Main Collection will begin shipping in January. To streamline the ordering process for wholesale accounts, Coquette’s 2025 Main Collection will be released in two drops, with the second drop premiering at the Altitude Intimates show in March.

For more information, click here or contact sales@coquette.com.

LOS ANGELES — Clips4Sale has named the content genre “Chastity” its Fetish of the Year for 2025.

According to a rep, Chastity was the top search term on their platform in the past year, with sales in the genre rising by 71% over the same period and 193% since 2020.

“‘Chastity’ has one of the highest growth rates on the platform of any major category,” the rep revealed.

Clips4Sale’s Avery Martin elaborated on the category.

“On the platform and off, we’re seeing an interest in controlling pleasure, ” he said. “It’s a submissive position that, in many ways, expands naturally from the interest we saw in giantess fetish last year. With so much anxiety around sexuality, it can bring relief to have someone or something, whether a domme or a cage, that denies you the ability to get off. Of course, while it may seem counterintuitive to those outside the community, chastity fetishists are also embracing a notion of pleasure and satisfaction that doesn’t entirely reside in the genitals. 

“We may be in an anti-pleasure timeline, but that doesn’t mean it needs to be joyless or sexless,” Martin added. “What I hope the fetish community can bring to the larger community is a sense of play and a focus on other avenues of gratification. There’s freedom in restraint, denial and humiliation — so long as it’s enjoyable, self-aware and consensual.” 

For more information, visit Clips4Sale.

LOS ANGELES — Brazzers has released the final installment of its limited series “MILF Spa.”

The final episode stars Kayla Kayden, Lysagna Del Ray, Riley Rose, Kyle Mason and Krisk XXX.

The scene opens with Kayden “being given a mysterious massage by four sexy massage therapists,” the synopsis reveals. “After a long, oily tease by eight experienced hands, a blindfolded Kayla begs for more. The head masseur instructs the others to leave, so he can work his magic on Kayle alone and take her pleasure to the next level.”

The scene is streaming on Brazzers.

Follow the studio on X.com.