LOS ANGELES — Octavia Red has nabbed six nominations at the 2026 XRCO Awards.

The nominations are in the categories of Best Actress (for “Through Her Lens”), Personal Favorite, Vicki Chase Orgasmic Oralist, and Female Performer of the Year, as well as Star Showcase and Best Release (for “The Red Door Octavia Red”).

“I can’t believe how many XRCO nominations my showcase and I received, but I’m truly honored for the recognition,” said Red. “Thank you to everyone at the XRCOs and all the directors, studios, crews, and performers that I worked with last year.”

The 42nd Annual XRCO Awards Show will take place on May 24 at Boardner’s in Hollywood. To watch the nominees announcement, click here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Penny Barber has scored a nomination for MILF of the Year at the 2026 XRCO Awards.

“Every nomination is still a thrill and an honor,” said Barber. “To be in the same category as these women is just incredible. I love working in the industry and know I’m lucky to do what I love. Thank you to everyone at the XRCOs for the recognition and love. See everyone in a few weeks.”

The 42nd Annual XRCO Awards Show will take place on May 24 at Boardner’s in Hollywood. To watch the nominees announcement, click here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Thea Summers is the latest guest on Matt Slayer’s podcast, “And Now We Drink.”

In the episode, Summers opens up about personal growth, relationships, and industry stereotypes, among other topics.

“The ‘And Now We Drink’ podcast was so much fun,” Summers said. “I loved having a chance to sit down with Matt and get to know him. It was a pretty funny night.”

The episode is streaming on AndNowWeDrink, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

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SARASOTA, Fla. — WebGroup Czech Republic (WGCZ), the parent company of XVideos, XNXX, BangBros and GirlsGoneWild, has settled a lawsuit filed by the state of Florida over those sites’ alleged failure to age-verify Florida users before allowing access to adult content.

The settlement requires WGCZ to implement age verification on its sites and to pay $1.2 million to Florida’s Department of Legal Affairs.

As XBIZ reported last year, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed the lawsuit with the 12th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida against WGCZ, which operates XVideos.com, as well as against WGCZ subsidiaries NKL Associates, which operates XNXX.com; Sonesta Technologies, which operates BangBros.com; GGW Group, which operates GirlsGoneWild.com; and Traffic F, which operates TrafficFactory.com.

The complaint stated that the AG sought “to compel the pornographers to comply with their obligations under Florida’s age-verification law” and contended that each “knowing and intentional” violation of Florida’s AV rules constituted an “unfair and deceptive trade practice” under the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act.

Under the settlement, WGCZ sites may rely on users’ IP addresses to determine whether they are located in Florida. That provision holds for five years — a limit likely included due to frequent circumvention of geolocation by users using VPNs, a workaround that various U.S. states and other countries are seeking to address via legal and technological means.

CHICAGO — Syren De Mer is the latest guest on the “MrFlourish” podcast.

During the interview at Navy Pier, De Mer discussed women’s midlife issues, the economy, and piracy, among other topics.

“Syren and I did three podcasts during Chicago Exxxotica,” said Flourish. “It was a pleasure not only working with her but also sharing knowledge and insights with her. Some of the off-camera conversations were so dynamic. She is a beautiful woman inside and out.”

The episode is streaming on YouTube.

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TORRANCE, Calif. — Screaming O has introduced its new collection of rechargeable, vibrating cock rings.

The collection includes the Ohare Rechargeable Rabbit Ring, featuring a double-ring rabbit design; the Ohare Rechargeable Rabbit XL Ring, with larger sizing; and the OYeah! Rideable Ring, featuring a single-ring design. All devices feature five speeds, a pulse mode, and are available in black, blue, and green.

For more information, visit SellSomeFun.com.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — AEBN has published the top search terms for March and April from its straight and gay theaters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Among the top searches in the straight theaters, anal topics trended, with users seeking out “big ass anal” in Alaska, “double anal” in Louisiana, and “anal buffet” in Arizona.

Other searches included “cum in me baby” in Virginia, “don’t pull out” in Hawaii, and “honey cunnies” in Colorado.

In gay theaters, “all American military” led searches in Iowa, “airport security” in Georgia, “active duty” in both Indiana and North Dakota, “screamin for semen” in Colorado, and “cum seeking” in Delaware.

For more information, visit AEBNTrends.

LOS ANGELES — Kate Kozlova’s “In Bed With Kate” podcast has dropped two episodes in response to a recent XBIZ panel on adult retail and consumer behavior trends.

Topics explored in the episodes include how reduced discretionary spending and increased price sensitivity are reshaping demand in adult retail; the need for stores to evolve beyond transactions into education-driven, experience-focused environments; a necessity for stronger alignment between retail, e-commerce, and social platforms; the need for storytelling and consistent brand identity; and how crucial investment in staff training, CRM systems, and digital infrastructure is for long-term stability.

“In this cycle, visibility is crucial,” Kozlova said. “The strategies that worked years ago no longer deliver results, which is why I chose to go deeper into the panel discussion and focus on practical solutions retailers can implement today.”

“Retail Strategy Shift: What’s Actually Working in 2026” and “Inside the Adult Retail: What’s Actually Working in 2026” are streaming on YouTube.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Tiffani Time stars with director John Paul “The Pope” in the latest installment of Kink.com’s “Device Bondage” series, titled “Taken Down a Notch.”

The scene opens with Time kneeling on a table, bound to metal pipes at the wrists and knees, while The Pope attaches clamps to her nipples and straps a ball gag around her head.

“The Pope then fingers Tiffani until she orgasms,” the synopsis reveals. “Tiffani is then flogged with a crop across her tits, thighs, and stomach, before being strapped into another device, this time standing and bent over. She’s flogged some more, and then The Pope uses a Hitachi wand to help Tiffani orgasm several more times.”

Time enthused about the scene.

“This was just a fantastic experience,” she said. “The Pope is a master at shooting and performing in these scenes, and he really went above and beyond for this one. I loved every minute of it.”

The scene is streaming on Kink.com.

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