LOS ANGELES — Wicked Pictures has released the third installment of reigning XBIZ Performer of the Year Seth Gamble’s latest feature, “Iris.”

The erotic thriller stars Blake Blossom in the title role, along with Emma Hix, Jennifer White, Charles Dera, Dan Damage and Alex Mack.

“‘Iris’ centers on the psychological unraveling of a young woman (Blossom),” said a rep. 

Gamble expanded on the plotline.

“The movie asks the question, ‘what would you do if you felt so unseen in your daily life that you feel literally invisible?'” he said. “Is Iris driven by a thirst for revenge against a man who once tried to take advantage of her and the indifferent bystanders who let it happen, or is someone or something else killing these unsuspecting passengers? Is her sense of invisibility in society fueling her actions, compelling her to cross boundaries and commit acts that others would never dare consider? That’s the question — just what are the lengths to which a person can go when they feel unseen?”

The third scene, titled “Decision,” features Blossom, Hix and Mack.

“Having sealed Dan Damage’s fate in ‘Invisible,’ the project’s previous scene, rideshare driver Iris’ life continues to spiral out of control,” the synopsis reveals. “Feeling unseen by society, she finds herself at the center of a series of brutal murders. Her passengers, seduced and then killed, seem to be victims of a vengeful force targeting those who once wronged her and stood by in silence. As the mystery deepens, the lines blur between reality and imagination. Is she merely a bystander, or is there something more sinister lurking beneath the surface?”

Gamble also enthused about his cast.

“As the director, I was incredibly impressed by the preparation each of them brought to the table,” he said. “Blake approached the scene with a methodical precision, immersing herself in the character’s imagined backstory and motivations. She memorized lines not just for accuracy, but to internalize every nuance and inflection, ensuring her performance was emotionally charged. Emma came from a more organic place; her ability to convey subtle shifts in emotion through body language and facial expressions added layers of depth to the scene, turning the screws on the tension we wanted to create. Alex, meanwhile, was very natural, and really delivered with his understanding of pace and timing – a lot of what he needed to do involved reacting to the head games at play between the two women. He brought a natural intensity to his character that made the scene feel real and immediate.”

“Decision” is streaming on Wicked.

WASHINGTON — NCOSE CEO Dawn Hawkins repeated factually inaccurate claims about Pornhub’s content moderation on Tuesday during a press conference co-organized in Capitol Hill by Republican Sen. Ted Cruz.

The event was the public unveiling of Cruz’s Take It Down Act, co-sponsored by Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar. The proposed bill criminalizes the act of uploading image-based sexual abuse and mandates its removal within 48 hours.

Hawkins was invited to represent NCOSE alongside members of other organizations which support the bill like RAINN and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).

In 2015, Hawkins — a pro-censorship Mormon activist with a background in conservative and GOP PR — was instrumental in rebranding Morality in Media as “National Center on Sexual Exploitation” (NCOSE) in order to secularwash its historically religious motivation and align the group’s optics to imply alignment with the more prestigious, secular NCMEC. 

Hawkins used the occasion to mischaracterize Pornhub’s current moderation practices.

“Platforms like Pornhub, Reddit, and X let anyone upload sexually explicit content of anyone at anytime, and then they not only drive people to the content through ads — they also enable countless downloads and reshares,” Hawkins stated, standing in front of a pensive Sen. Cruz. “This is the unacceptable reality we face today, and it will remain so unless Congress acts now.”

Hawkins later shared a video of her non-factual remarks on NCOSE’s X account.

A Pornhub rep told XBIZ, “Obviously, the claims in the video are not factually accurate, at least as it relates to our platforms.”

The rep shared Pornhub and parent company Aylo’s trust and safety processes, which he noted “directly contradict many of the claims in the video.”

Pornhub considers its current, comprehensive safeguards are unprecedented in user-generated platform history in terms of tools to prevent and eliminate unwanted material. 

Despite Hawkins’ baseless remarks in front of the legislators who invited her, Pornhub’s safeguards include an uploader verification program that uses secure biometric facial recognition technology to ensure the identity of the uploader of all pieces of content; co-performer verification, which establishes consent from all participants in uploaded content; an inability to download free content; continuous additions to its suite of automated moderation tools (CSAI Match, Content Safety API, PhotoDNA, Vobile, Safer, Safeguard, NCMEC Take It Down, StopNCII); utilization of digital fingerprinting technology to prevent the re-upload of unauthorized material, a Content Removal Request Form which, upon being completed by any user, is to immediately and automatically disable a piece of content pending further review; partnerships with leading global internet safety non-profit organizations; among other safeguards.

“Aylo’s safety and security measures have set a standard for compliance programs in the tech and social media industries, and credible third-party analyses have commended the success of our efforts to date,” the rep said. “For example, NCMEC reported that Aylo platforms reported fewer incidents of CSAM, and removed material NCMEC flagged quicker upon being notified, than other major tech platforms including Facebook, X, Google, Instagram, and more. We are proud to be at the forefront of content moderation on the internet, and we are committed to continually evolving our Trust and Safety practices to remain leaders in internet safety.”

As XBIZ reported, lawmakers from both major political parties continue inviting Hawkins and secularwashing NCOSE in spite of the organization’s documented past of homophobic activism, and current crusades to criminalize all forms of sex work and eradicate all adult content.

Democratic New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez issued a press statement in March prominently highlighting her partnership with NCOSE, during her introduction of the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits Act of 2024 (DEFIANCE Act), which proposes to create a federal civil right of action for victims of deepfakes.

After XBIZ reported on the collaboration between AOC and NCOSE, her chief of staff, Mike Casca, called the story “bullshit.”

“It’s not a partnership,” Casca told XBIZ through his X account. “She has a bipartisan bill to stop nonconsensual deepfake pornography that centers survivors’ civil right of action. Orgs left, right and center support it. Bipartisanship is how bills become law in a divided congress.”

Casca declined to answer any follow-up questions specifically about NCOSE, particularly as to how the foregrounding of the pro-censorship lobby — it was listed second in a nonalphabetical list of more than 30 endorsing organizations and Hawkins’ quote is one of only two offered by any of those groups — constituted “bipartisanship.” 

Although the stentoriously conservative Sen. Cruz may appear to be a more suitable ideological bedfellow for NCOSE and Hawkins, his official X account has a notoriously documented history of enjoying explicit, unpaid pornography — specifically, Cory Chase’s work for Reality Kings — on its feed.

SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Hankey’s Toys has debuted its Xtra-Small Series III collection of dildos.

“If you are a fan of our dildos but seek something more manageable or if you’re venturing into new pleasure experiences, the Xtra-Small Series III offers the perfect blend of accessibility and excitement,” said a rep. “Each piece in this series captures the essence of our top-selling designs in a compact size, ideal for both beginners and connoisseurs alike.”

The dildos are available in nine styles, including the Double Dildo, Horse Dildo II and Monster Dildo, and in 24 different colors.

For more information, visit MrHankeysToys.

SYDNEY — Lovehoney Australia has launched a new billboard campaign that playfully addresses the issue of government censorship of pleasure products in public places.

Lovehoney’s “Not a Sex Toy” campaign, featuring everyday items that euphemistically refer to attributes of actual devices sold by the company, has been unrolled across major Australian cities.

The company took as inspiration a survey listing the most popular household items used by Australians for sexual gratification: pillows (36%), shower heads (32%), vegetables (30%), electric toothbrushes (24%), mobile phones (18%) and washing machines (10%).

The billboards, trade publication Branding in Asia noted, “bypass advertising restrictions with a hefty dose of cheeky ingenuity.”

“Thanks to censorship, we’re getting creative,” one of the billboards proclaims alongside a hand suggestively holding a phallic cucumber. “But let’s face it, you deserve better. Discover your better with Lovehoney.”

“By spotlighting these everyday items, Lovehoney aims to highlight the need for proper, safe and designed-for-purpose pleasure products, while bypassing advertising censorship the sexual wellness industry faces,” a rep explained.

Lovehoney ANZ Director Charlie Ganzen told Branding in Asia that the campaign is the company’s response to “extreme levels of censorship” both in traditional advertising spaces and on digital platforms like Google and Meta.

Noting the proven benefits of sex toys for well-being and overall health, Ganzen added that the campaign “is not just about circumventing ad guidelines, it’s about sparking a conversation on why sexual wellness should be normalized and celebrated.”

For more information, visit Lovehoney.com.au.

Jun 20, 2024 4:03 PM PDT

PHOENIX — Kami Cameron stars in the latest clip from AZ Pornstar.

“Every time that I have worked with Kami, it becomes a day on set that is all about great ideas and sex that becomes that much more provocative due to a woman’s acting prowess,” said AZ Pornstar. “I think Kami is the definition of the term MILF. She is a woman who has that confidence that grabs you by the seat of your pants and makes you want to go above and beyond as a male talent.”

The clip is streaming on AZPornstar.com.

Follow Kami Cameron on X.com.

Jun 20, 2024 4:00 PM PDT

CHICAGO — Lola Sinn stars in the latest XXXJobInterviews scene.

The scene features Sinn dressed as a fortune teller seducing Mr. Johnson to get hired at his new club.

“Lola Sinn is a fantastic and dynamic performer,” said FJ Productions CEO Scott Johnson. ““She has such a fun personality that translates really well on-screen.”

The scene is streaming on XXXJobInterviews.

Follow Lola Sinn on X.com.

Jun 20, 2024 3:54 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Sydney Paige stars in a new scene for DPDiva, and Lala Tada makes her PervCity debut.

First, “First DP Ever For Busty Blonde Sydney Paige” features Paige with co-stars Donny Sins and Milan Ponjevic.

“I was thrilled to do my first DP scene with DP Diva,” said Paige. “The talent and director were all professional, accommodating and really fun to engage with.”

Next, for her PervCity debut, “Blonde MILF Lala Tada Enjoys Her First Professional Anal Fucking,” Tada co-stars with Ponjevic.

“So exciting,” said Tada. “I feel so very proud and privileged to have done my very first anal scene for Perv City. It was a dream come true.”

Follow Sydney Paige and Lala Tada on X.com.

Jun 20, 2024 3:51 PM PDT

BARCELONA — Sabien DeMonia has nabbed two 2024 Bucharest Summit Awards.

The wins are for Independent Female Model of the Year and Most Popular Cam Model on Social Media.

“I’m so honored to have won two of the night’s biggest awards,” said DeMonia. “I was so overcome by winning that I forgot to thank my publicist, who really pushed my worldwide fans to vote for me. So, thank you, Erika.

“I’d also like to thank all the companies that I’ve had the pleasure to work with this past year, and I’ve got plans for big new projects,” she added. “This makes four Bucharest Summit Awards in three years, and I couldn’t be happier.”

For a complete list of 2024 Bucharest Summit Award winners, click here.

Follow Sabien DeMonia on X.com.

Jun 20, 2024 3:50 PM PDT

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Cassidy Luxe has made her debut for AllAnal in “CC and Cassidy’s Love of Anal,” opposite CC Doll.

The scene features Luxe and Doll taking turns with Mike Adriano.

“Working with Mike is always an incredible day, and I love doing anal scenes,” said Luxe. “Mike, CC and I had the perfect chemistry, and this is one of my favorite scenes this year. I hope everyone enjoys our ass-tastic adventures.”

The scene is streaming on AllAnal.

Follow Cassidy Luxe and CC Doll on X.com.