ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Chess prodigy Hans Niemann has resolved a dispute with opponent Magnus Carlsen and platform Chess.com over the so-called “anal beads cheating” scandal.

As XBIZ reported, last October rumors started swirling that Carlsen, the world’s top chess player, believed 19-year-old Niemann, a grandmaster, had cheated in a match-up between the two — with the help of an accomplice remotely buzzing vibrating anal beads to telegraph advantageous chess moves.

A later investigation by Chess.com stated that Niemann “likely received illegal assistance in more than 100 online games, as recently as 2020,” the Wall Street Journal reported. Niemann sued Carlsen and Chess.com, seeking $100 million for defaming him.

Chess.com announced Monday that the parties had reached a settlement, the New York Post reported. Chess.com added that Niemann “is now welcome to play at future events and his account has been reinstated.”

“I look forward to competing against Magnus in chess rather than in court,” Niemann said through a joint statement.

According to the Post, an official “used a metal detector to inspect Niemann’s rear” before he was allowed to play in the U.S. Chess Championships in St. Louis in October.

As part of the joint statement, Chess.com and Carlsen conceded “that there is no determinative evidence” that Niemann has cheated in any in-person games, including the game at the Sinquefield Cup that originated the controversy.

“I am willing to play Niemann in future events, should we be paired together,” Carlsen added.

Last month, Netherlands-based pleasure product company Kiiroo released concept designs for its upcoming release of vibrating chess-inspired butt plugs.

The devices were designed as a tribute to “the biggest alleged cheating scandal that sent shockwaves through the chess community late last year,” a rep explained.

MIAMI — Cory Chase and Sophia Locke star with Nade Nasty and Nick Strokes in “HomeSchool Sex Ed,” from MYLF.

As the scene opens, Locke has enrolled stepson Nasty in a homeschool class Chase teaches to her own stepson Stroke. 

“One day, Sophia decides to drop in unannounced to one of Cory’s lessons and is completely shocked at what she sees,” said a rep. “She catches both Nade and Nick taking turns to eat Cory out on top of her desk. Cory explains that this is just part of their sex education lesson and it’s important for them to learn about it the right way. Once Sophia is more calm, she realizes that Cory’s teaching methods are what will bring positive results. Sophia then volunteers to join in and help teach the boys more about sex with Cory.”

“HomeSchool Sex Ed” is streaming on MYLF.

Follow Chase and Locke on Twitter.

HONG KONG — Chinese pleasure brand DINGFOO will be exhibiting at the 2023 Asia Adult Expo (AAE) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center, from today through Thursday.

“After 13 years of development, DINGFOO, a Chinese manufacturer for Durex, is bringing 100-plus new sex toy products to the 2023 Hong Kong Asia Adult Expo,” said a rep. “Among them — their brush vibration technology, air suspension technology and spring-powered AV wand technology stand as revolutionary advancements in the sex toy industry.”

“These products, which have gained popularity in Europe and America this year, will make a grand debut on the stage of the Hong Kong Asia Adult Expo,” the rep added.

For more information, visit DINGFOO.

LOS ANGELES — ATKingdom has debuted its latest title, “Real Amateur Nurses POV 3.”

The release features Gabby Ortega, Mazy Myers, Scarlet Skies, Maria Anjel and Sweet Sofia.

“This is nurses in uniform sucking and fucking — and filmed in POV,” said ATKingdom COO/vice president Jimmy James. “We’re pleased to see and hear all the fan feedback and high interest in this niche title. The models selected for this title were ones highly voted upon by our fan base, and every ‘nurse’ played her role perfectly. You’ll love their bedside manner and how they care for you.”

The title is available on VOD and DVD at ATKStore.

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LOS ANGELES — Korina Kova will guest on “The Happy Hour” podcast, Sept. 2 at 5 p.m. (PDT).

In the interview, Kova will talk about her personal journey, her career experiences and her insights into content creation.

“I’m excited to join Ray and Tom on ‘The Happy Hour Podcast,’” said Kova. “It’s always a pleasure to have candid conversations and connect with different audiences. I look forward to sharing my experiences, passion and the creativity that goes into my work. It’s going to be a fantastic show.”

The episode will livestream on YouTube.

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LAS VEGAS — Linzee Ryder has made her HotWifeFun debut in a new scene directed by JayRock and co-starring Jay Romero.

“Working with Linzee was amazing,” said JayRock. “She brought out the best in everyone on set and you can see it in the scene. I am going to have her back on my set soon, and I know that the HotWife fans are going to be begging for more.” 

Ryder enthused about the scene. 

“I love working with both Jay Romero and JayRock,” she said. “It always turns into something sexually spectacular whenever both of those men are on set. From the moment that I put this production on my calendar, I have been looking forward to not only traveling to Las Vegas to take part in all the fun that I knew we were going to have, but, I knew that both of these men would create something that would be so visually striking for my fans. They make every single production they create look nothing less than perfection. I am so excited to have my fans see this scene.”

The scene is streaming on HotWifeFun. 

Follow Linzee Ryder on X.com. 

LOS ANGELES — Reese Rideout, aka Dr. Rideout, has launched his new official site via Elevated X’s content management platform.

“Dr. Rideout’s website launch has ignited a surge of anticipation,” said Elevated X’s marketing director, Heather K. “A harmonious fusion of passion, innovation and cutting-edge technology defines this endeavor. With its unveiling, Dr. Rideout’s new website and content is poised to reshape the very landscape of adult entertainment.”

Rideout enthused about the launch.

“Like many, I’m passionate about my work,” he said. “I truly believe I was destined to create content for my audience. With the rise of fan sites and the innovative features of Elevated X, we’re about to elevate the experience. Get ready for some exhilarating moments.”

Visit Dr. Rideout’s site and follow him on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — Jessica Stoya has penned an essay for Reason magazine about how online adult content can be an important source of community and information regarding human sexuality.

Stoya’s article for the libertarian publication, published Tuesday and titled “Talking About Sex Online Shouldn’t Be Illegal,” shares stories from adult industry figures the former performer and author has worked with, like Vixen Media Group’s Kayden Kross and Digital Playground’s Ali Joone.

Kross told Stoya she had noticed a community of straight men gather on Deeper message boards “to discuss their sexual preferences, turn-ons, and other various tastes.

“The ‘don’t yuck my yum’ thing,” Kross told Stoya, is prevalent on the Deeper forums.  “It’s agreed upon that so long as you are not saying something that is a political minefield, it is not OK to dog on someone else’s expression of what they’re there for. And when people do, even if it’s something where you can’t imagine anyone would be into that, you’ll see people rush to that person’s defense. There’s very much this understanding that in order for this to work, everyone has to agree not to add shame to the pile.”

Stoya interviewed mental health counselor Lucie Fielding, who confirmed there are few spaces for straight men to have these kind of conversations in a mutually supportive environment.

Joone, who developing a pioneering virtual sex video game CD-ROM in 1999, said the trend of fans using porn to communicate goes back to the early days of the commercial internet.

“To me, it’s all about how do you make connections,” Jonne said. “We’re wired to connect, to communicate with each other and people.”

Stoya explained that although sexuality is an important part of human life, “conversations about it are often silenced” and are currently “at risk of being censored out of existence.”

“New state laws requiring verification of consumers’ ages threaten to wipe out small producers and scare off subscribers concerned about threats to their own reputations in the event of a data breach,” Stoya wrote. “Laws like SESTA/FOSTA have made promotion of adult entertainment—already an uphill battle—even more starkly difficult, reaching as far as those Reddit communities Fielding mentioned and causing many subreddits about sexuality to shutter. And payment processors and banks have been denying adult workers access to financial infrastructure for decades.”

To read “Talking About Sex Online Shouldn’t Be Illegal,” visit Reason.com.

LOS ANGELES — PASS will hold a special town hall on Mycoplasma genitalium (aka, Mgen) on Friday at 11:00 a.m. (PDT).

All members of the adult industry are invited to the discussion with PASS Executive Director Ian O’Brien and Medical Director Jamey Bell and others, who will explain PASS’s current knowledge of Mgen within the industry and its new initiatives to combat it.

O’Brian described Mgen as “a tricky bacteria, one that will require novel approaches to fully address.”

“One thing is certain,” he added. “We are going to need to get as much of the industry as we can on the same page. We have an incredible team of sexual health and other infectious disease experts who have been hard at work developing a solution that meets the needs of the industry.”

The PASS Townhall will take place via Zoom. Participants can register for the event here.