LAS VEGAS — Lauren Phillips has received a 2023 AltStar Awards nomination for Best Female Performer of the Year.
 
“I’m very honored to have received one of the top nominations from the AltStar Awards,” enthused Phillips. “It’s amazing to be recognized for your hard work. I’m even more excited about their show next month and would love to win. If my fans vote for me as much as possible, I could take home the trophy.”

For additional details about the 2023 AltStar Awards visit here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Comedian Oliver Wong, known in the industry as Delphine Films director Bloomer Yang, is set to perform two stand-up sets this weekend in Los Angeles.

First, on Friday, Wong will be performing at The Fourth Wall in Hollywood at 7:45 p.m. (PDT) along with a slate of other comedians.

He will then be returning to Teresa Lo’s Noho Comedy Showcase at The Good Nite on Sunday for a 7 p.m. (PDT) show. The show will feature a dozen comedians and will be followed by karaoke.

“I’m excited to be back on stage in Los Angeles,” said Wong. “Both my shows this weekend feature some really amazing comics and you’re guaranteed a great time. Plus, I will try out some new jokes, so be ready.”

Purchase tickets for The Fourth Wall show here. Teresa Lo’s Noho Comedy Showcase is a free event with a one-drink minimum.

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CHICAGO — Carnal media is a presenting sponsor for the upcoming 2023 Grabby Awards America, taking place May 25-27 in Chicago.
 
Festivities will kick off on May 25 with the “Skin Trade 24” party at Hydrate, hosted by Carnal Media and Chi Chi LaRue in celebration of twenty-four years of The Grabby Awards.

Legrand Wolf, CEO of Carnal Media, and exclusive talents Cole Blue, Adam Snow, Eddie Patrick, Ethan Tate, Serg Shepard, Tucker Barrett, Noah White and Milo Miles will be in attendance.

“Carnel Media is excited to take part in the upcoming Grabby Americas award show and festivities,” enthused Wolf.  “We are excited to bring eight of the company’s exclusive stars to the incredible events and the award show. This will be a memorable weekend for all who attend.”

Additionally, the company has also received numerous Grabby Award nominations.

“We are absolutely honored to be nominated with the best and the brightest in our industry, and we look forward to celebrating the work everyone at Carnal Media has put in to make all of this happen,” said Wolf.
 
The Grabby Awards America will take place Saturday, May 27. For more information, click here.

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LOS ANGELES — Fun Factory’s Vim wand has been dubbed the “Biggest Quiet Rumbly Vibe” by sex toy educator Susan Bratton as part of her Quiet Vibe Awards.

The Quiet Vibe Awards highlights products that produce minimal sound while in use. According to Bratton, this year’s winners’ acoustics ranged from 35-70 decibels.

Fun Factory’s latest product, Vim, is the company’s first wand-style vibrator and is designed to be “fifty percent quieter than leading wands on the market,” noted a rep. Vim also features customizable vibrations, a lightweight and textured handle, flexible neck and an edging program.  

Nora Langknecht, Marketing Manager at Fun Factory enthused about the award.  

“A seal of approval from Susan Bratton is a badge of honor,” she said. “We know that Susan has tried and tested most of the toys in the business, and for her to constantly praise and commend Fun Factory is a testament to the hard work our team put in to ensure the toys are absolute top quality. The new wand has a wide range of rumbly vibrations and programs, and users can micro-adjust the intensity on each one for a personalized experience. Additionally, the unique motor in Vim is entirely new, delivering a weighted rumble rather than an overwhelming tickle, so it feels amazing at any speed.”

For her part, Bratton noted, “My ultimate motivation to find the combination of power and quietude comes from my understanding that many lovers such as autistic or highly-sensitive people are particularly annoyed by sounds. And a full thirty percent of people are auditory in their ‘theta state.’ Your theta brainwave state is your state of orgasmic bliss, meditation and flow. Loud toys can knock us out of our bliss. And those of us who are kinesthetic — or more connected to the physical feelings of sensuality — can be distracted by noise. Why buy a loud toy when you can have the whisper-quiet pleasure of a best-of-breed tool?”

Fun Factory’s Manta vibrating stroker and the Nos vibrating penis ring also received awards in their categories.

Find a complete list of award winners here.

Learn more about the Vim wand at FunFactory.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lilly Bell has received 2023 AltStar Awards nominations for Best VR AltPorn Video and Best AltPorn Feature Video.

The nominations are for Bell’s scene in “Game of Thrones Rhaenyra Targaryen” and for her starring role in “Grinders,” respectively.

“It would be amazing if one or both of these projects won this year’s AltStar Awards,” said Bell. “Although they’re different, I enjoyed filming both of them. So make sure to vote for both as much as possible.”

For additional details about the 2023 AltPorn Awards visit here.

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CHICAGO — Mrs. Kelly Pierce has won Best Trans Cam Performer of the Year at the 2023 XBIZ Creator Awards.

Previously, Pierce has won an XBIZ award for the same category and one in the category of Best Trans Clip Artist.

“I dedicate this award to any performer over 40,” Pierce said. “Thank you, XBIZ, for this fantastic award, and thank you to all my wonderful fans who voted for me.”

View a complete list of 2023 XBIZ Creator Award winners here.

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MIAMI — Spookyfatbrat has won the 2023 XBIZ Creator Award for BBW Clip Artist.

“The award solidifies Spooky’s position as a trailblazer in the BBW niche, captivating fans worldwide with their exceptional performances,” a rep said. “With an ever-growing portfolio of clips, Spooky has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, showcasing their unique style and authentic representation of body positivity. Their mesmerizing performances have resonated with audiences of all backgrounds, empowering viewers to embrace diversity and celebrate the beauty of all body types and ethnicities.

View a complete list of 2023 XBIZ Creator Award winners here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — TheFlourishXXX has signed Sage Pillar to a marketing and content management deal.

“I joined Flourish to advance my career to the next level,” said Pillar. “I’ve been in the industry for a bit and just feel like my potential needs to be unlocked as it hasn’t been thus far. I have seen a growth of an additional 10% of followers just on my Twitter, and that’s in less than four days. TJ put together a streaming plan, marketing plan and OnlyFans plan and is even getting into other platforms to grow my brand.”

TheFlourishXXX CEO TJ enthused about the signing.

“We signed Sage because she wanted to broaden her horizons and do more,” he said. “Now she has marketing management from us to go along with her existing porn agency for mainstream bookings. No different than sex workers who are signed to porn agencies, fan site management agencies and dance/feature dancing agencies, some models have their teams around them to provide a focused effort on specific areas.”

A new trailer welcoming Pillar to TheFlourishXXX can be seen here.

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LONDON — Barbie Sins and Brooklyn Blue star in “Harmony’s Superlative Submissives,” the latest release from Harmony Films.

Directed by Trash Meister, the title also features Baby Kxtten, Tori Cummings, Dru Hermes and Mr. Longwood.

“Enter the dark, debauched world of ‘Superlative Submissives’ where holes get stretched, tits and arses slapped and wanton submissive sluts just beg for more and more,” said a rep. “Cages, spanking benches and tied up on torture wheels, in latex dresses, stockings, corsets and masks.”

For orders, sales and distribution information, email steven@harmonyfilmsuk.com.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California — The dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood succeeded last week in their 15-month campaign for better working conditions, becoming the only unionized strippers in the U.S.

The dancers joined the Actors’ Equity Association labor union after the Star Garden owners finally withdrew their opposition and agreed to recognize the unionized dancers, ABC News reported.

After management agreed to a settlement, a formal vote count by the National Labor Relations Board was held last Thursday.

Star Garden dancer Lilith told the Associated Press that the group hopes their efforts “have laid the groundwork for any other stripper in the country who decides that they want to also have a voice in the way their workplace is run.”

Notable precedents for this type of sex worker organizing include the Exotic Dancers Union, formed in the late 90s by dancers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady, which shuttered a decade ago.

Star Garden, its attorneys told ABC, “is committed to negotiating in good faith with Actors’ Equity a first of its kind collective bargaining agreement which is fair to all parties.”

‘Absolute Warriors’

Star Garden dancer Reagan, one of the organizers, wrote in a statement shared with XBIZ that “if you have been following our journey, then you know this has been a long, exhausting fight, which is why this victory is so sweet. We put everything we have into this campaign, and we were fortunate to have the support and solidarity from the club’s patrons, our allies and friends, the labor movement and our union, Actors’ Equity Association.”

The dancers heralded the development as also a first for Actors’ Equity, a century-old union affiliated with the AFL-CIO labor federation and which also represents Broadway, Walt Disney World and other theatrical performers.

“Strippers are live entertainers,” Actors’ Equity President Kate Shindle stated. “While some elements of their job are unique, they are essentially performance artists, and have a lot in common with other Equity members who dance for a living. Every worker who wants a union deserves a union. The Star Garden dancers have been absolute warriors throughout this long process, and I’m thrilled that we’ve won recognition of their rights to safety and democracy in the workplace and representation at the bargaining table.”