Hamburger Mary’s Sues Ron DeSantis Over Anti-Drag Law

ORLANDO, Fla. — Legendary LGBTQ+-friendly restaurant chain Hamburger Mary’s is suing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over one of his anti-drag laws, alleging his blanket ban against “children attending adult live performances” is affecting its business in Orlando and violating its free speech.

The owners of Hamburger Mary’s filed the federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida on Monday. They are seeking to halt the enforcement of the Republican governor and presumed presidential candidate’s SB 1438.

Last week, DeSantis went on yet another bill-signing spree affecting the lives of LGBTQ+ Floridians, “taking aim at transgender treatments for minors, pronouns in schools, bathroom use and children attending drag shows,” the Orlando Sentinel reported.

The changes “included penalties for venues letting children into adult live performances and potential first-degree misdemeanor charges for violators,” the report continued.

Hamburger Mary’s lawsuit also names Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation Secretary Melanie Griffin as defendant.

Threatening Prosecution Over Free Speech

Hamburger Mary’s restaurants — world-famous for its West Hollywood, California location — have long hosted popular drag performances, include bingo, trivia, comedy, and a “family friendly” Sunday brunch show

After De Santis’ law was signed, the Orlando Sentinel reported, Hamburger Mary’s “told customers that children would not be allowed at any drag shows and it lost 20% of its bookings for Sunday and future events.”

According to the lawsuit, Hamburger Mary’s owners “simply cannot take the chance that their business or liquor licenses would be suspended for hosting a drag show where children attend. In addition, the criminal penalties of the law put individuals at risk of prosecution because of the content of their speech.”

The broad, sweeping nature of the law, and the vagueness regarding what conduct is and is not prohibited, the lawsuit alleges, “will have a chilling effect on the First Amendment rights of the citizens of Florida.”

Pleasure Brands Partner With CHAMPS to Give Away Fully Stocked Boutique at Trade Show

Pleasure Brands Partner With CHAMPS to Give Away Fully Stocked Boutique at Trade Show

LAS VEGAS — CalExotics, Doc Johnson, Exposed/Male Power, Lustella and Shots America are teaming up with CHAMPS Trade Shows to give away one fully stocked adult retail location anywhere in the U.S. as part of the expo’s July show in Las Vegas.

The giveaway includes first month’s rent and up to $50,000 in wholesale inventory upon opening, plus $5,000 cash for miscellaneous expenses paid at the CHAMPS annual summer show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 19 to 22.

CalExotics’ president, industry veteran Susan Colvin, said she could not recall a giveaway of this magnitude previously occurring in the sector.

CHAMPS Trade Shows CEO Jeffrey Hirschfeld said, “We are thrilled to offer this incredible opportunity to our attendees. Our annual summer show in Las Vegas is always a highlight of the year for our industry, and we wanted to make it even more special by helping adult retail buyers scale their business to the next level. We hope this giveaway will inspire entrepreneurs in the counterculture space to always reach for the next rung on the ladder and continue to grow.”

To be eligible for the giveaway, adult boutique owners must preregister for the CHAMPS Trade Shows Summer Show in Las Vegas and be present at the time of the drawing on July 21. One winner will be selected at random to receive a fully stocked store with a retail value of up to $200,000.

In addition to the adult boutique giveaway, CHAMPS will give away one smoke shop each day of the four-day event. Five winners in total will receive fully stocked retail stores, with the total value of all prizes reaching up to $1 million.

A CHAMPS  rep noted that the giveaways are the company’s way of showing attendees appreciation for their support over the years, as well as providing a warm welcome to new adult novelty and wellness exhibitors.

“We feel this reflects our commitment to helping small businesses not only succeed, but scale within the counterculture industry,” the rep added.

For more information, a complete set of rules, and to preregister for the CHAMPS Summer Show, visit CHAMPSTradeShows.com.

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Vice Profiles “World’s Oldest Porn Star” Ogasawara in New Documentary

Vice Profiles "World's Oldest Porn Star" Ogasawara in New Documentary

TOKYO — Vice has released a short documentary about Yuko Ogasawara, who is often billed as “the world’s oldest Japanese adult video star.”

The documentary, which debuted on Monday, is titled “The World’s Oldest Porn Star.” It features an interview with the 86-year-old Ogasawara, who shares stories about her journey in the adult industry, and also shows her home life.

Ogasawara, who shoots two titles a year, says she has no plans to slow down.

“Over the past six years,” a rep noted, Ogasawara has “ventured on a path of self-discovery: a housewife turned bar owner turned international sex symbol, pushing the boundaries of what people think a grandma can do.”

The piece situates Ogasawara in the world of “silver porn,” a Japanese adult video subgenre featuring senior citizens.

Ogasawara’s son is interviewed in the documentary as well, explaining, “I am 50 years old and my mother is a porn actress. I can’t tell that to anybody!”

To watch “The World’s Oldest Porn Star,” visit Vice’s YouTube channel.

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Doc Johnson Launches Small Hands, Owen Gray Signature Toys at Museum of Sex

Doc Johnson Launches Small Hands, Owen Gray Signature Toys at Museum of Sex

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Doc Johnson and Museum of Sex held a launch party last weekend to introduce the Small Hands and Owen Gray Signature Cocks toys.

The event was hosted by the two noted male performers, whose Signature Cocks were the newest addition to the Museum of Sex Gift Shop. They partied with attendees throughout the night, taking and posting pictures and signing their products.

Doc Johnson Senior Account Manager Kristen Denton said, “This was such a smart and fun way to introduce these Signature Cocks to the Museum of Sex shop. The party was a huge hit, and as Owen Gray and Small Hands are two of the biggest male stars in the industry right now, we know that their products will continue to fly off the shelves.”

A Doc Johnson rep noted that the company pioneered toys molded directly from performers’ bodies — beginning with Jeff Stryker and John Holmes decades ago — and thus the Signature Cocks line fits perfectly in a museum focused on innovation.

Museum of Sex Director of Retail Kit Richardson said Doc Johnson “has always been a leader in the industry and is consistently producing products that are market-changing and resonate with customers. It was a thrill and honor to launch the Signature Cocks of Owen Gray and Small Hands toys here at the Museum of Sex, an institution that values companies that breathe innovation and progress while having a finger on the pulse of our customers’ needs.”

The launch, Richardson added, “was an absolute triumph that brought in fans from all over the city and would not have been successful without the support from Scott Watkins, Kristen Denton, and the Doc Johnson team. I look forward to further collaborating with Doc Johnson and growing together to bring something new and exciting to the industry.”

For more information, email sales@docjohnson.com and visit DocJohnson.com.

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Alabama House Passes Republican Rep’s Utah Copycat ‘Porn Filter’ Bill

Alabama House Passes Republican Rep's Utah Copycat 'Porn Filter' Bill

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — The Alabama House of Representatives last week approved a bill copying legislation passed in Utah in 2021, aiming to force phone and computer manufacturers to install default “porn filters” on devices sold in the state.

The Alabama House voted in favor of the bill last Tuesday by a margin of 70-8, with 24 abstentions. The bill next moves to the state Senate.

As XBIZ reported, HB 298 was introduced two years ago by Rep. Chris Sells (R – Greenville) and is part of an ongoing, state-by-state campaign to pass laws requiring default filtering — a crusade being coordinated by religiously motivated organizations including anti-porn lobby NCOSE, formerly known as Morality in Media.

Sells told the Alabama House Judiciary Committee in 2021 that while state laws prohibit children from buying alcohol and cigarettes, when it comes to mobile devices, “all they’ve got to do is punch a couple of buttons and it’s wide open to every kind of adult thing you can imagine.”

Sells demanded state intervention on behalf of “children whose parents haven’t gone to the trouble to make sure the filter is activated.”

“What I’m finding out is that most parents are not taking the time to download an app or to go into the settings of these phones, and just buy a child a phone and hand it to them,” Sells told the committee.

A Republican advisor at the Montgomery County District Attorney’s office testified during hearings about his belief in a statewide crisis of “porn addiction,” a premise contested by most psychology research.

Anderson described one child, with whose case he claimed to be involved, as “a full-blown addict” by the age of 10.

“He was often unsupervised with over four devices that gave him unlimited access to pornography,” Anderson continued, adding that “the child is 12 and remains addicted.”

The Utah bill included the unusual provision that it would not go into effect until five other states have passed matching legislation. Anti-porn lobbies continue recruiting religious politicians to target red-state legislatures in a bid to achieve that number.

Inset: Alabama State Rep. Chris Sells (Alabama State House)

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Swiss Navy Debuts ‘Naked’ Natural Personal Lubricant

Swiss Navy Debuts 'Naked' Natural Personal Lubricant

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — M.D. Science Lab is now shipping Swiss Navy’s Naked 100% Natural Personal Lubricant.

Created for all skin types, the hypoallergenic lube is available in 8oz, 4oz, 2oz, 1oz, 10ml and 5ml bottles.

“We’ve been hearing a lot of feedback from our customers that all-natural products are one of the top requests they receive,” said Briana Watkins, ACS, M.D. Science’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We always listen to our customer-partner feedback and make sure to create our new products around consumers’ needs. This is one way to ensure our new products quickly become bestsellers.

“The shift in consumers actively looking for more natural products is due to an updated perception of health specifically brought on by the pandemic,” she added. “And our entire Swiss Navy team is already hearing a lot of positive feedback on Naked and how it’s perfectly in line with what consumers are looking for.”

For more information, visit Swiss Navy online.

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Prim Taylor Featured in New FMN.Network Scene

MIAMI — Prim Taylor stars with Eli Thomas in the latest scene from FMN.Network.

The scene sees Taylor sporting braces while satisfying her foot fetish with the help of Thomas. 

According to a synopsis, the scene features foot worship, a blowjob and then a footjob. 

Watch the scene on FMN.Network.

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VR Bangers Drops New Scenes, Interactive Game This Week

LOS ANGELES — VR Bangers has debuted two new scenes this week, along with an interactive VR game starring Jewlez Blu.

First, Emma Hix and Vanna Bardot star in “Two Girls, One Man and Broken Pipe,” featuring the duo in a plumber-themed scene. 

Next, “Hela: A XXX Parody” debuted on VR Conk, starring Aiden Ashley in a cross between Norse mythology and Marvel-inspired characters.

Finally, Dezyred rolled out the company’s latest VR game, “Endless Blue,” featuring Blu at the center of the action.

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Scarlett Alexis Stars in New InkedVixensXXX Release

LAS VEGAS — Scarlett Alexis is featured with Trap in the latest scene from InkedVIxensXXX.

According to a synopsis, when Alexis shows up at Trap’s tattoo parlor hoping to get some fresh ink on her thigh, things take an unexpected turn when Alexis flashes a little more skin than was expected.

“I had such a fun experience exploring a new look,” said Alexis. “There were a lot of laughs while shooting. You don’t want to miss it.”

Watch the scene at InkedVixensXXX.

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Goddess Lilith to Attend MFC’s ‘Social 8’ Livestream Event

Goddess Lilith to Attend MFC's 'Social 8' Livestream Event

LAS VEGAS — Goddess Lilith will be participating in MyFreeCams’ annual models-only livestream event, “Social 8,” from May 22-25 in Las Vegas.

The event will bring together 60 cam models for a series of live broadcasts. Lilith will be live on the site today through Wednesday from 4-9 p.m. (PDT).
 
“I’m so excited to attend MFC Social 8,” enthused Lilith. “Social 8 is one of my favorite events all year. I wouldn’t be able to go to this amazing and epic event without the support of my fans, so I’m going to be doing sexy shows full of surprise guest appearances from other beautiful MFC babes, so don’t miss it. I’m also doing a special MFC Snapchat story that fans can buy for just 200 tokens to see all of the sexy action at the event. Of course I’ll be putting up videos from the event to add to my MFC Share Video Store as well, for those who miss out on the live experience.”
 
For more information about Social 8, click here.

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