LOS ANGELES — Transglamour is celebrating its first company nominations from the Transgender Erotica Awards (TEAs), including a pair of “Best DVD” honors.

Adam Christopher, director and head of production, is among the contenders for “Best Scene Producer” and his “Raw, Vol. 1” and “Personal Series, Vol. 1” are the “Best DVD” nominees.

“Raw, Vol. 1” castmates Claire Tenebrarum and Roxxie Moth are nominated for “Best Girl/Girl Scene.”

“I am super-excited that Transglamour has received their first-ever award nominations and it’s especially nice when they are from our fellow industry peers who watch our work every day,” said Christopher.

“The performers and I put in hard work creating these amazing scenes and content, especially given the circumstances of 2020,” he continued. “I want to thank everyone that helped me with creating this brand; I’m just getting started with Transglamour. I also want to thank everyone at Grooby and the TEAs — Steven [Grooby], Kristel [Penn] and the entire Grooby staff for the recognition.”

Roxxie Moth was equally enthusiastic about her recognition.

“Adam and Claire were both incredible to work with, and to have that scene recognized on the biggest stage in the trans adult community is a huge honor for me,” she said. “It really hasn’t sunk in yet for me.”

Visit Transglamour.com and follow the studio on Twitter.

Click here for the 2021 TEAs nominations. Next spring’s ceremony will be a virtual affair for the second consecutive year with a livestream set for Sunday, March 7; follow the awards ceremony on Twitter for the latest updates.

LOS ANGELES — Lexi Lore, Layla Price, August Taylor and Kira Thorn display their “top-notch sexin’ skills” in “Anal Fantasies 7” from Analized. The all-sex title is the first release from the new imprint formed by FullPornNetwork.com (FPN) with Girlfriends Films Distribution.

“The seventh edition of ‘Anal Fantasies’ brings four gorgeous babes together to make their filthiest anal dreams come true,” a rep teased. “With over two hours of incredible butt play, ‘Anal Fantasies 7’ is sure to satisfy anal fans everywhere.”

Earlier this month, FPN announced its collaboration with distribution partner Girlfriends Films to create the studio label “FullPornNetwork” as an umbrella DVD brand for all its content.

The new structure will allow FPN to increase production and release content from all its web properties — including Analized, TeenageAnalSluts, YourMomDoesAnal and HomemadeAnalWhores — under the label.

Visit Analized.com and follow the studio on Twitter.

Direct inquiries about all FPN titles, including “Anal Fantasies 7,” to moose@girlfriendsfilms.com.

NEW JERSEY — Prolific content creator Aria Khaide is planning to release a special JOI countdown video on OnlyFans Thursday night, New Year’s Eve.

“Aria spent 2020 creating her sluttiest content on her various platforms, and she plans on ending the year in the same fashion,” boasted a rep. “Aria will tease and toy with you, to get you off as the ball drops. Don’t stop until she tells you, as her countdown will be better than any that fans will see on TV.”

Following the OnlyFans debut, a free version of the clip will be available on Pornhub.

“I am so excited to end 2020 with a bang,” Khaide enthused. “I can’t wait for you to stroke along, and hold it all in until the clock strikes midnight! This will definitely be a New Year’s Eve to remember.”

In related news, Khaide is now available for connection via SextPanther.

East Coast Talents represents Khaide; follow her on OnlyFans, Pornhub and Twitter.

HORSHAM, Penn. — Xgen Products has expanded its Baci White Label Collection with the addition of four new styles of “strappy harnesses” ahead of the Valentine’s Day shopping season.

The new styles are a garter belt, leg harness, body harness and bra harness.

“The highlight is the strappy bra harness. Slip into some sexy straps beneath your day-to-day or bring them out to play,” a rep teased. “The one-piece, ebony black body harness is ideal for both. With an attached demi bra, sensual straps crawl across the upper chest in a geometric design, and another playful strap encircles the ribs.”

In keeping with Baci’s goal of empowering women of all sizes, each style is available in two sizes: one-size and queen-size.

“Finding the line between sexy and sweet has never been made more simple than with the Baci White Label Collection,” added the rep. “Whether you’re searching for that out?t that makes you feel like a sex goddess under your business suit, or something to be taken o? later, sensually, piece by piece, the White Label Collection has all that you could desire — and then some.”

Xgen President Andy Green the customer appeal of the new items.

“We’re thrilled to have new items in the Baci White Label Collection,” he said. “The harnesses come boxed, are at a great price point, and retailers should definitely stock up before the Valentine’s Day rush.”

For additional information, visit Xgen’s B2B portal.

LAS VEGAS — The 2021 Inked Awards will open its pre-nominations period on New Year’s Day, January 1, ahead of a virtual ceremony in late winter or early spring hosted by Rocky Emerson and Raven Roxx, joined by Will Havoc.

Pre-nominations will be accepted through January 22, followed by the formal nominees announcement January 29 and a final round of voting that will conclude February 14.

“I figured we’d start this coming new, fresh year the right way,” Inked Angels Owner Jason Jones said.

“Originally Inked Angels wasn’t going to hold the awards due to the pandemic but due to overwhelming interest from performers, the show will go on,” he continued. “We’ve always enjoyed planning and hosting the event but with the pandemic and everything going on, we weren’t sure people would be interested.”

Jones noted several changes to this year’s slate of honors. “Community Member of the Year” has been created to “celebrate the fans and people who support these amazing tattooed performers” with the winner to be announced live during the broadcast.

Additionally, “Best Trans Clip Artist” will join the roster of awards, which include a slate of both panel- and fan-voted categories.

Visit this link on January 1 at 12 a.m. (PST) to begin submitting pre-noms.

The 2021 Inked Awards ceremony will broadcast live from The Vegas Studio in Sin City. The Vegas Studio is one of the event’s sponsors; Spunk Lube will also lend sponsorship support for the fifth consecutive year.

Follow InkedAngels as well as Rocky Emerson, Raven Roxx and Will Havoc on Twitter for the latest updates.

Tickets for performers and other industry members are complimentary; ticketing details for the public will be announced later. Direct inquiries to Jason Jones at admin@inkedangels.com, including questions about sponsorship and about nominating an individual for “Community Member of the Year.”

[Updated, 3:24 p.m: Added a statement from MindGeek.]

BENGALURU, India — According to a Reuters report, Visa announced that it “has allowed usage of its cards on MindGeek’s platforms that host professionally generated content,” although it continues the suspension of card use on the company’s tube site Pornhub “until pending investigations are complete.”

The short announcement was reported by a Reuters staffer in Bengaluru, the city formerly known as Bangalore in southern India.

The Indian reporter, Sohini Podder, noted the company told them that “following a thorough review, Visa will reinstate acceptance privileges for MindGeek sites that offer professionally produced adult studio content.”

A MindGeek representative replied to XBIZ’s request for comment through a statement saying the company is “dedicated to working with our partners to demonstrate that we have put in place the most far-reaching safeguards in user-generated platform history, including banning unverified users from uploading content — a policy that no other platform has put in place.”

“Any assertion that we allow child sexual abuse material on our platform is flagrantly untrue,” the statement continued. “We are committed to combating illegal content for the safety of our community, and so that the hundreds of thousands of models that rely on our platform can continue to earn a living.”

Users of MindGeek’s studio-produced content sites have reported mixed results trying to use Visa, Mastercard and cryptocurrency since December 4, when the New York Times published a sensationalistic editorial by Nicholas Kristof alleging that Pornhub is “infested with rape videos.”

Religiously motivated anti-porn organization Exodus Cry has claimed they were the impulse behind Kristof’s editorial, pursuing their avowed mission to “shut down Pornhub.”

Kristof directly and publicly called for intervention against Pornhub from prominent politicians and credit card companies.

On December 10, as XBIZ reported, Visa and Mastercard announced that they had frozen payments through their cards on Pornhub.

LAS VEGAS — Blush Erotica has launched a new membership site that aims to blend “video, voiceover and erotica” for a new, immersive experience.

The nascent studio has partnered with The Sinematographer on a concept, noted a rep, that grew from “the idea of unifying video and voiceover [in] the storytelling of erotica whilst engaging audiences with video.”

“Content features B/G, lesbian, threesomes, MILF and more to come as the site develops. All stories will be narrated from the female perspective and will be shot in an HD cinematic style,” continued the rep.

New videos are set to be uploaded weekly; an “ungated erotic blog for amateur writers” currently features author Chloe Angel. However, the site “will accept work from any amateur writer looking to share their stories.”

The Sinematographer enjoys the blend of aural and visual storytelling.

“We’ve really developed the site with the idea that there is a large audience who enjoys erotic audio and creating their own visuals while taking care of their personal business,” they said. “For those who just want to see hot actors in sexy scenes, we’ve got that, too.”

Visit BlushErotica.com and explore their branded channels on Clips4Sale, ManyVids and Pornhub.

A YouTube channel includes interview with featured talent; the rep noted a TikTok profile is pending.

Follow Blush Erotica and The Sinematographer on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Pipedream Products has been named among the premier sponsors of the upcoming biggest virtual expo for the pleasure product and retail industries, the ANME/XBIZ show that’s set for January 11-15, 2021.

“2020 was a transformational year for Pipedream, and the ANME/XBIZ platform will be a great opportunity to connect with our customers and share all the exciting new things we’re working on,” Pipedream CEO Matthew Matsudaira said. “In these ‘virtual’ times, it’s more important than ever to support the industry, and all come together for one event.”

With recent product releases such as its vibrating Icicles glass massagers and OMG! collection of beginner-friendly vibes, Pipedream will have a selection of new items to showcase from its virtual suite on the ANME/XBIZ show floor. The company has previously participated in the first-ever virtual XBIZ Retreat earlier this year, where the company showcased its PDX Elite line of “guy gadgets” onscreen through high-quality informational videos.

Featuring vendors from around the world, ANME/XBIZ will be a virtual hub for business with a week-long schedule of one-on-one meetings, along with boundless opportunities to network on an interactive platform offering the most comparable experience to a real-life event.

In addition to daily scheduled meetings, ANME/XBIZ show participants will have the opportunity to link up with colleagues on the virtual show floor, which will include social lounges and other informal gathering areas.

Beyond business-to-business activities between vendors and buyers, ANME/XBIZ show organizers recently announced that the event will also be open to sex educators and qualified press, bloggers and social media influencers.

The event will coincide with the adult industry’s biggest night, the XBIZ Awards, which is set for a worldwide broadcast on XBIZ.tv; as well as the debut virtual edition of the XBIZ Honors ceremony, presented by Satisfyer, which will present the annual XBIZ Exec Awards along with select categories from the 2021 XBIZ Awards.

For more information, visit ANMEXBIZ.com or contact anmexbiz@xbiz.com.

LOS ANGELES — Francois Sagat and Alicia Amira, founder of Be a Bimbo clothing line, are among the featured guest stars in the new music video “Cum” from Brooke Candy, featuring Iggy Azalea, and director Dejan Jovanovic.

Paris Hilton, Amanda Lepore and drag stars Shea Couleé, Crystal Methy and Detox, among others, noted Billboard, “flaunt what they’ve got for their webcams, exploring their sexuality in a fun way to destigmatize and support sex work amid the pandemic, a time where more people are earning income through the online sale of erotic content.”

The clip also supports several charitable organizations, including Black Trans Femmes in the Arts.

“Social distancing is the only way that we’re going to get through this, and we have to do it together,” noted Candy. “This video aims to show that we can still have fun and flirt and be sexy and silly while being conscious of the amazing first responders who need us to stay home.”

“Sexual expression is so critical to our mental and physical health — now more than ever as we are all living a much more isolated existence,” Candy continued. “The more we bring these things out from the shadows, the more we invite people to take care of themselves, mentally, physically, and emotionally.”

The video can also be found on YouTube.