LOS ANGELES — Producers of Virtual Taboo have launched DarkRoomVR.com with the goal of upending “porn cliches.”

“2020 has been a challenging year, and the producers of Virtual Taboo are on a mission to end it appropriately,” noted a rep. “Ladies and gents, please welcome DarkRoomVR, a brand-new VR site that is simply perfect for 2020.”

Virtual Taboo is the 2020 XBIZ Europa Awards winner for “Virtual Reality Site of the Year.”

“We wanted to expand on our massive success with VirtualTaboo with something quite different,” company president Capo Rockett said.

“At some point around half-a-year ago, we realized that we are fed-up and tired,” he continued. “Tired of being played; tired of false and fake smiles, and of ridiculous simulated emotions that you have never ever believed in — not for a single moment; and tired of vanilla predictable porn.”

“We thought it’s time to bring more changes to the industry. This is how DarkRoomVR was born, primarily for us — and for the audience who deserved a ray of sunshine,” observed Rockett. “It’s not an attempt to jump into a niche, it’s a venture to take a look at the mainstream VR porn from a completely different angle. We made it in dark colors, without bright lights, which quite often is only in the way in VR porn; we made it with emotions which are very close to those of a thriller.”

The rep described the site’s content as “aimed at challenging porn cliches where sex comes after a pizza guy or a blunt plumber. Porn may be different. It often happens that a main character is caught in dire straits — like all of us in 2020; however, in the end he or she will figure a way out.”

Current scenes feature Jasmie Jae and Emily Mayers; Mia Trejsi; Kate Rich; Nikki Hill; Jenny Wild; and Sabien Demonia with Anie Darling.

Visit DarkRoomVR.com for additional details and follow the studio on its newly established Twitter handle.

LOS ANGELES — Curve Toys has released two new additions to its Gossip collection, a G-Spot mini vibe called Lil Wavy and the Lil Smoothie mini rabbit vibe.

The G-Spot mini vibe is textured for added stimulation while the rabbit vibe features a smooth feel. Each vibe features seven functions and are made with silicone. The new Gossip mini vibes are also USB rechargeable and feature a waterproof end cap that protect the bullet vibe.

The new vibes come in magenta and violet colors. To see the full Gossip collection, click here.

For sales, email sales@curvetoys.com.

LOS ANGELES — Chaturbate is offering congratulations to three of its broadcasters who earned trophies from the 2020 Pornhub Awards earlier this month: Mary Moody, Siswet and Daisy Taylor.

Moody and Taylor won “Favorite Cam Performer” and “Most Popular Trans Performer,” respectively; both are fan-voted categories. Siswet earned “Backdoor Beauty: Top Anal Performer” honors.

“Chaturbate is thrilled that several broadcasters took home Pornhub awards this year. It’s always great to see our broadcasters succeed across several platforms and continue to grow their brands,” CEO Shirley Lara said.

“We are excited for many more wins in 2021,” she added.

Find Mary Moody, Siswet and Daisy Taylor on Chaturbate and follow the platform on Twitter.

Click here for a complete list of 2020 Pornub Awards winners.

LOS ANGELES — Maggie Green and Sara Jay will both headline Christmas Eve shows on VNALive.com today; Green takes the stage at 2 p.m. (PST), while Jay will appear at 5 p.m. (PST).

Access to both shows is available to any member of the VNALive network; all livestreams are mobile-friendly. Fans and admirers may also cast their votes for their favorite performers; the top VNALive star wins $250, with $150 and $100 going to the second- and third-place winners.

“We endeavor to have entertainment for the fans throughout the holidays, including Christmas Eve when most girls take time off,” noted platform founder Vicky Vette. “I am grateful to all the VNALive girls, including Maggie and Sara today, taking time out of their holiday schedules to entertain fans and members.”

“Holidays aren’t easy for a lot of people, especially this year with COVID,” Vette continued. “We are here to make sure everyone gets a little Christmas spirit. Check the schedule for more showtimes. If you’re done with your Christmas shopping, pop in for a bit of holiday fun.”

Explore the VNALive.com schedule for additional details and follow the platform on Twitter. 

Direct inquiries to vicky@vettenationlive.com.

MIAMI — Sara Jay is the latest guest of the “movie-hating” podcast “Gutting the Sacred Cow,” with hosts Kevin Gootee and Kevin Israel, where she takes apart the 2008 stoner comedy “Pineapple Express.”

A rep described the program as “a show where guests pick a popular, acclaimed or classic film that is loved by the general public but deeply despised by them and break down their reasons in explicit detail.”

Jay, despite being an advocate for the legalization of marijuana and the owner of Sara Jay CBD Self-Care, the rep said, “cited ‘Pineapple Express’ as not funny — whether sober or high. She was creeped-out by Seth Rogan’s character having a girlfriend in high school and didn’t get a feel on what decade the movie was in or why people enjoy the mullet-haired actor, Danny McBride.”

Gootee teased the conclusion the hosts reach during the show.

“Sorry, stoner movie fans, you’re not safe from your genre taking shrapnel. Sara Jay is into weed but surprisingly hates ‘Pineapple Express.’ Apparently, double-penetration is less painful than watching James Franco and Seth Rogen get high. Does this award-winning porn star convince us this film is more painful than a 500-person gang-bang?”

Visit GuttingTheSacredCow.com and follow podcast on Twitter.

Find Sara Jay and Sara Jay CBD Self-Care on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Kayla Green is a “tempting tart” in the latest MixedX taboo fantasy, set for a debut on Christmas Day, where she takes on the role of a selfish stepmother to the bratty, yet nubile, Mona Blue.

A rep noted Blue makes her MixedX debut in the scene. “The tension between the two is at an all-time high. As their power play heats up, who will come out on top?”

Performer and MixedX CEO Christina Shine praised Green’s star power.

“I filmed my very first all-girl scene with Kayla in 2017. I looked at her with admiration even then and ever since,” Shine said. “I consider her a beautiful woman, and by far one of the best actresses I have met in my career. It is an honor for me to be able to present her in my own production now.”

“Such a strong character is not easy to play, especially on a taboo subject; if the actor does not take her role seriously it can ruin the film, but Kayla is a true professional,” Shine continued. “Mona Blue, who played her part beautifully, is just starting out and we would definitely like to shoot many more special scenes with her in the future.”

“I am grateful to them for working with us and bringing out the best in themselves,” she added.

The 40-minute release was shot in 4K ultra-HD by cinematographer Zsolt. Visit MixedX.com for additional information and follow the studio on Twitter.

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LOS ANGELES — ImLive has announced prizes “to make any Mac fan start drooling” for its annual “Christmas Raffle,” running through December 31, open to all registered hosts on the platform.

“Three ‘Mega Mac Packs’ worth over $4,500 for the lucky winners should set them up nicely for the coming year,” noted a rep. The “Mac Packs” incude a Macbook Air Gold, an iPad Air, an Apple Pencil, an iPhone 12 ProMax and a set of AirPods Pro.

“That’s probably enough to convert some non-Mac fans, too,” the rep added.

Winners will be announced January 4, 2021.

“All you need to do is collect at least five raffle tickets to enter the big draw,” the rep explained. “Qualifying raffle tickets can be earned by either spending a minimum of five hours online — in FLC, Candy or Paid Chat — or by earning $15. For each qualified day you will receive one raffle ticket.”

“Also, for every $50 you earn, you get an additional ticket,” continued the rep. “The more tickets, the higher your chances of winning. It’s a win-win. This is a great opportunity to finish the year with a happy ending.”

ImLive has engaged in a variety of creative initiatives throughout the year, including a partnership with Gray’s Papaya to provide prepaid vouchers to the New York’s unhoused population that can be redeemed for free hot dogs; donating one-on-one companion sessions to lonely seniors in assisted living facilities; commemorating World Wildlife Day by raising funds for the endangered Titicaca Giant Frog (aka the Scrotum Frog); and the “Get Wood, Give Wood” campaign that raised enough funds to plant over 30,000 trees across the world.

Follow the platform on Twitter for the latest updates.

LOS ANGELES — The Adult Performance Artists Guild (APAG) held a meeting last night to discuss the possible imact of the proposed “Stop Internet Sexual Exploitation Act” (SISEA) on adult performers’ work and livelihoods.

More than 40 performers were in attendance and the virtual meeting lasted over two hours.

The unusually worded SISEA, introduced by Senators Ben Sasse (R-Neb.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) in the aftermath of public reaction to Nicholas Kristof’s sensationalistic editorial in the New York Times targeting Pornhub, would apply to “all online platforms that host pornography,” according to Sasse’s office.

The bill would thus give the government new power to decide what consitutes “pornography” and what does not.

According to an APAG rep, these were the adult performers union’s conclusions after yesterday’s discussion:

• SISEA expects every platform to supply models with an information consent list. Performers and individuals must indicate on the list which platforms have their consent to host the content in which they appear
• SISEA expects all performers in the content to submit a consented list of acts depicted in the material
• Part of the bill states users cannot upload adult material unless they are of the “age of consent” in the state in which the user resides. The most common age of consent in the U.S. is 16 years old, with some states having an even younger age of consent for the purposes of marriage. SISEA does not specify which “age of consent” they are applying. With the current language in the bill, it would supersede current laws that state individuals must be at least 18 years of age to upload content or to provide consent. “So if the goal is to protect children, this does the direct opposite,” the rep said
• SISEA appears to be retroactive to past content, so platform owners would still need to supply the  information consent list. Without that consent list, a $1,000 fine per day would be imposed if platform owners fail to comply within the two-week timeframe

APAG also announced a Discord channel has been established for sex workers to receive assistance and information.

Find APAG online and on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Fetish paysite FeetOnDemand.com is touting a 25% membership discount for the holidays that offers access to its entire network for $44.95 per month.

A rep noted over 1900 scenes are available from FootFetishPetite.com, FootSlaveAuditions.com, GoddessFootDomination.com, GoddessFootJobs.com, GoddessFootWorship.com and JerkToMyFeet.com.

Newly uploaded holiday-themed scenes feature Jordan Maxx and Nikki Sweet.

“There are over 200 beautiful models to choose from,” a rep noted. “With the VIP membership, one is given access to all of the websites within the network. Although the sites are dedicated to the same fetish, they all have their own kick to it. For example, GoddessFootDomination is a website where men are dominated by beautiful women who enjoy using feet as their main weapon.”

“GoddessFootJobs features stunning models giving sensual footjobs with happy endings,” the rep added.

All videos are downloadable and streamed in HD.

“There is a special section on FeetOnDemand that allows users to submit custom requests,” the rep explained. “This is a big hit with many feet worshippers, as one gets to narrate their favorite foot-fetish video. With the current 25% holiday discount for the VIP members, all the websites and gorgeous models that FeetOnDemand.com has to offer, this is arguably one of the best Christmas presents you can get for yourself this winter.”

Visit FeetOnDemand.com for additional details.

LOS ANGELES — Organizers of the 2020 AltPorn Awards have announced a virtual ceremony for December 30 starting with an online red carpet at 7 p.m. (PST). Among the perks for ticketed guests is access to an interactive chatroom during the event.

“Back in the first week of March, when the team announced MyFreeCams as exclusive Presenting Sponsor, everyone expected to be having a party in person, but now all are looking forward to getting together digitally,” noted a rep.

“The red carpet will be hosted by the incomparable April Flores,” the rep continued. “Following the virtual red carpet, the incredible MC Jeffrey Damnit and ‘Trophy Goddess’ Malice McMunn return to host the ceremony to unveil the winners.”

“Yes, everyboody who needs to be in a room together [will be] COVID-tested,” the rep added.

Tech details will be emailed privately to ticketed nominee and other VIP guests.

General admission, nominee and MyFreeCam tickets are free; VIP ticketing upgrades can be purchased, which include swag-filled gift bags provided by the show’s sponsors. The gift bags will be shipped to nominees and VIPs; several will include “extra-fancy prizes” from sponsors.

“Industry and fans are welcome,” noted the rep. “AltPorn.net warmly thanks the sponsors and hosts and everyone who is making this event so awesome.”

Visit AltPorn.net for additional details and follow the show on Twitter.

Click here for a list of 2020 AltPorn Awards nominees.