Jan 14, 2022 4:37 PM PST

LAS VEGAS — The Erotic Heritage Museum (EHM) is congratulating “Naked Boys Singing” on its four wins from the 2021 Las Vegas BroadwayWorld.com Awards.

“Naked Boys Singing” is one of the longest-running musicals in Off-Broadway history, noted a rep. A touring production moved into the EHM in September of last year and recently picked BroadwayWorld awards for “Best Musical,” “Best Direction Of A Musical,” “Best Performer In A Musical” and “Best Supporting Performer In A Musical.”

“From the moment I met with the producers of the show, I knew they were passionate about their craft and complete professionals,” said EHM director Dr. Victoria Hartman. “Not only has having the show at the museum brought joy to guests and staff alike, but each member of the show has developed a wonderful friendship with us.”

“We are looking forward to a long and prosperous relationship,” she added.

“Naked Boys Singing” runs Friday-Sunday, at 10 p.m. (PST). More information can be found here and follow the museum on Twitter.

Jan 14, 2022 4:26 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Webcam community WeCamGirls has launched a new online community, WePornStars, designed as a resource for performers.

“The goal of WePornStars is to help adult talent interact, discuss and connect in a fan-free forum,” explained a rep. “The forum is private and only available to members, with membership free, and all adult talent verified through their social media and email.”

In addition to forums, the new site will offer members the ability to check their stage name availability and learn about talent agencies and studios, clips and video sites, as well as adult industry job sites, services and conferences.

‘We have gained a lot of experience working with the cam industry with WeCamGirls and now we’re bringing the same successful business model to the adult side of things,” said owner Tristan. “Our community has over 30,000 cam models and we see WePornStars being an even bigger community. Our goal is to give adult stars the knowledge, connections and resources they need to succeed in the industry. The community is growing daily, and we’re happy with the trending growth we’ve seen since the beta launch of our site.”

Find WePornStars online and on Twitter.

Ever since Kendra Sunderland attained “library girl” viral notoriety for doing a topless cam show in the Oregon State University campus library, she has ambitiously navigated an ascendant adult industry career that kicked into high gear in 2016 after her studio debut via Vixen’s “Natural Beauties.”

Winning an award for that scene, landing a sex toy deal and notching several Vixen accolades only further emboldened her.

“It made me feel like I had made a good decision getting into porn and that I was born to do this,” she shared. “Getting my own Fleshlight was such an honor because I always felt like the top porn stars had those. For me to get one was a very surreal experience that I’ll always be proud about.

“Becoming a Vixen Angel and Vixen Angel of the Year was very special to me because I was the very first one for both,” Sunderland added.

With numerous shoots for Vixen Media Group’s various brands in the ensuing years, as well establishing a fiery presence on platforms like OnlyFans with a bevy of independently-produced scenes, Sunderland also expanded into an official website of her own, complete with merchandise and more, courtesy of GFE Model Services and Fangear.vip founder Danny Ferretti.

She then landed a Brazzers contract and focused heavily on her own creative works, becoming a mega brand in the biz and solidifying her entrepreneurial ambitions with multifaceted finesse.

Now, she reflects on the successes she has attained and lays out her goals for the coming year, in this exclusive interview.

XBIZ: What led you to sign with Brazzers and what’s it been like shooting for them and associated projects this past year?

SUNDERLAND: I chose to sign with Brazzers because I admire their style of work and because I felt that they could level up my career. They have been super amazing to me and they’ve allowed me to really be myself in scenes. I’ll never forget my shoot with Holly Randall for my Twistys Treat of the Month. It was an amazing day on set and something completely different than anything I’ve ever done before.

XBIZ: Talk about your official site, KendraSunderlandVIP.com. How did you approach designing it and monetizing your content there?

SUNDERLAND: When I decided to do my website, I knew that I wanted it to be a place where my fans could get everything they’ve ever wanted from me in one place.

I wanted it to have four separate components: a membership base where members can automatically see my video updates when they release, a clip-store-style part where fans can buy one or two videos for a one-time fee, a place to buy used items that I’ve worn in scenes and a section to sell merchandise that I’ve created.

One of my photographers suggested I talk to Danny Ferretti and after I did, I knew he was the right person to make all of this happen. I told him to make it as pink as possible, and he exceeded my expectations. He’s never let me down over the past five years!

XBIZ: What other revenue streams do you pursue, such as selling collectibles and merch?

SUNDERLAND: First of all, since I am contracted to Brazzers, I am always shooting for their many sites. I also create, produce and edit my scenes for my own website, KendraSunderlandVIP.com.

Every Tuesday, I do a live show on my OnlyFans for “Titty Tuesday” and I’m always chatting with my fans there. I have my Fleshlight toy and of course, I do projects like my yearly calendar and my magazine.

That doesn’t even cover the branded merch I have on Fangear.vip; that’s like a whole other revenue stream. I think we have 25 products now? Maybe more…

XBIZ: Discuss your strategy for creating, promoting and generating sales with your various Fangear.vip items.

SUNDERLAND: Danny Ferretti and I are always talking about new product ideas, and my strategy is to do photoshoots with my products so that I can promote them more regularly on social media. I also plan on doing giveaways to get the fans excited about the products. We also do lots of deals and bundles, meaning you can purchase multiple items and save money on them by buying them together.

XBIZ: Describe the “Kendra Sunderland” brand, as far as your personality, fashion and the visual style of your content.

SUNDERLAND: I would say my style of shooting is very creative and is always centered around a theme. Sometimes I come up with a plot in my head and sometimes it’s holiday-themed. My personal style is very “real-life Barbie,” but I can also be a goth princess at the same time. My brand is about doing what you want, not giving a fuck and not following authority.

XBIZ: From subscriptions to video-on-demand purchases in DMs or from your feed, etc., what OnlyFans features and types of content are most profitable for you?

SUNDERLAND: The most profitable feature on my OnlyFans is my custom videos. My fans go crazy over personalized videos just for them. They also love talking to me one-on-one and getting the “Kendra Sunderland” experience. Nothing makes me happier than making my fans happy.

XBIZ: Which other performers are you close with? Who inspires and uplifts you?

SUNDERLAND: I am close with Carmen Caliente, Gina Valentina, Damon Dice and Ricky Johnson. They’re always uplifting me and reminding me that I can do anything I want to and not to second-guess my creative ideas. Someone else who really inspires me that I’ve had the pleasure of working with before is Angela White. I think she’s a really amazing businesswoman and has created such a strong brand for herself.

XBIZ: How do you handle social media marketing, given your high following, to ensure fans are engaged?

SUNDERLAND: I haven’t been the best with that in the past, but this new year I plan to do more shoots so I have content to post and promote more frequently. Sometimes I also tweet the most random things that pop into my head and my fans think that I’m hilarious. I receive the most love on Twitter and that’s one platform that has always allowed me to be myself. Like I said before, my goal is to be more engaged with my fans, especially on Twitter because I’m least censored there.

XBIZ: What ambitions are you hoping to realize this coming year?

SUNDERLAND: This year I hope to take my brand to the next level. I want to redesign my website to my more current vibe. I want to continue creating projects that make me happy and inspired. I want to take the money I’m making and turn it into long-term investments and become a real businesswoman. Also, I want to just be happy and stay positive regardless of what life throws at me.

LOS ANGELES — VR Bangers has announced an ongoing campaign to integrate its content into the metaverse, with a beta version of its presence in this new virtual space planned for mid-2022.

The company is currently in the process of “creating a new camera rig to achieve an even better quality that would make their metaverse even more realistic,” explained a rep.

VR Bangers’ goal, they continued, is to reach 12K ultra-high-definition virtual reality, although the current generation of VR headsets is not able to display this kind of quality.

According to CEO Daniel Abramovich, the company has made significant investments in order to get VR porn into the metaverse, including hiring over 20 additional developers to create a space where VR porn enthusiasts “could actually meet and discuss VR porn and/or even have sex in virtual reality with each other.”

Abramovich explained that “some come into the meta to simply discuss the different quality or technology behind virtual reality porn and this is completely understandable. After all, sex in VR is completely different from regular porn, where people can only watch. Our users really love to give feedback — whether it is good or bad. 12K UHD is yet another step in VR Bangers’ evolution — and we have done a lot of these steps in the past.”

“We are going to request access to the Oculus metaverse since we believe that porn is actually one of the main reasons people really watch VR,” he added.

Abramovich also hopes to integrate major talent into VR Banger’s metaverse operation in an interactive capacity. “These professional porn stars have fans all around the world and since normally they have to pay a lot of attention to their privacy in real life, in the virtual reality world they will not have to worry about anything,” he stated. “They will be able to interact with all their followers in a safe and realistic way.”

For more information, visit VRBangers.com and follow them on Twitter.

POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — M.D. Science Lab, maker of the Swiss Navy brand, has launched a B2B portal specifically to support their customers.

The new site boasts an array of tools for retailers and distributors, including downloadable catalogs, logos, videos, sell sheets and other content. Retailers can meet the sales team, or connect with Swiss Navy Brand Ambassador Rocky Bowell to schedule a training or learn from his merchandising tips.

In addition, there will be downloadable ads and posters that retailers can use and share; the platform is mobile-friendly, with no password needed.

“Our customers are part of our family, and we know their success is our success,” M.D. Science VP of Sales and Marketing Briana Watkins said. “Being able to have an online resource center to assist their sales, marketing and training needs 24/7 is important to us. The past couple of years have taught us that we all need to band together to support each other; that’s the only way we all will be able to continue to grow and thrive.”

Watkins added, “In this fast-paced era, we know our customers need an effective knowledge management system to control information and education on brands. Our B2B site will allow them direct access to training, marketing materials and information in a centralized location. We know there is a lot to learn in our industry, and we want to support our customers 100%.”

Visit B2BSwissNavy.com and follow the company on Twitter.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — Hustler Hollywood will be holding a grand-opening event on Saturday at its new store in Santa Ana, California from 7-10 p.m. (PST).

This location marks store No. 39 for the nationwide chain, and its tenth in the California market. Earlier this month, the company announced an expansion of its real estate holdings with plans to open 20 new stores within the United States this year, many of them in new markets.

“Hustler Hollywood is on an aggressive growth plan as outlined by Larry Flynt before his passing on Feb. 10, 2021,” explained a rep.

Saturday’s event will feature special guests Vina Sky and Texas Patti, who will be available for autographs and photos and to mingle with fans. Guests will find exclusive promotions, discounts, giveaways and more, including a gift with purchase.

Guests will also have the opportunity to win a grand prize: a $750 shopping spree for the Santa Ana store. Several key Hustler executives will be in attendance, along with Liz Flynt. The event is free and open to the public.

Hustler Hollywood Santa Ana is currently hiring; those interested in applying can visit HustlerCareers.com.

For more information, visit HustlerHollywood.com.

Jan 13, 2022 5:45 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Ricky Greenwood is celebrating his third consecutive XBIZ Awards win as “Trans Director of the Year.”

Additionally, a trio of projects directed by Greenwood took home honors across straight, trans and gay genres: Adult Time’s “Sweet, Sweet Sally Mae” for “All-Girl Movie of the Year” and “Best All-Girl Sex Scene” (shared by Ana Foxxx and Scarlit Scandal); TransSensual’s “TS Love Stories 6” for “Best Trans Sex Scene” (shared by Casey Kisses and Mckenzie Lee); and Noir Male for “Best Gay Sex Scene” (shared by DeAngelo Jackson and Dante Colle).

Overall, Greenwood-directed titles earned more than 40 nominations.

“This year’s awards looked incredible, and I’m sad that I missed it. I’m honored that my talent and I won multiple awards,” said Greenwood “‘Sweet Sweet Sally Mae’ was filmed before COVID and was different than anything I’ve done in adult. The cast and crew for the film were incredible, and Adult Time promoted it well. I’m glad it won multiple awards.”

“Thank you, XBIZ, for also recognizing my trans and gay work this year, too,” he added.

The 2022 XBIZ Awards were announced live Sunday, Jan. 9 at the Hollywood Palladium; click here for a full list of winners.

Follow Ricky Greenwood on Twitter.

Jan 13, 2022 5:10 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Kate Kozlova discusses dangerous sex positions in the latest episode of her YouTube series “In Bed With Kate.”

“Health and safety is probably the last thing on your mind when caught in the throes of passion, but some sex positions can occasionally cause serious harm,” noted the host. “While living dangerously is pretty freaking great, sometimes when you play with fire, you get burned. Sex injuries don’t happen very often, but when they do happen, it usually hurts very bad.”

Some of potential dangers are 69’ing, which can lead to pinkeye, and reverse cowgirl, which is known for causing penis fractures.

The full clip can be found on YouTube.

Kozlova, who also heads up Svakom USA’s West Coast sales team, is a 2022 XBIZ Exec Awards nominee for “Community Figure of the Year.”

Follow her on Instagram and find her premium social media links here.

Jan 13, 2022 4:56 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Content creator CaringErin is the latest guest on the “Swell Shenanigans” podcast.

With a career going back seven years, Erin offered her insight into how OnlyFans has impacted the adult industry and discussed how many creators have a false understanding of how to become successful producing adult content.

“Suddenly everybody is talking, ‘Oh, I’m just gonna make an OnlyFans.’ And a lot of people who had never done any kind of adult content creation or adult entertainment started to see it as easy money,” Erin noted about the spike in popularity OnlyFans received during the pandemic. “You saw a lot of people making jokes like ‘I’m gonna quit my job and just start an OnlyFans.’”

She pointed out that many people quickly joined OnlyFans and similar platforms despite little or no experience creating content, images and clips, nor did they understand social media marketing.

Other topics during the interview range from how personal criticism feels when you are the product and how Erin has balanced her pregnancy, and now motherhood, with her work.

The full interview, running approximately 44 minutes, can be found on YouTube.

Follow CaringErin and “Swell Shenanigans” host Amanda on Twitter.

MESA, Ariz. — A Republican state representative in Arizona has introduced legislation mandating that tech companies activate some form of “porn filter” by default on any device sold in the state, mimicking a controversial bill passed in Utah last year.

The bill’s sponsor, Michelle Udall (R-Mesa), is also currently running for Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction. She has said that she is seeking the position, which would put her in charge of public education in the state, because “our kids can’t afford four more years of school closures, contentious mandates and critical race theory.”

Udall’s bill would “bar the sale of any computer, smartphone or tablet in Arizona if it doesn’t include a filter that would block children from accessing ‘harmful content,’ and would hold them criminally liable if they fail to do so,” the Arizona Mirror reported today. This mirrors a bill passed in Utah in March 2021, which included a provision specifically designed to encourage copycat bills such as Udall’s. 

The new bill, according to the report, “gives parents the right to sue the manufacturer if their child accesses ‘harmful material’ and anyone who removes a filter would face a class 6 felony and a $50,000 fine. Companies that don’t comply also can face criminal liability under the bill’s language.”

The Arizona Mirror found evidence that the bill may actually have been drafted by conservative activist and anti-LGBTQ+ crusader Chris Sevier — currently based in France — who has been notorious for attempting to advance eccentric legislation around the country.

In 2019, the Arizona Mirror reported, Sevier convinced another Arizona legislator, Rep. Gail Griffin (R-Hereford), to put forward a bill “that would have charged Arizona residents $20 to access pornographic material and used the money to fund construction of a border wall along the state’s southern border with Mexico. Griffin later said she would no longer pursue the bill after it drew national attention.”

Udall told the Mirror that she is not familiar with Sevier and claimed that the bill was brought to her by “concerned parents/grandparents in [her] district who are trying to keep pornography out of the hands of children.”

“It is something I have been working with them on for a few years now,” she continued. “Children are accessing pornography at younger and younger ages and it is something many parents and grandparents are working hard to prevent.”

FSC: Arizona Porn Filter Bill is ‘Unconstitutional’

The Arizona Mirror article quoted Free Speech Coalition Director of Public Affairs Mike Stabile, who criticized the bill as “unconstitutional.”

“It asks that the government limit access to otherwise legal speech,” Stabile said. “The government is welcome to fund a campaign to encourage parents or guardians to use filters, and private companies are welcome to install filters of their own volition. But the government cannot require them to do so.”

War on Porn crusaders have been attempting to move forward with copycat bills since Governor Spencer J. Cox signed the Utah bill into law ten months ago. That bill only passed after it was amended with the odd mandate that it “will not go into effect until five additional states have adopted similar language. It gives a 10-year period for that to occur,” the Salt Lake City Fox affiliate reported in February 2021.

Main Image: Rep. Michelle Udall (R-Mesa) (Source: Official portrait)