LOS ANGELES — Codi Vore has received six nominations for the 2026 XMAs.

Vore earned two nominations for Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group and two more for Best Sex Scene – All-Girl, which she won last year. Her work is also up for Best Sex Scene – Fetish and Best Comedy Movie.

“Last year, I received my first XMA for Best All-Girl Sex Scene,” said Vore. “This year, there were so many new projects recognized, and I’m just excited to see everyone’s hard work appreciated.”

The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting is underway on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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LOS ANGELES — Arya Frei has been nominated for Trans Streamer of the Year at the 2026 XMAs.

“To be named in the same breath as some of the industry’s most exceptional performers is both humbling and deeply meaningful to me,” said Frei. “It is such an honor to be recognized. Thank you to XBIZ and everyone who helped get me here for making me feel seen and special. Congratulations to all the nominees. I can’t wait to see everyone in Hollywood.”

The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting is underway on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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LOS ANGELES — RedGIFs has named Alana Rose as its Creator of the Month for December 2025.

“Alana’s passion for solo content comes through so clearly,” said RedGIFs Head of Community and Creator Success Lylli Dupéré. “The way she describes getting lost in her own creative world is exactly what makes her clips feel so personal. That level of presence is something our community connects with right away.”

Rose enthused about the platform.

“What I love most about RedGIFs is being able to share my favorite clips with people all around the world,” she said. “It makes posting on Reddit every day a breeze, which happens to be one of my biggest promotional platforms. I have over 150 million views on my page thanks to the exposure and ease RedGIFs provides.”

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Jessica Aaren is the latest guest on the “Going Deeper” podcast.

During the interview, Aaren shares what life is really like inside the adult industry.

“Jessica opened up to me about how she got her start, how she built her brand, and what people consistently get wrong about performers in adult film,” said Matt, the show’s host. “The thing I found most impressive about Jessica is how clearly she sees her path in this industry. She knows exactly what she wants to achieve at different plateaus going forward, rather than just living life day by day. That’s impressive in this industry. Not to mention, she’s got great tits and the sexiest hair.”

Aaren enthused about the appearance.

“If you’re in need of a good laugh, check out my episode of ‘Going Deeper,'” she said. “It was a fantastic time, and we had some truly unforgettable and fun moments.”

The podcast is available on YouTube.

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LOS ANGELES — Ginger Banks is the latest guest on the weekly law-themed podcast “For the People,” hosted by Judge Herb Dodell.

“Banks and Judge Dodell discuss important topics pertaining to sex work, such as free speech, online censorship, political manipulation, and the battle for truth on the internet,” said a rep. “Together, they attempt to educate listeners by unpacking the growing chaos in online speech and what it means for our future.”

The episode is streaming on Spotify and YouTube.

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LOS ANGELES — Sarah Jessie has scored a 2026 XMAs nomination for Best Sex Scene – Fetish.

“Thank you, XBIZ, for this nomination,” said Jessie. “I had an amazing experience making this movie with my co-star, Vince.”

The 2026 XMAs will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting has begun on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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LOS ANGELES — Dick Owens (aka DickHDDaily) has nabbed a 2026 XMAs nomination for Male Creator of the Year.

“It’s an honor to be nominated alongside so many amazing performers,” Owens said. “We all work so hard; good luck to everyone.”

The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting has begun on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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LOS ANGELES — ToyChats has scored a 2026 XMAs nomination for Emerging Web Brand of the Year.

“Being nominated for Emerging Web Brand of the Year means a great deal to our team,” said a rep. “ToyChats has grown because the community believes in honest reviews, accessible education, and a positive approach to pleasure. This recognition feels like a reflection of that shared effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who has supported the platform.”

The 2026 XMAs will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting has begun on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

For more information, visit ToyChats.com.

LOS ANGELES — Alison Rey has nabbed three 2026 XMAs nominations.

The nominations are in the categories of Best Sex Scene – Fetish, Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group (Mixed), and Fav Girl/Girl Star.

“This has been quite a year for me in terms of career highs, and my nominations are no exception,” Rey said. “It’s an honor and a privilege to work alongside the most talented performers and directors in the business; I often think about how lucky I am for the successes I have had along the way. I’m thrilled to be recognized for the work that I do in this industry and grateful for the opportunity to share these parts of myself with the world. Thank you for seeing the work that I do and for caring about the effort I put into every scene.”

The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting has begun on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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LOS ANGELES — Avery Lust has scored five 2026 XMAs nominations.

The nominations are in the categories of Trans Performer of the Year, Best Sex Scene – Trans (“Too Many Tops!,” “Transpirella,” and “Boning Up on Going Down”), and Trans Creator of the Year.

“I’m absolutely blushing with excitement over my five XBIZ nominations and the sweetest, most magical pre-nomination party,” said Lust. “To be honored like this, in only my second year, feels like a total pink-sparkle dream come true. I’m so grateful for my gorgeous co-performers, the hardworking crew, the visionary directors, and the amazing companies who lift me up and help me shine. Thank you, Grooby, for my ambassadorship and for helping me grow as a human. Huge kisses and congrats to all the other nominees — this industry is full of stars, and I’m so proud to sparkle right alongside you.”

The 2026 XMA Awards will recognize the best in the industry on Sunday, Jan. 18, at the historic Hollywood Palladium. In keeping with tradition, select award categories under Web & Technology, Pleasure Products, and Retail will be presented at the two editions of the annual XBIZ Honors ceremonies.

Peer voting has begun on XBIZ.net. Click here for a full list of nominees.

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