MONTREAL — MindGeek’s tube site XTube announced it will be closing down September 5 and it is no longer accepting uploads or downloads.

The news was first announced by religiously motivated anti-porn crusader Laila Mickelwait through her Twitter account. It was confirmed by information updated on the site’s FAQs and first reported this morning by the TNW news site.

A FAQ page simply titled “XTube Closure” was quietly uploaded to the site over the weekend. The MindGeek property has announced that:

• As of July 5, content uploads will be disabled due to XTube closing.
• As of September 5th, all user-generated content will be removed due to XTube closing.
• Downloads have been disabled, hence users will not be able to download any of the user-generated content.
• All remaining payout balances will be paid out by September 16th 2021.
• Though they are not obligated to do so beforehand, partners may remove their accounts prior to the closing date (September 5). Those removing their accounts won’t be able to process any remaining payout balances.
• VIP members and XTube Premium members will be billed up to August 5, 2021. VIP membership subscriptions and XTube Premium subscriptions will be cancelled on August 5 and will no longer be billed. VIP members and XTube Premium members will be able to continue enjoying their respective benefits until September 5.

For more information, content partners are instructed to contact support@xtube.com.

Jul 6, 2021 8:47 AM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Svakom Sales Manager Alexandro Feynerol will lead a workshop, titled “Interactive Toys: How Technology Has Changed Sex,” at the ANME/XBIZ virtual expo on Tuesday, July 13, at 8 a.m. (PDT).

The Svakom workshop will explore the ways that tech innovations have changed how consumers experience sex alone and with long-distance partners.

“If the world has taught us anything in the last year-and-a-half, it is that we are all exposed to moments of fragility and uncertainty and that technology [is] a great ally in our lives — now more than ever. We learned to start businesses from home, to work remotely and to invent a thousand ways to stay connected with our loved ones regardless of distance,” noted a Svakom rep.

“But what about the way we are intimate with each other? That part of our lives also needs advances and technology,” the rep added, “and what better than the arrival of interactive toys that fulfill the purpose of getting closer and closer without letting our desires fade and giving an interesting extra boost to what, in itself, is quite pleasant for us.”

Svakom’s Connexion series, which made its debut over a year ago, now includes “six different options of interactive toys available to satisfy those willing to elevate their game,” the rep said. The collection includes “a vibrating wand, two different types of bullets, a magical anal plug and two options for masturbators — a very interesting range for everyone to try.”

In addition to their individual features, all of the Connexion series pieces also include worldwide control via mobile app and the ability to access videos via online platforms.

“Perfect to surprise your fans if you are a webcam model,” the rep noted.

“Svakom has always been committed to mixing technology and design with the best-quality materials,” the rep explained. “Alex Feynerol will bring a couple of surprises to the stage of ANME/XBIZ as he talks about this incredible collection and all of its details. We can’t wait.”

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

Visit Svakom online and on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ-winning performer Natassia Dreams will direct for PansexualX, a new imprint for Evil Angel focused on “sex beyond gender” with an aim to reflect the individual personal experience of each performer. Dreams and Charlotte Sartre launched the label with “Slick,” now streaming online.

“Stars have free range to act out their own fantasies, with no requirements for positions and no expectations about sex acts as they relate to gender,” a rep explained. “All PansexualX roles, partners and crew are approved by talent. Performers choose whether they top, bottom or verse in a scene. Content features a wide variety of gender identity and sexual alignment. It’s more about what is special about each model than fetishizing their features. The resulting, performer-driven product is fluid, natural and authentic.”

“A big part of performer-driven content is having performers direct scenes,” the rep added.

Dreams, in addition to her tryst with Sartre, also directed a second scene with Jenna Foxx titled “How to Get at Me.” The studio has signed Dreams to a two-year, six-scene non-exclusive directing deal.

“I’ve directed for other companies on a scene-by-scene basis,” she said. “I loved it. I’m looking to expand my passion for directing by committing to several scenes with PansexualX, and am looking forward to doing the same with other companies.”

She explained that “porn concentrating on genitals leaves performers and viewers with an empty experience.”

“It’s about more than parts,” Dreams noted, “it’s about the person.”

For “How to Get at Me,” Dreams selected the “glam squad” — the hair, makeup and styling team — according to their experience with ethnic models. The scene is “an exploration of personal pleasure. Natassia’s vision highlights Black-on-Black porn, seeking to expand hyperbolized Southern California beauty standards to a more realistic vision,” the rep said.

PansexualX will highlight established names with up-and-coming talent in a reality-style format with interviews and behind-the-scenes content. However, the rep said, plans for storyline-driven scenarios and a full-length feature are on the boards.

A collection, “PansexualX Porn Crush,” will be released in all formats on July 21.

Current and upcoming PansexualX talent includes Korra Del Rio, Daisy Taylor, Kenzie Taylor and XBIZ Award-winning performers Aubrey Kate, Dante Colle and Pierce Paris, among others.

Explore PansexualX on EvilAngel.com and visit the studio on Twitter for the latest updates. For domestic sales, contact Rick Porras at rick@evilangel.com; for international sales and licensing, email Alexandra Kelley at alex@evilangel.com.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — MobiusPay has announced Jonathan Corona has been promoted from Executive VP to Chief Operating Officer.

Corona began his career with the company, then known as Mobius Payments, in 2010 and assisted in its rebranding to MobiusPay in 2017.

“Jonathan has been a great asset to the MobiusPay family, utilizing his almost 20 years of experience in the electronic payments processing industry,” MobiusPay Founder and CEO Mia Hyun said. “With the ever-changing compliance standards of both Mastercard’s Business Risk Assessment and Mitigation (BRAM) Program and Visa’s Global Brand Protection Program, Jonathan’s knowledge has proved invaluable in ensuring that MobiusPay stays in compliance as a direct merchant account provider, and is able to pass this knowledge along, as needed, to our clients.”

“Jonathan and I have known each other and been colleagues in this industry since 2003. I had no reservations bringing him onboard with Mobius Payments in 2010, and now 11 years later I am personally proud to see him rise to his current position of Chief Operating Officer of MobiusPay,” Hyun added.

Corona stated he is “both proud and humbled by this new opportunity.”

“I look forward to continuing to help MobiusPay grow and serve the internet’s entrepreneurial community,” he added.

Visit MobiusPay online and on Twitter.

SINGAPORE — Lovense has announced a partnership with broadcasting service Streamster that allows multi-streaming on up to 10 platforms simultaneously.

“Streamster support for Lovense devices and camming software will simplify setup for performers and provide a pleasant and trouble-free experience using Lovense interactive toys on multiple platforms while maintaining full tip-activated responses and remote control functionality,” a rep explained.

“A huge advantage of the Streamster service is the method used to distribute the video stream. A single video stream goes from the performer’s device to the Streamster cloud server, where it is divided into many streams and sent to all broadcasting platforms,” noted the rep. “This way of multi-streaming does not overload the performer’s computer and allows them to stream in HD quality on different platforms at the same time without powerful hardware that would otherwise be required.”

Streamster CEO Sergey Yashchenko said their brand is “already trusted by thousands of streamers, including webcam models and studios around the world.”

“By integrating Lovense services, which is definitely the first choice of webcam models, we will be able to give performers many more opportunities to increase earnings and simplify their work,” he added. “That is our ultimate goal.”

A rep explained Streamster operates on a freemium pricing model. The free version allows a performer to multi-stream to up to two platforms at once, while three or more options are available in paid pricing plans by monthly subscription or pay-per-use billing.

The rep added Streamster currently supports Windows PC; support for Mac and mobile devices is forthcoming.

“We are constantly working on new services and solutions for performers who have chosen Lovense toys. The integration of the Streamster multi-streaming service is a logical step in this direction,” Lovense CEO Dan Liu said. “We notice that the widespread ending of lockdowns and restrictions have negatively affected the traffic of cam sites, and services like Streamster are becoming a necessary tool for webcam models to maintain a decent level of income.”

Visit Lovense.com and find the company on Twitter for additional details; the “Streamster toolset is compatible with the Lovense Cam Extension version 30.3.2 and above, and Streamster 4.0.0 and above,” the rep said.

Find Streamster online and on Twitter.

SINGAPORE — Lovense has announced a partnership with broadcasting service Streamster that allows multi-streaming on up to 10 platforms simultaneously.

“Streamster support for Lovense devices and camming software will simplify setup for performers and provide a pleasant and trouble-free experience using Lovense interactive toys on multiple platforms while maintaining full tip-activated responses and remote control functionality,” a rep explained.

“A huge advantage of the Streamster service is the method used to distribute the video stream. A single video stream goes from the performer’s device to the Streamster cloud server, where it is divided into many streams and sent to all broadcasting platforms,” noted the rep. “This way of multi-streaming does not overload the performer’s computer and allows them to stream in HD quality on different platforms at the same time without powerful hardware that would otherwise be required.”

Streamster CEO Sergey Yashchenko said their brand is “already trusted by thousands of streamers, including webcam models and studios around the world.”

“By integrating Lovense services, which is definitely the first choice of webcam models, we will be able to give performers many more opportunities to increase earnings and simplify their work,” he added. “That is our ultimate goal.”

A rep explained Streamster operates on a freemium pricing model. The free version allows a performer to multi-stream to up to two platforms at once, while three or more options are available in paid pricing plans by monthly subscription or pay-per-use billing.

The rep added Streamster currently supports Windows PC; support for Mac and mobile devices is forthcoming.

“We are constantly working on new services and solutions for performers who have chosen Lovense toys. The integration of the Streamster multi-streaming service is a logical step in this direction,” Lovense CEO Dan Liu said. “We notice that the widespread ending of lockdowns and restrictions have negatively affected the traffic of cam sites, and services like Streamster are becoming a necessary tool for webcam models to maintain a decent level of income.”

Visit Lovense.com and find the company on Twitter for additional details; the “Streamster toolset is compatible with the Lovense Cam Extension version 30.3.2 and above, and Streamster 4.0.0 and above,” the rep said.

Find Streamster online and on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Texas Patti and Shay Sights have launched a new series, “SMILF Sisters,” exclusively on OnlyFans that pairs comedy and cooking with MILF action.

“The idea for our new show came up in December, 2020,” noted Patti, when she and Sights were brainstorming a new twist on the MILF concept. “So Shay and I invited a wide variety of talent from across the industry to cook with us. Of course, cooking was no longer in the foreground very quickly.”

“Every two weeks we will publish a new episode and try to make viewers enjoy the MILF porn with fun and comedy,” she added.

Aila Donovan was among the recent guests.

The debut installment was released on July 4; follow Texas Patti and Shay Sights on OnlyFans and find Patti on Twitter for details.

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Jul 2, 2021 5:11 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Kyra Hot marks her seventh visit to Immoral Productions in “a fun-filled romp” featuring Matt Bird and studio owner “Porno Dan” Leal.

“The multiple-update story was filmed during the great [pandemic] lockdown that paralyzed the city of Budapest and has the buxom babe meeting up with Matt and Dan in the park to get the fresh cream she was unable to buy at the store for her cherries,” a rep teased.

The performer first worked with Immoral in 2015 and has filmed a variety of scenes with the studio.

“Kyra is one of the most popular European performers on our site and a throwback to a time when Hungary produced many great adult stars,” said Leal. “She is always a complete joy to have on set and gives 110% effort; we wish there were more Hungarian models like her.”

Visit ImmoralLive.com, the 2018 XBIZ Europa Awards winner for “Hardcore Site of the Year,” and follow the studio on Twitter.

In related news, Immoral has touted recent updates featuring Lilly Bella, Josephine Jackson, the duo of Marilyn Sugar and Serina Gomez and the return of popular Czech star Dominno, following a ten-year hiatus.

LOS ANGELES — Svakom has unveiled Hedy X, an upgraded version of its male masturbator.

“Although, in the first version, the colors of the packaging were the main indicator of the different textures, this time we also have names that indicate an emotion or a feeling that Svakom tries to evoke,” explained a company rep. “‘Confidence,’ ‘reaction,’ ‘experience,’ ‘speed’ and ‘control’ are bold statements that almost sound like a challenge and we are definitely here for it.”

The product set includes “a case to store and transport the toy and also [serve] as a drying mount that holds the piece until it dries washing,” added the rep, and a water-based lubricant sachet.

The “star” of the Hedy X is “the ultra-soft sleeve that brings extreme pleasure with every stroke and with the incredibly different textures engraved in each design. Every pattern — on both sides of each sleeve — is designed to create a rhythm and a motion that will allow you to disconnect from your other senses and truly flow with your feelings.”

For more information, visit Svakom.com. 

Much is made of porn as art, but few can truly make art of porn; to execute that lofty ideal with a level of polish and high-end glam requires vision, practiced mastery and attention to detail.

With years of modeling expertise and influencer-ready social media engagement metrics, new starlet Kenzie Anne is making waves with decisive flair, her painterly aesthetic no less stylishly modern than classically inspired.

Now, she is billowing the sails of her already-soaring stardom with a Vixen Media Group contract, pairing her artful ability to command the lens with the well-oiled marketing muscle of their branding battleship.

Hers is a feast for the eyes best served in a riot of colors, haloed with golden-blonde hair and bedazzled in sweat, torched by sniper-precise lighting. This is especially so when she works with long-time confidante and breakout lensman Halston, who likewise wields mainstream chops for Vixen and flexes his craft for KENZIELAND.com, a co-creative endeavor with Anne.

Whether she scorches as Penthouse Pet of the Month or as Playmate of the Month for Playboy, Anne is a sought-after talent with laurels gathering in her wake, and many others already clamoring for her hand.

That is why when XBIZ was invited to exclusively attend the first-ever Motley Models photoshoot at the #MotleyManor on May 7, this very interview was arranged that evening. For she embodies luxury, her whole perfect-for-Instagram vibe seamlessly capitalizing on the hunger so many feel for dreamlike escapism that is nonetheless close enough to grasp. 

See, Anne is the kind of camera-seducing hustler who knows the value of catering to the cash above the flash, because once the secondary hype man catches wind of diamonds proffered by the finest jeweler, ripples race like a flood of bombast to be more than mere echoes. Catch the eye of the unmistakable tiger, and rest assured, faceless jackals rabidly descend with prodigious volumes of anointing oils. 

Because for those yearning to seize the upper echelons of greatness, Anne can speak to her bumpy journey from what is standard, to what is exemplary in the biz. Having surmounted tumultuous challenges in her past, she is also equipped with a work ethic that does not buckle beneath the pressure. And now, she shares that spiritual grit, in this intimate XBIZ interview.

XBIZ: Tell us about your professional life before adult entertainment and what inspired you to join this industry.

ANNE: I was a cam girl on Streamate, a professional model, a hairdresser and a nursing student. It was a lot. I was camming full-time and also hiding half of my face, since I wasn’t sure which career direction I was taking. I started getting comfortable with and proud of my cam work, as it got me out of a bad relationship, it got me out of being 100K in debt and was putting more than food on my table.

So, I began talking about my sex work during mainstream photoshoots and I got a lot of negative feedback from the modeling industry. People told me to stay quiet or I won’t be booked for gigs any more. This didn’t sit right with me at all; in fact, it influenced me to be louder.

Then, I was working on a Playboy submission with a scummy photographer who acted like my friend. He decided to never submit our work together, because he didn’t want his work associated with a sex worker like me. So, I got even louder.

Kenzie Anne

I began showing my face and allowed myself to get all the attention I wanted from all directions. Sex work made me feel more empowered and more “me” than I have ever felt. Modeling has never been enough for me; I want nothing more than to be a crossbreed between mainstream and adult, and every day, I wake up so proud of my decision to rock what got me here.

XBIZ: You’ve made a lot of buzz very quickly, from Penthouse to Playboy and signing with Vixen Media Group (VMG). Share a few of your early career highlights.

ANNE: I’ve been waiting for these moments. I signed my first modeling contract nine years ago and the buzz around me felt unreal initially. But then, I began telling myself I deserve it. I’ve put the time in and I’ve been more than patient.

I’ve had so many promises broken to me and so many career heartbreaks. I’ve shed so many tears, met so many snakes and I am finally where I have always envisioned myself. It’s officially my reality and I’m grateful for every moment of it.

One of my favorite highlights has been when I finished working on a KENZIELAND project, I was cleaning myself up, and Vixen called for a group phone meeting to discuss the future of my career. I left that day with some of the most iconic KENZIELAND content and a Vixen contract in the making. I drove home that night with the happiest tears in my eyes. Things were finally falling into place. Years of hard work were finally getting recognized.

XBIZ: Let’s dive into your work with VMG. Which of your newly released or upcoming scenes excite you the most and why?

ANNE: VMG has been the biggest blessing in my career. I’ve been treated like a queen there. I’ve worked on many scenes that aren’t out yet, but the scene release I was most looking forward to was my Blacked scene. It was shot by my dear friend Halston, who entered the industry simultaneously with me, and we both put our heart and soul into creating the most iconic scene we could. I believe this scene is just that: iconic. Jax Slayher was a dream to work with; being friends with him personally, our chemistry on camera is unmatched.

XBIZ: How did you become a Motley Models performer and what has that experience been like?

ANNE: Motley was recommended to me by my friends Emily Willis and Ashley Lane. They said nothing but great things about founder Dave Rock and agent Ryan Kona. I waited several months into my Vixen contract to make the decision. If I’ve learned anything in this industry, it’s to think everything through.

As my schedule began filling up with scenes and modeling gigs, I realized I was going to need someone to help organize my schedule and go over contracts for me. Dave and Ryan have helped keep me on track, merging the lines between two of my favorite industries.

Kenzie Anne

XBIZ: Tell us about the various directors you’ve worked with, and how their varied styles brought out the best in you.

ANNE: Halston was the first director I’d worked with, and I’ve been working with him for years, so naturally I favor him. Our style together is impeccable and we always create what feels like magic. I’m grateful to have Halston not only on the Vixen side, but as my business partner for KENZIELAND.

Kayden Kross is so influential; she found me and immediately asked me to coffee to help influence my career decisions. As a performer herself, she gave me genuine advice and showed me how much she believes in me.

Laurent Sky is wild, his creativity just oozes from his skin. He can’t help but jump straight into the chaos in his brain. Without a doubt, he portrays his vision and makes masterpieces.

XBIZ: Discuss your co-creative projects with Halston Studio, especially your KENZIELAND.com venture. How would you describe your distinct branding, style and personality?

ANNE: KENZIELAND is me and nothing else. I’ve always visualized sex as a worship ground. I want to take my time and enjoy every single moment of sex; it’s not just about fucking. It’s about magic. Sex is magic and sex is art. I want the person or persons I’m with to feel the most beautiful, sexual and hottest they have ever felt.

In KENZIELAND, you will see a lot of body part worship. Halston Studio is an unbeatable match, because Halston has been paying attention to small details from the beginning of his career. His extreme attention to detail, paired with my obsession with body praise, is going to take both of us to a place this industry has never seen, and every day, I am ecstatic about this.

XBIZ: Share your approach to social media marketing, as far as content posting, fan engagement and your overall vibe.

ANNE: Instagram, Twitter, TikTok … they all come natural to me. I’m just myself. Every day, I love to wake up and share my life. It keeps me out of depression, because for me, social media isn’t about comparison; it’s about romanticizing parts of my everyday life.

I love being able to share this world I created for myself. I sleep in cute silk pajamas, I have an adorable six-year-old husky with much personality, I have a healthy, fun and aesthetically pleasing life. I’m also a huge dork and love sharing my awkward and weird experiences in this world.

XBIZ: What other revenue streams are you pursuing, be they from OnlyFans, selling physical merch or exploring other product lines?

ANNE: OnlyFans took over for me; I used to be camming too, but my schedule got too busy and physically exhausting for me to stay full-time online. KENZIELAND is where I am investing my money. KENZIELAND will have lube, toys, sexual wellness and merch hopefully by the end of 2021

XBIZ: Which stars truly inspire you? Who have you collaborated with, and who are you hoping to work with in the coming months?

ANNE: I’m not one to idolize anyone I don’t know personally. However, I’ve been fortunate enough to have worked amongst some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Angela White, Kendra Sunderland, Emily Willis, Alina Lopez, Jax Slayher … these are all hustlers, people who have put in time and work to bring themselves past the title of a performer. They’re all their own entity. They don’t have to sit and worry about competition, because they will always be their iconic names.

Kenzie Anne

XBIZ: As a driven and focused adult star, what are your long-term ambitions not only for 2021, but several years into the future?

ANNE: 2021 has already been filled with so many achievements. My goals for closing this year are to see myself with a few performer nominations, become a Vixen Angel and Penthouse Pet of the Year, see KENZIELAND get press recognition, do another modeling campaign and hopefully have the ability to travel as a performer, now that restrictions have been lifted.