LOS ANGELES — Performer Dakota Skye passed away yesterday in Los Angeles at 27.

The news was confirmed by her aunt on Skye’s personal Facebook account, adding that it occurred yesterday at 2 p.m.

Skye started in the adult industry in 2013 and was still active, according to IAFD.

The petite blonde performer was described as a “ray of sunshine on sets” by several people who worked with her in her eight years in the industry.

Skye performed for a long list of prominent studios, including Girlsway, Girlfriends Films, Brazzers, Hustler Video, Digital Playground, Evil Angel, Burning Angel, Jules Jordan Video, Reality Kings, Bang, Kink.com, Mile High, Naughty America and others.

Sources familiar with the model also mentioned that in her private life she had been plagued by personal struggles. Most recently, Skye had expressed anger and frustration at being targeted by abusive online trolls.

Her aunt posted on Facebook the message, “This is truly a tragedy. If you are suffering from addiction, I beg you to get help!”

There are no more details at this point about her passing, which was first made public by performers who were close with her.

Main Image: Dakota Skye (Source: Facebook)

MONTREAL — Kenzie Reeves shares the box cover spotlight, alongside Nathan Bronson, for “Step Siblings 5” from Family Sinners.

The latest installment of the taboo series also features Aiden Ashley, Judy Jolie and Whitney Wright with Robby Echo, Timmy Pistol and Codey Steele under the direction of Ricky Greenwood.

“With her trademark high-energy persona, Kenzie dives headfirst into this erotic taboo fantasy that is sure to please,” said Jon Blitt, VP of Family Sinners parent company Mile High Media. “Ricky offers up four compelling scenes of forbidden lust and intense passion starring a stunning cast of youthful performers.”

In addition to Reeves and Bronson, the pairings include Jolie and Steele, Wright with Echo and Ashley and Pistol.

Click here for box art and additional details and follow Family Sinners on Twitter. Direct wholesale inquiries to wilma@mile-high-media.com or call (800) 363-0133.

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — Lovability, the parent company of WaterSlyde pleasure device, is marking Pride Month by donating 100% of the proceeds from limited-edition Pride tank tops to Scarleteen.com, which promotes healthy sex education to young adults.

A rep noted the shirts display the Lovability logo with “a rainbow of colors” and are available in a variety of sizes. Sales launched this month and will continue throughout the summer.

“We are excited to donate 100% of the profits from the sale of the tanks to Scarleteen,” WaterSlyde inventor Maureen Pollack said. “We have always believed that a healthy attitude around sexuality begins at adolescence. Since 1998, Scarleteen has provided inclusive, comprehensive and supportive education, which dovetails which beautifully with the mission of Lovability.”

“We are so looking forward to donating our profits to this beloved online institution,” Pollack added.

Click here for additional information and follow Lovability on Twitter.

Direct inquiries to kamini@lovabilityinc.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Marica Hase will make her Jerkmate.tv live cam debut Friday night at 8 p.m. (PDT) where she will be joined by Morgan Lee, Yumi Sin and Zac Wild.

“I’m so excited to make my Jerkmate debut and to work with such incredible models. I love how interactive the platform is and that the viewers and fans will get to share their fantasies with us in real-time,” Hase said. “Make sure to claim your seat, so you don’t miss a minute of the action.”

Click here to join Jerkmate.tv for free and claim a seat.

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BERLIN — The first virtual edition of the SexTech Summit will take place June 15-17, sponsored by Satisfyer.

The SexTech Summit will bring together decision makers and C-level executives from the industry for two hours on each of the three days “to create a common vision on how sexual technology can become a part of the medical, healthcare, wellness, femtech and consumer electronics markets,” explained a rep.

“[Executive] panel talks and keynotes, a thrilling startup award show and Master Classes will offer a diverse three-day program powered by Satisfyer as the main sponsor,” the rep continued.

Satisfyer Chief Marketing Officer Daniela Maerklin will join the event to discuss the challenges and the opportunities within the sexual wellness ecosystem, and to address the key issues of scaling a sextech business.

“It is indeed important to join the SexTech Summit,” Maerklin said. “It is the only cross-industrial event where you can find investors, decision-makers and C-level executives from the non-sextech industries in one place.”

Panelists also include Megwyn White, director of education at Satisfyer; and certified clinical sexologist and “orgasm activist” Venus O’Hara.

The rep noted that the SexTech Startup Award 2021 will recognize and reward outstanding startups and ecosystem enablers that are contributing to economic dynamism by “spurring innovation and injecting competition.”

The event is hosted by Wear It Berlin, the agency behind the Euro-based Wear It Innovation Summit for innovation in body technology.

For more information, and to reserve tickets, visit WearIt-Berlin.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Ricky Greenwood, the twice-crowned and reigning XBIZ “Trans Director of the Year,” was recently interviewed by Hustler magazine.

The piece begins with the following from writer John Blaylock: “From straight porn to trans titles, werewolf smut to ‘nun-sploitation,’ Ricky Greenwood pretty much does it all in the XXX world, and with a cinematic eye for detail. The flesh-friendly auteur sits down with us to explain what makes him tick.”

The article explores Greenwood’s career in the adult industry, his “artful and cinematic” films that span sexual genres, how he started over in Los Angeles after leaving Canada, and what inspires him.

“Even before I got into adult, it was secretly my dream to be interviewed by ‘Hustler.’ I was really blown away by how well-written John’s piece was,” Greenwood said. “I’m truly honored to be featured on their site and to be able to reach a whole new worldwide audience.”

The article includes photos shot by Chris Streams and can be found here. 

Follow Ricky Greenwood and Hustler on Twitter for updates.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — A bikini-clad Alice Pink anchors a new duo for Evil Angel and enjoys role-play for New Sensations.

She appears opposite Mark Wood in “Alice Pink: Freaky Anal and Rim Job Girl” for Evil Angel; their tryst is also collected for “Anal Behavior 4.”

She puts on a tease in a string bikini and then strips down and submits to Wood for an anal-centric encounter lubed with dirty talk.

Visit EvilAngel.com for additional information.

The starlet also enjoys role-play with her onscreen boyfriend in “Schoolgirl Bound 6” from New Sensations.

“Miss Pink tells her boyfriend to fuck her like they do in porn movies, that she wants to be tied up, give up all control and be dominated,” noted a rep. “Her boyfriend (Jake Adams) is more than happy to [comply].”

Find additional details at NewSensations.com.

Hussie Models represents Alice Pink; follow her on Twitter and OnlyFans.

LOS ANGELES — Brandi Love has announced her next slate of live shows for CamSoda.

“By now it’s no big secret that gorgeous, award-winning adult superstar relishes the rush of connecting with and getting her fans off,” a rep exclaimed. “If you’ve never enjoyed a sultry summer evening with the sexy superstar, you’re in for a treat.”

Love’s next six shows are currently scheduled for June 18, 20, 22, 24, 27 and 30.

“There’s nothing like connecting directly in real time,” Love enthused. “I have the best fans in the world and that’s why I’m going to work hard to get them off this summer. ‘Cum’ get dirty with me.”

In related news, Love recently released a direct-to-OnlyFans POV-style hookup with Penthouse Pet Samantha Saint.

“The breathtakingly beautiful blonde pair bring home a hot guy from the bar and take turns sucking his cock and balls, expertly milking him for his fresh load,” noted the rep.

Love also appears on the cover of “Watch Your Wife 4” from Naughty America; click here for details.

Nexxxt Level Talent represents Brandi Love; follow her on CamSoda, OnlyFans and Twitter.

FLENSBURG, Germany — Orion Wholesale has introduced swimwear from the “Obsessive” lingerie label with two swimsuit and two bikini designs currently available.

A rep noted additional designs will be added to the collection if demand increases.

“Orion has had high-quality lingerie from Obsessive in its assortment since the beginning of 2019. The lingerie label is especially for women who want to put their femininity in the limelight in a stylish, sensual and confident way,” the rep added. “The sexy lingerie stands out because of the exciting, figure-flattering designs and lots of love for detail.”

A separate size chart for the Obsessive collection is available from Orion as the lingerie sizes are “a bit smaller than other labels.”

For retail support, the swimwear is delivered in high-quality cardboard boxes that can also be used as a gift box; an additional cardboard slipcase includes an image of the respective product and a description in English.

Visit Orion online; direct inquiries to wholesale@orion.de.

In related news, Orion recently relaunched its website to better promote and encourage wholesale shopping.

LOS ANGELES — Nascent adult premium social media platform YeetFans.com has announced its “Creator of the Month” program, among other recent features, and has offered advice to new clip artists.

“YeetFans created the program to highlight a new creator on their front page every month and they all bring something different and exciting to the platform and the community,” a rep explained. “This makes monetizing followers easy. The rules are simple: Be active on YeetFans, link post back to your YeetFans on social media and create amazing content.”

“Sex workers are constantly pressured to post regularly and YeetFans wants to reward their hard work,” the rep explained.

“To keep up your interest and [maintain] your audience, try posting two times a week. This is your goal. Take the challenge and feed your audience the best content,” noted the rep. “The ‘Creator of the Month’ program provides creators with a new platform to promote and monetize and you will meet the selection requirements for the program.”

The program is “a valuable marketing tool for any following size. The more times you show up on the YeetFans ‘Discover’ page, the higher chances you’ll be featured.”

“In the meantime, try to find the right balance. Be active on your front page and create amazing content; your fans will be grateful if they have great content to check out,” the rep concluded. “Don’t make the mistake of creating only if you think you’ll make the front page. Keep your active channel alive with new posts and engage with your fans.”

Visit YeetFans.com and follow the platform on Twitter.