LOS ANGELES — For the fourth consecutive year, Cherie DeVille has been nominated for MILF of the Year at the 2025 XRCO Awards.

“I’m so excited and grateful to be nominated for MILF of the Year again,” said DeVille. “This category is packed with powerhouse performers, and it’s an honor just to be in the mix. Huge thanks to XRCO for the continued recognition and to everyone in this community who inspires me to keep doing what I love. I can’t wait for an unforgettable night at Boardner’s.”

The 41st Annual XRCO Awards Show will take place on May 25 at Boardner’s in Hollywood. For a complete list of nominees, click here.

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LOS ANGELES — Maestro Claudio has been nominated for Best Director – Web at the 2025 XRCO Awards.

“To be nominated for an XRCO Award alongside so many talented directors is an honor I don’t take lightly,” said Claudio. “This recognition means a lot — not just for me, but for the entire team behind DP Diva and PervCity who show up week after week to bring these scenes to life. It’s exciting to see our work getting noticed, and I’m grateful to XRCO for including me.”

The 41st Annual XRCO Awards Show will take place on May 25 at Boardner’s in Hollywood. For a complete list of nominees, click here.

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LOS ANGELES — Veteran industry director Ivan of Alt Erotic will be inducted into XRCO’s Hall of Fame at the 2025 XRCO Awards.

“I can’t truly express how happy and proud I am of this induction,” said Ivan, who has spent nearly 23 years in the industry and won back-to-back XRCO Awards for Best Director in 2018 and 2019. “So much hard work and sacrifice is put into what I do. It’s all about the creative outlet and helping models build something important for themselves. What a journey and what a feeling. Simply put, I can close my eyes, take a deep breath and fucking smile.”

XRCO’s Dirty Bob explained why the organization chose Ivan for its Hall of Fame.

“Ivan wants to know why we inducted him into the XRCO Hall of Fame, and I would like to say it’s because of his rugged good looks,” he joked. “Or maybe it’s because we found that suitcase at the front door filled with hundred-dollar bills, or all those girls he sent over to our place at three in the morning. No, the real reason we put him in is simply because he does such a great job, puts a lot of care into everything he shoots, his work is appreciated by most viewers, and quite frankly, he deserves it.”

The 41st Annual XRCO Awards Show will take place on May 25 at Boardner’s in Hollywood. For a complete list of nominees, click here.

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NEW YORK — Athena is the latest guest on the “Nikki & Jim” podcast, hosted by comedian Jim Norton and his trans wife, Nikki Norton.

“What a wonderful time I had on ‘Nikki & Jim,'” said Athena. “It’s so refreshing to meet such a loving and well-adjusted couple. I’d heard of Jim Norton before, and he was as charming and hilarious as I imagined he’d be, and I feel like I made a new friend in his gorgeous, sweet wife, Nikki. This is definitely a must-see show.”

The episode is streaming on YouTube.

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SEATAC, Wash. — Siouxsie Q made her first-ever professional appearance at Norwescon, the Pacific Northwest’s top sci-fi and fantasy convention.

Known for blending erotica and advocacy, Siouxsie Q was featured on three panels, including “Before It Was Cool to Be a Gay Nerd,” in which she reflected on her early exposure to polyamory and queer themes; “Fan Love in the Time of Algorithms,” which explored the collapse of fan forums and digital communities post-SESTA/FOSTA; and “Women World Builders,” which featured a discussion about the works of author Francesca Lia Block. The latter panel is streaming on Twitch.

“I’ve lived at the intersection of fandom and advocacy my whole life,” said Siouxsie Q. “Getting to speak at Norwescon and share those stories in a space that honors both imagination and resistance was a dream.”

For more information on Norwescon, click here.

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PREGANZIOL, Italy — Maitland Ward has been nominated for Best International Actress at the DSN Awards, an annual event created by Mossimo Bonera, host of the Italian TV series “Doppio Senso Night.”

Ward is nominated for her performance in Episodes 4 and 5 of MILFY’s series “American MILF,” which also earned her a pair of wins at the XMA Awards earlier this year.

“I’m incredibly honored to be nominated for Best International Actress at the DSN Awards,” said Ward. “It means a lot to be recognized on a global stage, and I’m truly grateful they thought of me for this category. It was a thrill to be part of ‘American MILF.’ I had so much fun on those shoots, and I’m proud of the work we did.”

The 2025 DSN Awards will be presented on Sunday, May 18, at the new Mille Lire venue in Preganziol, in the Treviso province of Italy. The event will serve as the grand finale of the Italian erotic expo Veneto Sex.

For a full list of nominees, click here.

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MIAMI — Jessica Ryan has been named “MYLF of the Month” for May and is spotlighted in a scene with Gunnar Bishop.

Titled “May Spotlight: Jessica Ryan’s Orgasmic Desires,” the scene opens with Bishop giving Ryan a foot massage while the two of them share an intimate chat during a springtime picnic that gets pretty steamy, said a rep.

Ryan enthused about the honor.

“Being chosen as May 2025’s MYLF of the Month by MYLF and TeamSkeet has been such a delicious honor,” said Ryan, who joined MYLF Network in 2020. “From playing a wickedly sensual pagan step-mom to curating my dream tea time fantasy with Gunnar Bishop to [using] my step-son’s cum to stay young, every scene was dripping with imagination, chemistry, and play. The scripts? Perfection. The wardrobe and custom merch? Spoiled. I’ve never felt more seen, celebrated, or seductive. Thank you for letting me bring these fantasies to life on my terms, in my power.”

The scene is streaming on MYLF.

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MIAMI — SayUncle Network has named Mike Monroe as its May AllStar, spotlighting him with Daddee Does It in “Mike Monroe Is Submissive and Desperate, His Boss Is Horny.”

The scene finds Monroe partaking in an unusual job interview with Daddee Does It, “who wastes no time testing Mike’s dedication by demanding he prove his submission to the role in a very personal way,” the synopsis reveals. “Mike follows every instruction to perfection, quickly proving that he’s more than ready to take on whatever dirty tasks come his way. By the end of the interview, Mike is hired on the spot, having passed Daddee’s test with flying colors.”

A company rep enthused about Monroe’s performance.

“Mike’s made quite an impact in the short time he’s been with us,” said the rep. “This is only his second scene with SayUncle, but you can already tell he’s got a great body and undeniable sexual energy. He also has a natural presence that just pulls you in, and fans are really going to love this one. We’ve seen a lot of potential in him already, and we’re excited to see how he continues to grow with us. This scene is just the beginning, and we can’t wait to see more from Mike in the future.”

The scene is streaming on SayUncle.

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MIAMI — Zariah Aura has been nominated for Trans Premium Social Media Star of the Year at the upcoming 2025 XMA Creator Awards.

“What an honor to be in a category with such amazing creators,” said Aura. “I really do have the best fans. I’d love to win this, so keep voting for me.”

Honoring the most captivating personalities and creative artists in adult entertainment, the XMA Creator Awards will serve as the glamorous capstone to XBIZ Miami, North America’s largest summer conference for creators and digital media players, set for May 19-22 at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach hotel in South Beach, Florida.

Online voting is now open through May 20. Winners will be announced the following day during the 2025 XBIZ Creator Awards Show, the culminating event of XBIZ Miami.

Find a complete list of 2025 nominees here.

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MIAMI — Lissa Aires has been nominated for Rising Premium Social Media Star at the upcoming 2025 XMA Creator Awards, marking her first nomination in the industry.

“I was so happy when my publicist told me I was nominated,” said Aires. “I’d love to win and am thrilled that my fans and industry friends nominated me. Please keep voting for me. See you guys in Miami.”

Honoring the most captivating personalities and creative artists in adult entertainment, the XMA Creator Awards will serve as the glamorous capstone to XBIZ Miami, North America’s largest summer conference for creators and digital media players, set for May 19-22 at the Nautilus Sonesta Miami Beach hotel in South Beach, Florida.

Online voting is now open through May 20. Winners will be announced the following day during the 2025 XBIZ Creator Awards Show, the culminating event of XBIZ Miami.

Find a complete list of 2025 nominees here.

Follow Lissa Aires on X.com.