Over two decades, the XBIZ Awards have become the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®. Expanding from the flagship Hollywood extravaganza to special editions in Miami and Amsterdam, the coveted golden “X” trophy has come to symbolize the pinnacle of celebration for outstanding works and innovations. Building on this legacy, XBIZ Media is pleased to announce the rebranding of the awards series as the XMAs, with a unified website that showcases highlights from past ceremonies and serves as a hub for details on future editions.

Sep 1, 2024

Over two decades, the XBIZ Awards have become the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®. Expanding from the flagship Hollywood extravaganza to special editions in Miami and Amsterdam, the coveted golden “X” trophy has come to symbolize the pinnacle of celebration for outstanding works and innovations. Building on this legacy, XBIZ Media is pleased to announce the rebranding of the awards series as the XMAs, with a unified website that showcases highlights from past ceremonies and serves as a hub for details on future editions.

Sep 1, 2024

LOS ANGELES — Over two decades, the XBIZ Awards have become the Adult Industry’s Biggest Night®. Expanding from the flagship Hollywood extravaganza to special editions in Miami and Amsterdam, the coveted golden “X” trophy has come to symbolize the pinnacle of celebration for outstanding works and innovations. Building on this legacy, XBIZ Media is pleased to announce the rebranding of the awards series as the XMAs, with a unified website that showcases highlights from past ceremonies and serves as a hub for details on future editions.

To view the newly launched website for the XMAs, click here.

The refreshed brand identity, designed to underscore the global influence of the awards program and its evolution from industry roots, now encompasses the widest array of categories in the event’s history, expanded and refined to further elevate the adult sphere in media narratives and captivate an even broader audience.

For the upcoming flagship January edition of the XMAs, presented by premier creator platform Fansly, categories are organized into the following three branches: Movies & Production, Digital Media (formerly Web & Tech) and Pleasure & Retail.

This year’s awards category changes related to movie production include the return of Best Comedy Movie and Best Comedy Sex Scene, along with the introduction of a new Best Orgy Sex Scene category to acknowledge the intricate logistics and heightened coordination required for such scenes. 

Furthermore, the all-encompassing awards categories recognizing creators have been refreshed to Creator of the Year – Streaming, Creator of the Year – Clips and Creator of the Year – Premium Social.

Additionally, under the Pleasure & Retail branch, the list of categories has been streamlined to emphasize product quality and innovation, and three new categories have been introduced: Best Specialty Product, Best Novelty/Gift Product and Best Accessory Product.

Rounding out the updates, the XMAs is introducing Fan Favorite categories. The fan-voted categories are Fav Female Performer, Fav Male Performer, Fav Girl/Girl Performer, Fav MILF Performer, Fav Gay Performer, Fav Trans Performer, Fav New Performer, Fav Female Creator, Fav Male Creator, Fav MILF Creator, Fav Gay Creator, Fav Trans Creator and Fav New Creator. 

Please note that pre-nominations for Fan Favorite categories will run separately, from Oct. 1 through Oct. 31.

To be eligible for nomination, movies, scenes, and pleasure products must have been released, and newly launched websites or brands must have debuted, between Oct. 1, 2023, and Sept. 30, 2024. No more than five entries per category may be submitted by any individual, brand or representative acting on their behalf.

Industry professionals who are registered members of XBIZ.net can access the pre-nominations portal here through Sept. 30.

Links to digital content, marketing materials and/or website access information must be provided via the entry forms.

Without further ado, the list of 2025 XMA categories follows:

Movies & Production

• Best Feature Movie
• Best Comedy Movie
• Best Vignette Movie
• Best Vignette Series
• Best Gonzo Movie
• Best Gonzo Series
• Best Performer Showcase
• Best All-Girl Movie
• Best All-Girl Series
• Best Featurette
• Best Web Series/Channel
• Best Gay Feature Movie
• Best Gay Non-Narrative Movie
• Best Trans Movie
• Director of the Year — Body of Work (Narrative)
• Director of the Year — Body of Work (Non-Narrative)
• Director of the Year — Individual Work
• Director of the Year — Gay Works
• Director of the Year — Trans Works
• Female Performer of the Year
• Male Performer of the Year
• Girl/Girl Performer of the Year
• MILF Performer of the Year
• Gay Performer of the Year
• Trans Performer of the Year
• Best New Performer
• Best Acting – Lead
• Best Acting – Supporting
• Best Sex Scene – Feature Movie
• Best Sex Scene – Comedy Movie
• Best Sex Scene – Performer Showcase
• Best Sex Scene – Vignette
• Best Sex Scene – Gonzo
• Best Sex Scene – All-Girl
• Best Sex Scene – Featurette
• Best Sex Scene – Career-First Performance
• Best Sex Scene – Orgy/Group
• Best Sex Scene – Gay
• Best Sex Scene – Trans
• Best Sex Scene – Virtual Reality
• Best Screenplay
• Best Cinematography
• Best Editing
• Best Art Direction
• Best New Studio/Imprint

Digital Media

• Paysite Company of the Year
• Cam Company of the Year
• Creator Platform Company of the Year
• Payment Services Company of the Year— IPSP
• Payment Services Company of the Year — Merchant Services
• Payment Services Company of the Year— Alternative
• VOD Company of the Year
• Web Services Company of the Year
• Emerging Web Brand of the Year
• Creator of the Year – Streaming
• Creator of the Year – Clips
• Creator of the Year – Premium Social
• Creator Platform of the Year
• Cam Site of the Year — Premium
• Cam Site of the Year — Freemium
• Paysite of the Year
• Best New Site
• VOD Site of the Year
• Gay Site of the Year
• Trans Site of the Year
• Virtual Reality Site of the Year
• Specialty Site of the Year

Pleasure & Retail

• Best Luxury Pleasure Product
• Best Sex Toy — Powered
• Best Sex Toy — Non-Powered
• Best Couples Sex Toy
• Best Innovative Sex Toy
• Best Male Pleasure Product
• Best Queer Pleasure Product
• Best Fetish Product
• Best Specialty Product
• Best Adult Game
• Best Novelty/Gift Product
• Best Sex Lubricant
• Best Sex Enhancement Product
• Best Sensual Accessory Product
• Best Cannabis-infused Intimacy Product
• Best Intimate Apparel Line
• Best Product Packaging
• Pleasure Brand of the Year
• Best New Pleasure Brand
• Sexpert of the Year
• Retailer of the Year (10+ Stores)
• Retailer of the Year (3-9 Stores)
• Retailer of the Year (1-2 Stores)
• Retailer of the Year (Pleasure & Smoke Hybrid)
• Online Retailer of the Year
• Boutique Online Retailer of the Year
• Best Retail Education/Training Program
• Home Party Company of the Year
• Pleasure Products Distributor of the Year
• International Retailer of the Year (10+ Stores)
• International Distributor of the Year

Aug 30, 2024 4:22 PM PDT

LAS VEGAS —  LaLa Tada has dropped a new ManyVids Clip with Justice, titled “Taking Care of LaLa Tada.”

“You know, what I love about Las Vegas the most,” said Tada. “It is the amount of magnificent cock that simply knows how to elevate a girl’s game, especially when her business is selling her sexual adventures to her fans, and she is always looking to create something original. Trust me, you may have seen me pounded in doggy or seen a massive cock in my mouth, but you have never seen a man put in the effort to please me as Justice does in this production.”

The clip is streaming on ManyVids.

Follow LaLa Tada and Justice on X.com.

Aug 30, 2024 4:20 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Tiffani Madison will livestream her first gangbang on OnlyFans, Saturday at 6:45 p.m. (PDT).

“I’m so excited for my first gang bang,” Madison said. “The male cast thus far includes Randy Denmark, Axel Green, Rico Reyes, Jack Blaque, John Janiero and Tuan. All you have to do is purchase a ticket to see the live, behind-the-scenes filming. Be the first to see my first gangbang/train.”

Visit Tiffani Madison on OnlyFans; follow her on X.com.

Aug 30, 2024 4:19 PM PDT

LOS ANGELES — Victoria Peaks has nabbed the 2024 ASN Award for Female Porn Star of the Year.

“Being named the 2024 Best Female Porn Star is truly an honor, especially because the nominations and votes are completely fan-based,” Peaks said. “I was competing alongside some of the most beautiful and talented women whom I admire personally and professionally; this made it even more shocking to hear my name called. I’m genuinely humbled and grateful for this recognition.”

For a complete list of the 2024 ASN Lifestyle Magazine Awards winners, click here.

Follow Victoria Peaks on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — LucidFlix has released the debut installment of “Luminati,” the new cinemacore directing collaboration between reigning XBIZ Performer of the Year Seth Gamble and Siren Obscura, starring Kenzie Taylor.

“‘Elements’ is a visual anthology that explores the primal forces of nature through four captivating episodes,” said a rep. “Each scene delves into the raw beauty and sensual power of its respective element, using striking imagery and evocative cinematography to tell a story without words.”

Gamble elaborated on the premise.

“Each episode represents one of the four classical elements: earth, air, fire, and water,” he said. “The idea was to create an experience that captured the essence and mood of each element through visuals, editing, and sound effects.”

He also praised his co-star.

“Water is essential to life, and for the water Goddess Kenzie Taylor portrays, it’s where she feels the most alive,” he continued. “As each drop lands on her, she draws my character into her world. Kenzie is at her finest here, creating a character in a scene without dialogue by using her body language, facial expressions, and movements to convey emotions and intentions. She taps into her inner world, letting her feelings show through her gestures, eye contact, and how she interacts with our surroundings.”

The scene, titled “Water,” is streaming on LucidFlix.

Follow Taylor and Gamble on X.com.

LOS ANGELES — Reigning and two-time XBIZ Female Performer of the Year Vanna Bardot stars with Myra Moans in the latest release from MetArt studio brand SexArt.

Directed by Cherry Kiss, the scene “is a perfect blend of artistry and passion, exemplifying Sexart’s commitment to delivering high-quality content that stands out in a competitive market,” said a rep.

MetArt CMO Magalie enthused about the project.

“We’re incredibly proud of this collaboration,” Magalie said. “Cherry has an ability to capture authentic sexual pleasure that reflects her own experience as a top adult star. Her talent for casting the hottest girls and bringing out their natural sensuality makes her the perfect fit for us. Vanna and Myra are magical together and we’re confident their erotic connection will resonate strongly with our audience.”

The scene is streaming on SexArt.

Follow Bardot on X.com.

PHILADELPHIA — A 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that a lower court should not have dismissed a case against TikTok has revived concerns about the protections afforded by Section 230, the so-called “First Amendment of the internet.”

The 3rd Circuit ruled that the algorithmic recommendations on TikTok’s For You page constitute an “expressive product” that “communicates to users” that a “curated stream of videos will be interesting to them,” tech news site Ars Technica reported.

Citing a recent Supreme Court ruling, 3rd Circuit Judge Patty Shwartz ruled that a platform’s algorithm reflecting “editorial judgments about compiling the third-party speech it wants in the way it wants” is “not protected by Section 230, which only shields platforms from liability for third-party speech, not platforms’ own speech.”

Under Section 230, internet platforms that host and moderate user-generated content — including adult content — cannot generally be sued for that content. However, Section 230 is not absolute. Writing in 2022, digital rights advocates Evan Greer and Lia Holland of advocacy group Fight for the Future noted, “It does not provide immunity if the platform develops or creates the content, and it does not provide immunity from the enforcement of federal criminal laws. But, crucially, it does protect against criminal liability from state laws.”

The plaintiffs suing TikTok argued that the platform’s For You page recommended a “Blackout Challenge” video to a child, who then tried the stunt and died.

“This is, of course, horrifying,” wrote Techdirt’s Mike Masnick, who regularly reports on free speech online and Section 230. “But who is to blame?”

Masnick explained that in order to reach its conclusion, the 3rd Circuit “had to intentionally reject a very long list of prior case law on Section 230, misread some Supreme Court precedent, and (trifecta!) misread Section 230 itself.”

“This may be one of the worst Circuit Court opinions I’ve read in a long time,” Masnick added. “It’s definitely way up the list.”

For Masnick, the decision “basically overturns Section 230 for an awful lot of publisher activity.” 

“I would imagine (hope?) that TikTok will request an en banc rehearing across all judges on the circuit and that the entire Third Circuit agrees to do so,” he wrote. “At the very least, that would provide a chance for amici to explain how utterly backwards and confused this ruling is.”

TOKYO — Industry veteran Eddie Marklew has left his executive position at Tenga.

Tenga’s Rika Adachi will be handling Marklew’s duties moving forward.

“After almost 15 years spreading the good word, I’ve decided to depart from my position at Tenga,” Marklew said. “I can’t begin to express how much of a pleasure and learning experience it’s been. Tenga continues to make great strides in the sexual wellness industry, with brands spanning pleasure, health care, intimacy products for mainstream sales, apparel, food and beverages and daily sanitary care.”

Marklew also praised Tenga’s continuing work in conducting research into the sex lives of people around the world, including upcoming research on women’s experiences of pain and anxiety around penetrative sex and masturbation in Europe and the U.S.

The Tenga teams can be contacted at global@tenga.co.jp.