LOS ANGELES — Curlyrican has earned her first Urban X Awards nomination, for Best Female Pro-Am Performer.
“It’s been an unimaginable, amazing journey,” she enthused. “The love I’ve received to even get this close has made me extremely overjoyed. I hope to always make fans’ fantasies come true and make you guys feel that Caribbean passion in every single one of my videos.”
Cast votes for the 2023 Urban X Awards here.
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MIAMI — Jason Luv has joined fan platform YumyHub, becoming the site’s first official male model.
“We are thrilled to have Jason join YumyHub,” said YumyHub founder Michael Gonzales. “He is a legend in the adult industry, and we are excited to announce him as our very first official male model on YumyHub. His expertise and unique talents will undoubtedly elevate the experience for our subscribers.”
Luv enthused about the partnership.
“YumyHub is a great new fan platform that has positioned itself to be the future leader in the industry,” he said. “I am excited to become the very first male model for YumyHub and I look forward to providing my subscribers with exclusive content they can only find on YumyHub.”
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Dire Desires has released a new scene, titled “She Got A Body.”
In the new release, HeadBanditTip stars alongside Dire Desires’ Jay, oiling up and twerking before giving a POV tease and diving into her scene with Jay.
“HeadBandit was the most forward female talent I worked with,” said Jay. “She tagged me on Twitter and told me she wanted to work with me. For this being her first time filming with me, she did not lack confidence. Her sex appeal and body — I can’t wait for parts two through ten.”
HeadBanditTip also enthused about the scene.
“Working with Jay was a great experience,” she said. “He made me feel very comfortable and at ease.”
The scene is streaming on DireDesires.
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LONDON — U.K. digital rights advocacy nonprofit Open Rights Group (ORG) released a formal Legal Advice regarding the prior restraint provisions in the proposed Online Safety Bill, in which experts deemed the current version dangerous and potentially unlawful.
The document was commissioned by ORG, a digital campaigning organization working to protect rights to privacy and free speech online, and prepared by legal experts Dan Squires, KC, and Emma Foubister from Matrix.
The experts concluded that ” there are real and significant issues rgarding the lawfulness of the current version of the Bill, and in particular the prior restraint provisions.”
The Legal Advice focused on Clause 9(2)(a) of the proposed bill , which “places a duty on online platforms, such as Facebook and Twitter, to prevent users from ‘encountering’ certain ‘illegal content,’ which includes a wide range of offenses.”
That clause, the legal experts noted, “effectively amounts to prior restraint, as it will require the interception and blocking of online communication (meaning that the content is never posted).”
A major cause for concern is that “there is no requirement in the Bill for individuals to be notified that their content has been blocked, let alone provided with reasons for the blocking.
ORG, the document pointed out, “is concerned that automatic programs are prone to error, especially in interpreting contextual meaning, and are unable to perform the textual and legal analysis needed to distinguish lawful and unlawful content. In particular, they have been shown to entrench and perpetuate bias against minority groups by, for example, disproportionately and incorrectly identifying language and actions of such groups as harmful or dangerous.”
Although the authors of the Legal Advice agree that detecting and preventing the distribution of CSAM, terrorist and other material online is a legitimate aim, they consider that the bill “is likely to give rise to a disproportionate interference” with the Article 10 of the UK Human Rights Act, which protects a subject’s right to hold their own opinions and to express them freely without government interference.
As XBIZ reported, the Tory government of Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is currently under pressure of a campaign by hardline conservatives in his own party to address adult content online through the Online Safety Bill.
After years of delays, the Sunak government has made the controversial bill a priority, seeking to hand a victory to social conservatives, religious crusaders and SWERF activists. Those groups have been conducting a moral panic campaign around “harmful content” — which for many of them includes all porn — through the U.K. media, marketing the bill as a “save the women and children” measure while disregarding or minimizing privacy and technical issues.
Earlier this month, Sunak also ordered a “all legislation covering pornography both on and offline to be reviewed to ensure that it is ‘fit for purpose.'”
Main Image: U.K. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
OTTAWA, Ontario — MindGeek has petitioned the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to be exempted from Canadian content standards in Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Bill, claiming that adult content is not “uniquely Canadian.”
As XBIZ reported, in April Parliament passed legislation requiring all digital streaming services accessible in Canada to pay to create and support Canadian content (CanCon). Bill C-11 also empowers the CRTC, the country’s broadcast regulator, to define what constitutes CanCon and to impose financial penalties on digital streamers that don’t meet its standards.
“For perhaps obvious reasons, explicit adult entertainment websites do not fall into the category of a Canadian cultural product warranting protection under the Broadcasting Act,” MindGeek wrote in its submission. “Although those in the adult entertainment industry are proud of the work they do, they would acknowledge that their content is not meant to contribute to the uniquely Canadian interests the Broadcasting Act is designed to protect.”
The company, which owns Pornhub along with several other tube sites, as well as studios including Brazzers, Reality Kings and Men.com, has asked that adult sites be granted the same C-11 exemption recently given to video game studios.
Heritage Minister Pablo Rodriguez, under whose authority the CRTC falls, recently gave policy direction to the Commission saying video games as well as user-generated content should be exempted from the bill.
In a separate submission, MindGeek parent company Ethical Capital Partners also requested that, should adult content not be exempted from CanCon regulations, producers be given access to Commission funds “to support production of Canadian adult film,” the Globe & Mail reported.
While requirements have not yet been established as they apply to streaming platforms, a rigid points system currently requires that CanCon comprise 30% of all broadcast and cable television programming in the country.
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Mistress Mia Darque is the latest guest on the “And Now We Drink” podcast, hosted by Matt Slayer.
During the episode, Darque discusses DomCon, Erotic City at LA Pride and her upcoming Sanctuary Studios event.
“I feel like my 44 is going to be like cougar season for me,” she said. “These 20-something-year-old dudes are hitting up my profiles hard. I just went to the Megan Thee Stallion concert during Pride, and I’m kind of feeling myself, like, this is going to be my official first real hot girl summer. I don’t give a fuck. I’m throwing a cougars party here in LA in November over at Sanctuary to see how LA might like my style. There’s nothing wrong with being an older, sophisticated bitch.”
Listen to the episode at AndNowWeDrink.
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Tanya Tate is featured in a new interview for EroticTradeOnly.com.
“Tanya Tate’s feature on EroticTradeOnly.com showcases her exceptional career and the significant impact she has made in the adult entertainment industry,” said a rep. “The article delves into Tanya’s journey, discussing her commitment to career control and inspiring others along the way. Tanya’s personal stroker by Kiiroo is highlighted as a notable addition to the FeelStars Stroker line, reflecting her enduring popularity and the demand for products featuring her likeness.”
Tate enthused about the interview.
“I’m thrilled to be featured on EroticTradeOnly.com and grateful for the support from Kiiroo,” she said. “It’s an honor to be part of their FeelStars Stroker line, and I hope my fans enjoy the experience. I’m always excited to connect with my audience in new and exciting ways, and this collaboration allows us to do just that.”
Find the full interview here.
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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Skye Blue’s Doc Johnson Main Squeeze masturbator is now available.
Molded directly from Blue’s vulva, the Main Squeeze is a textured Ultraskyn masturbator with a hard outer case that warms to the touch, a squeeze plate that allows the user to control the pressure, and an end cap that twists to adjust suction strength.
“I’m so excited that my toy is finally out,” Blue offered. “My fans have been patiently waiting and are even more excited than me. I appreciate my fans that support me. If you buy my Main Squeeze and bring it to any trade show or signing, I’ll sign the toy or the box for free and take a selfie with you.”
For more about Blue’s Main Squeeze, visit MyMainSqueeze.com.
BEND, Ore. — Holistic Wisdom has released a guide on the various fears regarding pleasure products.
“Sex toys have long been shrouded in stigma, often triggering anxieties and concerns in those who are curious but hesitant to use them,” said a rep. “‘Sex Toy Fears: Are They Right For You Or Your Relationship?’ authored by Lisa Lawless, Ph.D., is a comprehensive resource that aims to dispel myths and misconceptions, empowering individuals to explore the world of sexual pleasure and health.”
“Addressing safety concerns, Dr. Lawless emphasizes that sex toys are not inherently dangerous, are healthy when used properly and are made from body-safe materials,” the rep added. “For example, vibrators can positively impact sexual health, aiding individuals in maintaining vaginal tone and increasing blood flow for improved lubrication and overall functioning.”
To view the guide, visit HolisticWisdom.
PATTAYA, Thailand — Pleasure product expert Kim Airs is the latest guest on the “Adult Site Broker Talk” podcast.
For her second appearance on the podcast, Airs discusses selling pleasure products, her writing work and her public speaking appearances.
“She is a lot of fun to talk to,” said Bruce, AdultSiteBroker CEO and host of the podcast. “I’ve never encountered somebody with such a sharp wit in the subjects of sexuality and sex toys.”
Listen to the episode here.
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