LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce the categories for the 2023 XBIZ Europa Awards, the capstone event of XBIZ’s refreshed fall events series in Amsterdam.

To be nominated, companies must have a base of operations located within Europe and performers must reside in Europe — with the exception of “Global” categories, for which all companies are eligible. Content shot in Europe qualifies regardless of the parent company’s home base.

In order to be eligible for consideration for an XBIZ Europa Award, movies, content and pleasure products must be released between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2023.

Industry members may submit pre-nominations via XBIZ.net. The final day for entries is June 30.

Relevant links to digital media, marketing material and/or website login information should be included in the comments field of entries.

This year marks the first time the XBIZ Europa Awards will be presented in a new city. The ceremony will cap off the Amsterdam debuts of XBIZ’s European events, which take place Sept. 10-13.

The 2023 XBIZ Europa Awards categories are:

MOVIES & PRODUCTION

·  Feature Movie of the Year
·  Glamcore Movie of the Year
·  Gonzo Movie of the Year
·  Director of the Year
·  Female Performer of the Year
·  Male Performer of the Year
·  Gay Performer of the Year
·  Best New Performer
·  Best Acting
·  Best Sex Scene — Feature
·  Best Sex Scene — Glamcore
·  Best Sex Scene — Gonzo
·  Best Sex Scene — Lesbian
·  Studio of the Year
·  Global Studio Brand of the Year

WEB & TECHNOLOGY

·  Paysite Network/Company of the Year
·  Creator Platform Company of the Year
·  Cam Affiliate Program of the Year
·  Payment Services Company of the Year
·  Traffic Services Company of the Year
·  Web Services Company of the Year
·  Emerging Web Brand of the Year
·  Global Web Brand of the Year
·  Cam Model of the Year
·  Clip Artist of the Year
·  Premium Social Media Star of the Year
·  Creator Platform Site of the Year
·  Cam Site of the Year
·  Paysite of the Year
·  Performer/Director Site of the Year
·  VOD Site of the Year
·  Erotic Site of the Year
·  Gay Site of the Year
·  Virtual Reality Site of the Year

PLEASURE PRODUCTS

·  Sex Toy Product of the Year – Powered (Vibrating)
·  Sex Toy Product of the Year – Powered (Non-Vibrating)
·  Sex Toy Product of the Year – Non-Powered
·  Luxury Brand of the Year
·  Innovative Sex Toy of the Year
·  BDSM Pleasure Products Company of the Year
·  Fetish Product/Line of the Year
·  Queer Pleasure Products Brand of the Year
·  Sex Lubricant Company of the Year
·  Lingerie Company of the Year
·  Excellence in Product Packaging
·  New Pleasure Products Company of the Year
·  Pleasure Products Company of the Year
·  Global Pleasure Products Brand of the Year

RETAIL & DISTRIBUTION

·  Retailer of the Year – Chain
·  Retailer of the Year – Boutique
·  Online Retailer of the Year
·  Online Retailer of the Year – Boutique
·  Distributor/Wholesaler of the Year

LOS ANGELES — CAM4 is inviting streamers to join its 16th-anniversary celebration throughout the month with the social media hashtag #CAM416.

“With over 3 billion monthly views and more than 50,000 people broadcasting live daily from around the world, CAM4 remains one of the leading webcam platforms globally,” said a rep. “Throughout the month of June, we invite all creators to join the platform, tag their shows with #CAM416, and join us in celebrating the remarkable achievements of our creators..”

Content Manager Ashley Jacobs noted the company’s commitment to diversity.

“We firmly believe in embracing and supporting webcam creators from all backgrounds, genders, and sexual preferences,” she said. “By fostering endless diversity within our safe community, CAM4 creates a more welcoming and accepting space that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual.”

For more information, visit CAM4 online.

SAN FRANCISCO — Devin Franco, Mat Wolff and Eli Shaw star in the debut scene from “When Push Comes to Shove,” the latest feature from Club Inferno.

Co-directed by Franco, Ben Rush and Ryan Brian, the scene opens with Wolff enlisting porn star Franco to give them advice on fisting to better connect with boyfriend Shaw.

“Stunned that his favorite porn star is lying nearly naked in his own bed, Eli eagerly accepts his lover’s threesome surprise and joins Devin in giving Mat a joint blowjob,” the synopsis reveals. 

Rush enthused about the title.

“‘When Push Comes to Shove’ is extreme, hardcore fisting content at its very best,” he said. “Club Inferno continues its track record of creating high-quality, edgy films that take viewers to the very limits of sexual exploration.”

The scene is streaming on FistingInferno.

Follow Franco, Wolff and Shaw on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Ana Foxxx will host a special cosplay livestream on CamSoda tomorrow at 12 p.m. (PDT).

“I can’t wait to appear on CamSoda and interact with my fans,” said Foxxx. “I have an extra special performance planned so make sure you tune in.”

CamSoda Vice President Daryn Parker enthused about Foxxx.

“We are thrilled that Ana Foxxx will be performing a special cosplay show on CamSoda,” he said. “She’s amassed a devout following throughout her illustrious career, and we’re excited for her legion of fans to tune in for her special cosplay show.”

For more information, visit CamSoda.

Follow Foxxx on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — APClips has named Kit Kendal, the reigning XBIZ Creator award-winner for Best Cosplay Clip Artist, the company’s newest brand ambassador and head of creator outreach.

Kendal will be working to introduce APClips to creators as well as representing the company at conventions and events. 

“I’m very excited to be working with a site that I can 100% support, and that I know, from experience, supports me and all their models 100% as well,” Kendal enthused. “I’m excited to get the word out to more creators and be able to work with them as someone in their community who does the same thing (content creation), and isn’t just some name behind a screen.”

APClips CEO Gavin Lloyd praised the new addition to the company’s roster.

“I could not be more thrilled to have Kit on board to fill this important role in the team,” he said. “I cannot think of anyone better suited to the task than Kit, who has not only been a top-selling creator on APClips since its earliest days, but is also such a brilliant, experienced, and highly-accomplished independent creator and community leader who embodies our values wholeheartedly.”

For more information, visit APClips.

Follow Kendal on Twitter.

SAN FRANCISCO — Raging Stallion Studios’ “Ride or Die” took home four awards at the 2023 Grabby Awards, held this past Saturday in Chicago. 

The series, which was the most lauded project celebrated at the Grabbys, took home awards for Best Movie, Best Director (Tony Dimarco), Best Screenplay (Ben Rush) and Best Actor (Exclusive Cole Connor).

“’Ride or Die’ is a juggernaut project that has earned its place as one of the most-awarded gay adult films of all time,” said Falcon/NakedSword President and CEO Tim Valenti. “Tony Dimarco and Ben Rush, along with an A-list cast and top-notch crew, turned out a mega-blockbuster that is most definitely a contemporary classic.”

He continued, “Grabby Awards for ‘Scrum: Balls to the Wall,’ ‘Dirty Desert Doctors’ and ‘Tales From the Locker Room 3,’ along with a Lifetime Achievement honor for our very own Trenton Ducati, are a testament to Falcon/NakedSword’s position as the industry’s leading producer of first-rate, premium gay content.”

In celebration of the series’ success, Falcon/NakedSword is touting a collection of behind-the-scenes content from “Ride or Die,” including the official music video for “Ride On It,” the series’ original hit song from exclusive Andre Donovan and Remixlab, and the director’s cuts for all nine episodes. 

View the “Ride or Die” bonus content on NakedSword.com.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — TheFlourishXXX Entertainment has signed Salem Wolfe to a marketing and content management deal.

“I decided to join TheFlourish after an incredible and professional work experience with their team,” said Wolfe. “I’ve been in the industry off and on for a few years now, and recently decided to give it my all to expand my potential alongside being a dancer. I am excited to pursue my passions and flourish with them.”

TheFlourishXXX CEO TJ enthused over Wolfe’s addition to the roster. 

“It is tough out here to find special talent but we feel she is a diamond in the rough,” he said. “She has a certain way about how she flows: mysterious, dark, sexy and she wants to learn from the best. We want to see her get into some inked publications and media. Legit, recognized studios should get her on their set.”

Watch Wolfe’s TheFlourishXXX trailer here. 

Follow Salem Wolfe on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Squirt.org, the online hook-up platform for gay and bisexual men, has launched its King Cock 2023 Competition. 

Members of the site can vote for who has the “King Cock.” The winner will take home $500 and twelve months of Fan Club membership.

“The competition is part of our ongoing commitment to promoting safe and respectful hook-ups within our community,” said a Squirt rep. “We believe that exploring your sexuality should be a positive and enjoyable experience, and we are proud to offer our members a range of features to help them connect with like-minded individuals, including a quick hook-up feature, a fetish community and a bicurious community.

For more information and to enter the competition, visit Squirt.org.

LOS ANGELES — The “ASN Underground with Sam Mack” talk show podcast has debuted on YouTube. 

From host Sam Mack, the show highlights the luxury adult lifestyle through a mix of storytelling, celebrities, music and comedy. Episodes will feature Mack and an array of guests, as well as segments from sponsors, such as an intimacy and relationship segment with Dr. Stephanie.

“‘ASN Underground with Sam Mack’ is not just a casual talk show,” said a rep. “It’s about creativity, inspiration and the power of the human spirit. Adult life comes with many challenges and responsibilities. Mack and her team hope to inspire viewers to tap into their imaginations and explore the adult lifestyle’s luxuries. From exotic vacations to custom motorcycles, new products and behind-the-scenes exclusives with your favorite celebrities, this new late-night talk show has some of everything to tickle your fancy.”

Mack enthused about the new show. 

“We’re thrilled to bring ‘ASN Underground with Sam Mack’ to audiences,” she said. “We hope to inspire and entertain viewers as we dive into fascinating hidden realms where nothing is off limits.”

New episodes are set to be released Monday nights at 8 p.m. (PDT). 

Watch the debut episode of “ASN Underground with Sam Mack” on YouTube.