HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lilly Bell has received 2023 AltStar Awards nominations for Best VR AltPorn Video and Best AltPorn Feature Video.

The nominations are for Bell’s scene in “Game of Thrones Rhaenyra Targaryen” and for her starring role in “Grinders,” respectively.

“It would be amazing if one or both of these projects won this year’s AltStar Awards,” said Bell. “Although they’re different, I enjoyed filming both of them. So make sure to vote for both as much as possible.”

For additional details about the 2023 AltPorn Awards visit here.

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CHICAGO — Mrs. Kelly Pierce has won Best Trans Cam Performer of the Year at the 2023 XBIZ Creator Awards.

Previously, Pierce has won an XBIZ award for the same category and one in the category of Best Trans Clip Artist.

“I dedicate this award to any performer over 40,” Pierce said. “Thank you, XBIZ, for this fantastic award, and thank you to all my wonderful fans who voted for me.”

View a complete list of 2023 XBIZ Creator Award winners here.

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MIAMI — Spookyfatbrat has won the 2023 XBIZ Creator Award for BBW Clip Artist.

“The award solidifies Spooky’s position as a trailblazer in the BBW niche, captivating fans worldwide with their exceptional performances,” a rep said. “With an ever-growing portfolio of clips, Spooky has consistently pushed the boundaries of creativity, showcasing their unique style and authentic representation of body positivity. Their mesmerizing performances have resonated with audiences of all backgrounds, empowering viewers to embrace diversity and celebrate the beauty of all body types and ethnicities.

View a complete list of 2023 XBIZ Creator Award winners here.

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — TheFlourishXXX has signed Sage Pillar to a marketing and content management deal.

“I joined Flourish to advance my career to the next level,” said Pillar. “I’ve been in the industry for a bit and just feel like my potential needs to be unlocked as it hasn’t been thus far. I have seen a growth of an additional 10% of followers just on my Twitter, and that’s in less than four days. TJ put together a streaming plan, marketing plan and OnlyFans plan and is even getting into other platforms to grow my brand.”

TheFlourishXXX CEO TJ enthused about the signing.

“We signed Sage because she wanted to broaden her horizons and do more,” he said. “Now she has marketing management from us to go along with her existing porn agency for mainstream bookings. No different than sex workers who are signed to porn agencies, fan site management agencies and dance/feature dancing agencies, some models have their teams around them to provide a focused effort on specific areas.”

A new trailer welcoming Pillar to TheFlourishXXX can be seen here.

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LONDON — Barbie Sins and Brooklyn Blue star in “Harmony’s Superlative Submissives,” the latest release from Harmony Films.

Directed by Trash Meister, the title also features Baby Kxtten, Tori Cummings, Dru Hermes and Mr. Longwood.

“Enter the dark, debauched world of ‘Superlative Submissives’ where holes get stretched, tits and arses slapped and wanton submissive sluts just beg for more and more,” said a rep. “Cages, spanking benches and tied up on torture wheels, in latex dresses, stockings, corsets and masks.”

For orders, sales and distribution information, email steven@harmonyfilmsuk.com.

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NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California — The dancers at the Star Garden Topless Dive Bar in North Hollywood succeeded last week in their 15-month campaign for better working conditions, becoming the only unionized strippers in the U.S.

The dancers joined the Actors’ Equity Association labor union after the Star Garden owners finally withdrew their opposition and agreed to recognize the unionized dancers, ABC News reported.

After management agreed to a settlement, a formal vote count by the National Labor Relations Board was held last Thursday.

Star Garden dancer Lilith told the Associated Press that the group hopes their efforts “have laid the groundwork for any other stripper in the country who decides that they want to also have a voice in the way their workplace is run.”

Notable precedents for this type of sex worker organizing include the Exotic Dancers Union, formed in the late 90s by dancers at San Francisco’s Lusty Lady, which shuttered a decade ago.

Star Garden, its attorneys told ABC, “is committed to negotiating in good faith with Actors’ Equity a first of its kind collective bargaining agreement which is fair to all parties.”

‘Absolute Warriors’

Star Garden dancer Reagan, one of the organizers, wrote in a statement shared with XBIZ that “if you have been following our journey, then you know this has been a long, exhausting fight, which is why this victory is so sweet. We put everything we have into this campaign, and we were fortunate to have the support and solidarity from the club’s patrons, our allies and friends, the labor movement and our union, Actors’ Equity Association.”

The dancers heralded the development as also a first for Actors’ Equity, a century-old union affiliated with the AFL-CIO labor federation and which also represents Broadway, Walt Disney World and other theatrical performers.

“Strippers are live entertainers,” Actors’ Equity President Kate Shindle stated. “While some elements of their job are unique, they are essentially performance artists, and have a lot in common with other Equity members who dance for a living. Every worker who wants a union deserves a union. The Star Garden dancers have been absolute warriors throughout this long process, and I’m thrilled that we’ve won recognition of their rights to safety and democracy in the workplace and representation at the bargaining table.”

LAS VEGAS — CalExotics, Doc Johnson, Exposed/Male Power, Lustella and Shots America are teaming up with CHAMPS Trade Shows to give away one fully stocked adult retail location anywhere in the U.S. as part of the expo’s July show in Las Vegas.

The giveaway includes first month’s rent and up to $50,000 in wholesale inventory upon opening, plus $5,000 cash for miscellaneous expenses paid at the CHAMPS annual summer show, held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from July 19 to 22.

CalExotics’ president, industry veteran Susan Colvin, said she could not recall a giveaway of this magnitude previously occurring in the sector.

CHAMPS Trade Shows CEO Jeffrey Hirschfeld said, “We are thrilled to offer this incredible opportunity to our attendees. Our annual summer show in Las Vegas is always a highlight of the year for our industry, and we wanted to make it even more special by helping adult retail buyers scale their business to the next level. We hope this giveaway will inspire entrepreneurs in the counterculture space to always reach for the next rung on the ladder and continue to grow.”

To be eligible for the giveaway, adult boutique owners must preregister for the CHAMPS Trade Shows Summer Show in Las Vegas and be present at the time of the drawing on July 21. One winner will be selected at random to receive a fully stocked store with a retail value of up to $200,000.

In addition to the adult boutique giveaway, CHAMPS will give away one smoke shop each day of the four-day event. Five winners in total will receive fully stocked retail stores, with the total value of all prizes reaching up to $1 million.

A CHAMPS  rep noted that the giveaways are the company’s way of showing attendees appreciation for their support over the years, as well as providing a warm welcome to new adult novelty and wellness exhibitors.

“We feel this reflects our commitment to helping small businesses not only succeed, but scale within the counterculture industry,” the rep added.

For more information, a complete set of rules, and to preregister for the CHAMPS Summer Show, visit CHAMPSTradeShows.com.

TOKYO — Vice has released a short documentary about Yuko Ogasawara, who is often billed as “the world’s oldest Japanese adult video star.”

The documentary, which debuted on Monday, is titled “The World’s Oldest Porn Star.” It features an interview with the 86-year-old Ogasawara, who shares stories about her journey in the adult industry, and also shows her home life.

Ogasawara, who shoots two titles a year, says she has no plans to slow down.

“Over the past six years,” a rep noted, Ogasawara has “ventured on a path of self-discovery: a housewife turned bar owner turned international sex symbol, pushing the boundaries of what people think a grandma can do.”

The piece situates Ogasawara in the world of “silver porn,” a Japanese adult video subgenre featuring senior citizens.

Ogasawara’s son is interviewed in the documentary as well, explaining, “I am 50 years old and my mother is a porn actress. I can’t tell that to anybody!”

To watch “The World’s Oldest Porn Star,” visit Vice’s YouTube channel.

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Doc Johnson and Museum of Sex held a launch party last weekend to introduce the Small Hands and Owen Gray Signature Cocks toys.

The event was hosted by the two noted male performers, whose Signature Cocks were the newest addition to the Museum of Sex Gift Shop. They partied with attendees throughout the night, taking and posting pictures and signing their products.

Doc Johnson Senior Account Manager Kristen Denton said, “This was such a smart and fun way to introduce these Signature Cocks to the Museum of Sex shop. The party was a huge hit, and as Owen Gray and Small Hands are two of the biggest male stars in the industry right now, we know that their products will continue to fly off the shelves.”

A Doc Johnson rep noted that the company pioneered toys molded directly from performers’ bodies — beginning with Jeff Stryker and John Holmes decades ago — and thus the Signature Cocks line fits perfectly in a museum focused on innovation.

Museum of Sex Director of Retail Kit Richardson said Doc Johnson “has always been a leader in the industry and is consistently producing products that are market-changing and resonate with customers. It was a thrill and honor to launch the Signature Cocks of Owen Gray and Small Hands toys here at the Museum of Sex, an institution that values companies that breathe innovation and progress while having a finger on the pulse of our customers’ needs.”

The launch, Richardson added, “was an absolute triumph that brought in fans from all over the city and would not have been successful without the support from Scott Watkins, Kristen Denton, and the Doc Johnson team. I look forward to further collaborating with Doc Johnson and growing together to bring something new and exciting to the industry.”

For more information, email sales@docjohnson.com and visit DocJohnson.com.