PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Veteran performer and Luxxxe Studios founder JD Daniels is on pins and needles as he preps for the release of “Friends in Heat,” the first series from his nascent label.

“We’re trying to create an entire experience around this project,” he tells XBIZ. “We want to give you the full Hollywood treatment. I can’t wait for everyone to see it.”

A teaser trailer was released earlier this week that centers on Luxxxe exclusive and brand ambassador Justin Yurmouth.

“Friends in Heat” is described as an erotic soap opera “filled with scandalous, suspenseful, steamy surprises that will have fans wanting more,” teased a rep.

The first episode, titled “A Blast From the Past” and costarring Brian Bonds, is slated for release this spring under the direction of veteran director Jasun Mark in collaboration with director of photography Anthony Duran and photographer Mark Hersh. 

The series also features Matteo Nevaeh, Aaron Trainer and Jake Waters, among others.

Yurmouth and Bonds play sexy friends whose simmering passion powers the “Will they or won’t they?” storyline. “It becomes very realistic, very intense and passionate, and leads to an explosive situation at the end,” teased Daniels. “There is a spark, a flame, as they decide to explore each other’s desires and see how far they can take things within the boundary of their friendship.”

Daniels praised Duran as “wonderfully supportive” for helping him build his creative team and for bringing Mark aboard. Yurmouth, who has quickly become the face of Luxxxe, first connected with Daniels at a pre-pandemic industry networking event organized by JustFor.fans.

“Justin is a helluva wonderful man, very dedicated. He was quite a character at this party, cracking jokes and being a real funnyman,” Daniels recalls. “I fell in love with his personality and we just stayed in touch. He’s intensely hot, very sexual. And he has a great sense of humor. So I presented this idea of coming aboard as an exclusive and he jumped on it. He’s been with us since the beginning.”

When it was time to cast the co-lead for “Friends in Heat,” Daniels fondly recalled a cracklingly erotic self-produced clip on JustFor.fans featuring Yurmouth, Mason Lear and Bonds.

“I knew Justin wanted to work with Brian again. I mean, you could tell the chemistry was already there from that clip,” said Daniels. “And Brian hasn’t been cast in a lot of lead roles. He really ran with it. I’m so proud of them both. I think audiences are really going to enjoy seeing them work together and follow along as their story develops.”

He describes Luxxxe as “a brand with a touch of class, a real luxury brand, as the name suggests,” and “Friends in Heat” has been carefully designed to convey this aesthetic. “The whole series conveys glamour, some bitchiness, some aggressiveness. The kind of style you don’t always get in gay adult films.”

A notably prolific performer, Daniels has taken his career in a new direction with the launch of his studio, which coincided with his 2021 Raven’s Eden Award for “Performer of the Decade.”

The inaugural laurel was shared with Zario Travezz and Daniels remains proud of the recognition.

“The fact that two men of color won that award is incredibly meaningful to me,” he shares. “That kind of recognition doesn’t come along very often. It tells me that I had an impact on my fans. And now I want to carry the torch forward.”

He notes that numerous obstacles on the road to getting his company off the ground only strengthened his resolve. “The pandemic set everything back,” he said. “But with Justin and so many other incredible, creative people coming aboard, who knows how far this can go?”

Visit Luxxxe Studios on Twitter for the teaser trailer to “Friends in Heat.”

(L-R): Yurmouth, Daniels, Bonds

WASHINGTON — The Guardian published a report today probing the religious motivations behind the current Republican effort to put forth “anti porn-bills” at the state level across the U.S.

The Guardian referred to the current campaign — which XBIZ has been covering closely — as “a wave of proposed legislation pushed by Republicans” and aimed at outlawing aspects of sexuality,” adding that it “could have a huge impact on Americans’ private lives and businesses.”

The Guardian’s Hallie Lieberman noted that the critics of these culture war initiatives targeting all aspects of sexual behavior pointed out that they “could spawn prosecution of breast-pump companies in Texas for nipples on advertising, or a bookstore might be banned from selling romance novels in West Virginia, or South Carolina could imprison standup comics if a risque joke is heard by a young person.”

According to Lieberman, the bills are “part of a post-Roe nationwide strategy by the religious wing of the Republican party, now that federal abortion rights have fallen. They range from banning all businesses that sell sex-related goods to anti-drag queen bills.”

She quotes Arkansas State Sen. Tyler Dees (R-Siloam Springs) — who introduced a bill last month requiring age verification before “entering a website offering pornography” and this week admitted that his state initiative is only a stepping stone toward the ultimate goal of a federal mandate — stating, “I would love to outlaw it all,” referring to porn.

The Guardian Sounds the Alarm About Far-Reaching Implications

The Guardian the sounds the the alarm on the implications of “the most prevalent bills” of the Republican anti-sex campaign, which relate to age verification of websites: “Louisiana’s law requires websites featuring 33.33% or more pornographic content to check government-issued ID to verify users are 18 and older. Websites that don’t comply face civil penalties. Parents can sue the site if kids access it.”

In Texas, the report explained, a new AV bill would define “images of the female breast ‘below the top of the areola’ as porn, potentially hitting at business advertisements. In West Virginia, a bill outlawing all sexually oriented businesses is on the docket, with a definition that includes art studios with nude models and wrestling arenas. In South Carolina a bill would criminalize using ‘profane language’ related to ‘sexual or excretory organs or activities’ in front of minors during performances. The punishment? Up to a decade in prison.”

Some bills, Lieberman added, “define porn so broadly that anatomy textbooks or sex education websites would meet them.”

Lieberman quotes Eugene Volokh, a professor of Law at UCLA and popular legal blogger, who said, “I don’t think such laws for the internet are constitutional.

To read, “Republicans Take Aim at Risqué Jokes and Romance Novels With Anti-sex Bills,” visit TheGuardian.com.

Feb 17, 2023 4:05 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Sarah Jessie co-stars in the latest release from DogFart with Mazee the Goat and Jamie Knoxx.

Jessie plays the head of HR married to Arielle Aquina. Though happy with her wife, Jessie is attracted to Mazee and Knoxx. Trying to surprise Jessie at work, Aquina walks and finds her being pleasured by the two men.

“I love being able to satisfy two horny studs at the same time,” Jessie said. “It feels amazing. And to add the cuckold element with Arielle was a huge turn-on. I loved everything about this scene.”

For more information, visit here.

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Feb 17, 2023 4:03 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Nikki Benz has created a new series called “Throat Queen” for her OnlyFans and the first clip co-stars Alex Mack.

“I have such great chemistry with Alex that he was a sure bet for my first Throat Queen installment,” Benz said. “One of the things I am known for to the Benz Mafia – my fan base – are my blowjob skills and this series is a perfect way to highlight and showcase that.”  

For more information, visit Benz’s OnlyFans.

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Feb 17, 2023 4:00 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Jade’s new website, JadeKink.com, has been officially launched.

In addition to offering several clips, it has membership subscriptions ranging from three days to one year.

“This is a kinky sex journal and a true story; Once I was a regular useless girl without worth, and now I have a higher purpose that gives my life meaning,” Jade said, “serving men and their need to cum.”

For more information, visit JadeKink.com.

Feb 17, 2023 3:57 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Emma Magnolia returns to OFTV’s “This Is Fire” for a semifinal match hosted by Grand Master Chef Jojo and against Nala Ray.

This round’s challenge is to make Shrimp Po’ Boys with a side salad in 30 minutes. Magnolia’s final dish includes shrimp marinated in hot sauce and buttermilk. Additionally, her sauce includes sour cream and cilantro.

“Emma’s presentation included using a piping bag to create dollops of sauce, which she learned from Chef Jojo,” a rep said. “Her hard work paid off as Chef Jojo stated the shrimp was fried perfectly.”

To view Magnolia’s appearance, visit here.

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Feb 17, 2023 3:54 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Brandi Love will be hosting a CamSoda Live Show and has released new OnlyFans clips.

Scheduled for this Friday at 5 p.m. (PST), Love’s CamSoda show will feature her performing for and engaging viewers.

“I love performing for my fans, answering questions, and keeping the party going,” Love said. “Join me Friday to see what special surprises I’ve got in store for your weekend.”

More information can be found at CamSoda.

In related news, Love has added new clips to her OnlyFans.

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PARIS — Dorcel is presenting the third annual “Porn By Women, The Festival,” a virtual adult film festival, throughout next week.

Running from Feb. 20-26, all screenings are available for free on Dorcel’s streaming service, Dorcelvision.

“Porn By Women” is “a virtual film exhibition showcasing the work of top female creators from around the world,” said a rep. “Now in its third year, the program spotlights ten adult movies by artists who push the boundaries of creative and emotional storytelling.”

The ten directors featured this year are Anna Polina (“Life Coach”), Anoushka (“Captive”), Carmina (“Guacamole”), Casey Calvert (“Going Up”), Erika Lust (“Safe Word”), Inka Winter (“Touch”), Liselle Bailey (“Standing Still”), Paulita Pappel (“Hologang”), Whitney Wright (“Torn”), and Liza Del Sierra (“Profession – Adult Entertainer”).

“Committed feminists, aesthetes, and militant filmmakers… many female directors offer a different vision of porn, far removed from the macho clichés that are often attributed to the genre,” said studio Chairman Grégory Dorcel. “It seemed important to us to contribute to increasing the awareness of these works and their authors, and we would like to make this commitment permanent by renewing this operation every year.”

For more information, visit Dorcelvision.com.

PARIS — Dorcel is presenting the third annual “Porn By Women” virtual adult film festival throughout next week.

Running from Feb. 20-26, all screenings are available for free on Dorcel’s streaming service, Dorcel Vision.

“Porn By Women” is “a virtual film exhibition showcasing the work of top female creators from around the world,” said a rep. “Now in its third year, the program spotlights ten adult movies by artists who push the boundaries of creative and emotional storytelling.”

The ten directors featured this year are Anna Polina (“Life Coach”), Anoushka (“Captive”), Carmina (“Guacamole”), Casey Calvert (“Going Up”), Erika Lust (“Safe Word”), Inka Winter (“Touch”), Liselle Bailey (“Standing Still”), Paulita Pappel (“Hologang”), Whitney Wright (“Torn”), and Liza Del Sierra (“Profession – Adult Entertainer”).

“Committed feminists, aesthetes, and militant filmmakers… many female directors offer a different vision of porn, far removed from the macho clichés that are often attributed to the genre,” said studio Chairman Grégory Dorcel. “It seemed important to us to contribute to increasing the awareness of these works and their authors, and we would like to make this commitment permanent by renewing this operation every year.”

For more information, visit DorcelVision.com.

LOS ANGELES — Sex Alternative has relaunched its Porn for TV website.

The website, accessed via the “https://p0rn.tv” URL, is billed as “an alternative to apps for viewing porn on smart TVs.”

Since most TV app stores do not allow explicitly pornographic content in their apps, a rep noted, “streaming it to TV can involve a difficult setup process. Any porn site can be viewed with a smart TV browser, but it’s a frustrating interface for browsing websites, considering that the TV remote cursor is either too slow or often misses the mark when pointing.”

“Since browsing content on a television while sitting on a couch provides a more comfortable experience, and since many hotels have already stopped providing Pay Per View channels,” the rep continued, “Porn for TV was engineered to operate like TV apps when using the TV remote after clicking ‘Play All’ in a category.”

There is no registration required to use Porn for TV, allowing users to remain anonymous. No downloads are necessary and the service doesn’t require screen mirroring, or a screencasting capable TV model.

For more information, visit p0rn.tv.