CHICAGO — FlavaWorks will serve as a sponsor for an array of Chicago Black Pride events running throughout the holiday weekend.

“Black Pride features several adult events that include parties at the hottest clubs in Chicago with the hottest sexy black male strippers and dancers,” a rep said. “FlavaWorks porn stars will be on hand to sign autographs and pass out free promotional items.”

Those sponsored events include the “Strippers & Cocktails Party” tonight and Sunday’s main festival event. 

Click here for additional details and follow FlavaWorks on Twitter.

MONTREAL — Adult Time has released Rocco Siffredi’s new feature, “Introspection,” featuring a statue crafted in his image.

“This is a film where digging deep into the heart of who you are reaps big rewards,” said a rep.

Eden Ivy plays a woman with a compulsion: she is obsessed with anal sex and searching for the reason why. She also has an obsession with a therapist (Mike Chapman) she’s been stalking and sends a series of provocative videos to grab his attention; one day, he takes the bait and her story begins with a long interview punctuated by flashbacks of sexual encounters from her past.

Siffredi explained that the reason he decided to make “Introspection” is that an Italian sculptor called Fabio Viale crafted “a monumental statue of me as a tribute to my career.”

“It’s 1.5 times the size of a human and was created in ancient Greek style to represent sexuality,” he explained. “The artist decided to sculpt the face and the body exactly the way I am in front of the camera. When it was finished, he told me, ‘It’s ready, now please give life to it.’ And the only thing I could think of is to make a movie around this statue.”

While Siffredi was dreaming up the storyline, he realized the “statue undoubtedly represents me, just like I represent sexuality without limits. So I decided not to put limits on this movie either. For ‘Introspection,’ I wanted a truly original story with charismatic main characters.”

Siffredi noted that when he looked into Eden Ivy’s eyes he “couldn’t believe how beautiful she was.”

“I was like, ‘Wow, this girl is stunning. She looks like a top model.’ Then I saw all those great tattoos covering half of her body, and discovered her sexuality,” he added. “She was always playing with her ass, completely involved with anal sex. That’s when I said to myself, ‘She’s probably the only person who is able to ride this huge marble statue with her ass.’”

The story, Siffredi concluded, is “simple, because it’s almost based on her real life. I took elements from her real life and put them in front of the camera.”

The feature is available as a five-part series at RoccoSiffredi.com and on Adult Time.

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LOS ANGELES — Natasha Nice is the latest performer to guest on the “PlugTalk” podcast hosted by Lena the Plug and Adam22.

“PlugTalk” is described as “the perfect collision between porn and podcasting,” noted a rep. Each week, the hosts interview a performer and then shoot a clip with the guest for their respective fan sites.

The interview begins with Nice discussing her entry into the industry a few months after she turned 18, and reflecting on how she knew she’d become a performer the moment she became an adult. After a 16-year career, including a four-year break, Nice shared the biggest changes she’s observed in the industry.

In addition to being active on OnlyFans, Nice explained that she still works with major studios because she enjoys the pampering and the marketing boost, as well as the fact that studio shoots send more traffic to her self-produced content. Nice also revealed that she keeps close tabs on her Pornhub data because a spike in popularity on that site can positively impact her other revenue streams.

The full interview can be found on YouTube; follow “Plug Talk” on Twitter.

Follow Natasha Nice on Twitter and find her premium social media links here.

LOS ANGELES – Madi Collins returns to Brazzers for a new romp featuring Rachael Cavalli, Juan Loco and Damion Dayski. 

As the server at Cavalli’s backyard get-together, Collins gets to join in the action when two horny college studs, played by Loco and Dayski, crash the party and the sex commences — despite an interruption by Cavalli’s prudish husband. 

“This scene was a lot of fun,” Collins commented. “I enjoyed working with everyone, and the threeway was the icing on the cake of a great scene.”

View a preview of the member-exclusive scene here and follow Brazzers on Twitter.

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LOS ANGELES — Sparks Entertainment will host the red-carpet premiere of its forthcoming feature “Maid to Kill” at the Landmark theater in Westwood, California on Tuesday, July 19, with festivities starting at 6 p.m. (PDT).

“Maid to Kill” is described as Hitchcockian sci-fi thriller set in the future where criminals are sentenced to a life of servitude. A secret government agency recruits an ex-criminal (Lily Larimar) to pose as a maid and complete a clandestine caper.

In addition to Larimar, cast members Aiden Ashley, Anna Claire Clouds, Ana Foxxx, Isiah Maxwell and Kira Noir will be in attendance alongside director of photography Mad Creativity and producer, writer and director Harry Sparks.

“There’s nothing like seeing your work on the big screen with an audience. I love the immediate feedback when the audience reacts in real-time to what’s happening on the screen,” said Sparks. “The industry, as well as fans, are invited to the event. I’m really excited for the red carpet and screening, and I know it will be well-attended.”

Admission is free, but all attendees must be 18-or-over; click here to reserve a ticket and for additional details.

Find additional content, including behind-the-scenes footage and interviews, at Sparks-Entertainment.com, view a trailer on YouTube and follow the studio on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — BranditScan has launched a blog that will host various original and guest content pieces with a focus on creator education, particularly in regards to online protection.

The blog will be managed by BranditScan’s own marketing team, and will publish weekly articles on topics related to security such as content piracy and catfishing.

“In this day and age when content theft is so rampant, it is so important that models know how to best protect themselves and their content online,” said BranditScan community manager Jessica Hookimaw. “That is especially true if they are looking to grow their business success. We want to provide a place where anyone can have access to such information and be supported in what they do.”

In addition to information about preventing content theft and online security, the blog will also host various other articles related to the business of content creation such as workspace design and how to best work with photographers.

Models who are looking to pen a guest post should reach out and pitch ideas at jessica@branditscan.com.

For more information, visit the BranditScan Blog and follow them on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — OEJ Novelty (Our Erotic Journey) has released a series of product demo videos on its official YouTube channel.

The series comprises “up-close-and-personal product staging of its most exciting new pleasure and wellness devices,” noted a rep, such as the OEJ to Space Collection’s Solar Ring, Cosmo Critter, Eclipse Bunny and Gravity Rocket, including a sneak preview of each item, a description of its functionality, general information and warranty information.

“With today’s retail landscape constantly changing and evolving, we wanted to get as much information as possible to the consumer about our products,” a rep said. “The consumer now has so many choices when it comes to their sexual wellness needs that as a manufacturer, you have to figure out ways to reach target audiences.”

Additionally, customers can also scan the items’ QR codes with their mobile devices, and access to all pertinent information about the product.

“The mobile link takes prospective buyers to an easy-to-use menu where they can choose from a demo video that includes a full description of the toy and its specifications, or access the brand’s five-year warranty information,” noted the rep.

“This useful consumer tool also benefits OEJ’s participating retailers, as no one could expect that store employees would know everything about each individual product they carry,” the rep added. “Now with just a swipe of a finger, they can answer a potential customer’s questions, even if they are a new employee or have not received a full training on a particular product. The more information that is easily available and on hand, the better.”

The feature is currently available for the company’s OEJ to Space collection will be incorporated into all products moving forward, as well as existing items.

Visit OEJ Novelty online and on Twitter and YouTube.

TORONTO — Cam platform Tempted.com has rolled out a new feature that lets followers meet their favorite creators, or “Temptations,” before subscribing and becoming fans.

Creators have already had the option of using “Public mode” and doing SFW shows for free to attract more subscribers. Now, both fans (aka subscribers) and non-fans can talk to creators, and vice-versa, for free in Public Mode.

“This gives them a chance to meet their favorite Temptation, see if she regularly updates her content, does live shows and is active on the Tempted platform,” said a rep.

According to the company, “anyone can access Public mode, but if they want to talk to a Temptation when broadcasting in Public mode, and they’re not subscribed yet, they’ll receive an alert message when Temptations send them out. During the free live show in Public mode, the Temptation will let her fans know what will happen in her private show, or she’ll introduce herself, if she is a new Temptation, or she’ll let the followers know that she’ll be broadcasting some minutes before switching to Private mode. In both cases, the follower will need to subscribe to continue.

“She might even get topless, but free shows are mostly SFW,” the rep added.

Tempted.com spokesperson Eve described the new feature as “a great sales tool for Temptations because it allows them to introduce themselves and start a real conversation with their followers. The followers like it because they get just a taste of their favorite Temptation, and it leaves them wanting more and subscribing. This try-before-you-buy sales model will really boost subscriptions and give the fans peace of mind that they made the right choice.”

For more information, visit Tempted.com and follow the platform on Twitter and Instagram.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Will Ryder has wrapped principal production on his sci-fi thriller “Artificial Heart” for Adam & Eve Pictures.

The feature stars Kira Noir, playing an AI robot named Dana, alongside Tyler Cruise and Maria Kazi as innocent young couple Michael and Mandy.

Kiara Cole, Pristine Edge, Zerella Skies, Athena Anderson, Mazy Myers, Brad Newman, Rob Carpenter, Rusty Nails and Frank Bukkwyd round out the cast.

“The script originally read like a quaint Doris Day/Rock Hudson romantic comedy, but that was before Will locked himself in a dark room and binged on Hitchcock and Blumhouse scary movies,” said a rep. 

“Well, it’s not exactly a Doris Day romcom anymore,” Ryder quipped.

Soon to marry his college sweetheart, Michael is offered a company cash bonus to beta-test a new “home helper” AI device. The naive software engineer-in-training figures he has nothing to lose, and could use the extra money. But the helpful robot swiftly turns into a nightmare as Michael and Mandy become desperate to figure out a way to stop the out-of-control robot that has “fallen in love” with him — and into a deep hatred for her.

“We absolutely loved the story when we first read it,” noted Adam & Eve Pictures’ head of production Rachel V.

“Even with this being a thriller featuring artificial intelligence, there is still a very human element at the core, which makes this a beautiful love story, I think,” she said. 

“A love story with blood, knives and sheer terror,” added Ryder, who called the project “a fantastic collaboration with my buddies Deanzy and Frank Bukkwyd.”

“Artificial Heart” will be released later this year by Adam & Eve Pictures.

NEW JERSEY — Content creator Aria Khaide’s first trans clip, featuring Erica Cherry, will debut on both OnlyFans and ManyVids this Thursday.

“In this sensual scene, Aria invites Erica over so they can relax and hang out,” a rep said. “When Aria notices Erica’s bra strap is showing, she steers the conversation to how she doesn’t wear undies and flashes Erica. This leads to lots of erotic kissing, nipple licking, a blowjob and Aria riding Erica in cowgirl for a creampie finish.”

Khaide enthused about the experience.

“I had such an amazing time working with Erica,” she said. “I loved making out with her, and even more when I rode her until she gave me my favorite ending: a creampie.”

In other news, Khaide is booking for shoots in New Jersey from July 5-12, Boston from July 13-15 and Chicago from Aug. 2-5.

Direct booking inquiries to bookak@protonmail.com.

Follow Aria Khaide on Twitter and find all of her premium social media links here.