DES MOINES — The Republican legislator behind Iowa’s mandatory porn filter bill said that, after realizing that multinational electronics corporations were unlikely to alter phones and other devices to comply with one state law, he was turning his bill into yet another version of the age verification legislation being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.

State Rep. John Wills (Spirit Lake) told Iowa’s The Gazette newspaper on Tuesday that in the process of running  House File 2114, he “learned more about how phones are manufactured and sold.”

Wills added that this new knowledge resulted in a plan “to change the proposal to focus on an age verification requirement for pornography sites, plus an education campaign that teaches parents and children how to create safeguards on phones,” The Gazette Reported.

“What I learned is that, basically, the way this bill is written, we would have to make Apple and Google and all these great, big, worldwide corporations change their practices. Well, they’re not going to do that for Iowa,” Wills said. “So it became very evident that we’re going to have to make some changes to the bill.”

It may seem unusual that Wills would not have realized the utter impracticality of his initial proposal, as he has worked in Iowa politics for almost a decade and is a retired military man who holds a bachelor’s degree in biology and two master’s degrees — in Political Science with an emphasis in National Defense and Environmental Policy and Management — from American Military University.

Wills said his current plan after educating himself about how phones are manufactured and sold is “to model his proposal after an instruction and education program from Florida, and an age verification system recently enacted in Utah,” The Gazette adde.

Regardless of Wills’ own acknowledgement of the unfeasibility of his porn-filter proposal, the two Republicans on a three-member legislative panel advanced HF 2114 on Tuesday, and it is now eligible for consideration by the full House Judiciary Committee.

LOS ANGELES — XBIZ is pleased to announce preliminary details for XBIZ Miami, set for May 13-16 at the oceanfront Sagamore Hotel in South Beach.

Presented by premier webcam community Chaturbate, XBIZ Miami will once again serve up its popular mix of professional development, networking and boisterous poolside fun. Attendees can learn about the hottest trends in content creation, monetization, online marketing and everything else they might need to stay ahead of the game, thanks to timely panel sessions and workshops.

Meanwhile, plenty of fun networking activities make it easy for attendees to reconnect with industry peers, make new contacts and explore collaborative opportunities. Naturally, this year’s edition of XBIZ Miami also carries on the summer tradition of exclusive special events, culminating with the 2024 XBIZ Creator Awards, adult creators’ biggest night.

Monday, May 13 is “arrivals day,” when XBIZ Miami attendees check into the hotel and get an early start by picking up their all-access badges. That afternoon, Women in Adult hosts a relaxing beach event, where models and execs are invited to mix and mingle on the sand. Finally, attendees can raise a glass in a welcome toast at the XBIZ.net Kick-Off Happy Hour, before capping off the evening with XBIZ Miami’s perennially popular White Party.

Tuesday, May 14, the first full day of the conference, attendees can ride the previous evening’s wave of good vibes right into a Speed Networking session, making fresh connections amid the tropical breeze poolside. Afterward, things get going with “XBIZ Miami Boot Camp,” a creator welcome reception and orientation. 

The same idyllic environment will be the scene for XBIZ Miami’s Company Bungalow hotel suites, which offer everything from impromptu meetups with company reps to product demos and photo shoots. Meanwhile, company-sponsored Poolside Cabanas provide yet another fun way to network while getting to know both established and up-and-coming players.

The seminar program gets underway Tuesday afternoon, with panels updating attendees on the latest trends in adult’s major market segments. Creator workshop sessions will focus on topics ranging from content creation, branding and marketing to the latest platform updates, leveraging collaborations and referrals, and new ways to boost revenue. Company workshops will feature a wide range of brands showcasing their services and expertise, from mega platform providers to specialized outfits servicing the intricacies of the industry.

Then it’s on to a trio of wet and wild diversions: a special afternoon pool party event, followed by XBIZ Miami’s wildly popular, super-sexy all-gender Swimsuit Contest ??— and capped off by Neon Night Swim, a neon-themed pool party that premiered at last year’s show and promises to light up the night once again. 

Wednesday, May 15, the second full day of the conference, features another round of speed networking, informative discussion panels, and creator and company workshops. Plus, the poolside schmoozefest continues with another day of meetings and meetups at the Company Bungalows and Poolside Cabanas.

After the educational sessions and meetups, it’s time for the Mix & Meet Happy Hour, offering quality meet-and-greet time for creators, webmasters and service providers to explore business in a high-energy setting, and get a look at the latest products and services that can improve productivity and boost business.

Finally, Wednesday night marks the adult creator community’s biggest night: the 2024 XBIZ Creator Awards. This climactic finale to XBIZ Miami honors adult’s most dazzling personalities and vibrant artists, capped off by a high-energy after-party. It’s the best possible farewell blowout for another memorable XBIZ Miami.

Free registration is available for creators, affiliates and producers, while XBIZ.net members qualify for discounted admission.

For more event information, visit XBIZMiami.com.

Feb 6, 2024 3:52 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — 2024 XBIZ Gay Performer of the Year Derek Kage is the latest guest on the “And Now We Drink” podcast, hosted by Matt Slayer.

On the episode, Kage discusses his career success, personal struggles and the trials he faced while working in the industry.

“It was my and my liver’s pleasure to speak to Matt on ANWD for almost three hours,” Kage said. “We discussed butt stuff, trans activism and closeted conservatives, among many other things, while enjoying fine bourbon and rye. I hope the fans enjoy it just as much as I did.”

The episode is streaming on AndNowWeDrink.

Follow Derek Kage on X.com.

Feb 6, 2024 3:49 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — TheFlourishXXX has dropped the first scene of “Captured: Season 3,” titled “Rise of the Crime Boss Leana Lovings.”

Directed and shot by Mr. Flourish, Leana Lovings stars as a Miami crime boss fighting to keep her empire. Brick Cummings and MassagebyBlack co-star in the scene.

“That storyline was probably a top three storyline of all time,” said Cummings. “I was super thrilled to work with Leana as well. We all made magic.”

The scene is streaming on TheFlourishXXX.

Follow Leana Lovings on X.com.

Feb 6, 2024 3:46 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Fantasy Gifts NJ is touting its recent inaugural Galentine Day event.

“Cocktails flowed, and friends bonded, all while making friendship bracelets, manifesting their wishes for 2024,” said a rep. “The bracelet workshop included everything you need to make friendship bracelets, including three charms created by the female-owned company, Warm Human. Warm Human is a new line of products all about authentic empowerment and writing your own story in life.

“Their manifestation charms consist of a manifesting card plus a power object,” the rep added. “These charms encourage you to visualize what you want in the universe and then gives you a talisman for your bracelet. Some manifestations include: to find someone out of this to fall madly in love with; to have a healthy, passionate, and balanced love life; or to be ready for my hot bod summer.”

Fantasy Gifts social media coordinator Brianna McKnight enthused about the event.

“Galentine’s Day is all about female empowerment,” she said. “This was a fun event for our customers to just sit back, enjoy each other’s company and make friendship bracelets with their manifestations for 2024.”

For more information, click here.

Feb 6, 2024 3:44 PM PST

DETROIT — MojoHost has scored the 2024 XBIZ Award for Web Services Company of the Year.

“We are honored to receive the Best Web Services Company award for hosting services,” said MojoHost president Brad Mitchell. “I’m especially honored as this is our 24th year in business, and this is award number 69. We love to support our industry. As I always say, you should vote with your dollars and work with companies that are good for the industry, like Pineapple Support, The Free Speech Coalition and the ASACP, who deserve our support.”

For a complete list of 2024 XBIZ Awards winners, click here.

For more information, visit MojoHost online.

SAN FRANCISCO — Creator-focused wishlist solution WishTender announced Tuesday that it had been dropped by mainstream payment processor Stripe over policy issues, and was in the process of transitioning to a different financial partner.

Through a post on its X account, WishTender added that it is collaborating with its new partner “to continue building the best wishlist platform for creators.”

“We will continue to update you on the action items that you will need to take as we transition,” the company added.

WishTender urged creators with outstanding payments to review a calendar for the transition and to contact the company with any questions.

For U.S. accounts, gift payments into U.S.-based WishTender Stripe Connect accounts will be paused on Feb. 15. All U.S. payouts to U.S. bank accounts will continue as usual, but the company “strongly recommends” ensuring balances are paid out as soon as possible and no later than March 15.

For non-U.S. accounts, gift payments will be paused on Friday, and payouts will cease on Feb. 20. Creators need to ensure their balance is paid out by Feb. 19. WishTender also noted extra precautions for non-U.S. accounts.

“We’ve been working through this sudden and surprising change around the clock,” the post explained. “It’s been a challenge, but we are facing this head-on. We know how important it is for users to collect payments, and we’re implementing our new solution as fast as possible so users can experience minimal interruption. We apologize to those who may experience payment interruptions during this transition.

“We are so grateful to have the chance to continue building for the community,” the company added. “We have exciting plans on our roadmap that we will be better equipped to accomplish with partners better aligned with our model. We understand this sudden change may be disconcerting, and we welcome your feedback and concerns. With your support, we will evolve the platform far beyond what it is today with our new financial partners, providing you with a more resilient and stable platform.”

Global payment processor Stripe has been criticized by adult creators and sex workers for its discriminatory policies.

Free Speech Coalition Director of Public Affairs Mike Stabile told tech news site 404 in September that Stripe has historically been “one of the most aggressive censors of consensual adult content in the digital payment space.”

Stabile noted an FSC report from early 2023 indicating that nearly a quarter of adult workers and businesses reported a ban from Stripe.

“Even that underrepresents how aggressive they are, given that most sex workers avoid it in the first place,” Stabile added.

For more information, visit WishTender.com.

TORRANCE, Calif. — Screaming O has launched a series of product information videos for its new PrimO line of vibrators.

“The PrimO line of vibrators has gained significant attention since its launch, offering a wide range of features and functionalities to enhance pleasure experiences,” said a rep. “With the introduction of product information videos, customers can now easily access detailed demonstrations and explanations of each vibrator in the PrimO line.”

The videos include information about each item’s design, materials and vibration patterns, as well as usage tips.

“These product info videos are designed to provide our customers with a comprehensive understanding of the PrimO vibrators,” said VP Dan Holman. “We believe that by offering visual demonstrations of the features and functionalities, customers can make more informed decisions about their purchase, ultimately enhancing their satisfaction.”

For more information, visit SellSomeFun.