Dec 22, 2022 4:19 PM PST

LOS ANGELES — Samantha Saint is the latest performer to guest on Ivan’s “2 Russians 1 Podcast.”

“What an honor to have the incomparable Samantha Saint with me on the podcast to discuss her life and achievements as a Wicked contract star, content creator as an OnlyFans star and longtime PUBA talent, and going viral back in the day as a ‘Naked Tebowing Girl’, which resulted in an apparel deal from T.I.T.S.,” Ivan said.

Saint enthused about the interview.

“I love any opportunity I can get to catch up with Ivan; no matter how much time has passed, we just pick up right where we left off. He’s been a great friend of mine for over 10 years now. Meeting him early on in my adult career, we have so many stories to share. One hour was not enough time so I’ll be back for part 2 and maybe even a part 3,” Saint shared.
 
The episode can be found on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and other platforms.

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Dec 22, 2022 4:16 PM PST

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Aliya Brynn is offering a 25 percent discount for her ManyVids and OnlyFans content through Jan. 1.

“I love being able to give back to fans this holiday season,” Brynn said. “I’ve got some really hot, nasty content to share. I just know they’re going to love it. Check it out while there’s still time because the clock is ticking.”

Additionally, Brynn will be dropping new content on her OnlyFans every day for the rest of the year.
 
For more information, visit her ManyVids and OnlyFans.

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VISTA, Calif. — Paradise Marketing has announced the addition of Tori McCrobie to its team as sales director.

“Over the last eight years, Tori has been dedicated to the direct success of the specialty retail market,” said a rep. “We are beyond excited to have her as a critical part of the team, she brings to the table a wide range of skills that we feel will be a great addition to our overall goal of increasing support for our retail partners.”

McCrobie will be representing Paradise Marketing at next month’s ANME.

“We have a lot planned for the new year,” the company said. “Paradise Marketing has been a valued partner to specialty retail for over 30 years; with new leadership and a growing team, we look forward to making 2023 our best year ever and we hope to share that success with all of you out there!”

For more information, visit ParadiseMarketing.

LOS ANGELES — The 2023 XBIZ LA conference, set for Jan. 9-12, will include, among other programming,  a series of workshops hosted by noted brands and organizations, each showcasing its particular expertise and mission.

On Tuesday, Jan. 10 at noon, global payment processing company Vendo will present “2022 in Review — Data You Can Use.” The session will examine key performance indicators from the adult billing landscape in 2022, plus recommendations for 2023. Meanwhile, BranditScan asks “How Much is Piracy Costing You?” in a workshop designed to help content creators understand and the latest strategies for combating piracy.

At 1:00 p.m., premium social media site Loyalfans explains how the company strives to be “Your All-in-One Fan Platform,” explaining the platform’s monetization techniques, features and tools. At the same time, industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein will discuss the legal pros and cons of model management, for both performers and model managers, in “Model Management Agencies: A Legal Perspective.” 

At 2:00 p.m., it’s “Boost Your Brand and Earnings With the Power of Networking” from ePlay, as reps share insights on how creators can leverage collaborations and referrals to build their business. Across the hall, Voiyal presents “Dirty Talk 2.0 — How to Monetize Your Voice,” a workshop covering how creators can earn revenue using just their voice and developing more intimate fan relationships.

The final workshops of the day get underway at 3:00 p.m., when the content management pros at NMG explain  how to “Work Smarter, Not Harder” in order to maximize revenue. Meanwhile, VR Fan Service teaches a class in “Virtual Reality 101,” where anyone interested in exploring virtual reality production can learn the basics, from storytelling to equipment to production and post. 

Wednesday features another slate of workshops — this time not just from adult companies, but also from organizations working to support and protect both the industry and the people who make it run.

Pineapple Support kicks things off at noon with “Maintaining Healthy Boundaries,” sharing advice on personal, emotional and online safety when dealing with clients/fans. Also at noon, ASACP presents “Stopping CSAM and Protecting Your Business,” laying out best practices and technologies for keeping CSAM off platforms that host/stream user-generated content.

At 1:00 p.m., Streamate hosts “110% — Operating at Your Highest Level,” where a panel of creators will reflect on key factors and important business and life decisions that helped them reach their goals. At 2:00 p.m., adult clips platform Clips4Sale presents “Create Your Fetish Brand and Succeed,” pinpointing tools and tips for establishing a successful brand within the fetish market. 

At 3:00 p.m., join the Cupcake Girls for “How We Empower Sex Workers” and learn how the group’s mentors, advocates and resource partners support and empower creators for safety and success. Or sit in on “Tiptoe Into Crypto,” a workshop session presented by Hotline, addressing how to get started in crypto while minimizing risk, as well as crypto’s potential for dealing with the ongoing threat of censorship. 

Finally, at 4:00 p.m. the BIPOC Collective presents “Self-Care for Sex Workers,” a strategy session for preventing burnout, managing sexual health and accessing resources, as well as processing strong emotions and advocating for your needs in a healthy way. 

The 2023 edition of XBIZ LA kicks off “XBIZ week” with an extensive array of scheduled panels, networking socials and exclusive special events such as Winter Wonderland and XBIZ Honors, as well as post-conference events X3 Expo and the 2023 XBIZ Awards.

For event information, visit XBIZShow.com.

Dec 22, 2022 3:34 PM PST

NEW YORK — Marcela Alonso is featured in an MSNBC documentary about student loan debt, “Loan Wolves,” hosted by Blake Zeff.
 
Zeff interviews Alonso about the cost of putting her daughter through law school.
 
“Thank you, Blake Zeff for letting me be in your documentary ‘Loan Wolves,’” Alonso shared on Instagram. “This documentary is an excellent eye opener on the student loan crisis and sheds light on the exact moment the issue began in this country. As a parent of an adult child with student loans I really appreciate the effort and time and educational value you put into this project.”
 
The documentary can be found at NBC.com.

Follow Marcela Alonso on Twitter and find her social media links here.

MONTREAL — Freya Parker and Alex Coal star in the eighth chapter of “The Swinger” from Sweet Sinner.

Directed by Mike Quasar, “The Swinger 8” also features Jessica Ryan, Bunny Madison, Derrick Pierce, Quinton James, Lucas Frost and Robby Echo.

“The wild tales of swingers exploring their sensual desires continue with another must-have installment,” said Jon Blitt, VP of Sweet Sinner parent company Mile High Media. “Mike ups the ante with the new cast of gorgeous adult stars eager to swap partners and dive deep into the swinging lifestyle.”

The action opens with two couples checking into a bed and breakfast.

One of them “discovers a diary left behind by a previous guest. It reveals a series of twists and turns about swinging and swapping and ultimately cheating, leaving the new guests to wonder whether their weekend adventure has too many risks involved,” said a rep.

Click here for box art and additional details; Direct wholesale inquiries to wilma@mile-high-media.com or call 800-363-0133.

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MIAMI — Talent Testing Service (TTS) announced today a plan to “spearhead” the creation of a new organization which they will call the Adult Independent Health Panel (AIHP), with a stated mission that appears to overlap with that of the decades-old PASS system.

The announcement was made by TTS via Twitter this morning.

As XBIZ reported, TTS unilaterally stopped submitting data to the PASS system in June 2020, at the early height of the COVID pandemic, over a dispute about testing protocols.

According to the TTS statement released today announcing its intention to lead in the formation of the new AIHP, the proposed new group will consist of “advocates of all industry stakeholders including but not limited to talent, producers, agents, participating laboratories, media, as well as scientific experts.”

There are no details yet as to which specific stakeholders have agreed to participate in the AIHP organization. The statement invites interested parties from those communities to send an email to participate@youraihp.com.

The stated “primary mission” of the AIHP  will be “to serve as a communicating forum between all stakeholders. It will review epidemiological trends and advise the industry as a whole on health-related matters with full transparency among other important topics.”

TTS President and CEO Sixto Pacheco said, “We have been advocating for a panel like this for some time. We are excited to be spearheading this effort as we feel it will fill a much-needed void.”

The statement added that AIHP intends to hold its first meeting sometime in Jan. 2023, to later meet quarterly and on an as-needed basis. 

PASS Responds

Ian O’Brien, director of PASS, spoke with XBIZ today and stressed that PASS “is a neutral, nonprofit organization whose mission is to serve the health and safety of the adult industry.

“We make no money from testing,” O’Brien continued. “Our board is comprised of clinicians, public health experts, and industry stakeholders, including talent and production. We consult with studios, producers, and agents regularly. We recently established a Talent Advisory Board in response to the recent chlamydia outbreak to provide guidance.”

Regarding today’s TTS’s announcement, O’Brien pointed out that PASS has “strong relationships with our testing partners, who have been proactive and collaborative in finding better solutions for the industry. With TTS’s dominant market share, they already have a significant influence on what kind of testing the industry has access to. If this were a matter of health, there are plenty of opportunities for them to cooperate and invest in the betterment of this industry’s well-being. It is unclear to me what the formation of their own health panel serves other than their own self-interest.”

Mike Stabile, director of public affairs for FSC, tweeted today that “something about ‘independent’ and ‘entirely controlled by a for-profit testing lab’ is not making sense to me.”

Performers ‘Uncomfortable’ With TTS Move

Several performers took to social media this morning to vocally criticized the move by the prominent testing facility network, one of several that serves the adult population.

Lydia Black tweeted in reply to the TTS account that the formation of AIHP “is completely useless and pointless. Not everyone tests with you and in the future a lot less will. A waste of everyone’s time. Read the room and re join @PASScertified.”

Electra Rayne described the TTS move as “so disturbing, uncomfortable, and inappropriate. ‘Independent,’ yet started by a for-profit business? Disgusting. And terrifying.”

“Literally no one wants this,” added Leila Lewis. “Just work with the PASS system again. Can’t wait for @get_clrd to get settled in L.A. so i never have to use y’all again.”

Lewis is referring to the announced expansion of the CLEAR lab system into other markets, which does report to PASS. Industry sources consulted by XBIZ have speculated that TTS’ unexpected formation of a competitor to PASS led by them may be connected to their worries about CLEAR’s intentions to become a competitive player in the adult talent testing sector.

LOS ANGELES — TeamSkeet is releasing the official, extended cut of the studio’s latest thriller feature, “Deep Analysis: A Swap Movie,” on Christmas Day.

The title features Theodora Day, Penny Barber, Aaliyah Love, Coco Lovelock, Tyler Cruise, Jack Vegas, Jay Crew, Joshua Lewis and Calvin Hardy.

“The dark drama about long-held secrets and erotic pleasures that present themselves through the lens of the elite Von Skeets, a prestigious family of psychologists, and the poor, struggling Badcoxx family,” said a rep.

The feature is available to all TeamSkeet and MYLF members.

“Since launching ‘Deep Analysis’ last month to our Premium members, we have gotten some incredible feedback from fans that have expressed their enthusiasm for the big budget drama through our members’ comments on the site,” the rep added.

“Deep Analysis” premieres Sunday on DeepAnalysisMovie.com.

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LOS ANGELES — Kasey Kei stars in the latest release from Grooby, “Santa’s Little Helper,” directed by Buddy Wood.

As the scene begins, “Kasey comes out of her bedroom on Christmas morning and finds that Santa has left some presents behind but also forgot his very naughty elf, who seems to be masturbating under the Christmas tree,” said a rep. “Kasey isn’t about to let this naughty elf spoil her Christmas, so she puts him to work.”

“Santa’s Little Helper” is streaming on GroobyGirls.

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LOS ANGELES — Famed content creator Amouranth is the latest to join Gaming Adult as a brand ambassador and to be featured in the company’s “Pornstar Harem” and “Hentai Heroes” adult RPGs.

“Someone pinch me because I still can’t believe we got to collaborate with such a legend,” said a rep. “Whether you’re a fan of hentai or the real deal, Amouranth’s versatility will shine through in our games as well, as everyone will be able to enjoy her and her content, in Hentai Heroes, Pornstar Harem, or both.”

Amouranth joins Sara Jay, Sia Siberia, Nikki Benz, Richelle Ryan and more than 250 other adult performers who have been digitized into Gaming Adult’s players’ harems.

“Amouranth is a household name for anyone who’s a fan of adult content and/or streaming,” said Business Development Director Onizuka. “It’s almost unbelievable that we were able to collaborate with her, and we’re beyond excited for our player base, who will get to meet her in not one, but two of our lustful worlds.”

For more information, visit Gaming Adult online.

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