MONTREAL — BranditScan is sponsoring three events during “XBIZ week,” which includes the XBIZ LA conference at the Kimpton Everly Hotel, X3 Expo and the 2023 XBIZ Awards.

At the XBIZ LA show, BranditsSan’s ambassador AstroDomina will host a workshop on the importance of Safety & Security Against Stalking for Creators. The workshop will take place Jan. 10 at 12 p.m. at the Graham Boardroom of the Kimpton Everly Hotel.

At X3 Expo, taking place Jan. 13-14 at the Hollywood Palladium, attendees can learn more about the company’s suite of brand protection services, and also meet Ana Foxxx, AstroDomina and Sofia Rose, who will be signing at the booth.

Finally, BranditScan is a premier sponsor of the 2023 XBIZ Awards, which recognizes outstanding excellence across every facet of the business, including movie production, pleasure products, technology and retail.

BranditScan’s Jessica said, “We are excited to be a part of these industry-leading events and to share our expertise with creators. Getting to meet the community and share our knowledge face-to-face is what it’s all about.”

For more information, visit BranditScan.com.

LOS ANGELES — Evil Angel has released the third installment of Jonni Darkko’s blowjob series “Facial Fantasy.”

The title features Alexis Tae, Aliya Brynn, Blake Blossom, Connie Perignon, Harley King, Mona Azar, Nicole Aria, Payton Preslee, Savannah Bond and Willow Ryder.

“‘Facial Fantasy 3’ has 10 amazing and beautiful oral stars,” said Darkko. “It was a nice, eclectic mix of fun, dirty things going on, keeping up with the long tradition of POV hard oral content and big facials.”

View a trailer for “Facial Fantasy 3” on EvilAngelVideo.

MONTREAL — Erica Cherry and Brittney Kade are making their respective debuts this month for Transfixed.

Cherry stars in “Driver’s Ed-ache” with Whitney Wright, which is streaming now. The scene features Cherry and Wright as they “lock horns in driving school; seems the pair’s outrageous road rage incident some months back has reignited at their court-ordered class and neither one is about to back down,” said a rep.

“Love, Set Match” premieres Jan. 11, and stars Kade with Lauren Phillips “on the court for a poorly-played game of tennis that scores points for originality, but their back-and-forth abilities are lacking.”

For more information, visit Transfixed.

Follow Cherry and Kade on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Austin Wolf has signed an exclusive contract with Men.com.

Wolf joins a roster that includes Malik Delgaty, Felix Fox, Finn Harding, Joey Mills, Troye Dean, Papi Kocic and Jake Preston.

“As the first to create adult content on OnlyFans, many have questioned if I would continue to create studio content,” Wolf said. “With more than a decade of creating studio content, delivering for my fans requires me being aligned with the best and I couldn’t be happier to be with MEN.com and their team of professionals. My continued excitement and commitment to studio content is strong, and when the world see’s what MEN.com and I create, everyone’s going to be very happy.”

For more information, visit Men.com and follow Wolf on Twitter.

HOUSTON — Hustler Hollywood has opened a new store in Houston — the retail chain’s 56th location, and its eighth store in Texas.

“Opening a store in Houston has always been high on our priority list,” said VP of Retail Philip Del Rio. “Our Houston location marks the eighth store in the Lone Star State for Hustler Hollywood, and we will have further expansion in Texas in 2023. The city has been extremely welcoming, and we look forward to being a part of the community for years to come.”

The new location will carry lingerie, fashion-forward apparel, accessories, bath and body items and specialty gifts, including games and party supplies for bachelor/bachelorette parties, bridal showers and festivals. Each Hustler Hollywood store is designed to be “intimate and sophisticated and offers an upscale consumer experience and unparalleled customer service, making the company stand apart from its peers,” noted a rep.

A grand opening event will take place Saturday, Jan. 21, from 7-10 p.m.

“Attendees, while listening to a live DJ, will have the opportunity to mingle, shop, and enjoy desserts and drinks, plus have the chance to win prizes throughout the evening,” the rep added. “One lucky winner will receive a $300 in-store shopping spree.”

The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, visit Hustler Hollywood online.

LOS ANGELES — Penthouse Magazine has named actress, model and singer Renee Olstead as “Pet of the Month” for January.

Olstead, best known for roles on CBS’ “Still Standing” and ABC’s “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” adorns the cover of the January/February edition of Penthouse, wearing western wear and the signature Penthouse key.

“Renee has all the qualities we look for,” said Penthouse CEO Moose. “Not only is she beautiful on the outside, she is also kind, genuine, down-to-earth, and witty with a great sense of humor. Beyond all of that, her talent is off the charts. She is an amazing performer with an incredible singing voice, very professional in every sense, and it translates throughout all her photos.”

Olstead shared her excitement at being selected, saying, “Posing nude is still new territory for me. “But I’ve been collecting vintage Penthouse paraphernalia for quite a while now and jumped at the chance for an interview when Penthouse Photo Director Sam [Phillips] slid into my DMs.”

Phillips enthused about Olstead.

“Renee’s story is amazing,” he said. “She is one of the coolest (if not THE coolest) chicks I have ever met. You have to read about her Hollywood accomplishments at an early age to really appreciate where she’s chosen to go next in her career, which is Penthouse Magazine.”

Creative Director Drew Rosenfeld noted, “Our January ‘Pet’ Rene Olstead kicks off the New Year, and we could not be more excited about this model.”

For more information, visit Penthouse online and follow Olstead on Twitter.

CHICAGO — HBO drama “Euphoria” has swept Mr. Skin’s and Mr. Man’s “Top 10 Nude Celeb Scenes of 2022” voting competitions.

The winning “Euphoria” scenes, a rep noted, “beat out some tough contenders from the best celebrity nude scenes this year.”

The voting kicked off on Dec. 6, with the announcement of “Mr. Skin’s Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2022,” when Jim “Mr. Skin” McBride declared Ana de Armas’ NC-17 role in “Blonde” as his No. 1 nude scene of the year.

Website users who were asked to choose their favorite among the top 10 contenders, however, chose Sydney Sweeney in “Euphoria,” with a decisive 24.4% of the vote count, followed by Maia Mitchell in “No Way Out” and Simona Tabasco in the hit second season of HBO’s “The White Lotus.”

On Mr. Man, “Euphoria” actors Elias Kacavas and Henry Eikenberry garnered a winning 27.2% of the vote count with their full-frontal scenes, followed by Theo James in “The Time Traveler’s Wife” and Josh O’Connor in “Mothering Sunday.”

To view the complete “Top 10 Nude Scenes of 2022” list and watch all the scenes for free, visit MrSkin.com and MrMan.com.

LOS ANGELES — Pleasure products industry vet Nick Orlandino has passed away, according to social media reports.

Details surrounding his passing have not yet been revealed.

Orlandino got his start in the adult and gift industry unloading trucks for Forum Novelties in New York at age 15 and eventually worked his way up to general manager. In 1992, he relocated to Los Angeles and joined Pipedream Products as vice president of sales and marketing. In 1994, he became a partner in the corporation and went on to run all day-to-day operations at Pipedream.

In 1996, Orlandino founded the Adult Novelty Manufacturers Expo, the industry’s first and largest business-to-business trade show that continues to bring together vendors and adult retail buyers. In 1999, he was appointed to the Board of Directors of the Free Speech Coalition, where he served as Treasurer for four years. In recognition of an outstanding career as CEO of Pipedream Products, Orlandino is included in the 2008/2009 Princeton Premier Registry, where he is listed among the most accomplished business leaders and professionals.

In 2014, Orlandino was honored with the Industry Pioneer Award at the XBIZ Awards, which recognized and celebrated his illustrious career. He also received his eighth leadership award when he was named Free Speech Coalition’s 2014 Man of the Year. The award recognized Orlandino’s lifelong contributions to the adult industry and honored him for his 30 years of service.

Orlandino announced his retirement in 2018 after 35 years in the industry.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.

LOS ANGELES — Twitter “permanently suspended” the Pineapple Support account over the weekend, founder Leya Tanit reported through her personal account.

“We have no idea why our account was suspended,” Tanit told XBIZ. “It was done entirely without warning, and we’ve never had any issue in the past. We are currently appealing to get it back.”

Tanit added that while Pineapple Support provides “vital mental healthcare to people working in the adult industry, we don’t share or post any content that is in any way unsafe for work. We share resources and spread awareness about mental health services that are available to those who are struggling. The loss of the account is devastating, particularly at a time of year when many people are struggling.”

At the time of the unexpected suspension, the sex-worker-led mutual aid non-profit led by Tanit was preparing for the busiest time of the year for outreach to at-risk performers. Pineapple Support is an active participant in the in-person adult industry events this month, including XBIZ 2023 and X3 Expo in Hollywood California next week.

FSC Director of Public Affairs Mike Stabile, who also handles Pineapple Support’s communications, told XBIZ that “it’s absolutely unconscionable for Twitter to block access to healthcare information for adult workers as we head into the shows.”

Stabile noted that while Pineapple Support serves the adult community, “they don’t show or share adult content, and I’ve never seen them come close to anything that would violate Twitter’s terms. The removal of the account makes no sense on policy terms, so my only thought is that it’s the result of an internal decision or the result of someone gaming the algorithm, possibly through mass reports.”

XBIZ will continue updating this report as more information becomes available.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Multifaceted star Dani Daniels will soon hit the expansive X3 Expo show floor at the Hollywood Palladium to mingle with fans and show off her wide-ranging business ventures.

Daniels’ much-heralded career includes top XBIZ Awards honors as an actor, performer and premium social media star — including Female Performer of the Year in 2016.

She will grace the main stage Friday, Jan. 13 for an X3 Icon Q&A, followed by an intimate meet-and-greet with her superfans (available with the purchase of a “superfan” ticket).

Throughout the weekend at X3, Daniels will spotlight the new Lovgun pleasure toy brand as well as an array of other products ranging from apparel to food items.

“I am thrilled to be attending X3 Expo and showcasing my products,” Daniels enthused. “In addition to the Lovgun, I’ll be highlighting my ‘Remove to Fuck’ men’s and women’s underwear line and specialty socks.”

Daniels will also offer attendees a peek at her DD Roasters coffee with Doom’s Whiskey barrel-aged beans, Rub and Tug Cajun spice rub and her Eat Me aphrodisiac energy bars.

“I can’t wait to meet my fans at our booth and sign pictures and products,” Danels said. “Come by, say hi and check out our fun new merch!”

Hailed by attendees and exhibitors alike, the inaugural edition of X3 drew thousands of fans, stars and exhibitors from around the world for a one-of-a-kind experience, garnering a tsunami of social media buzz.

Showcasing a wide variety of sizzling exhibits and solo booths for creators to connect with fans, promote merch and more, X3 promises once again to deliver the biggest lineup of stars in North America along with the latest advances in digital entertainment and pleasure tech.

Purchase tickets here and visit X3.show for the official event website; follow X3 on Twitter and Instagram.

For creator inquiries, contact creators@x3.show.

Find Dani Daniels online and on Twitter and Instagram.