LOS ANGELES — Free Speech Coalition (FSC) is echoing today’s request by the Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH) for all producers to temporarily pause filming to help contain “surging coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Southern California.”

LADPH representatives noted that “although music, TV and film productions are allowed to operate, we ask you to strongly consider pausing work for a few weeks during this catastrophic surge in COVID cases. Identify and delay higher risk activities, and focus on lower-risk work for now, if at all possible.”

The LADPH has also issued “a mandatory 10-day quarantine period for those who have travelled outside of Los Angeles County.”

The text of this afternoon’s FSC alert follows:

FSC is asking adult film producers in the Los Angeles area to consider a voluntary production pause in order to help mitigate surging coronavirus cases and hospitalizations in Southern California. The call aligns with the request made by the Department of Public Health on Monday of all film producers in the country.

Additionally, the Department of Public Health has issued a mandatory 10-day quarantine period for those who have travelled outside of Los Angeles County. All producers should avoid production-related travel, or working with those who have recently travelled.

“While our industry has led the way in regards to safety protections and protocols, daily infections are now more than four times what they were during the summer peak, and area hospitals are overwhelmed,” said Michelle L. LeBlanc, FSC Executive Director. “We all need to do what we can to limit the spread, both within our industry and the community at large.”

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HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Lauren Phillips is closing out 2020 with featured roles in new titles from Girlsway and WhyNotBi.

“A Crush for My Mom,” from the Girlsway imprint Mommy’s Girl, finds “redheaded teen Edyn Blair helping her dad decide which girlfriend to marry so she can finally have a stepmon,” a rep explained. “The top two contenders are Kendra James and Lauren — and Edyn has them both wrapped around her finger.”

Phillips and her scenemates Autum Borelli, Brian Delgado and Matthew Figata appear on the cover of WhyNotBi’s latest release “Bi Here, Bi Now.”

“Smoking-hot couple Autumn and Brian have been invited to dinner by Brian’s mentor, Matthew. Lauren is Matthew’s beautiful wife and makes them all an incredible meal,” the rep said. “Then the secrets come out — the wives and husbands are cheating on each other. They decide to take it to the bedroom for a bisexual fourway orgy.”

Phillips said her latest scene work is “the best way to ring in 2021.”

“I know a lot of people will be staying home for New Year’s Eve, and the day after, so why not spend it with me?” she added. “Whether you enjoy all-girl scenes, a little hot bi action, or both, my latest titles have something for everyone.”

Click here for box art and additional information about “A Crush for My Mom” and find a trailer and other details about “Bi Here, Bi Now” here.

Nexxxt Level Talent represents Lauren Phillips; follow her on Twitter.

LAS VEGAS — Alex Coal is among the beauties in the spotlight for the January 2021 edition of Hustler with a pictorial featuring glamour and hardcore stills from the Hustler release “She Fucked My Friend.”

“The spread also features a quote from Alex about her being the same person on- and off-camera,” notes a rep, as well as “the realness she brings to her scenes, how she came up with her porn name, the importance of being genuine, and the secret to great sex and what she enjoys.”

Coal expressed enthusiasm for the spotlight.

“I’ve always wanted to be in Hustler, and now my dream is a reality. Seeing my name on the cover was definitely a rush!” she exclaimed. “Hopefully, I will have a much bigger feature in one of next year’s features. If you’re a fan buy it in print and subscribe to their website and show Hustler how much you love me, so you’ll see more of me gracing the pages of their magazine.”

The issue is available on newstands until January 22; visit HustlerMagazine.com for a preview of the member-exclusive digital version. Purchase individual issues at HustlerNewsstand.com.

Hussie Models represents Alex Coal; follow her on Twitter.

LOS ANGELES — Transglamour is celebrating its first company nominations from the Transgender Erotica Awards (TEAs), including a pair of “Best DVD” honors.

Adam Christopher, director and head of production, is among the contenders for “Best Scene Producer” and his “Raw, Vol. 1” and “Personal Series, Vol. 1” are the “Best DVD” nominees.

“Raw, Vol. 1” castmates Claire Tenebrarum and Roxxie Moth are nominated for “Best Girl/Girl Scene.”

“I am super-excited that Transglamour has received their first-ever award nominations and it’s especially nice when they are from our fellow industry peers who watch our work every day,” said Christopher.

“The performers and I put in hard work creating these amazing scenes and content, especially given the circumstances of 2020,” he continued. “I want to thank everyone that helped me with creating this brand; I’m just getting started with Transglamour. I also want to thank everyone at Grooby and the TEAs — Steven [Grooby], Kristel [Penn] and the entire Grooby staff for the recognition.”

Roxxie Moth was equally enthusiastic about her recognition.

“Adam and Claire were both incredible to work with, and to have that scene recognized on the biggest stage in the trans adult community is a huge honor for me,” she said. “It really hasn’t sunk in yet for me.”

Visit Transglamour.com and follow the studio on Twitter.

Click here for the 2021 TEAs nominations. Next spring’s ceremony will be a virtual affair for the second consecutive year with a livestream set for Sunday, March 7; follow the awards ceremony on Twitter for the latest updates.

LOS ANGELES — Lexi Lore, Layla Price, August Taylor and Kira Thorn display their “top-notch sexin’ skills” in “Anal Fantasies 7” from Analized. The all-sex title is the first release from the new imprint formed by FullPornNetwork.com (FPN) with Girlfriends Films Distribution.

“The seventh edition of ‘Anal Fantasies’ brings four gorgeous babes together to make their filthiest anal dreams come true,” a rep teased. “With over two hours of incredible butt play, ‘Anal Fantasies 7’ is sure to satisfy anal fans everywhere.”

Earlier this month, FPN announced its collaboration with distribution partner Girlfriends Films to create the studio label “FullPornNetwork” as an umbrella DVD brand for all its content.

The new structure will allow FPN to increase production and release content from all its web properties — including Analized, TeenageAnalSluts, YourMomDoesAnal and HomemadeAnalWhores — under the label.

Visit Analized.com and follow the studio on Twitter.

Direct inquiries about all FPN titles, including “Anal Fantasies 7,” to moose@girlfriendsfilms.com.

NEW JERSEY — Prolific content creator Aria Khaide is planning to release a special JOI countdown video on OnlyFans Thursday night, New Year’s Eve.

“Aria spent 2020 creating her sluttiest content on her various platforms, and she plans on ending the year in the same fashion,” boasted a rep. “Aria will tease and toy with you, to get you off as the ball drops. Don’t stop until she tells you, as her countdown will be better than any that fans will see on TV.”

Following the OnlyFans debut, a free version of the clip will be available on Pornhub.

“I am so excited to end 2020 with a bang,” Khaide enthused. “I can’t wait for you to stroke along, and hold it all in until the clock strikes midnight! This will definitely be a New Year’s Eve to remember.”

In related news, Khaide is now available for connection via SextPanther.

East Coast Talents represents Khaide; follow her on OnlyFans, Pornhub and Twitter.

HORSHAM, Penn. — Xgen Products has expanded its Baci White Label Collection with the addition of four new styles of “strappy harnesses” ahead of the Valentine’s Day shopping season.

The new styles are a garter belt, leg harness, body harness and bra harness.

“The highlight is the strappy bra harness. Slip into some sexy straps beneath your day-to-day or bring them out to play,” a rep teased. “The one-piece, ebony black body harness is ideal for both. With an attached demi bra, sensual straps crawl across the upper chest in a geometric design, and another playful strap encircles the ribs.”

In keeping with Baci’s goal of empowering women of all sizes, each style is available in two sizes: one-size and queen-size.

“Finding the line between sexy and sweet has never been made more simple than with the Baci White Label Collection,” added the rep. “Whether you’re searching for that out?t that makes you feel like a sex goddess under your business suit, or something to be taken o? later, sensually, piece by piece, the White Label Collection has all that you could desire — and then some.”

Xgen President Andy Green the customer appeal of the new items.

“We’re thrilled to have new items in the Baci White Label Collection,” he said. “The harnesses come boxed, are at a great price point, and retailers should definitely stock up before the Valentine’s Day rush.”

For additional information, visit Xgen’s B2B portal.

LAS VEGAS — The 2021 Inked Awards will open its pre-nominations period on New Year’s Day, January 1, ahead of a virtual ceremony in late winter or early spring hosted by Rocky Emerson and Raven Roxx, joined by Will Havoc.

Pre-nominations will be accepted through January 22, followed by the formal nominees announcement January 29 and a final round of voting that will conclude February 14.

“I figured we’d start this coming new, fresh year the right way,” Inked Angels Owner Jason Jones said.

“Originally Inked Angels wasn’t going to hold the awards due to the pandemic but due to overwhelming interest from performers, the show will go on,” he continued. “We’ve always enjoyed planning and hosting the event but with the pandemic and everything going on, we weren’t sure people would be interested.”

Jones noted several changes to this year’s slate of honors. “Community Member of the Year” has been created to “celebrate the fans and people who support these amazing tattooed performers” with the winner to be announced live during the broadcast.

Additionally, “Best Trans Clip Artist” will join the roster of awards, which include a slate of both panel- and fan-voted categories.

Visit this link on January 1 at 12 a.m. (PST) to begin submitting pre-noms.

The 2021 Inked Awards ceremony will broadcast live from The Vegas Studio in Sin City. The Vegas Studio is one of the event’s sponsors; Spunk Lube will also lend sponsorship support for the fifth consecutive year.

Follow InkedAngels as well as Rocky Emerson, Raven Roxx and Will Havoc on Twitter for the latest updates.

Tickets for performers and other industry members are complimentary; ticketing details for the public will be announced later. Direct inquiries to Jason Jones at admin@inkedangels.com, including questions about sponsorship and about nominating an individual for “Community Member of the Year.”

[Updated, 3:24 p.m: Added a statement from MindGeek.]

BENGALURU, India — According to a Reuters report, Visa announced that it “has allowed usage of its cards on MindGeek’s platforms that host professionally generated content,” although it continues the suspension of card use on the company’s tube site Pornhub “until pending investigations are complete.”

The short announcement was reported by a Reuters staffer in Bengaluru, the city formerly known as Bangalore in southern India.

The Indian reporter, Sohini Podder, noted the company told them that “following a thorough review, Visa will reinstate acceptance privileges for MindGeek sites that offer professionally produced adult studio content.”

A MindGeek representative replied to XBIZ’s request for comment through a statement saying the company is “dedicated to working with our partners to demonstrate that we have put in place the most far-reaching safeguards in user-generated platform history, including banning unverified users from uploading content — a policy that no other platform has put in place.”

“Any assertion that we allow child sexual abuse material on our platform is flagrantly untrue,” the statement continued. “We are committed to combating illegal content for the safety of our community, and so that the hundreds of thousands of models that rely on our platform can continue to earn a living.”

Users of MindGeek’s studio-produced content sites have reported mixed results trying to use Visa, Mastercard and cryptocurrency since December 4, when the New York Times published a sensationalistic editorial by Nicholas Kristof alleging that Pornhub is “infested with rape videos.”

Religiously motivated anti-porn organization Exodus Cry has claimed they were the impulse behind Kristof’s editorial, pursuing their avowed mission to “shut down Pornhub.”

Kristof directly and publicly called for intervention against Pornhub from prominent politicians and credit card companies.

On December 10, as XBIZ reported, Visa and Mastercard announced that they had frozen payments through their cards on Pornhub.