Adult Industry News
Mass. Judge Rules in Favor of Free-Speech Advocates
Thu, Oct 28 2010 04:00pm PDT
A federal judge granted a preliminary injunction this week against a new Massachusetts law aimed at protecting children from online sexual predators by banning anything that may be considered "harmful to minors,” including adult material.
FriendFinder Raises $551 Million, Preparing for 3 'Big Initiatives'
Thu, Oct 28 2010 09:00am PDT
FriendFinder Networks Inc., owner of Penthouse magazine and numerous adult and social networking sites has reportedly raised $551 million in debt financing.
Charlie Sheen Mystery Woman Is a Porn Star, Reports Say
Wed, Oct 27 2010 03:00pm PDT
22-year-old porn performer Capri Anderson was reportedly the women who was with Charlie Sheen in his Plaza Hotel suite Tuesday morning during his tirade.
FBI Agents Raid HotMovies' Offices
Wed, Oct 27 2010 09:15am PDT
HotMovies' company headquarters were raided Wednesday morning by more than 100 law enforcement agents from the FBI and local police.
AbbyWinters Completes Move to Amsterdam
Wed, Oct 27 2010 07:00am PDT
AbbyWinters.com says that after a four-month hiatus it has burst onto the E.U. scene from its new Amsterdam offices.
Sex.com Sale Hits Roadblock Over Lender’s Claims
Tue, Oct 26 2010 04:00pm PDT
The sale of Sex.com to Clover Holdings has hit a roadblock as one of it’s creditors filed a motion in court today opposing part of the sale agreement.
New 'Avatar' Suit Boosts Defendant Total to 7,164
Tue, Oct 26 2010 01:00pm PDT
While the 4Chan splinter group was busy sending out orders last week for a DDoS attack on Hustler.com, Larry Flynt Publications filed more suits targeting users of BitTorrent networks.
Countersuit Asks to Cancel Teen Revenue's 'Little Lupe' Trademark
Tue, Oct 26 2010 12:15pm PDT
The legal battle between operators of the Teen Revenue affiliate program and Lupe Fuentes' company, Evan Seinfeld, Webquest and a number of online adult processors is heating up.
3D Porn Film Attracting Chinese Tourists to Hong Kong
Tue, Oct 26 2010 06:00am PDT
A 3D porn movie is seducing Chinese tour groups to Hong Kong.
Screaming O Lends Supporting Role on FX’s ‘Sons of Anarchy’
Mon, Oct 25 2010 09:00pm PDT
The Screaming O made a debut on FX’s “Sons of Anarchy” during the latest episode of the network’s highest-rated series.
Porn, Health Advocates Discuss Mandating Condoms on Sets
Mon, Oct 25 2010 02:45pm PDT
Various porn industry representatives and public health advocates gathered for the fourth Cal/OSHA meeting to discuss strengthening current state health regulations to better address the adult industry.
L.A. Times: Enforce Condoms on Porn Sets
Mon, Oct 25 2010 01:30pm PDT
The Los Angeles Times today published an editorial on the need to “vigorously enforce, and if necessary strengthen, existing rules requiring condom use for adult performers.”
Mel Gibson's Girlfriend Turns Down Playboy Offer
Mon, Oct 25 2010 11:00am PDT
Mel Gibson’s ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has reportedly turned down an offer by Playboy to do a nude shoot in its magazine.
Facebook Sues Faceporn, Says It Tarnishes Brand
Mon, Oct 25 2010 09:00am PDT
Facebook has sued Faceporn, asking the court to order Faceporn to hand over its web domain and all revenue to Facebook.
Playboy Provides Programming Inventory, New Information on DirecTV Suit
Fri, Oct 22 2010 04:00pm PDT
Playboy Enterprises said it expects that the results for the third quarter ending Sept. 30 will include a non-cash write-down, which is primarily related to television programming inventory.
Hustler.com Hit With DDoS Attack
Fri, Oct 22 2010 01:45pm PDT
As promised by a 4Chan splinter group, Hustler.com was taken down today. The site rendered inactive or inefficient at approximately 1:45 p.m. but was back up at 3:10 p.m.
Exotic Erotic Ball Suddenly Cancels Show
Fri, Oct 22 2010 01:15pm PDT
A drop in ticket sales, cost overruns and operational issues are the official reasons why producers of the Exotic Erotic Ball and Expo have canceled this weekend's event.
New PSA Video for Get Rubber! Campaign
Fri, Oct 22 2010 10:15am PDT
Brazzers and Manwin this week released a 56-second public service announcement video as part of the Get Rubber! campaign.
Gay Performer Jason Creed Arrested in Fla.
Fri, Oct 22 2010 10:00am PDT
Gay porn star Jason Creed has been arrested on animal cruelty charges.
Pamela Anderson Lands 11th Playboy Cover
Thu, Oct 21 2010 05:00pm PDT
Pamela Anderson will notch 11 Playboy covers when January's issue is published.
Hustler.com Targeted in Planned DDoS Attack
Thu, Oct 21 2010 02:00pm PDT
A 4Chan splinter group is planning a DDoS attack on Hustler.com, whose parent company recently filed suits targeting more than 5,000 alleged users of BitTorrent networks who downloaded LFP content.
Jenna Jameson Headed to Broadway Stage
Thu, Oct 21 2010 08:00am PDT
Porn legend Jenna Jameson is up for a part in the hit Broadway rock musical, "Rock of Ages."
Penthouse Magazine Founder Bob Guccione Dies at 79
Wed, Oct 20 2010 07:45pm PDT
Penthouse founder Bob Guccione died today after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 79.
Online Networks Face New Stealth Attack
Wed, Oct 20 2010 05:00pm PDT
All network security equipment is facing a new kind of online attack, according to Finnish data security vendor Stonesoft.
Good Vibrations Opens Store Near S.F.'s Union Square
Wed, Oct 20 2010 02:30pm PDT
Good Vibrations plans to open its fourth location in the Bay Area across from Bloomingdale's in downtown San Francisco's Union Square district.
Blue Circus to Release Dick Chibbles' 'SAW' Parody Through Pulse
Wed, Oct 20 2010 01:45pm PDT
Dick Chibbles, president of Blue Circus Entertainment, has announced the release of “SAW: A Hardcore Parody,” featuring an all-star cast of performers spoofing the popular horror franchise.
NYU Radio to Air Paul Thomas Interview Today
Wed, Oct 20 2010 01:00pm PDT
An interview with director Paul Thomas will air at 4:30 p.m. PST today on the campus radio station for New York University (NYU).
Sex.com Sells for $13 Million
Wed, Oct 20 2010 10:00am PDT
A company called Clover Holdings Ltd. has signed a deal to purchase Sex.com for $13 million, a figure $1 million shy of its purchase price more than four years ago.
Gay Performer Steven Daigle Arrested
Wed, Oct 20 2010 09:00am PDT
"Big Brother" reality TV star turned gay performer Steven Daigle was arrested last night for allegedly beating his ex-boyfriend and fellow performer Trent Locke.
Larry Flynt Offers Carl Paladino a Job
Wed, Oct 20 2010 08:00am PDT
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt has offered New York Gubernatorial Tea Party candidate Carl Paladino an executive editor position at Hustler magazine.
Larry Flynt Wins Restraining Order Against Midway Venture
Tue, Oct 19 2010 04:00pm PDT
A judge today sided with publisher Larry Flynt and the companies under his control by granting a temporary restraining order against Midway Venture.
Third Degree Announces New Reality Show, 'Coming of Age' Parodies
Tue, Oct 19 2010 03:45pm PDT
Third Degree Films announced plans to release dozens of new parodies tackling one of the most popular genres on TV — reality — and some classic "coming of age" comedies.
Mobile Adult Revenue in W. Europe Forecast to Reach $2.8B by 2015
Tue, Oct 19 2010 03:00pm PDT
Mobile adult content and services are expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2015 in Western Europe, according to a new forecast from Juniper Research.
Visitors to Australia Should Declare All Porn, Official Says
Tue, Oct 19 2010 02:15pm PDT
Australian Sex Party leader Fiona Patten says new passenger arrival cards demanding porn declarations are an invasion of privacy.
AIM Attorney Says Clinic Hasn’t Missed Deadline
Tue, Oct 19 2010 01:30pm PDT
AIM attorney Jeffrey Douglas is refuting AIDS Healthcare Foundation claims that say AIM has missed its legal deadline to report the HIV case to Los Angeles County public health officials.
Prosecutors Say National Obscenity Standard Doesn't Apply in Isaacs Case
Mon, Oct 18 2010 03:45pm PDT
Ira Isaacs' attorney and Justice Department attorneys are embroiled in pretrial motions in the case, which begins in February.
Broadband Use, Quality Improves Globally
Mon, Oct 18 2010 03:30pm PDT
A new study from Oxford University shows that more countries are able to access the Internet because of improved quality and availability of broadband.
L.A. County Supervisors to Be Asked to Step Up Porn Oversight
Mon, Oct 18 2010 02:45pm PDT
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is planning a visit to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' biweekly meeting on Tuesday in a plea to ratchet up Health Department oversight.
2011 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nomination Period Begins Monday
Mon, Oct 18 2010 09:00am PDT
XBIZ is pleased to announce that pre-nomination submissions for the 2011 XBIZ Awards will begin on Monday, Oct. 18.
2nd 'Avatar' Suit Nets 1,106 Defendants
Mon, Oct 18 2010 08:45am PDT
Another 1,106 John Doe defendants were sued Monday by
Larry Flynt Publications for allegedly poaching Hustler‘s "This Ain’t Avatar XXX 3D” through BitTorrent networks.
3,120 BitTorrent Users Targeted in LFP ‘Avatar’ Suit
Sun, Oct 17 2010 08:15pm PDT
Larry Flynt Publications on Sunday sued 3,120 BitTorrent users who allegedly downloaded and distributed Hustler‘s "This Ain’t Avatar XXX 3D.”
L.A. City Council Hesitant to Suspend Production Permits
Fri, Oct 15 2010 04:30pm PDT
The Los Angeles City Council was hesitant to suspend adult film production permits Friday after being challenged by officials from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.
New Frontier Media Signs Lease Deal That Nearly Doubles Its Space
Fri, Oct 15 2010 03:00pm PDT
New Frontier Media is planning to consolidate its corporate offices that will almost double the size of its office and broadcast space when occupancy begins in June.
AHF Plans to Address L.A. City Council Over HIV Scare
Fri, Oct 15 2010 09:45am PDT
Officials of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation plan to make an appearance today before the Los Angeles City Council, asking them to suspend adult filming.
Reality Kings Wants Infringement Case Moved to Fla.
Thu, Oct 14 2010 05:00pm PDT
Reality Kings, defending itself over multimillion-dollar copyright infringement claims by 26 recording company plaintiffs, says it had no part in filming the 193 videos at the heart of the suit.
Is Mainstream Media Blowing HIV Scare Out of Proportion?
Thu, Oct 14 2010 03:45pm PDT
Adult industry performers are speaking out about the current HIV scare, discussing topics ranging from mainstream media, HIV awareness, safety procedures and how this could affect their own careers.
>Brazzers Launches Safe Sex Campaign
Thu, Oct 14 2010 03:00pm PDT
The Manwin Group of Companies and its Brazzers unit have launched a new campaign — Get Rubber! — as part of an initiative encouraging the practice of safe sex.
Hustler, Digital Playground Also Suspend Porn Production
Wed, Oct 13 2010 10:15pm PDT
Hustler and Digital Playground also put their productions on hold following Tuesday’s announcement that a porn performer has tested positive for HIV.
AIM Addresses HIV Privacy Regulations
Wed, Oct 13 2010 04:30pm PDT
The AIM Healthcare Foundation issued a statement on its website, saying that its handling of the current HIV case is in full compliance with all county, state and federal law regarding both reporting and privacy protection.
Wicked, Vivid Halt Porn Production in Light of HIV Infection
Tue, Oct 12 2010 08:15pm PDT
Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment have ceased film production following the announcement that a porn performer has tested positive for HIV.
