Articles by Drew Fox
Lucy Hart Stars in Mainstream Slasher Flick 'Director's Cut'
Longtime performer Lucy Hart has stepped outside the world of adult to star in "Director's Cut," a new mainstream slasher movie that premiered this weekend in theaters across the U.S.
Supreme Court to Hear Oral Arguments on Texas AV Law in January
The United States Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Free Speech Coalition's challenge to Texas’ age verification law to take place Wednesday, Jan. 15.
Pornhub Shuts Down Access in Oklahoma Over Age Verification
Aylo began geo-blocking Pornhub across Oklahoma on Tuesday, three days in advance of the state’s new age verification law, SB 1959, taking effect.
Associated Press Blames 'Pornography' in French Rape Scandal
The Associated Press is blaming pornography in part for the Pelicot rape scandal in France, implying that it can turn 'the most ordinary of men' into rapists."
Democratic Groups Run Anti-GOP Ads Warning of Potential Porn Bans
Two new ads created by Democratic groups are explicitly targeting porn viewers by illustrating the potential outcome of a Republican-controlled White House and Congress implementing Project 2025’s plan to criminalize adult content.
'Cash-Strapped' U of Wisconsin Spent Over $130K Investigating Joe Gow
The Universities of Wisconsin reportedly spent over $130,000 investigating recently terminated communications professor and former Chancellor Joe Gow for creating and appearing in adult content.
South Dakota Lawmaker Vows to Revisit Age Verification Bill in 2025
A South Dakota state representative has vowed to reintroduce legislation in the 2025 session that would impose age verification restrictions on adult websites.
French Court Orders Block of 4 Adult Sites Over Age Verification
The Paris Court of Appeal has ordered four adult sites blocked in France if they fail to comply with age verification requirements within 15 days.
Dutch Lawmakers Call for Age Verification
Two members of the Netherlands' House of Representatives have put forward a motion calling on the government to require that adult websites institute age verification procedures.
French Regulator Publishes Technical Reference Guide for Age Verification
France's Regulatory Authority for Audiovisual and Digital Communication (ARCOM) has publishedits technical reference guide for applying age verification requirements to adult websites.
Ivy Lebelle, Ricky Johnson Discuss 'Ivy's Room' Showcase as Final Installment Drops
Ricky's Room has released the fourth and final installment of the Ivy Lebelle showcase "Ivy's Room."
California Tightens Restrictions on Subscription Auto-Renewals
California this week enacted a new law that significantly tightens the rules regarding automatic renewal of paid website subscriptions.
New 'Digital Replicas' Law Protects California Performers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB 2602, which regulates how digital replicas are addressed in personal and professional services contracts.
Canadian Law Professor: Proposed Age Verification Bill 'Will Make Things Worse'
Leading Canadian newspaper The Globe and Mail this week published an op-ed written by a legal scholar outlining fundamental issues with the Conservative-backed age verification bill currently making its way through Parliament.
Indiana Court Blocks Age Verification Law
A U.S. district court in Indiana has blocked the state's age verification law from taking effect this coming Monday, July 1.
Child Protection, Civil Liberties Groups File Amicus Briefs in Support of FSC Court Petition
Several child protection and civil liberties groups have filed amicus briefs in support of the Free Speech Coalition's (FSC) petition to the Supreme Court.
Free Speech Coalition Asks Court to Block Montana AV Law
The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has asked the US District Court of Montana to block the state's new age verification law.
Canada: Age Verification of Adult Content Becomes Election Issue
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized on Thursday at an event in Cape Breton comments by Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre stating that his government would require age verification for adult content if elected.
Pornhub, Department of Justice Reach Agreement Over GirlsDoPorn Allegations
Aylo has reached a settlement with federal prosecutors for $1.8 million in the GirlsDoPorn case.
Fleshbot Award Winners Announced
The winners of the 2023 Fleshbot Awards were announced last night on FleshbotAwards.com.