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Japanese Manga Industry Hit by Credit Card Companies' Anti-Porn Restrictions

The immensely popular Japanese manga industry is reporting increasing pressure from multinational credit card companies — many based in the U.S. and directly targeted by anti-porn crusades by religious conservatives — to censor their contents to maintain their current payment processing arrangements.

Netherlands Government Continues Porn Probe Following Abuse Allegations

The Dutch government plans to continue investigating the local porn industry in the Netherlands, following a series of abuse allegations involving photographer and self-styled “model scout” Daniël van der W.

Australian Government's Social Media Access Proposal Endorses Porn-Stigmatizing Report

The Australian Labor government led by Prime Minister Albanese recently announced its intention to introduce legislation this year “to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms,” stating the upcoming proposal would be based on a recent report that uses stigmatizing language to characterize all adult content.

Federal Judge Blocks Utah's Social Media Filter Law

A federal judge in Utah has blocked the state’s controversial new Minor Protection in Social Media Act, which was set to go into effect Oct. 1.

Mashable Probes Reactions to Project 2025 Among Performers Across Political Spectrum

Tech news site Mashable published an article Tuesday surveying opinions among adult performers across the political spectrum regarding Project 2025, the conservative initiative for a presidential transition that includes a call to criminalize the production and distribution of pornography.

Holly Randall Unveils First Photo Book 'Dynasty' With Los Angeles Exhibit

Holly Randall will unveil her upcoming photography book "Dynasty" during her first public solo exhibition at START Los Angeles on Sunday, Sept. 22.

OnlyFans Discloses Average Creator Earned $1.3K in 2023

OnlyFans’ disclosed its financial records for the fiscal year ending Nov. 30, 2023 on Thursday as part of a U.K. regulatory filing, estimating that the company paid a mean average of nearly $1,300 per creator during that period.

Mick Blue Wins National NASA Racing Championship

Veteran performer and race-car driver Mick Blue took first place in the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) SE30 class over the weekend at the Utah International Motorsports Campus, becoming the 2024 national champion.

Anti-Porn YouTuber Lauren Chen Linked to Russian Propaganda Probe

A U.S. Department of Justice indictment concerning an alleged Russia-funded propaganda operation has raised questions about a right-wing YouTuber who posted conspiracy content calling for the eradication of porn and the imprisonment of Pornhub execs.

The Advocate: FSC Exec Director Alison Boden Champions Industry

Since Alison Boden took the reins of Free Speech Coalition (FSC) in early 2022, the organization has undergone a resurgence. Defending its members, sex workers, the adult industry and even society in general from threats to freedom of expression, FSC can now consistently be found on the front lines, battling with renewed zeal.

FHM, Grooby's Inaugural 'Queer Prom': A Celebration of Authentic Selves

Under the inclusive motto “Come As You Are,” Flaming Hearts Media (FHM) and Grooby hosted their first annual Queer Prom on Wednesday at the historic Avalon ballroom in the heart of Hollywood.

Mainstream Film 'Diva Futura' Depicts 4 Decades in the Italian Adult Industry

Mainstream feature “Diva Futura” premiered this week at the Venice Film Festival, offering a look at four decades in the Italian adult industry.

U of Wisconsin Regents Schedule Hearing to Decide on Fate of Content Creator Professor

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents has scheduled a final hearing to weigh a faculty tribunal’s recommendation to strip veteran UW professor of communications Joe Gow of tenure for unremorsefully creating and appearing in adult content.

Controversial 3rd Circuit Decision in TikTok Lawsuit Revives Concern for Section 230 Protections

A 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that a lower court should not have dismissed a case against TikTok has revived concerns about the protections afforded by Section 230, the so-called “First Amendment of the internet.”

Academics Criticize Australian AG's 'Harmful Pornography' Inquiry

After authorities in the state of New South Wales announced earlier this month they intended to hold an inquiry on the impacts of “harmful pornography,” an article by researchers published in prestigious Australian academic site The Conversation has questioned the blatantly negative framing of the project.

Activists Seek Removal of Indiana Elected Official After Right-Wing Blog Outs Her as OnlyFans Model

Conservative activists in Indiana are campaigning to remove an elected official after a right-wing news blog outed her as an OnlyFans model and published several screen captures from her members-only premium content account.

Former Backpage Owner Michael Lacey Sentenced to 60 Months in Prison, Fined $3M

A federal judge in Arizona on Wednesday sentenced former Backpage.com co-owner Michael Lacey to 60 months in prison and imposed a $3 million fine, after a highly protracted case in which the government contended that the website facilitated prostitution.

Pornhub Officially Rolls Out New 'Collaborators' System to Verify Content Collabs

Pornhub has officially unveiled its new tagging system, "Collaborators," which will send consent verification requests to verified creators appearing in video content.

2024 Urban X Awards Show Celebrates Diversity, Inclusion in Adult Industry

The Urban X Awards renewed its commitment to celebrating diversity and inclusiveness in the adult industry with another successful edition of its annual ceremony, this time at the historic Regent Theater in downtown Los Angeles.

Kazumi: It's Her World - We Just Live in It!

Kazumi eases herself into the passenger seat as we get ready to leave the inaugural X3 magazine cover photo shoot, for which she has been specially selected from among the entire firmament of adult entertainers.

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