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Hefner’s Legacy Lives On in the Industry

The moment when I read the news that the founder of Playboy had passed away at 91, it shocked me in a way that hurt and was hard to describe.

Juicy Jay ·

Playboy Files $71.5M Infringement Suit Against BoingBoing.net

Playboy Enterprises Inc. on Tuesday sued the operator of BoingBoing.net, alleging the website published every centerfold photo the magazine ever published without permission.

Playboy Names First-Ever Trans Playmate, Ines Rau

Playboy has named its first-ever trans Playmate in the magazine's 64-year history, Ines Rau, who will appear in the upcoming November issue, which also pays tribute to the recently departed Hugh Hefner.

Playboy Wins Playboy.club Cybersquatting Case

An arbitration panel this week ruled for Playboy Enterprises Inc. in a cybersquatting case against a Chinese national who registered the Playboy.club generic top-level domain.

FSC Issues Statement Following Loss of Playboy's Hugh Hefner

Adult entertainment trade group Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today following the death last night of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.

Industry Reaction: Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner Passes Away

Hugh Hefner, the creator of Playboy, has passed away. He was 91.

Man Who Used 'Porn Auditions' to Con Women Sentenced to 10 Years

Mario Ambrose Antoine, a Kansas City-area man who posed as an adult producer and talent agent to dupe women into having sex and film them, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison without parole.

Playboy Files Another Suit Over Nude Kate Moss Pics

Playboy Enterprises Inc. last month filed another copyright infringement suit over images of Kate Moss that were allegedly used without permission.

Playboy's $19M Infringement Award Is Appealed

Several former business partners have decided to appeal a jury verdict that awarded Playboy Enterprises Inc. millions in damages after a long-running trademark and licensing dispute.

Playboy Korea Makes Debut Next Month

Playboy magazine will be introduced next month in South Korea for the first time.

Pipedream Products Featured on Playboy TV's 'Toy Ride'

Pipedream Products received a visit from the hosts of Playboy TV’s “Toy Ride.”

Playboy Awarded $19M in Legal Battle Against Former Brand Licensees

A Chicago judge on Friday sided with Playboy Enterprises Inc. and tripled a jury award against a pair of former licensees, Play Beverages LLC and CirTran Beverage Corp., that were alleged to have infringed on its trademark.

Closet Collection Featured on Playboy TV's 'Toyride'

Closet Collection toys from Impulse Novelties will be featured on Playboy TV’s “Toyride,” which is airing on June 3.

Ex-Playboy Model Larissa Bartolo Launches FantasieCam.com

Ex-Playboy model Larissa Bartolo has launched FantasieCam.com.

Porn Fraud Scheme Could Send Man Away for 10 Years

A Kansas City-area man who posed as an adult filmmaker and talent agent pleaded guilty in federal court today to a fraud scheme to dupe women into having sex — which he recorded — under the guise they were rehearsing for porn movies.

Playboy Club to Be Reintroduced in the Big Apple

The Playboy Club will return to the Big Apple later this year.

Playboy Names Brook Power 2017 Playmate of the Year

Hawaiian surfer babe Brook Power has been named Playboy’s 2017 Playmate of the Year.

Luvu Brands Spotlighted in Playboy TV's 'Toyride'

Luvu Brands' manufacturing factory will be the focus of Playboy TV’s latest episode for its show, "Toyride," which follows hosts Nikki and Daniel as they travel across the U.S. exploring different sex toy manufacturers.

Playboy Magazine Cuts Frequency to 6 Issues a Year

Playboy magazine, which brought back nudity to its U.S. edition this month, has trimmed the frequency of its issues.

After Bringing Back Nudity, Playboy Plans on Reintroducing the Clubs

Cooper Hefner isn’t just bringing nudity back to Playboy magazine. The clubs are next.