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XBIZ Announces 10 Summer Babe Finalists, Judging Panel for XSF ‘09
XBIZ is happy to announce the 10 finalists in the Miss XBIZ Summer Pageant, held June 4 during the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum slated for June 3-5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
Latin Porn Salsa Style
Ethnicity in American-produced porn is a staple and has been for many years. If any area of leisure-time business in general can boast a true “melting pot” environment, then pornography is the most democratically integrated entertainment business on the planet.
Wildline! to Host Google Ad Seminar at XBIZ Summer Forum ‘09
SEO solutions provider Wildline! will host a Google advertising seminar during the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, slated for June 3-5 at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.
The Ultimate Freak Diva
I know this young guy who’s interested in doing porn, so I took him to dinner,” the svelte, hard-bodied Marie Luv told XBIZ as she stands, in all her exquisite sexiness, beside the glistening water of a massive swimming pool high up in the world-famous Hollywood Hills.
China Attacks 'Human Flesh Search'
China's list of online do's and don'ts is increasing with its pursuit of charges against individuals who use the Internet to uncover information about others — as well as the companies that make it possible.
Into the Mind of Diesel
Shane Diesel really does do ‘em all, just as the title of his popular compilation series for Digital Sin boldly proclaims.
The Rennaissance Will Be Televised
The owner of Black Market, James Melendy, has a theory about the popularity of interracial porn. “The bigger the dick, the smaller the white girl, the better,” he said. “It’s always been taboo, and it’s always going to be a big seller.”
Understanding the Asian Appeal
The die was cast more than 10 years ago, when I shot my first feature, the softcore “Asianatrix: Suffering Eternal,” in a dry-ice-filled sex club in San Francisco. An all-girl affair, it starred native Japanese porn star Suzi Suzuki, Korean-American fetish model Kumi, and an unforgettable performance artist/stripper/ sex worker named Jade-Blue Eclipse who would randomly pop up over the ensuing years in my more commercial work, lending it the cultish, colorful flair that I often strive for.
XBIZ Summer Forum ‘09 to Host Webmaster Golf Tour Tournament
XBIZ is pleased to announce it will host the Webmaster Golf Tour Tournament to kick off the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, slated for June 3-5 at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
The New Asian Persuasion
With a fractured adult industry overflowing with talent, it’s more difficult than ever for even a worthy performer to find recognition. Asa Akira is one starlet who, despite her beauty and consistently strong scenes, seems to get less attention than some of her more publicity-hungry rivals.
Show Me the Money
I wrote this column for XBIZ World's billing issue, in which the vagaries of processing and transacting for adult products and services are laid bare for the edification of the industry.
FSC Brings Federal Trade Commission to XBIZ Panel
The Free Speech Coalition has announced the addition of a representative from the Federal Trade Commission to its presentation at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum in Las Vegas.
Billing Outside the Box
As the universe of adult paysites continues to grow, finding a new niche or offering an innovative technological breakthrough is becoming increasingly difficult and expensive for program owners.
XBIZ Summer Forum to Host Player’s Ball Featuring DJ Quik
Party promoter D-Money is set to host The Player’s Ball on Day 2 of the highly anticipated 2009 XBIZ Summer Forum, set to rock the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino June 3-5 in Las Vegas.
Time in a Bottle: Retention, Rebills and Rejoins
If you ask a salesman what the best product is to sell to make a profit, one answer that could be frequently heard from the more experienced merchant is "consumables."
ASACP Offers Adult Webmaster Boot Camp at XBIZ Summer Forum
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) has announced its plans to host a Webmaster Boot Camp at the upcoming XBIZ Summer Forum.
Adult Billing and the Credit Crunch
Since the rise of the adult Internet in the 1990s, most Americans have been using credit cards to purchase adult entertainment.
XBIZ.net Social Network Goes Live With Version 1.0
Continuing to connect and engage members of the global adult entertainment business community, XBIZ has launched Version 1.0 of adult industry social- networking portal, XBIZ.net.
A Change in Scenery
As Mick Jagger succinctly put it oh so many years ago, "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes, you just might find you get what you need."
XBIZ Extends Summer Forum Room Block to May 11
XBIZ has extended its room block until May 11, allowing more attendees to take advantage of the special Hard Rock Hotel room rate set during the highly anticipated XBIZ Summer Forum June 3-5 in Las Vegas.