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2008 XBIZ Awards to Be Webcast Live by Video Secrets

Tonight's 2008 XBIZ Awards will be webcast live on XBIZ.com, courtesy of live webcam company VideoSecrets. The live stream of the event, considered by industry professionals as equivalent to the Golden Globe Awards, starts at 9 p.m. PST.

trends

2008 and Beyond

There was a quantitative aspect to the activity by the courts and government regulators in 2007 that impacts adult operators today.

Gregory A. Piccionelli ·

Speed Networking Kicks XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Into High Gear

The highly-anticipated speed networking session at the XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Conference played to a packed house of attendees looking to make new connections in an intensive environment focused on meeting new business contacts.

Panel Discusses Monetizing, Copyrighting, Trademarking

A strong panel of producers and licensors met to discuss ways to ensure the best return of investment when marketing, distributing and monetizing original content.

OC3Networks Receives 3rd XBIZ Nomination for Hosting

Adult hosting company OC3Networks announced its third XBIZ nomination for Hosting Company of the Year. The company said its timing of the nomination is a validation to OC3 and its service to the online adult community past, present and future.

The Pirate Bay in Legal Hot Water

The founders of popular file-sharing torrent website The Pirate Bay, have been charged by Swedish prosecutors with conspiracy to break copyright law.

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How to Be a Gay Porn Star

Who is a big name in gay porn? It is always a toss of the dice because a big name is a matter of perception.

Chris Steele ·

Trisha Uptown to Promote XBIZ Awards on ‘Night Calls’ Tomorrow

Internet star Trisha Uptown takes to the Sirius satellite radio airwaves tomorrow to promote the 2008 XBIZ Awards and her nomination for Web Babe of the Year.

Notre Dame Conference Criticizes Porn

The University of Notre Dame has hosted a conference entitled "Pornography: Fantasy, Reality and Industry" which left attendees with the message that "pornography is what the end of the world looks like..."

SexEntertain Nominated for XBIZ Leased Content Provider of the Year Award

Content licensing company SexEntertain has been nominated for XBIZ’s Leased Content Provider of the Year Award. SexEntertain now manages Ultra-Premium Branded Feed lines for major adult studios including Vivid Entertainment, Hustler, Cherry Boxxx and Erotic Men.

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Jenny Hendrix

Jenny Hendrix knows she's hot. This confidence makes an interview with her different from those of many porn performers.

Gram Ponante ·
opinion

Learning to Let Go

What to do when your New Year's resolutions include letting go and moving on...

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

Marc Bell, Brad Shaw to Give Keynotes at XBIZ Hollywood Conference

XBIZ is pleased to announce the special keynote speakers for the upcoming XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Industry Conference — Marc Bell, CEO of Penthouse Media Group, Inc. (PMGI) and Brad Shaw of Shaw Investments.

Tom Byron, Matt Zane Celebrate XBIZ Award Nominations

With two big 2008 XBIZ Award nominations under his belt, Tom Byron is out to win but just acting a bit humble…for now, that is. Evolution is also pleased to announce that Matt Zane Productions has also earned an “Emerging Studio of the Year” nomination.

The XBIZ Weekly Retail Round-Up

The weekly collection of articles reporting on local laws and battles that affect today's adult retailers.

AlmightyContent Nominated for XBIZ Award

AlmightyContent is pleased to announce its second nomination in a row as “Content Feed Provider of the Year” at the 2008 XBIZ Awards.

opinion

I Got Your Convergence

All industries love buzzwords that hold the promise of vast financial reward while simultaneously maintaining an aura of mystery and exclusivity.

Tom Hymes ·

NetCash Signs on as Corporate Sponsor of XBIZ Hollywood Conference

XBIZ is pleased to announce that online payment processor NetCash has signed on to be a corporate sponsor of the upcoming XBIZ Hollywood ’08 Industry Conference, being held next week at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel.

AdultBizLaw.com to Launch at XBIZ Hollywood

Attorney Michael W. Fattorosi has announced the upcoming launch of a new adult industry legal information portal, AdultBizLaw.com, which is slated to coincide with the upcoming XBIZ Hollywood Conference.

Net Cash Nominated for XBIZ Best Alternative Billing Award

Online payment processer NetCash is pleased to be nominated for the Best Alternative Billing Award at the 2008 XBIZ Awards, an honor that reflects the company's growing presence in the market.