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Articles by Jeff Dana

Mick Blue Dishes on Role in BET Plus Crime Flick 'Dutch III'

Decorated performer Mick Blue has stepped outside of the adult industry to appear in "Dutch III: International Gangster," a new mainstream crime movie currently streaming on BET Plus.

Keiran Lee Gets Star Send-Off from Brazzers Ahead of UK Homecoming

Keiran Lee is coming home. Two decades after moving from England to the United States to sign an exclusive contract with Brazzers, the award-winning performer is moving back to the U.K. this week along with his wife, fellow performer Kirsten Price, and their three children.

Tommy Gunn Reflects on His Legendary Past as He Looks to the Future

Tommy Gunn is wearing an eyepatch. It’s not an homage to the classic "Pirates" porn parody franchise, in which Gunn takes on the Johnny Depp role. The eyepatch is a temporary measure to help him deal with a nerve palsy that came out of nowhere several years ago and affects his vision from time to time. Gunn needs his vision. As one of the adult industry’s longest-serving male stars, he still has plenty to look forward to.

A Day With Mike Quasar: Porn, Pets and Wit That Won't Quit

Mike Quasar has been working in the adult industry for 34 years. The noted veteran director admits to feeling a little astonished by this fact.

Abella Danger Talks Philosophy, Film, and the Future

Abella Danger is crying. It’s the good kind of crying, though. The kind you do when you can’t believe your luck — and Abella Danger definitely considers herself lucky.

Michael Ninn Returns With 'Catherine' Sequel Made Entirely by AI

Veteran filmmaker Michael Ninn, though retired from the adult business for the past 10 years, recently unveiled a new episodic project titled "Catherine II: The Series," which serves as a sequel to his 2005 adult film "Catherine."

Director Ivan on Living Alt 24/7 and Saying No to Boring Smut

Not only does the AltErotic director — who was recently inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame — have a healthy respect for the history of the adult industry, but he’s also a student of Hollywood.

Report: VPN Usage Surges in France After Aylo Restricts Access to Pornhub

France has experienced a surge in virtual private network (VPN) signups after Aylo, which operates Pornhub, Redtube and YouPorn, cut off access to those sites in the country in the wake of new age verification regulations, business news site MENAFN is reporting.

'Golden Age' Director Paul Thomas Passes Away at 76

Adult filmmaker Paul Thomas has passed away after spending most of his life in the porn business. He was 76.

Performer Koby Falks Passes Away

Australian performer Koby Falks reportedly passed away on May 28, according to his publicist, Matthew Leigh of Mista PR.

Bree Mills on Directing 'Escape From Camp Conversion' for Adult Time's Girlcore Banner

Bree Mills was out running one day when the title of her next movie came to her: "Escape From Camp Conversion." The chief creative officer of Adult Time had been thinking about how to combine her love for queer cinema and lesbian pulp fiction with the distinct aesthetic of the 1980s.

Director Ike Diezel on Finding Community in Craft and Combat

The night before a shoot, Diezel makes sure his lenses are clean, his batteries are charged, his memory cards are formatted — and that he has enough douches for his performers, having already touched base with their agents the day before.

Penny Barber Turns 40: Inside Her Birthday Bash With Ryan Keely

Penny Barber turns 40 years old this month, so the veteran performer decided to celebrate in style with a very special birthday bash alongside her best friend, Ryan Keely.

Cubbi Thompson: On a Wild Ride All Her Own

How do you relax after a hard day’s work? A) Sprawl on the couch, B) Soak in the tub, or C) Head straight for the nearest theme park and jump on the roller coaster.

Yee-Haw! 7th Pornhub Awards Bring Out the Industry's Top Cowboys and Cowgirls

One year after a raucous rock ’n' roll celebration at the Whisky a Go Go, the seventh annual Pornhub Awards traded in leather and lace for a Wild West theme that brought the industry’s top cowboys and cowgirls to the historic Saddle Ranch Chop House on Hollywood’s iconic Sunset Strip.

On the Set: Ricky Greenwood Pays Homage to 'Bonnie and Clyde' With 'Wanted'

Yellow police tape flutters in the wind. A dead body decomposes under a white sheet in the hot sun. Standing over it, surrounded by cops, is Blake Blossom. It’s just after 1 p.m., and we’re in Castaic, California, on the set of “Wanted,” a steamy new thriller from Digital Playground and director Ricky Greenwood.

Abella Danger to Host 2025 XMA Creator Awards

the 2025 XMA Creator Awards, presented by premier creator platform Fansly.

Ron Jeremy's Accusers Reach Settlement With Rainbow Bar & Grill

The Rainbow Bar & Grill has reached confidential settlements with a group of women who filed a negligence lawsuit against the Sunset Strip restaurant over alleged sexual assaults committed by Ron Jeremy, according to Rolling Stone.

Trump's Tariffs: The Impact on Pleasure Products and How the Industry Is Responding

President Donald Trump may have backed off his tariffs for most nations for the next three months while negotiating with individual countries, but he increased the tax rates on Chinese imports to 125% in a decision that has serious ramifications for many sectors, including the pleasure industry.

Performer Damien Stone Passes Away at 32

Performer Damien Stone passed away on March 11 due to complications from an enlarged heart, according to reports citing his family. Stone was 32.

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