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From Nigeria to California, Marvin Love Brings Comedy to Digital Playground
“If it doesn’t happen, listen, I’m happy to talk over and over again.” So says Marvin Love, director of Digital Playground’s latest comedy, “Single Minded.” Two days before, Love and I had conducted an excellent 45-minute interview, covering topics ranging from his upbringing in Nigeria, to his transition from mainstream movie production to adult directing, to his establishment of The Bakery Talent Agency. It was loose, funny, and very insightful.
California Tightens Restrictions on Subscription Auto-Renewals
California this week enacted a new law that significantly tightens the rules regarding automatic renewal of paid website subscriptions.
New 'Digital Replicas' Law Protects California Performers
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed into law AB 2602, which regulates how digital replicas are addressed in personal and professional services contracts.
FSC: California's Porn Age Verification Bill Defeated Over Budget Concerns
The California legislature’s age verification bill, one of numerous AV bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn activists, will not be moving forward, Free Speech Coalition reported Tuesday.
FSC Drops Opposition to California Age Verification Bill After Amendments
Free Speech Coalition (FSC) has dropped its formal opposition to California’s age verification bill AB 3080, after an amendment secured through months of discussions with the bill’s author was heard by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
California Republicans, Democrats Send Controversial Age Verification Bill to Senate
The California legislature’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn activists passed unanimously in the state Assembly on Thursday with bipartisan support, and is now being considered by the state Senate.
California Labor Division Rules in Nicole Doshi's Favor in Motley Contract Dispute
The Division of Labor Standards Enforcement of the California Department of Industrial Relations ruled on Monday in favor of Nicole Doshi in her contract dispute with defunct talent agency Motley Models and its former owner Dave Rock.
Video: FSC's Alison Boden Testifies Before California Assembly Committee Regarding Age Verification
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden testified before the California Assembly Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, in opposition to the state’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
California Republicans, Democrats Team Up to Advance Age Verification for Porn
Both Republicans and Democrats in the California Assembly’s Privacy and Consumer Protection Committee voted last week to move forward a version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
FSC's Alison Boden Testifies Against California Age Verification Bill, Urges Action to Defeat It
Free Speech Coalition Executive Director Alison Boden testified Tuesday against AB 3080, California’s version of the age verification bills being sponsored around the country by anti-porn religious conservative activists.
Doc Johnson Featured in LA Times Series on Iconic California Companies
Doc Johnson was recently featured in an article in the Los Angeles Times as part of a series on iconic California companies.
Court Blocks California's Controversial 'Age-Appropriate Design Code Act'
A federal judge on Monday issued an injunction blocking the California attorney general from enforcing the controversial California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA), which was passed last year after lobbying from a British baroness.
British Baroness Defends Controversial California Age Verification Law She Inspired
The Baroness Beeban Kidron, a British aristocrat with California and Hollywood ties, was the subject last week of a fawning profile by Politico, in which she continued to defend her controversial campaigns for internet age verification in the U.K. and California.
Falcon/NakedSword Creative Director Sister Roma Honored by the State of California
Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence drag performer/activist and Falcon/NakedSword Creative Director Sister Roma was honored today by the California legislature as part of a resolution declaring June “LGBTQ+ Pride Month.”
Hustler Hollywood Opens Modesto, California Location
Hustler Hollywood has opened a new store in Modesto — the retail chain's 53rd location, and its 14th store in California.
Hustler Hollywood Opens Victorville, California Location
Hustler Hollywood has opened a new store in Victorville — the retail chain's 46th location, and its 14th store in the state.
Dr. Ava Cadell Opens 'Loveology Retreat' in Southern California
Noted sexpert, author and therapist Dr. Ava Cadell has opened the new Loveology Retreat in Maricopa.
California Passes Controversial Age Verification Bill Drafted by British Baroness
The California legislature on Tuesday passed a highly controversial bill mandating sweeping yet vague age verification measures for any web site “likely to be accessed by children,” now waiting to be signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom.
Carmen Valentina to Headline Deja Vu Showgirls in Bakersfield, California
Carmen Valentina will headline Deja Vu Showgirls in Bakersfield, California this Friday and Saturday night.
Julia Robbie to Perform Comedy Set in Tarzana, California on Friday
Newcomer Julia Robbie will be performing a stand-up comedy set at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, California this Friday.