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A Girl's-Eye View of Gay Porn

While the majority of viewers are gay, there are women who will visit a gay site.

Ayrora Temple ·

XBIZ Awards 2008 'Nominate Us' Button Now Available

With the nomination period for the 2008 XBIZ Awards open to the adult entertainment industry and in full swing, XBIZ is encouraging community members to promote the open nominations by carrying on their sites a coded button enabling visitors to nominate them.

opinion

All the Way to the FBI

On official FBI letterhead, the one-page invitation stated that the meeting would take place at the J. Edgar Hoover Building in Washington.

Tom Hymes ·
trends

Extreme in the U.K.

England's House of Commons is discussing a proposed law that could criminalize the possession of what U.K. politicians have been loosely describing as "extreme pornography."

Alex Henderson ·

XBIZ Awards 2008 Nominations Period Begins

The nominations phase of the 2008 XBIZ Awards will begin Thursday and continue through Dec. 31. Featuring expanded web, tech and video categories, the star-studded event will take place Feb. 7, 2008, at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif.

FreddyandEddy Write Novelty Column for XBIZ

XBIZ Video magazine has announced that well-known adult retailers Ian and Alicia Denchasy, owners of FreddyandEddy boutique and purveyors of FreddyandEddy.com, will bring their sex toy expertise and retail knowledge to a new monthly column.

Juror Talks to XBIZ About JM/Five Star Obscenity Case

A woman claiming to be a member of the jury for the JM Productions/Five Star Video obscenity case told XBIZ that the jury wrestled with how to accurately gauge the “community standard” of the Phoenix area.

trends

Where are the Real Lesbians?

Hot girl-on-girl action is all over the Internet. It seems there are countless numbers of lip-glossed lesbians tickling each other with manicured nails and pretty pink dildos; and lucky for us there's always a camera nearby.

Anne Winter ·

Early Registration for XBIZ Hollywood Conference Ends Wednesday

Early Bird registration ends Wednesday for the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

opinion

Straights Targeting Gays

"Going gay" — it's an increasingly common choice today for many adult webmasters; and one more often born of economic necessity rather than sexual preference.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·

2008 XBIZ Awards Website Launches; New Categories Featured

The excitement and anticipation for the 2008 XBIZ Awards taking place Feb. 7 at The Highlands in Hollywood, Calif., is building with the launch of the show's official website at XBIZAwards.com.

XBIZ Hollywood '08 Runs Early Bird Special, AdultWhosWho Promo

Webmasters and industry professionals can register early to guarantee a spot at the XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference at a discounted rate.

opinion

Your Exit Strategy

Selling an adult entertainment company is about to change: Instead of looking to the next generation of family or a group of outside buyers, you may consider employees, a private equity fund or the investing public.

Tom Johansmeyer ·
profile

XPays

XPays.com, the patented affiliate model that Internet businessmen like to call "affiliate pooling," has grown into an industry behemoth.

John Stuart ·
trends

Managing Perception

On Sept. 7 in Portland, Ore., Paul Eugene Frizelle, 37, was charged with the murder of 18-year-old model Emily Egan, whose body was found in his apartment.

Tod Hunter ·

FSC’s Bash Features Pres. Candidate Gravel; Honors Eddie Wedelstedt

History was made at the Free Speech Coalition’s Red, White and Blue Bash last night by former Sen. Mike Gravel when he became the first U.S. presidential candidate to speak at an adult entertainment industry function during a campaign.

opinion

The Skin Trade

A look at the latest film from Joe Gallant.

Registration Open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Conference

Online registration is now open for XBIZ Hollywood '08 Industry Conference, scheduled for Feb. 6-8 at the historic Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood, Calif.

Wasteland’s Colin Rowntree Is Newest XBIZ Blogger

Colin Rowntree, the founder of the venerable BDSM website Wasteland.com, has launched a blog on XBIZ.com today. He is the latest industry veteran tapped by XBIZ to weigh in on industry issues.

profile

Retail Kings

Our list of 10 Leading Retailers is a diverse cross-section — from couples-friendly boutiques, to upscale specialty stores, to mega-sized adult emporiums.

Stephen Yagielowicz ·