MONTREAL – LeWood has joined the parade of adult studios that are making a habit of debuting new titles online ahead of brick-and-mortar distribution. Producers call the tactic “added value” for hard-core fans, but the process seems to be working well for the studios’ bottom...

TEMPE, Ariz. – For the 10th consecutive year, the Phoenix Forum Charity Golf Tournament will raise funds to support a worthy cause. Registration for the event, set to begin at noon March 26 at the Karsten Golf Course on the grounds of Arizona State University, opened Monday. The...

LOS ANGELES – Erotic network MetArt has acquired two long-running UK-based sites known for presenting “the art of the simple nude”: DOMAI.com and GoddessNudes.com. Founded in 1997 as one of the adult industry’s first softcore websites, DOMAI.com is an institution. The...

VISTA, Calif. – A new adult novelty product hopes to provide both sophistication and levity in the flavored condoms market by forgoing the more traditional candy taste in favor of appletini, piña colada and strawberry daiquiri. Happy hour may never be the same.

MORGANVILLE, NJ – The developer of one of the most popular software systems for running adult affiliate programs has added a feature to assist webmasters in complying with the UK’s age-verification regulations. The feature, developed by Intelligent ID, automatically shuttles...

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – There’s no denying the live-cams segment of the adult online industry is thriving. Consequently, live-cam performances have proven both a boon and challenge for revenue-generation. Well-promoted live-cam sessions can bring in significant sums for bona-fide...

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The X-Rated Critics Organization will present its 30th annual adult entertainment awards April 16 at OHM in Hollywood, Calif. Second only to the AVN Awards in number of years of continuous presentation, the XRCO Awards differ from other honors in that they are...

TAMPA BAY, Fla. – Nearly four years after it hit the consumer market, Apple’s iPad has overtaken the graying iPhone as a primary choice for mobile consumers of online porn, according to a major provider of leased adult content. Perhaps more important, iPad adoption is growing...

CLIFTON PARK, NY – Colin M. has been promoted to vice-president of business development at adult industry translation service TranslationsXXX. In his new capacity, he will lead all sales and marketing efforts for the company. TranslationsXXX specializes in website localization...

LOS ANGELES – Debuting new titles online 10 days ahead of the DVD release must be working for adult studio Evil Angel, because the studio just used the tactic for the fourth time this month. Pretty Sloppy #5, a seven-hour, all-girl romp from award-winning director Jay Sin, will...