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Haley Paige Dies 2007-10-02 06:09:00 In a story we posted yesterday, but pulled until it could be confirmed, we are saddened to report the passing of adult star Haley Paige, who died on August 21, 2007. Rumors about Haley’s passing had been circulating over the past few days, but AVN was able to confirm the reports yesterday with the King City, California coroner’s office.A cause of death has not yet been confirmed. Although initial reports ruled out an overdose, AVN reports that such a cause of death has not been ruled out. Haley’s boyfriend, porn director Chico Wang was arrested back on June 29th for allegedly beating and kidnapping her, but no charges have been filed to date.Wang’s involvement in Haley’s death, if any, is pure speculation at this point. Empire Insider will keep you up to date on this story, as events warrant.
Belladonna Retires...For About 20 Minutes 2007-09-25 08:30:00 Okay, it wasn't quite that short of a time, but it seemed like it.A few weeks back, Evil Angel star Belladonna announced that she would no longer be performing sex in front of the cameras, due to her worries about STDs being spread throughout the industry.Well, according to her latest blog posts on her official MySpace page, Belladonna spoke too soon, deciding that she will continue to perform on screen after all.
Kurt Lockwood Says So Long To Porn 2007-09-06 15:12:00 Male performer Kurt Lockwood has decided to call it quits. Lockwood, who is originally from Baltimore, got his start as a mainstream actor, and later hit the road as a punk rock musician. Delving into the world of exotic dancing, Kurt made the jump into adult film in 2003 and has been one of the industry's most recognizable males ever since. Lockwood has stated he plans to move to Spain with his girlfriend, but hasn't ruled out returning to adult at some point in the future. Ironically, two of Lockwood's most notable adult titles came at the end of his career: The Real Boogie Nights (which Lockwood produced and directed) and Not The Bradys XXX, a spoof of the popular 70's TV show. Read more:Porn
Jenna Calls It Quits 2007-08-23 14:13:00 She hasn't shot any new hardcore material for about three years or so...but Jenna Jameson finally made it official - by both having her breast implants removed and stating that she is "100% done" with performing in adult films.Porn fans need not worry, though. Jenna still has a number of scenes and movies "in the vault" that will be released in the coming months and years. Her latest, I Dream Of Jenna 2, which was shot back in 2003, hit stores this week.
Jules Jordan & Evil Angel Win Big In Court 2007-08-14 14:37:00 Director Jules Jordan and adult studio Evil Angel claimed a huge victory against adult video piracy this week, as they won their copyright infringement case over defendants Kaytel Distribution and Leisure Time Canada after only a few hours of jury deliberation.Jordan and Evil Angel now reap the rewards of a nearly $17 million settlement, with Jordan alone getting over $5 million.This is the biggest victory that the adult industry has had over those who would illegally copy and sale content. The defendants were accusing of buying original content, then using it to make seemingly identical (but lower quality) versions and selling those to unsuspecting customers.
JM & Extreme Trials Still Headed To Court 2007-08-08 14:44:00 In recent seperate decisions, both the trials for JM Productions and Extreme Associates have had their appeals for dismissal denied, and both will be headed for court.JM is involved in a federal obscenity case in Arizona, in which online retail site Five Star DVD has also been named. That trial is set to proceed on October 16th.Meanwhile, the Rob Black/Extreme Associates case, which has been in the court system longer, will be proceeding in Pennsylvania sometime in October or November. Black and his company are also being charged with obscenity violations.Both cases have reatained noted First Amendement lawyer H. Louis Sirkin in their defense.Empire Insider will keep you posted on both cases, as events warrant.
Bree Olson Signs With Adam & Eve 2007-07-24 07:49:00 Blonde newcomer Bree Olson will be Adam & Eve’s newest contract girl come August 1st. Her contract will have her starring in 12 movies throughout 2008.There has been speculation online that Bree’s signing may indicate the exit of longtime contract girl Carmen Luvana, whose contract will expire at the end of the year. While Adam & Eve is mum on whether they’ll resign Carmen, Ms. Luvana has already stated publicly (on Adult DVD Talk) that regardless of what happens at Adam & Eve, she has no current plans to quit porn as a performer.
Flynt Takes Credit For Vitter Scandal 2007-07-11 13:05:00 Shockwaves rippled through Washington D.C. this week when it was revealed that Louisiana Republican Senator David Vitter’s number was on the phone list of “DC Madam” Deborah Jeane Palfrey.And like so many politicians before him, Vitter offered up a public apology, admitting he had been a client of Palfrey, and saying “This was a very serious sin in my past for which I am, of course, completely responsible.”Now it looks like Larry Flynt may be the one responsible for nailing Vitter. Flynt and Hustler have had a long-standing pledge (that dates back to the Clinton impeachment) that they would give $1 million to anyone who came forward with evidence of any sexual indiscretions by Republicans. Flynt has stated he had people call Vitter earlier this week and let him know they knew about his phone number in Palfrey’s records. Perhaps to avoid the additional embarrassment of being “outed” by a porn magazine, Vitter confessed to the Associated Press before Flynt could do anythi Read more:Scandal
F.A.M.E. Award Winners Announced 2007-06-26 08:23:00 The winners of the 2nd annual F.A.M.E. (Fans of Adult Media & Entertainment) Awards were announced this past weekend at the 11th annual Erotica LA expo in Los Angeles.The big winners for the night were Tera Patrick and Randy Spears, who took home the awards for Favorite Female Starlet and Favorte Male Star.Other winners included Jenna Haze as Favorite Oral Starlet; Courtney Cummz as Favorite Anal Starlet; and Jesse Jane for Hottest Body.Favorite Feature Movie went to Island Fever 4, while Favorite Gonzo Movie was given to Jenna Haze Dark Side.
Lela Star Is Newest Club Jenna Girl 2007-06-21 15:17:00 Stunning brunette Lela Star has signed a deal to become the latest Club Jenna Contract Girl. Lela has been in the industry since 2006, and has become a frequent face in various studio's gonzo releases.Lela is 22-years-old, stands 5' 1" and boasts a natural 32C chest. She's originally from Florida. Lela has already completed her first movie for Club Jenna, but there's no word yet on the name of the title or its release date.
Death To Pornographers! 2007-06-13 13:53:00 Iran's Parliament today approved a bill that could result in the death penalty for those associated with pornographic movies.In a 148-5 vote (with four abstentions), the Parliament said yes to a bill which states that "producers of pornographic works and main elements in their production are considered corruptors of the world and could be sentenced to punishment as corruptors of the world".A "corruptor of the world" is a phrase taken from the Koran, and is the highest form of criminal offence. According to the new bill, such a crime would not only cover producers of porn, but would also include actors, directors and cameramen.No word yet on if smart-assed bloggers are included, but just to be safe, I've taken Iran off my list of vacation destinations.
ADE Teams With Heatseek 2007-06-05 13:35:00 Heatseek is an Internet browser designed specifically with the adult user in mind. It’s a great way of browsing the Net for adult material, viewing and storing adult files and movies – all without worrying about others who might use your computer (wife, kids, etc.) having access to what you’ve been viewing.Adult DVD Empire is proud to announce that Heatseek will be using ADE’s V-Store technology to become their exclusive online DVD store. In return, Adult DVD Empire will be including free copies of Heatseek software in all adult orders (while supplies last). While Heatseek does offer premium services for those interested, potential users should know that there is no charge to download their browser or to use their basic services.Those who wish to try out the Heatseek browser can go to http://www.heatseek.com/.
Trooper Really Screwed This Time 2007-05-31 10:37:00 What began as an inappropriate on-duty tryst with a porn star has now turned into a nightmare for Tennessee Highway Trooper James Randy Moss.Oops, make that former Trooper...Moss was fired yesterday, although reports are that Moss will be allowed to resign, since a letter of resignation was apparently turned in by him hours prior to the termination being issued.The scandal stems from a routine traffic stop near Nashville back on May 7th, when Moss pulled over adult star Barbie Cummings and, after citing her for speeding and finding out she made porn, propositioned sex. Two problems for Moss however: he took photos and video of his encounter, and Cummings decided to write about the event on her blog.As if the public embarrassment and subsequent loss of his job weren’t enough, Moss now faces an indictment from prosecutors, who hope to charge him with police misconduct, tampering with evidence, and quite possibly even sexual battery.
Flynt Comments On Death Of Falwell 2007-05-16 14:06:00 They may have seemed like mortal enemies. The pornographer and the preacher. But over the years, Hustler's Larry Flynt and Moral Majority founder Jerry Falwell (who died yesterday at the age of 73) actually struck up a friendship with one another, albeit an adversarial one."My mother always told me that no matter how much you dislike a person, when you meet them face to face you will find characteristics about them that you like," Flynt remarked in a released statement. "I hated everything he stood for, but after meeting him in person, years after the trial, Jerry Falwell and I became good friends. He would visit me in California and we would debate together on college campuses. I always appreciated his sincerity even though I knew what he was selling and he knew what I was selling."Flynt and Falwell made national news back in 1988 when Falwell sued Flynt for a satirical ad about Falwell in the pages of Hustler magazine. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, and Flynt won -
Jenna & Tera Make FHM's Top 100 2007-05-08 15:07:00 Who are the sexiest women in the world?Well, according to the readers of FHM magazine, at least two of them are adult porn stars. Both Jenna Jameson and Tera Patrick made this year's 100 Sexiest Women list, with Tera coming in at 59th overall, while Jenna ranked 37th.Both Tera and Jenna made the 2006 list as well, and dropped a bit in ranking this year. Last year, Tera was 57th on the list, while Jenna was 33rd.Newbies to this year's list include Heroes' Ali Larter; The O.C.'s Rachel Bilson; Battlestar Galactica's Tricia Helfer; and - making an impressive debut at number 2: 2006 American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee.So who's this year's sexiest woman? None other than Fantastic Four's Jessica Alba.
Tera Sues Club Jenna & Playboy 2007-04-30 06:18:00 Adult superstar Tera Patrick has filed a lawsuit against both Club Jenna and Playboy, claiming she is due revenues from them for her official website, ClubTera.com.The lawsuit was first reported in the New York Post, and Tera has yet to make an official public statement about the lawsuit.
American Idol Contestant Goes Hardcore 2007-04-18 09:54:00 Olivia Mojica, who was a contestant on the second season of Fox's American Idol is about to have a whole lot more than her singing voice revealed to the public. She's recorded a homemade sex tape, and Vivid Pictures has obtained the rights, planning to release the video on a DVD entitled Hardcore Idol.The reportedly 40-mintues of action have Ms. Mojica making out with her boyfriend in what is being marketed as one of the best "celebrity" porn releases in terms of hardcore action. Hardcore Idol is currently set for a May release from Vivid.CLICK HERE to see the trailer for Hardcore Idol.
Gone To Jail 2007-04-11 12:18:00 Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis is gone off to jail.Francis is currently involved in a civil lawsuit with seven women who have appeared in his titles - claiming they were underage at the time Francis filmed them. Francis is working with his lawyers on a settlement, and reportedly became frustrated with the proceedings, telling the other side's lawyers he would "bury them" and using foul language. U.S. District Judge Richard Smoak ordered Francis to settle the case or face jail time, but Francis' behavior continued.Smoak issued a warrant for contempt of court against Francis last Thursday, but Francis refused to surrender at that time. This week, while getting off his private jet in Florida, Francis was taken into custody. He is currently being held without bail.The Girls Gone Wild series is an international phenomenon, netting Francis an estimated $29 million per year.
No .XXX Domain For The Net 2007-04-02 07:14:00 ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers), the agency that decides what extensions can go at the end of site addresses (i.e. com, net, org, etc.) voted 9-5 not to adopt a .xxx top-level domain for adult content on the Internet. This most recent vote marked the third time in seven years the agency had voted down the proposal in one form or another - but ICANN chairman Vinton Cerf suggested that it is now a dead issue, and the agency has no plans to discuss new top-level domains at any time in the future.Ironically, most pro-family groups opposed the establishment of the domain, feeling it would promote pornography - creating a "red light district" on the Net where adult material would be easier to find. Read more:XXX
What's Wrong With Adult's Superstars? 2007-03-23 14:24:00 Adult fans were aghast this past week when photos of a visibly malnourished Jenna Jameson showed up on the web showing her massive weight loss over the past few months.But anyone who follows porn closely knows that, sadly, this isn’t an isolated case. Recent photos of Digital Playground star Jesse Jane have also shown her with significant weight loss, and anyone who attended the 2007 AVN Show this year knows of the story of Starlet of the Year Naomi, whose weight loss was so noticeable that she actually left the show early (and missed her award presentation) because of all the questions and concerns she was getting from fans.Which raises the question: are today’s starlets under too much pressure to stay “thin”? There’s already tremendous pressure on these ladies from the industry to get boob jobs (how many perfectly-formed starlets have we seen already this decade “ruin” their figure with an ill-advised enhancement?), and one wonders if they’re now so worried about thei Read more:Adult
Empire Awards Winners Announced 2007-03-07 07:55:00 Adult DVD Empire, four-time winner of the AVN Award for Best Retail Website, is proud to announce the winners of the 2006 Empire Awards. Ninn Worx’s Sacred Sin was the most decorated title in the seventh annual event that pays recognition to the best and the brightest of the Adult DVD world. Sacred Sin took home four awards: Best Overall DVD, Best Feature DVD, Best DVD Audio Quality and the coveted Editor’s Choice Award.Wicked Pictures, Digital Playground and Vivid were also big winners, with Wicked claiming four, Digital Playground taking three, and Vivid winning two Empire Awards. Wicked received the Empire Awards for Best Overall Studio, Best Compilation Studio, Best Compilation DVD award for Wicked Legends: Vol. 1 and Best DVD Menu Design for The Visitors. Digital Playground secured the awards for Best All Sex DVD and Best Video Quality with Island Fever 4, as well as the Best Selling DVD of 2006 for their swashbuckling hit Pirates. Vivid grabbed the award for Best DVD Extras f
Sex Z Pictures Signs Hillary Scott 2007-03-01 12:02:00 Sex Z Pictures has announced that Hillary Scott is their first "million dollar" contract girl, carefully putting the phrase in quotes lest fans actually think the contract is for that much money.What we do know about the terms of the contract is that Hillary will be an exclusive star for Sex Z Pictures for the next five years, and will also have the chance to produce and direct her own titles.Her first project as director will be the upcoming release of Extreme Asshole Makeover, followed by Creamy Stink Stars, which will be released later in 2007. Read more:sex
It's Just Porn, Dude! 2007-02-22 09:54:00 When James Van Iveren heard the sounds of a woman screaming next door, he took action.Grabbing a heirloom cavalry sword from his wall, he kicked open his neighbor's door and started shouting "Where is she?!"But it turns out that Iveren's neighbor was just watching a porn movie. Not convinced, Iveren held his neighbor at sword-point and made him open the closets in his home to prove he was alone. At least that's the neighbor's story...Iveren disputes this part of the tale.Iveren now faces charges of criminal trespass, criminal damage and disorderly conduct, and could face up to 33 months in jail. Rumors that he'll be getting an adult award for "Swordsman Of The Year" are unfounded. Read more:Porn
Ashley Blue Says "So Long" To JM 2007-02-15 15:26:00 After three years of some of the more nastier scenes you'll find on the market, brunette Ashley Blue is saying goodbye to JM Productions - but don't worry, fans, she's staying in the porn industry.According to a story that ran on AVN.com today, Ashley never had a written contract with JM, and is making this move simply because she wants "to do scenes with other people for all the right reasons, not to spite anyone."Ashley's first non-JM scene in the past three years will be for Private in the upcoming release Pirate Fetish Machine 30: Bondage and Sleaze in L.A.
Vivid Pays $1 Million For Kim Kardashian Video 2007-02-09 09:57:00 Vivid Pictures has won the bidding war for the rights to the Kim Kardashian sex video, and will be offering it to adult fans both online and on DVD.Kardashian is the daughter of the late Robert Kardashian, who was one of O.J. Simpson's attorneys. She is also the step-daughter of Olympic athlete Bruce Jenner, and a close friend of Paris Hilton, whose own sex video - One Night In Paris - remains one of the adult industry's all-time best-selling releases.According to Vivid owner Steve Hirsch, the sex video with Kim is about 40-minutes in length, with 26 of those minutes consisting of sexual action. The sexual action is with R&B artist Ray J, who is the brother of pop star Brandy.As of this morning, Kardashian and her lawyers are claiming they will be filing a lawsuit to stop the release of the video. Hirsch remains firm that Vivid has the legal rights to it.
Empire Award Nominations Announced 2007-01-26 14:48:00 Adult DVD Empire, four-time winner of the AVN Award for Best Retail Website, is proud to announce the nominees for the seventh annual Adult DVD Empire Awards. The event honors the best and brightest on Adult DVD from 2006.The 2006 Adult DVD Empire Awards include categories ranging from Best Overall DVD to Best DVD Menu Designs and Best Overall Studio. The most nominated DVDs this year are Digital Playground’s Island Fever 4 and Wicked’s The Visitors, each with 8 nods. Wicked’s Manhunters and Ninn Worx’s Sacred Sin were close behind, with 7 nominations each. Wicked Pictures has the most nominees as a studio with 23 (including 2 nods for Marc Dorcel foreign titles). Vivid and Digital Playground both rank second with 12 nominations each, and Zero Tolerance was honored with 8 nominations.Other DVDs receiving multiple nominations were Vivid’s Emperor and Jules Jordan Video’s Jenna Haze Dark Side - both of which received 4 nominations.The Viewer’s Choice Award nominees range fr
Four-Peat! ADE Wins Again For "Best Retail Site" 2007-01-14 11:53:00 For an unprecedented fourth year in a row, Adult DVD Empire was awarded “Best Retail Website” at the AVN Awards.On behalf of everyone at Adult DVD Empire, we’d like to thank AVN.com, all the voters, and most of all – all our loyal customers out there who help make ADE the best adult retail site on the Web year after year.We’ll continue to strive to make our site and our customer experience second to none, and look forward to being your one-stop shopping place for all things adult in 2007.Again, many thanks!
Pirates II Trailer To Debut At AEE 2007-01-10 09:25:00 Digital Playground will debut the first teaser for Pirates II at AVN's Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas on Wednesday, January 10th. Directed by DP's multi-award winning director, Joone, Pirates II will feature an all-star cast and state of the art animation, special effects and graphics.Company president, Samantha Lewis is very pleased, "Pirates has been a phenomenal success and the sequel will be even stronger. I am very excited to show off the teaser that Joone has created. It will run in the Digital Playground booth, space # 7012, on all of AEE's entrance units and a special HD-DVD version will play in the press room."
Lacie Heart's A Digital Playground Girl! Who's Next?! 2006-12-29 15:18:00 In what seems to be an attempt to sign all the hot adult stars not currently under contract with a studio, Digital Playground has just announced the signing of former Vivid Girl Lacie Heart to an exclusive performance contract. Digital just announced the signing of Katsumi yesterday.Like Katsumi, there is no word yet on the details of Ms. Heart's new contract. Also like Katsumi, Digital announced that Lacie will be featured in an upcoming volume of the Deeper series as well as Lacie Heart: Sexual Freak.Lacie can be seen in the current Digital Playground releases Jack's Big Ass Show; Porcelain; and Jack's Teen America 17.
Katsumi Is Digital Playground's Latest Contract Girl 2006-12-29 09:37:00 Adult studio Digital Playground has signed Katsumi to an exclusive contract. At press time, no details were available about the length of her contract, but Digital did announce that Katsumi would be appearing in two upcoming titles: Katsumi: Sexual Freak and an upcoming volume of the Deeper series.Katsumi has already appeared (as a non-contract performer) in the Digital Playground titles Jack's Playground 9; Jack's Playground 28; Deeper 2; Jack's Teen America 4; and Cockasian.
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