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Pamela Anderson Lands 11th Playboy Cover

Thu, Oct 21 2010 05:00pm PDT
Pamela Anderson will notch 11 Playboy covers when January's issue is published.

Hustler.com Targeted in Planned DDoS Attack

Thu, Oct 21 2010 02:00pm PDT
A 4Chan splinter group is planning a DDoS attack on Hustler.com, whose parent company recently filed suits targeting more than 5,000 alleged users of BitTorrent networks who downloaded LFP content.

Jenna Jameson Headed to Broadway Stage

Thu, Oct 21 2010 08:00am PDT
Porn legend Jenna Jameson is up for a part in the hit Broadway rock musical, "Rock of Ages."

Penthouse Magazine Founder Bob Guccione Dies at 79

Wed, Oct 20 2010 07:45pm PDT
Penthouse founder Bob Guccione died today after a long battle with lung cancer. He was 79.

Online Networks Face New Stealth Attack

Wed, Oct 20 2010 05:00pm PDT
All network security equipment is facing a new kind of online attack, according to Finnish data security vendor Stonesoft.

Good Vibrations Opens Store Near S.F.'s Union Square

Wed, Oct 20 2010 02:30pm PDT
Good Vibrations plans on opening its fourth location in the Bay Area across from Bloomingdale's in downtown San Francisco's Union Square district.

Blue Circus to Release Dick Chibbles' 'SAW' Parody Through Pulse

Wed, Oct 20 2010 01:45pm PDT
Dick Chibbles, president of Blue Circus Entertainment, has announced the release of “SAW: A Hardcore Parody,” featuring an all-star cast of performers spoofing the popular horror franchise.

NYU Radio to Air Paul Thomas Interview Today

Wed, Oct 20 2010 01:00pm PDT
An interview with director Paul Thomas will air at 4:30 p.m. PST today on the campus radio station for New York University (NYU).

Sex.com Sells for $13 Million

Wed, Oct 20 2010 10:00am PDT
A company called Clover Holdings Ltd. has signed a deal to purchase Sex.com for $13 million, a figure $1 million shy of its purchase price more than four years ago.

Gay Performer Steven Daigle Arrested

Wed, Oct 20 2010 09:00am PDT
"Big Brother" reality TV star turned gay performer Steven Daigle was arrested last night for allegedly beating his ex-boyfriend and fellow performer Trent Locke.

Larry Flynt Offers Carl Paladino a Job

Wed, Oct 20 2010 08:00am PDT
Hustler publisher Larry Flynt has offered New York Gubernatorial Tea Party candidate Carl Paladino an executive editor position at Hustler magazine.

Larry Flynt Wins Restraining Order Against Midway Venture

Tue, Oct 19 2010 04:00pm PDT
A judge today sided with publisher Larry Flynt and the companies under his control by granting a temporary restraining order against Midway Venture.

Third Degree Announces New Reality Show, 'Coming of Age' Parodies

Tue, Oct 19 2010 03:45pm PDT
Third Degree Films announced plans to release dozens of new parodies tackling one of the most popular genres on TV — reality — and some classic "coming of age" comedies.

Mobile Adult Revenue in W. Europe Forecast to Reach $2.8B by 2015

Tue, Oct 19 2010 03:00pm PDT
Mobile adult content and services are expected to reach $2.8 billion by 2015 in Western Europe, according to a new forecast from Juniper Research.

Visitors to Australia Should Declare All Porn, Official Says

Tue, Oct 19 2010 02:15pm PDT
Australian Sex Party leader Fiona Patten says new passenger arrival cards demanding porn declarations are an invasion of privacy.

AIM Attorney Says Clinic Hasn’t Missed Deadline

Tue, Oct 19 2010 01:30pm PDT
AIM attorney Jeffrey Douglas is refuting AIDS Healthcare Foundation claims that say AIM has missed its legal deadline to report the HIV case to Los Angeles County public health officials.

Prosecutors Say National Obscenity Standard Doesn't Apply in Isaacs Case

Mon, Oct 18 2010 03:45pm PDT
Ira Isaacs' attorney and Justice Department attorneys are embroiled in pretrial motions in the case, which begins in February.

Broadband Use, Quality Improves Globally

Mon, Oct 18 2010 03:30pm PDT
A new study from Oxford University shows that more countries are able to access the Internet because of improved quality and availability of broadband.

L.A. County Supervisors to Be Asked to Step Up Porn Oversight

Mon, Oct 18 2010 02:45pm PDT
The AIDS Healthcare Foundation is planning a visit to the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors' biweekly meeting on Tuesday in a plea to ratchet up Health Department oversight.

2011 XBIZ Awards Pre-Nomination Period Begins Monday

Mon, Oct 18 2010 09:00am PDT
XBIZ is pleased to announce that pre-nomination submissions for the 2011 XBIZ Awards will begin on Monday, Oct. 18.

2nd 'Avatar' Suit Nets 1,106 Defendants

Mon, Oct 18 2010 08:45am PDT
Another 1,106 John Doe defendants were sued Monday by Larry Flynt Publications for allegedly poaching Hustler‘s "This Ain’t Avatar XXX 3D” through BitTorrent networks.

3,120 BitTorrent Users Targeted in LFP ‘Avatar’ Suit

Sun, Oct 17 2010 08:15pm PDT
Larry Flynt Publications on Sunday sued 3,120 BitTorrent users who allegedly downloaded and distributed Hustler‘s "This Ain’t Avatar XXX 3D.”

L.A. City Council Hesitant to Suspend Production Permits

Fri, Oct 15 2010 04:30pm PDT
The Los Angeles City Council was hesitant to suspend adult film production permits Friday after being challenged by officials from the AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

New Frontier Media Signs Lease Deal That Nearly Doubles Its Space

Fri, Oct 15 2010 03:00pm PDT
New Frontier Media is planning to consolidate its corporate offices that will almost double the size of its office and broadcast space when occupancy begins in June.

AHF Plans to Address L.A. City Council Over HIV Scare

Fri, Oct 15 2010 09:45am PDT
Officials of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation plan to make an appearance today before the Los Angeles City Council, asking them to suspend adult filming.

Reality Kings Wants Infringement Case Moved to Fla.

Thu, Oct 14 2010 05:00pm PDT
Reality Kings, defending itself over multimillion-dollar copyright infringement claims by 26 recording company plaintiffs, says it had no part in filming the 193 videos at the heart of the suit.

Is Mainstream Media Blowing HIV Scare Out of Proportion?

Thu, Oct 14 2010 03:45pm PDT
Adult industry performers are speaking out about the current HIV scare, discussing topics ranging from mainstream media, HIV awareness, safety procedures and how this could affect their own careers.

Brazzers Launches Safe Sex Campaign

Thu, Oct 14 2010 03:00pm PDT
The Manwin Group of Companies and its Brazzers unit have launched a new campaign — Get Rubber! — as part of an initiative encouraging the practice of safe sex.

Hustler, Digital Playground Also Suspend Porn Production

Wed, Oct 13 2010 10:15pm PDT
Hustler and Digital Playground also put their productions on hold following Tuesday’s announcement that a porn performer has tested positive for HIV.

AIM Addresses HIV Privacy Regulations

Wed, Oct 13 2010 04:30pm PDT
The AIM Healthcare Foundation issued a statement on its website, saying that its handling of the current HIV case is in full compliance with all county, state and federal law regarding both reporting and privacy protection.

Wicked, Vivid Halt Porn Production in Light of HIV Infection

Tue, Oct 12 2010 08:15pm PDT
Wicked Pictures and Vivid Entertainment have ceased film production following the announcement that a porn performer has tested positive for HIV.

Porn Performer Tests Positive for HIV

Tue, Oct 12 2010 02:45pm PDT
An adult industry performer has tested positive for HIV, according to AIM Healthcare officials.

Software Makes Objects Disappear in Real Time

Tue, Oct 12 2010 12:00pm PDT
A new software technology is able to make objects disappear from a live video — in real time.

Indonesian Radicals Set to Protest Tera Patrick Horror Film

Tue, Oct 12 2010 09:00am PDT
The radical Islamic Defenders Front is set to protest the upcoming release of an Indonesian horror movie starring adult superstar Tera Patrick.

Meta Interfaces Asks Judge to Dismiss Private's $30M Suit

Mon, Oct 11 2010 04:15pm PDT
Meta Interfaces, defending itself over a $30 million copyright suit waged by Private Media Group, says it paid a flat license fee of $106,000 for the same Private content now being litigated in an infringement claim.

Microsoft Introduces 3 Smartphones

Mon, Oct 11 2010 10:00am PDT
Microsoft has unveiled three new Windows Phone 7 smartphones that will be launching exclusively with AT&T; in the U.S. for the holiday season at a selling price of $199.99.

Group Claims Email Attack by Porn Companies

Sat, Oct 09 2010 06:00am PDT
The Utah Coalition Against Pornography (UCAP) said its website was slammed with more than 1,000 porn emails in 24 hours by adult companies in San Francisco after its site was linked to a woman’s anti-porn group initiative.

High Society Mag Offering Teacher $60,000 to Pose Nude

Fri, Oct 08 2010 08:00am PDT
Adult magazine High Society has offered former New York City teacher Melissa Petro, ousted from her job for blogging about her former life as a hooker $60,000 (a year’s salary) to pose nude.

Adam & Eve Survey: Most Americans Use the Internet for Sex Info

Thu, Oct 07 2010 01:00pm PDT
The Internet is the top source for questions about sex for more than 70 percent of Americans, according to a recent Adam & Eve survey.

Apple to Make iPhones for CDMA Networks

Thu, Oct 07 2010 12:00pm PDT
Apple is getting ready to manufacture a new iPhone that works on cellular networks based on CDMA technology, according to a new report.

Clips4Sale Offers Octomom $20,000 for Non-Nude Scenes

Thu, Oct 07 2010 09:00am PDT
Octomom Nadya Suleman received another cash offer from the porn community, this time from Clips4Sale offering her $20,000 just to wash her hair and consent to some on camera tickle torture.

Flynt Brothers' Legal Battles Rage Over Hustler Name

Thu, Oct 07 2010 08:00am PDT
Attorneys for Larry Flynt Publications, in their federal trademark infringement case against Jimmy Flynt, are seeking a permanent injunction to keep Hustler Cincinnati from using the Hustler name.

Judge Sides With Private Media Investor, Denies Motion

Wed, Oct 06 2010 02:00pm PDT
A Las Vegas judge handed a group of Private Media Group investors a victory today, denying Private’s motion to keep Consipio, a Private investor, from exercising its voting rights in an upcoming shareholders meeting.

Vivid Offers Octomom Job on Porn Film Crew

Wed, Oct 06 2010 11:00am PDT
Vivid Entertainment has offered Octomom Nadya Suleman a job as a film production assistant for $1000 a day.

ePassporte Closes Down

Mon, Oct 04 2010 08:00pm PDT
ePassporte told its clients Monday night that it has closed shop.

2 Websites, 9 Studios Team to Police Porn Copyrights

Mon, Oct 04 2010 05:30pm PDT
XNXX.com and XVideos.com have joined a group of industry studios in an initiative to identify and remove pirated content using Vobile’s MediaWise software.

Ventura Content, Manwin Settlement Includes Vobile Provision

Mon, Oct 04 2010 04:30pm PDT
Ventura Content and Brazzers said Monday they officially have settled; the deal includes a provision for fingerprinting content.

Proposed Illegal File-Sharing Bill on Hold

Mon, Oct 04 2010 04:00pm PDT
A proposed bill that would have given the Justice Department power to shut down illegal file-sharing websites has been put on hold at least for the time being.

Judge Orders Joe Francis to Pay Nearly $36,000 in Fees

Mon, Oct 04 2010 02:00pm PDT
Superior Court Judge Mark Mooney has ordered Girls Gone Wild CEO Joe Francis to pay $35, 905.50 in attorneys fees to Playboy Playmate of the Year Jayde Nicole in their defamation lawsuit stemming from a fight at a West Hollywood, Calif., nightclub last year.

XBIZ Sets Sights on Europe, Plans 2011 Expansion

Fri, Oct 01 2010 04:15pm PDT
XBIZ, the adult entertainment industry’s leading business news organization, is pleased to announce that it has set its sights on the European market for the upcoming new year
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