The Temptation Awards Announces Nominees for Gay Categories

LOS ANGELES — The Temptation Awards, in conjunction with NakedSword, has released nominees in 11 gay categories.

Nominees for the Best Picture of the Year categories are: Raging Stallion’s “Arabesque,” “Big Rig” from Buckshot Productions, “Bonesaw” from Adonis Pictures, “Dangerous Liaisons” from Lucas Entertainment, “Dirty Little Sins” from Red Devil, “Cross Country” from Falcon Studios, “SpyQuest2” from Titan Media and “Wrong Side of the Track” from Rascal Video.

In addition to Best Picture, the show, which will be held July 29 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., will feature awards in the following gay categories:

Best Director

Best Group Scene

Best Sex Scene Duo

Best Amateur Website

Best Studio Website

Best Foreign Video

Best Ethnic Video

Best Fetish Video

Best Amateur Video

Performer of the Year

The show is the brainchild of Temptation News CEO George Whitty, who expressed his pleasure at honoring the accomplishments of the gay adult entertainment industry at the inaugural Temptation Awards.

“I am happy to release the nominees for all gay categories,” Whitty said. “There are strong studios represented and the level of talent is fierce. I look forward to awards night to congratulate all winners and nominated parties.”

The show, which features a red carpet, cocktails and a four-course meal, is sponsored by HotMovies.com, E-Omega Solution, Adult DVD Empire and Pink Visual Productions.

The awards ceremony, hosted by Wicked Pictures’ Jessica Drake, will follow dinner.

A complete list of nominees can be found here.

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