MelRose Michaels Named Host of Online Industry Edition of XBIZ Honors

MelRose Michaels Named Host of Online Industry Edition of XBIZ Honors

LOS ANGELES — Performer and entrepreneur MelRose Michaels will MC the online industry edition of the 2026 XBIZ Honors, set for Wednesday, Jan. 14, at the Kimpton Everly Hotel in Hollywood.

“XBIZ has been a milestone at every stage of my career, so being invited to host is honestly surreal,” Michaels enthused. “I’m excited to bring the same mix of heart, humor and ambition that creators pour into their work every day.”

Michaels is known for blending content creation, education and technology via ventures such as SexWorkCEO, which teaches creators to build their businesses, and the AI-powered NSFW text generator GPTease. She also co-founded the adult industry market research firm SWR Data.

As a cam model and social media star, Michaels has earned multiple XMA nominations and is currently a nominee for Creator Businessperson of the Year and WIA Woman of the Year.

“This industry deserves to be celebrated loudly, joyfully and unapologetically,” Michaels said. “And I’m so thrilled to be the one holding the mic.”

XBIZ Honors is the adult industry’s premier executive awards program, celebrating leaders whose business acumen has driven brand success and fostered community, alongside the presentation of select award categories from the 2026 XMAs.

For an overview of the January event series, visit XBIZWeek.com.

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