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RNC Accepts Money From Gay Porn Distributor
After criticizing Rep. Harold Ford Jr., D-Tenn., for accepting campaign contributions from “porn movie producers” in a TV commercial, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Ken Mehlman, also has accepted money from the adult entertainment industry.
Brave New World of Gay VOD
No gay adult producer needs to be told that the industry is changing. A flat DVD market, increased competition from smaller, amateur studios coupled with the quick penetration of broadband, both at home and abroad, all threaten the current business model.
Jason Sechrest to Host Gay Talk Show
Jason Sechrest has joined the ranks of Oprah Winfrey, Regis Philbin and Jerry Springer. The porn industry publicist will be hosting a weekly talk show-style event every Tuesday from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at West Hollywood, Calif. gay bar Rage. “The X Show” will feature porn stars, rock stars, models, mainstream and local celebrities as weekly guests.
Belarus Brings End to Gay Porn Scandal
An August feud over allegations of a gay sex tape that erupted into a diplomatic crisis between two former Soviet bloc nations has now subsided with Belarus agreeing to drop the charges it brought against a Latvian diplomat.
First Gay Phoenix Forum Kicks Off; Cybersocket Awards Packs the House
The first ever Gay Phoenix Forum got off to a busy start Thursday as hundreds of industry professionals traveled to the sprawling desert city for four days of networking, seminars, parties and the ever-popular Cybersocket Awards.
TheContentStore Adds Classic, Ethnic/Gay Titles
True to its name, TheContentStore.com has beefed up its adult content offerings with the addition of titles in the ‘70s classic, vintage and ethnic gay niches.
New Gay Studio No Cover Productions Launches
3MD Productions has debuted a new studio label that focuses on gay bareback sex. No Cover Productions is the ninth production house under the 3MD banner.
ASACP to Participate at Gay Phoenix Forum
The Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection will be represented at the first annual Gay Phoenix Forum by ASACP Executive Director Joan Irvine, who will take part in a panel on legal issues faced by gay sites and the adult industry.
‘Miami Vice’ Party at Gay Phoenix Forum
PrideBucks, Badpuppy and CCBill have joined forces for “Miami Vice,” an 80s retro party at the Gay Phoenix Forum.
Barcelona to Host Gay Film Festival
The Barcelona International Festival of Gay Erotic Cinema, or Heatgay 2006, is set to kick off at la Farga de L’Hospitalet on Oct. 4-8. The festival functions as both a trade show for adult industry professionals, and as a celebration of gay cinema for fans.
Reality Sites Launches New Gay Site; Opens 2257 Data
The Reality Sites affiliate program has added DILFS.com to its lineup of hardcore video-based sites. DILF stands for “Dad I’d Like to Fuck.”
DirtyBoyVideo Hosting Gay Phoenix Forum Parties
DirtyBoyVideo.com is hosting the official after hour parties all three nights of the first Gay Phoenix Forum, from 1 a.m. to 4 a.m., Oct. 5-7.
Pink Visual Sponsors Gay Tour
Pink Visual Productions is sponsoring the Freshman 15 Magazine anniversary tour.
Xondemand Promotes Gay Webmaster Rep
Bridging the gap between the straight and gay online adult markets, Xondemand has appointed Marc Goldberg as the company’s liaison to gay content producers.
Stockroom.com Launches Gay Site
Bondage gear retail site Stockroom.com has launched GayStockroom.com, an all-male version of its site.
The Temptation Awards Announces Nominees for Gay Categories
The Temptation Awards, in conjunction with NakedSword, has released nominees in 11 gay categories.
COLT Celebrates Gay Pride, Signs 2 New Stars
The Bay Area’s gay pride weekend proved to be a big hit for COLT Studios, which held two successful events and inked two new performers.
Pleasure Picks Up Gay, Straight Lines
Pleasure Production has added straight studio Puritan International and gay studio Ebony Vid International to its distribution roster.
AMVC.com Signs Slew of Gay and Straight Producers
Amateur video production and distribution company AMVC.com has added titles from 10 new gay producers and 18 straight producers to its site.
Black Widow Goes to Poland in Latest Gay Title
In “Cruising Warsaw,” the stars do more than view the sights in Black Widow Productions’ latest gay release.