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FSC Issues Statement Following Loss of Playboy's Hugh Hefner

Adult entertainment trade group Free Speech Coalition issued a statement today following the death last night of Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.

Industry Reaction: Playboy Founder Hugh Hefner Passes Away

Hugh Hefner, the creator of Playboy, has passed away. He was 91.

Man Who Used 'Porn Auditions' to Con Women Sentenced to 10 Years

Mario Ambrose Antoine, a Kansas City-area man who posed as an adult producer and talent agent to dupe women into having sex and film them, was sentenced today to 10 years in federal prison without parole.

Playboy Files Another Suit Over Nude Kate Moss Pics

Playboy Enterprises Inc. last month filed another copyright infringement suit over images of Kate Moss that were allegedly used without permission.

Playboy's $19M Infringement Award Is Appealed

Several former business partners have decided to appeal a jury verdict that awarded Playboy Enterprises Inc. millions in damages after a long-running trademark and licensing dispute.

Playboy Korea Makes Debut Next Month

Playboy magazine will be introduced next month in South Korea for the first time.

Pipedream Products Featured on Playboy TV's 'Toy Ride'

Pipedream Products received a visit from the hosts of Playboy TV’s “Toy Ride.”

Playboy Awarded $19M in Legal Battle Against Former Brand Licensees

A Chicago judge on Friday sided with Playboy Enterprises Inc. and tripled a jury award against a pair of former licensees, Play Beverages LLC and CirTran Beverage Corp., that were alleged to have infringed on its trademark.

Closet Collection Featured on Playboy TV's 'Toyride'

Closet Collection toys from Impulse Novelties will be featured on Playboy TV’s “Toyride,” which is airing on June 3.

Ex-Playboy Model Larissa Bartolo Launches FantasieCam.com

Ex-Playboy model Larissa Bartolo has launched FantasieCam.com.

Porn Fraud Scheme Could Send Man Away for 10 Years

A Kansas City-area man who posed as an adult filmmaker and talent agent pleaded guilty in federal court today to a fraud scheme to dupe women into having sex — which he recorded — under the guise they were rehearsing for porn movies.

Playboy Club to Be Reintroduced in the Big Apple

The Playboy Club will return to the Big Apple later this year.

Playboy Names Brook Power 2017 Playmate of the Year

Hawaiian surfer babe Brook Power has been named Playboy’s 2017 Playmate of the Year.

Luvu Brands Spotlighted in Playboy TV's 'Toyride'

Luvu Brands' manufacturing factory will be the focus of Playboy TV’s latest episode for its show, "Toyride," which follows hosts Nikki and Daniel as they travel across the U.S. exploring different sex toy manufacturers.

Playboy Magazine Cuts Frequency to 6 Issues a Year

Playboy magazine, which brought back nudity to its U.S. edition this month, has trimmed the frequency of its issues.

After Bringing Back Nudity, Playboy Plans on Reintroducing the Clubs

Cooper Hefner isn’t just bringing nudity back to Playboy magazine. The clubs are next.

Playboy Takes Back Identity, Returns to Nudity

Nude shots have made a comeback with Playboy's March/April 2017 issue featuring topless Playmate Elizabeth Elam as Miss March 2017, along with the headline “Naked is normal.”

Hollywood Execs Reportedly in Advanced Talks to Buy Playboy

A pair of veteran mainstream show business execs, Jeff Sagansky and Harry Sloan, are in advanced talks to acquire Playboy Enterprises, according to a report.

Playboy Awarded $7M in Case Alleging Trademark Infringement, Counterfeiting

An Illinois jury has awarded $7 million to Playboy Enterprises in a breach-of-contract suit that alleged two beverage distributors failed to pay royalties for the Playboy Energy Drink they distributed.

Nude-free Playboy Now on iTunes, Google Play

For the first time, Playboy magazine is available to subscribers in the iTunes App and Google Play stores, opening up another avenue of distribution as the company continues its transformation into a “millennial-facing” lifestyle brand.