Oklahoma Senators Express Concern Over Republican’s Age Verification Bill
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Oklahoma Senate this week passed the state's version of age verification legislation sponsored nationwide by anti-porn religious conservative activists, after a lengthy debate in which lawmakers expressed reservations about the bill. SB 1959 introduced by Republican Senator Jerry Alvord, a horse rancher, and differs from similar measures being discussed in other states in that it would “require companies like Pornhub to provide Internet service subscribers and…
LiveJasmin Marks International Women’s Day With ‘Top Model’ Winners
BUDAPEST, Hungary – LiveJasmin commemorates International Women's Day by highlighting the winners of the recent Top Model competition. The winners were also honored last month with a special trip to Portugal and a glamorous gala event at the Live Cam Awards. “LiveJasmin has always been committed to supporting, empowering and uplifting its models,” a representative said. “On this International Women's Day, the team is proud to once again celebrate the…
XVideos, Pornhub, Stripchat Suing EU Over ‘Very Large Online Platform’ Classification
BRUSSELS – XVideos, Pornhub and Stripchat have reportedly filed a lawsuit against the EU over their classification as “very large online platforms” (VLOPs), which makes them subject to special regulation under the controversial Digital Services Act (DSA). The lawsuit came first reported by European tech news site Euractiv Thursday. The DSA classifies platforms that reach at least 45 million average monthly active EU users as VLOPs. In December, the European…
FSC Releases Statement of 5th Circuit Decision on Texas Age Verification Law
LOS ANGELES – The Free Speech Coalition (FSC) released a statement Thursday regarding the 5th Circuit of Appeals' decision on its lawsuit challenging enforcement of Texas' controversial age verification and mandatory labeling law. This afternoon, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit issued a mixed opinion in Free Speech Coalition v. Paxton. The Court unanimously upheld the preliminary injunction banning the state from imposing pseudoscientific “health warnings” on…
Naked News Hosting March Madness Tournament
LOS ANGELES – Naked News invites its members to pick their projected winners for the 2024 NCAA Division 1 Men's Basketball Championship tournament, with a cash prize on the line for their March Madness tournament. Naked News, which presents weekly sports reports in addition to its news, entertainment, lifestyle, sex and relationship programs, will offer subscribers access from Monday, March 18 via a special link on the NakedNews.com website. …
Erolabs Launches ‘Dangerous Commission’ Event for ‘Ark Re:Code’
LOS ANGELES – Adult game studio Erolabs has announced the launch of “Dangerous Commission,” a new event for the Neversoft-published “Ark Re:Code.” "Dangerous Commission" will not only increase the drop rate of five-star member Theresa and her Bond, Ferocity, but also add Theresa and Divergent Opaeni's Love Link Stories to the game. “Rafael may have passed away, but the cause of her death is still shrouded in mystery,” according to…
Florida Legislature Passes Sweeping, DeSantis-Endorsed Age Verification Bill
TALLAHASSEE – Days after Governor Ron DeSantis vetoed a competing measure, the Florida Legislature has again passed a sweeping age verification bill, including provisions specifically for adult websites, which the governor called "superior" to the previous efforts. After the Senate passed HB 3 on Monday, Wednesday the House voted 109-4 to approve it and send it to DeSantis' desk, the local NBC affiliate reported. “This is something that I believe…
Indiana ACLU Warns About Censorship Potential of State’s Age Verification Bill
INDIANAPOLIS – The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has warned that the state's version of age verification legislation, sponsored nationwide by anti-porn religious conservative activists, will likely result in censorship of LGBTQ+ and other constitutionally protected content.SB 17, authored by Republican Senator Mike Bohacek, was approved Tuesday by the Indiana state legislature. The Internet can feel like the Wild West, a place where people of all ages, including children,…
First Amendment Expert Clyde DeWitt Reflects on Storied Career
LAS VEGAS – First Amendment champion and industry attorney Clyde DeWitt, who has been diagnosed with untreatable cancer, recently spoke with XBIZ and reflected on his remarkable career. “I have been diagnosed with metastatic lymphatic and lung cancer and because of that I have been relegated to hospice treatment at home in Las Vegas, although I am still doing some work,” DeWitt told XBIZ. "I wanted you to hear it…
ModelSearcher, CreatorTraffic to Attend LalExpo, OFMeetUp in Colombia
Mar 5, 2024 3:31 PM PST CALI, Colombia – ModelSearcher and CreatorTraffic will participate in the upcoming LalExpo and OFMeetUp events in Cali, Colombia, taking place from March 10 to 13. The companies' Andy Wullmer will also serve as keynote speaker and deliver presentations in Spanish to give local market participants "a comprehensive insight into working with adult-friendly promotional tools," according to a representative. “In an era when many models…