Violet Monroe Nominated for AVN’s ‘Unsung Darling’ Award

LOS ANGELES, CA - Red-headed industry icon Violet Monroe received a nomination for AVN’s “Unsung Darling” Award. The fan-voted category will be announced at the upcoming AVN Awards on January 27, 2024, in Las Vegas. 

“I’m so grateful for all of my fans who submitted me for ‘Unsung Darling,’” says Monroe. “I’ve been performing for over 15 years now, and to still receive all this love and support means the world to me.” 

Fans are encouraged to vote daily here:  https://avn.com/awards/voting/unsung-darling#violet-monroe

Violet Monroe entered the adult industry in 2009, transitioning from a career in mainstream modeling. Since then, she has worked for notable companies such as Legal Porno, Kink, Evil Angel, Hustler, Penthouse, Brazzers, Digital Playground, Naughty America, and many others. 

Outside of performing, she appears in multiple episodes of Wood Rocket’s “Ask a Porn Star” online series and participated in their panel at the AVN Expo in 2017. She has also been featured in Hustler’s digital magazine. 

Follow her on Twitter at @Violet_Monroe. For exclusive content, visit https://onlyfans.com/Violet_Monroe. 

Dahlia Von Knight Scores 2 AVN Award Nominations

LAS VEGAS, NV - Dahlia Von Knight earned two AVN Awards nominations, including a coveted nomination for AVN’s “Niche Specialty Performer of the Year” Award. Knight will be in attendance at the AVN Awards set for January 27 in Sin City. Knight is also nominated for “Best New Production” alongside her best friend and business partner, Electra Rayne, for their studio, QueerCrush.com. 

“I’m so honored to be recognized,” says Knight. “I’m nominated next to some of my close friends and I’m just so proud of us for staying focused and putting in the work. We all deserve it. Good luck, everyone!”

Dahlia Von Knight is a multi-nominated performer who made her adult film debut in 2018. Best known for her work as a performer, Knight is also known for her extensive work behind the camera. Most recently, she teamed up with fellow performer Electra Rayne to create QueerCrush. The duo are on a mission to create authentic lesbian porn and make it as accessible as possible. She prides herself on being an inclusive cinematic director and is currently available for production work in Las Vegas, NV. She can be reached directly at dahliavonknight@gmail.com.

Knight adds, “The lesbian porn being produced before we started was all made by men and didn’t look like the sex we were having in our real life. We wanted to show diversity and authenticity. Lesbian porn that is genuine, size-inclusive, trans-inclusive, and racially diverse, shows all kinds of aesthetics, all made by an all-sapphic crew.”

Visit her official website at dahliavonknight.com or on OnlyFans at Dahliasvault.com. You can also follow her on the social media platforms on  Twitter at @dvonknightxxx and Instagram at  @dvknight. 

Kristel Penn Presents “Finding a SWer Affirming Mental Health Provider” Workshop at InterNEXT Expo

LAS VEGAS, NV – Grooby’s Kristel Penn will present their popular “Finding a SWer Affirming Mental Health Provider” educational workshop this Friday as part of the InterNEXT Expo. 

“I’ve been doing this workshop for several years at our industry conferences and will continue to do so for as long as there is a need for it,” explained Penn. “Whether you already have a provider or are considering your options for mental health resources, this workshop is structured to empower performers to find a competent and affirming provider that fits their specific needs.” 

In addition to Penn’s responsibilities as Grooby’s longtime Creative and Editorial Director, they are an MFT (marriage and family therapist) trainee at the LGBTQ Center in Orange County wrapping up their MA in Psychology. Penn has presented educational workshops to both industry and non-industry professionals for over eight years at numerous conferences across the United States. In 2022, Penn teamed up with Domino Presley to offer group therapy and letter of support services through the ‘Jazmin Shibata Scholarship,’ a financial scholarship for trans sex workers founded by Presley herself. 

Penn is presenting “Finding a SWer Affirming Mental Health Provider (For Performers)” on Friday, January 6, from 1-2pm at the HERstory Stripchat Lounge: Meeting Room 5. 

The workshop description is as follows: 

Navigating the mental health system can be a labyrinth filled with confusing technical jargon, safety and privacy concerns, plus the fear of being judged and discriminated against because of your profession. Not to mention the extra task of finding a competent and affirming therapist who understands the unique concerns of being a sex worker.  This workshop outlines the different types of mental health service providers and other important terminology, how to find a therapist and select a therapist, and client expectations and rights.

For more information, visit https://internext-expo.com/. 

Aubrey Kate Scores 6 AVN Award Nominations

Hot off the heels of a successful 2020, multi-award-winning performer Aubrey Kate receives 6 AVN Award nominations, including Trans Performer of the Year. 

NEW YORK CITY, NY - 2021 AVN Trans Performer of the Year, Aubrey Kate, received six nominations for the 2022 AVN Awards, including the coveted Trans Performer of the Year. Kate is currently the reigning Trans Performer of the Year winner. 

“Thank you so much, AVN,” said Kate. “2021 has been a wild ride for me and I’m so fortunate to have worked on so many fun productions this past year, including for ‘I Am Aubrey.’ It was such an honor to be part of the newest installment of Evil Angel’s popular series. I also had so much fun working on Succubus and I definitely think it shows in the finished scenes.” 

A full list of Kate’s nominations can be found below: 

• Best Blowbang Scene (Home in New York/Blowbang, I Am Aubrey, Evil Angel Films; Aubrey Kate)

• Best Thespian - Trans/X  (Aubrey Kate, The Widow, Pure Taboo)

• Best Trans Group Sex Scene (Hard Times/Squirt Toy Sex, I Am Aubrey, Evil Angel Films; Aubrey Kate, Pierce Paris & Chelsea Marie)

• Best Trans Group Sex Scene (Succubus – Part 4, BurningAngel Entertainment; Jane Wilde, Aubrey Kate & Small Hands)

• Best Trans One-on-One Sex Scene (Succubus – Part 1, BurningAngel Entertainment; Aubrey Kate & Small Hands)

• Trans Performer of the Year

In 2021, Kate was nominated for five AVN Awards. She won Best Transgender One-on-One Sex Scene, Favorite Trans Pornstar, and Transgender Performer of the Year.

ABOUT AUBREY KATE

Known affectionately as the “triple threat,” Aubrey Kate was the first trans performer to sweep at all three major adult award shows back in 2017. Additionally, she won the AVN Fan Choice Trans Performer of the Year and AVN Trans Cam Performer of the Year. 

In 2018, she continued her streak by scooping up three AVNs, including the coveted AVN Trans Performer of the Year award for the second year in a row. She also won the 2018 AVN award for Best Sex Scene for “Squirt Queen Squirt” with Adriana Chechik. Kate also signed that year as Evil Angel’s first trans contract star. 

In 2019, she racked up multiple nominations at XBIZ, AVN, and the TEAs, receiving the TEA Award for Best Scene (Girl/Boy) for her gangbang in Evil Angel’s “Aubrey Kate: TS Superstar.”

In 2020, Kate again received multiple XBIZ, AVN, and TEA nominations. She won the coveted AVN Award for "Best Transgender One-on-One Sex Scene" for her work with Kenzie Taylor in the recent Captain Marvel XXX movie and was later awarded the 2020 TEA Transcendence Award. 

2021 has been a significant year for Kate. She was awarded three AVN Awards for Best Transgender One-on-One Scene, Favorite Trans Porn Star, and Transgender Performer of the Year. Most recently, Kate took home Fleshbot’s Trans Performer of the Year, Best Fansite Presence, Best Social Media Personality, Best Sex Scene-Translesbian, and Trans Movie of the Year. 

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

Visit OfficialAubreyKate.com to keep up to date on Aubrey’s latest shoots, exclusive behind-the-scenes content, and more. Fans can also follow on Twitter @AubreyKatexxx or OnlyFans.com/AubreyKate. 

Casey Kisses Wins Big at AVN 2021

LAS VEGAS, NV - Casey Kisses was given the AVN fan-voted “Favorite Trans Cam Star” Award recently, celebrating her first AVN win. 

“I seriously don’t even know what to say,” said Kisses. “Winning an AVN award has been something I’ve been after since I’ve started my career in porn. There’s been so many years that I’ve gotten dressed up and walked down that red carpet hoping it was my year. This year my dreams came true when my name was called for ‘Favorite Trans Cam Model.’ Being recognized by one of the biggest media outlets for my years of hard work made it one of the best nights ever.”

Kisses added, “I’m also so excited that Evil Angel’s ‘Trans Lust’ won. I was a huge part of that series shot by Aiden Starr and it was so awesome to see it on the screen. I was the cover model for the first DVD [the in series] alongside the drop-dead gorgeous Dana de Armond. I also appeared in ‘Trans Lust 2’ with Pierce Paris and they were two extremely memorable scenes. It’s so much fun fucking people you want to fuck with people who love to shoot porn. Evil Angel and Aiden Starr are fucking amazing and made us all look so dam good. Also I want to say thank you everyone at AVN, this was truly a night to remember.”

Casey Kisses debuted in the adult industry in 2016 with Grooby Productions and since then has appeared in numerous scenes and DVDs for every major trans adult studio. In addition to her work as a performer, Kisses cultivated a loyal following on cam platforms, Chaturbate and Streamate. 

In 2017, Kisses co-won the TEA ‘Stroker of the Year’ Award with Korra Del Rio. She was awarded the 2018 ‘Top Trans Cam Model’ at the Adult Webcam Awards and scooped up the 2018 ‘TEA Cam Performer of the Year’ Award alongside Korra Del Rio. In 2019, Kisses was nominated at the AVN and XBIZ Awards, then won the coveted ‘Best Solo Performer’ Award at the TEAs later that year. 

2020 represented a milestone year for Kisses. She took home the TEA for ‘Best Solo Performer’ and ‘Cam Performer of the Year.’ It was the second year in the row Kisses was awarded ‘Best Solo Performer.’ In 2020, she also won  XBIZ’s ‘Best Trans Cam Model’ Award and has been a panelist at multiple educational workshops during the XBIZ Shows.

For more of Casey Kisses, visit IWantCasey.com and visit her official ManyVids store. You can also follow her on social media on Twitter and Instagram @CaseyKissesxoxo. 

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikgiaimarketing.com.

Aubrey Kate Receives 4 AVN Nominations

LOS ANGELES, CA - AVN Magazine cover model Aubrey Kate received four AVN Award nominations, including for ‘Transgender Performer of the Year.’ Kate won the prestigious title in 2017 and 2018. 

credit: Rick Garcia/AVN

“It’s an honor to be listed as a nominee for ‘Transgender Performer of the Year’ with so many people I love and admire,” said Kate. “I give it my all in my scenes, so I’m very excited to be nominated for my performances in a few of my favorite projects this year.”

Kate is nominated in the following categories:

• Transgender Performer of the Year

• Best Transgender Group Sex Scene (Hot For Transsexuals 9; Sex Cult)

• Best Transgender One-on-One Sex Scene (Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody)

She has appeared in countless scenes in 2019 alone, marking a significant milestone in her career, including the highly praised Wicked feature, Captain Marvel XXX: An Axel Braun Parody. 

Aubrey Kate is one of the most well-known TS performers in the industry. In 2017, she was the first TS performer to sweep at all three major adult award shows, picking up the AVN Trans Performer of the Year, XBIZ Trans Performer of the Year, and the TEA Best Hardcore Performer. Additionally, she won the AVN Fan Choice Trans Performer of the Year and AVN Trans Cam Performer of the Year. 

In 2018, she continued her streak by scooping up three AVNs, including the coveted AVN Trans Performer of the Year award for the second year in a row. She was also Evil Angel’s first trans contract star. 

In 2019, she racked up multiple nominations at XBIZ, AVN, and the TEAs, receiving the TEA Award for Best Scene (Girl/Boy) for her gangbang in Evil Angel’s “Aubrey Kate: TS Superstar.”

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

Visit OfficialAubreyKate.com to keep up to date on Aubrey’s latest shoots, exclusive behind the scenes content, and more. Fans can also follow on Twitter @AubreyKatexxx or OnlyFans.com/AubreyKate.

Casey Kisses Scores Three AVN Nominations

LAS VEGAS, NV - Award-winning performer Casey Kisses received three AVN Award nominations, including for “Transgender Performer of the Year.”

“This was my first year attending the AVN nomination party and I was overly ecstatic to be there,” said Kisses. “Approaching the line for the red carpet I saw so many of my friends, it was so welcoming. I had such an amazing time and couldn’t believe I was nominated for ‘Transgender Performer of The Year.’ I also had two nominations for ‘Best Transgender Group Sex Scene’ which included my very first double anal, as well as ‘Last Call’ which was filmed for Transfixed featuring Joanna Angel, Foxxy, and myself. Both scenes were so much fun to be a part of and I’m super excited for the show in January!” 

Casey Kisses debuted in the adult industry in 2016 with Grooby Productions and since then has appeared in numerous scenes and DVDs for every major trans adult studio. In addition to her work as a performer, Kisses cultivated a loyal following on cam platforms, Chaturbate and Streamate. 

In 2017, Kisses co-won the TEA ‘Stroker of the Year’ Award with Korra Del Rio. Recently she was awarded the 2018 Top Trans Cam Model at the Adult Webcam Awards and scooped up the 2018 TEA Cam Performer of the Year Award alongside Korra Del Rio. Most recently, Kisses was nominated at the 2019 AVN and XBIZ Awards. She also won the coveted ‘Best Solo Performer’ Award at the 2019 TEAs.

For more of Casey Kisses, visit IWantCasey.com and visit her official ManyVids store. You can also follow her on social media on Twitter and Instagram @CaseyKissesxoxo. 

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikgiaimarketing.com.

Wendy Williams Signs with Ikigai Marketing

LAS VEGAS, NV - AVN Hall of Famer and TEA Lifetime Achievement Award winner Wendy Williams signed with Ikigai Marketing this week, naming Kristel Penn as her official publicist.

"I am excited to work with Ikigai Marketing as my time in front of the camera comes to a close,” says Wendy Williams. “I have always done my marketing myself but I decided I wanted someone to help me navigate and ‘brown storm’ with. I have so many projects both in Adult and Personal that having Kristel in my corner can only make things easier and more professional.”

“It’s an honor to work with Wendy during this pivotal moment of her career,” adds Kristel Penn. “By the time I entered the adult industry 11 years ago, Wendy was one of the most well-known performers in trans porn, and that continues to date. She has been a longtime advocate of trans inclusion in the adult industry, and I believe her visibility and hard work has helped shape what our genre looks like today.”

Wendy Williams is one of the most awarded TS pornstars in the industry, an AVN Hall of Famer and TEA Lifetime Achievement Award winner with a career that spans nearly twenty years. In addition to her official website, WendyWilliamsXXX.com, she has worked for nearly every major trans adult company in the industry.

Recently Williams is featured in a Q&A on the Future of Sex where she discusses camming and interactive sex toys. The full interview can be found here: https://futureofsex.net/remote-sex/wendy-williams-qa-trans-performer-on-camming-and-interactive-sex-toys.

During her illustrious career, Williams has been collected a multitude of nominations and wins, including the 2009 AVN Transsexual Performer of the Year and TEA Best Solo Site award, 2010 XBIZ Transsexual Performer of the Year, 2011 XBIZ TS Website of the Year and Urban X Best TS Interracial Website award, 2012 Urban X Transsexual Interracial Performer of the Year, 2014 Feminist Porn Honored Website award, 2016 Biggie Awards Social Media Personality of the Year, and the 2017 BBW Awards Trans Star of the Year.

Williams is also the owner of her own cosmetics line, PaintedByWendy.com. She is the owner of famed LGBT bar, Roadhouse Bar, in Cookeville, TN, and currently runs the longest-running trans party in Lexington, KY. Visit LexingtonTGirlParties.com to learn more about her popular bi-weekly event.

Follow Wendy on Twitter at @TSWendyWilliams or on Instagram @TSWendyWilliams.

Hudsy Hawn to Perform at Rebecca Bardoux’ Carnal Comedy Show During AVN Week

LAS VEGAS, NV - Pro-Domme and entertainer Hudsy Hawn at Rebecca Bardoux’ annual Carnal Comedy Show on Thursday at Sapphire Las Vegas.

“Once a year I head back to Sin City to enjoy AVN shenanigans with my fellow kinksters at the Hard Rock Hotel,” said Hudsy Hawn. “This year I’m honored to share the stage with some of the biggest names in adult film at Rebecca Bardoux’ annual Carnal Comedy show. This lineup will make you laugh your pants off - consensually, of course!”

Hawn will be joined by an all-star lineup of adult star comics, including Nina Hartley, Rebecca Love, Christy Canyon, Evan Stone, and Ron Jeremy. The event is hosted at Sapphire Las Vegas by Rebecca Bardoux. Doors open at 7:30pm with the show running from 8:00-9:30pm. The event will be livestreamed here: https://www.plexstorm.com/stream/carnalcomedy

Hudsy Hawn is a well-known TV and internet Personality, Writer, Pro Domme, and Kink Coach. She has appeared in Buzzfeed’s "The Try Guys TRY BDSM,” Men’s Health Magazine, Playboy.com, The Jason Ellis Show, Straight Talk with Ross Mathews, Cosmopolitan, the E! Special “The Real 50 Shades of Grey,” and A&E’s Storage Wars. Visit her official website at FromVanillatoKink.com or follow her on Twitter @HudsyHawn.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com.

Casey Kisses Nominated for Three AVN Awards

LAS VEGAS, NV - Trans adult star Casey Kisses is nominated for three AVN Awards, including the coveted ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award.

“Getting nominated for AVN’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award is so surreal,” said Kisses. “From my first year til now, I’ve been working extremely hard in this industry and to get recognized by such a major organization is such an honor. Plus, last year was so much fun I seriously can’t wait til January to see everyone as well!”

Kisses is nominated in fan-voted categories, Favorite Trans Cam Performer and Favorite Trans Performer. Fans can vote here: https://avn.com/awards/voting.

She is also featured in nominated DVDs, Aubrey Kate Plus 8 and My TS Stepsister #2.

Casey Kisses debuted in the adult industry in 2016 with Grooby Productions and since then has appeared in numerous scenes and DVDs for every major trans adult studio. In addition to her work as a performer, Kisses cultivated a loyal following on cam platforms, Chaturbate and Streamate.

In 2017, Kisses co-won the TEA ‘Stroker of the Year’ Award with Korra Del Rio. Recently she was awarded the 2018 Top Trans Cam Model at the Adult Webcam Awards and scooped up the 2018 TEA Cam Performer of the Year Award alongside Korra Del Rio.

Visit Casey Kisses’ official website at CaseyKisses.xxx. You can also follow her on social media on Twitter and Instagram @CaseyKissesxoxo.

Press inquiries can be directed to kristelpenn@ikgiaimarketing.com.