Domino Presley Crowned 2024 TEA Mistress of Ceremonies

LOS ANGELES, CA - The Trans Erotica Awards (TEAs) are proud to announce its 2024 Mistress of Ceremonies, Domino Presley. Presley will take the stage on March 10, 2024, at the historic Avalon in Hollywood.

“Hell yeah! Six years in a row! This is the second longest job I’ve ever kept,” joked Presley. “I’m honored to be hosting the TEAs while the trans community is more visible than ever in the history of the world, and I don’t just mean in erotica. The event just keeps getting better and better each year.” 

“Domino has been such an instrumental part of the TEAs, both as our Mistress of Ceremonies and also behind the scenes,” added TEA Executive Producer, Kristel Penn. “We are honored to have her back at the helm on awards night. She’s quick-witted, she knows how to command an audience, and she is one of the most vocal advocates of the trans adult industry.” 

Additional information about the event will be posted in the weeks to come. 

Sponsorship inquiries can be directed to Kristel Penn at kristel@grooby.com. 

The 2024 TEAs presented by Pornhub will take place March 8-10, 2024, at the historic Avalon in Hollywood, CA. The two-evening event welcomes industry guests from around the globe and exclusively celebrates the accomplishments of the trans adult industry. Now in its 16th year, the TEAs remain the only event of its kind. For more information, visit theTEAShow.com.  

Follow the event on Twitter at @TGEroticaAwards and Instagram at @the.teashow. 

Domino Presley is Electrifying Hot on Grooby’s TGirls.xxx

LOS ANGELES, CA - Acclaimed star Domino Presley returns to Grooby’s TGirls.xxx for a passionate hardcore scene with her real-life partner, performer Andre Stone. 

“This scene is awesome,” said performer Domino Presley. “I got to shoot with my real life boyfriend who is a newcomer in the adult industry, Andre Stone. The scene was directed and filmed by the legendary Buddy Wood who is actually the first director I ever worked for back in 2010.” 

“It’s always great to see Domino back where she belongs: on a Grooby site,” added a Grooby representative. “She’s our TEA Mistress of Ceremonies and one of the most well-known performers in our industry. Pairing her with director Buddy Wood was a no-brainer. The two are great friends and have known each other for nearly 15 years.” 

Presley and Stone are paired in an authentically steamy scene through Buddy Wood’s lens. This scene is Presley at her best, drop-dead gorgeous and sexually electrifying. Whenever she’s on-screen, it’s impossible to look away. See more at TGirls.xxx. 

Domino Presley is an American Adult Film performer, model, director, and Adult Talent Agent who first debuted in the adult industry in 2010 with her first scenes for GroobyGirls.com. Since then, she has worked with some of the biggest companies in adult entertainment. Most recently, Presley teamed up with Alissah to create pop group, The Gurls, welcoming Raquel Starr to the phenomenal lineup.

Presley has racked up numerous nominations and awards during her illustrious career. Notably, she was one of the first trans performers to be nominated for a non-trans-specific award (XBIZ Best VR Sex Scene), which she won in 2019. In addition to her multiple TEA wins, she also serves as the official TEA Mistress of Ceremonies. 

Presley is also a passionate philanthropist and activist in the trans adult industry and beyond. In 2022, she created the Jazmin Shibata Scholarship to support the specific mental health needs of her community. Through this generous scholarship, trans sex workers may receive free therapy and professional letters of support (for transition) through AMFT, Kristel Penn, and the services offered through SadButRadTherapy.com. 

Follow Domino Presley on Instagram at @TheDominoPresley and Twitter at @DominoPresley.

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

Grooby’s Kristel Penn to Speak at Catalyst Con Los Angeles this Sunday

Los Angeles, CA - Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director Kristel Penn will be presenting at Catalyst Con in Los Angeles this Sunday at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. The workshop, Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious, will be co-presented with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Traci Medeiros-Bagan.

“Traci and I are both passionate about destigmatizing porn and its consumption,” said Kristel Penn. “It’s a place that overlaps both of our fields: the adult industry and mental health. We’ve been doing various incarnations of this specific topic for the last two years, and we’re excited about its inclusion in Catalyst Con’s lineup.”

Penn and Medeiros-Bagan will be co-presenting through their company, Meld x Mend. To learn more about the group wellness practice, visit MeldxMend.com.

Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious is a 70-minute workshop on destigmatizing porn consumption and creating a framework for shame-free viewing. Attendees will also watch an excerpt from Lilith Luxe’s award-winning documentary series, Real Fucking Doc, featuring the cast of Real Fucking Girls 2 and its director Mona Wales. There will also be a free giveaway to win a copy of Grooby’s Real Fucking Girls and Real Fucking Girls 2, plus prizes from Bad Dragon.

A full description of the workshop can be found below:

Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious

Watching porn is often a solo activity reserved for a dark room with the door closed. We immediately clear our browser histories afterward, but why?  

Together Marriage and Family Therapist Traci Medeiros-Bagan and adult industry veteran Kristel Penn offer a unique framework for viewing and enjoying porn.  Like developing a nose for fine wine, they believe that a little practice and knowledge can help create a decadent menu of shame-free desire designed specifically for you!

To begin, we’ll cleanse our palates of shame, stigma, and misinformed beliefs around the adult industry.  We’ll whet our appetites for knowledge with an excerpt from Lilith Luxe’s award-winning documentary series, Real Fucking Doc, featuring the cast of “Real Fucking Girls” and its director Mona Wales. Luxe’s piece highlights the voices of the performers and producers and discusses their dedication to the creation of high-quality ethical porn, porn’s place in culture, and its ability to inform it. At the end of this beginner’s tasting course, you’ll learn a bit about the adult industry, what varieties of porn might be a good fit for you and why, and how to feel good as a conscious consumer.

So, cum one, cum all! This is for educators, providers, and anyone who wants to learn ways to create an open and shame-free dialogue (with others or yourself) around porn.

Penn and Medeiros-Bagan will be speaking on Sunday from 11:30am-12:40 pm in the Scottsdale room at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. For more information on Catalyst Con, visit CatalystCon.com.

Kristel Penn is the longtime Marketing and Editorial Director at Grooby. She also owns and operates boutique PR and marketing company, Ikigai Marketing. For more information, visit Grooby.com and IkigaiMarketing.com. Follow her on Twitter at @Kristel_Penn.

Traci Medeiros-Bagan is an LGBTQ, kink, and sex worker affirming Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LFMT) based in Southern California. She has been recently featured in publications such as Ynot Cam, Go Magazine, and Autostraddle. Visit her official website at CompassionateRevolt.com. She can also be found on Twitter at @CompassionateR1.

Casey Kisses Appears on TGirls.xxx

Las Vegas, NV - Award-winning performer Casey Kisses appears in her ninth scene for Grooby’s TGirls.xxx.

“I had a ton of fun shooting for Tgirls.xxx,” said Casey Kisses. “The photographer, Bob, is such a sweetheart and we always produce amazing content with each other. When it came time for my cumshot I just wanted to keep stroking, but I could barely hold back. Grooby has some of my all-time favorite sets and this scene is surely making its way to my list.”

Kisses is a longtime favorite on TGirls.xxx, first making her debut on the site back in September 2016.

Director Bob Maverick added, “Casey is such a dream to work with. She’s on my top-favorites list to shoot and it’s clear to see why. She delivers every time!”

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.

APAC, Lauren Phillips Join Forces for #SpreadTheLove Party in LA

Los Angeles, CA - Adult performer organization, APAC, is teaming up with Lauren Phillips to host the first community-building #SpreadTheLove party on April 19 at Station1640 in Los Angeles, CA. The focus of the event is to cultivate unity within the adult industry.  

“Stigma is the greatest hurdle adult performers face,” said APAC Vice President Riley Reyes. “With our reliance on social media, we face that stigma and judgment head-on everyday through our screens. Cyber-bullying has a profound impact on adult performers. We live very public lives, and people’s words can have a lasting impact on our mental health and self-worth.”

The #SpreadTheLove Party is open to the public, with proceeds from the event being donated to EndCyberBullying.org and APAC itself for future projects. Hosted at Station1640 in Los Angeles, guests can enjoy musical entertainment from Frost Productions, with VIP tables and bottle service available for purchase.

The event is made possible with help from the following sponsors: Diamond sponsors Grooby and Lauren Phillips, Silver sponsors The Heaux Mentor, Kink.com, Spiegler Girls, Nexxxt Level, ATMLA, XBIZ, The Rub PR, Intimate, 1am Doll, and Clips4Sale. Spokesmodels for the party include Sunny Lane, Misty Stone, Cali Carter, Lauren Phillips, Brittany Amber, Natalie Mars, and Carmen Valentina. Tickets for the event can be purchased at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/spreadthelove-tickets-44436281113?aff=estw.

If you are unable to attend, but want to support the cause, donations are being accepted through the Eventbrite link listed above.

Reyes added, “I am so excited about this event and all of the new initiatives APAC is pursuing. The funds from this event will help us provide so much support to performers in need: from our new mentorship program to mental health resources.”
 

ABOUT APAC

APAC, also known as the Adult Performer Advocacy Committee, hosts a monthly meeting for performers to discuss important industry events, meet fellow performers, ask questions, and express concerns.They also offer free skill building workshops and educational materials for performers, host an online directory of industry-friendly professionals, and provide a voice for the adult performer community through political advocacy work.To become an APAC member or learn more about the organization, visit APAC-USA.com. Follow them on Twitter @Apacsocial.

Hudsy Hawn to Perform at the 2018 TEAs

Los Angeles, CA - The TEAs announced their official entertainment lineup for their upcoming 2018 awards show on March 11th at the Avalon in Hollywood. Mistress of Ceremonies, TS Madison, will be joined by red carpet host Morgan Bailey and entertainer Hudsy Hawn.

“I’m completely honored to be hosting the red carpet for my eighth and final year,” said Morgan Bailey. “There have been so many successes individually and as a community and I’m proud of us as a whole. This is a time to celebrate each other and our success.”

In addition to red carpet interviews with Morgan Bailey, performers Amy SpaceKitten and Koko Beans will be doing backstage interviews during the awards program. TS Madison and Hudsy Hawn will bookend the awards portion with special performances.

“I want to echo Morgan’s words here and also say it’s been an honor to be part of the TEAs every year,” added Hudsy Hawn. “From the red carpet fashion gazing to reuniting with some of the most inspiring and supportive people I know, it’s truly one of my favorite events of the year.”

Media inquiries can be directed to kristel@grooby.com.

The 2018 TEAs are a three-day event held in Hollywood, CA, kicking off with an official pre-party at the Bardot on March 9, a strip club night hosted by TGirl Events on March 10, and ramping up to the awards ceremony on March 11 at the Avalon. The awards will be hosted by viral sensation TEA Lifetime Achievement recipient TS Madison. Morgan Bailey will be hosting the red carpet that night, along with Amy SpaceKitten and Koko Beans doing backstage interviews, and Hudsy Hawn closing out the show. Visit their official website at theTEAShow.com.

Grooby's Shemale Yum Rebranded as GroobyGirls.com

Grooby, the leader in trans erotica, announces their flagship site, ShemaleYum.com, will be switched over to GroobyGirls.com effective today.

Editor's Note:  For more information about the rebrand, we suggest you read the posted Interview with Steven Grooby at Grooby.com.

Los Angeles, CA – Grooby announced their flagship site, ShemaleYum.com, will be rebranded as GroobyGirls.com starting today.

“Change is good, and we’ve changed our company and sites constantly over the past 20 years,” said Steven Grooby. “Simply renaming a brand that has as much worth as ‘ShemaleYum’ wasn’t something that could be done overnight and without having a proper plan in place, and that plan was to build ‘Grooby’ and ‘GroobyGirls’ brands, which we’ve spent a number of years doing. We’re now in the position where they can replace the original website name.”

ShemaleYum.com launched in 1996 and is the world’s longest running trans adult website, featuring an unprecedented mix of newcomers and top stars annually.  Many of the most popular TS performers today had their first shoots on ShemaleYum, including Vo D’Balm, Domino Presley, Kylie Maria, Wendy Williams, Bailey Jay, and over 1850 different trans women.

GroobyGirls.com launched in 2011 as a promotional site for Grooby models. Each year a limited number of t-shirts are released to the models and fans.  Other GroobyGirls merchandise has included calendars, playing cards, towels, stickers, and tattoos.

The company currently operates over 30 membership sites and produces approximately 50 DVDs a year. Visit the new site at GroobyGirls.com.

When asked if Grooby had plans to change the names of any of their other sites, he stated, “ShemaleYum.com is the biggest and most important of our sites, and this site had to be first otherwise we’d look hypocritical. We’d also look hypocritical if we didn’t re-brand the other sites and we have plans for all of them, we just ask people to be patient. Most of our sites already use ‘tgirls’ (a word which we helped define) or ‘transsexuals’ but for the rest we’ll change, we’ve an amazing domain for Shemale.XXX so watch for that.”

Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director Kristel Penn added, “Grooby has been a longstanding ally of the LGBTQ community and we don’t take that responsibility lightly. I’m really excited for this rebrand, especially for our community. Whether you know our company personally or not,  I believe people will see this change is a more accurate reflection of our company ethos.”

Existing affiliates will not need to change their links. Interested affiliates can contact admin@grooby.comdirectly.

All press inquiries can be directed to kristel@grooby.com.

ABOUT GROOBY

Founded in 1996, Grooby is the leading producer of trans erotica. In addition to operating over 30 membership sites, the company produces nearly 50 DVDs a year, and host the annual TEAs (Transgender Erotica Awards) held in Hollywood, CA. For more information, visit Grooby.com.

Aubrey Kate Headlines in Grooby's "The TEA Show 2017" DVD

Los Angeles, CA – Grooby is proud to announce their latest DVD, The TEA Show 2017. The 2-disc special edition includes hardcore scenes from 2017 TEA winners and exclusive footage from the most recent TEA show held this past March at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA. This is the first time TEA show footage has been available on DVD.

“This is one of my favorite releases of the year – not only does it bring together some of the greatest TS performers into one multi-scene release, but it also ties in a lot of footage from the TEAs for those unable to attend (and to encourage people to come next year),” said Steven Grooby.  “There is a lot going on in this DVD with a wide range of girls, including Aubrey Kate and Natalie Mars, who are both featured in a lot of recent productions, but I believe these scenes exemplify why they and the other girls were so popular this year.”

The TEA Show 2017 stars 2017 TEA winners Aubrey Kate, Mia Maffia, Megumi, Natalie Mars, and Casey Kisses in five hardcore scenes. A special bonus disc includes exclusive footage from the 2017 TEA Show hosted by viral sensation and TEA Lifetime Achievement recipient TS Madison. Purchase your copy at the GroobyStore.com.

Media inquiries can be directed to kristel@grooby.com.

Founded in 1996, Grooby is currently based in Los Angeles, CA, and is the leading producer of trans erotica. Operating over 30 membership sites, the company has numerous popular DVD lines and operates the GroobyNetwork.com, which gives models a unique opportunity to own and manage their own solo site. They are also the host of the annual TEAs (Transgender Erotica Awards) in Hollywood, CA. For more information, visit Grooby.com.

Grooby to Take Over Transformation Magazine’s Editorial Content

Los Angeles, CA – Transformation Magazine, the world’s foremost trans publication, marks their newly released Issue #101 with Grooby. From this point forward, the trans erotica company will be handling the magazine’s print and online editorial content with newly appointed editor, Kristel Penn.

“It is always frightening to move outside of your comfort zone, which is what I did when I appointed Kristel Penn as the new editor of Transformation, but seeing what an outstanding job she did with Issue #101 I know I made the right decision,” said Transformation’s President Hanna Rodgers. “She really outdid herself with this issue, packing it with beautiful photos and fascinating interviews and features, that all readers and fans are going to simply love. I very excited to see what Kristel does in the future, and feel confident that she will bring Transformation the fame it so deserves.”

“This seems like the perfect match,” added Steven Grooby. “Transformation and Grooby are two of the longest running companies working with trans content and both are fantastic brands. I believe we can help build Transformation with the wealth of editorial content we can bring from writers and photographers worldwide and with Kristel as the new editor, she has a finger on the pulse of what is going on in the adult industry and the wider trans community. Transformation is already a fantastic publication and resource, but I believe readers are going to be pleasantly surprised by the planned future articles.”

Stated Kristel Penn, “Although Grooby has guest edited a few Transformation issues in the past, this our first on our own. Jeri, and now Hanna, have worked so hard to build up this brand and I consider it a great responsibility to take over as the new Editor. I’ve been in talks with so many talented LGBTQ writers for the road ahead and I’m excited to spread the wealth of info they’ve shared in the pages of the magazine. We’ll be retaining many of Transformation’s most celebrated features and adding in lots of fresh new content and voices to the fold.”

Transformation #101 is a star-studded awards-themed issue with 2017 TEA Best Hardcore Performer on the cover (shot by Isabel Dresler) with an in-depth personal interview with Steven Grooby, photospreads of 2017 TEA Lifetime Achievement Winners Natassia Dreams and Wendy Williams, exclusive coverage of the 2017 TEAs in Hollywood, a touching interview between 2016 TEA Best Internet Personality winner Becca Benz and her son, beauty tips from Isabella Sorrenti, Steven Grooby’s follow-up piece on the future of VR, readers letters, and much more. Issue #101 and previous issues can be purchased directly at CenturianOnline.com.

Grooby has previously edited special issues of Transformation, including Issue #97 with cover model Kylie Maria and Issue #99 with cover model Jenna Tales. They are currently accepting bikini submissions for Transformation’s annual Sexy Swimsuit issue due out later this summer. They can be submitted directly to kristel@grooby.com.

Grooby’s “Real Fucking Doc” Wins Diamond Award at Adult Film Festival LV

Las Vegas, NV – Grooby’s “Real Fucking Doc” directed by Lilith Luxe won the acclaimed Diamond Award at the Adult Film Festival LV this past weekend in Las Vegas, NV. The film is an exclusive companion documentary to the award-winning title “Real Fucking Girls” directed by Mona Wales.

“I am beyond thrilled with the win!” stated Lilith Luxe. “It gives me such joy that this film is out in the world being seen by so many people. Especially as there is more and more discussion about porn in the mainstream media, it’s only by sharing and celebrating sex-worker-produced pieces like ‘Real Fucking Doc’ that we can control the narrative. My only hope with this piece was to provide a platform for everyone involved with ‘Real Fucking Girls’ to say what they wanted to say exactly how they wanted to say it, because the world needs to hear it.”

“Real Fucking Doc” follows the cast and crew during the filming of “Real Fucking Girls” at the Armory in San Francisco back in February 2016. Documentarian Lilith Luxe beautifully weaves together behind the scenes content, interviews with the cast and crew, and scenes from “Real Fucking Girls” itself for an extended version of the documentary submitted to film festivals like Adult Film Festival LV.

“I have so much love and respect for what both Lilith and Mona created with these pieces,” added Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn. “I’ve been showing an excerpt of ‘Real Fucking Doc’ for the educational workshops I’ve been running and attendees often share with me how it helped demystify the industry for them. Like most media, consumers generally only see the finished product. I appreciate how Lilith gave a platform to the cast and crew of ‘Real Fucking Girls’ to give depth and dimension to their creative choices were and show how much agency they had in the process.”

“Real Fucking Girls” recently won Best Trans Release at all three major adult award shows: AVN, XBIZ, and TEAs. This is the first time a trans title has swept at all three shows. It can be purchased directly at the GroobyStore.com.