Adult Industry

BanksieTV to Sponsor TEAs, Lindsey Banks Welcomed as Official Pre-Party Interviewer

LOS ANGELES, CA - BanksieTV is proud to announce its Silver Sponsorship of the 2023 TEAs presented by Pornhub. Company owner and cam superstar Lindsey Banks will also be the official media interviewer at the TEA Pre-Party on Friday, March 17, at the Bardot in Hollywood. 

"The Trans Erotica Awards is the first major show that BanksieTV is sponsoring with so much honor!” said BanksieTV owner Lindsey Banks. “I am personally very excited about our show plans this year!

A BanksieTV team member added, "The trans community faces a lot of external discrimination and misrepresentation, so I feel that it's important to support the community in celebrating itself.” 

“Lindsey has always been, through her various platforms, a very vocal advocate and ally for the trans adult community for years,” stated TEA Executive Producer, Kristel Penn. “In addition to BanksieTV’s sponsorship, I’m honored to bring on Lindsey as our official media interviewer at our invite-only Pre-Party. She has such a bubbly and welcoming presence, and I think her infectiously bright energy is the perfect way to kick off our TEA Show weekend.”  

Based in Texas, Lindsey Banks is an award-winning cam star and community figure. The "Queens of Cams" is also a seasoned speaker at industry conferences and experienced host at red carpet events. As a former Fleshlight Girl, the first official Pornhub collaborator, and Flirt4Free’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Banks is also the Creative Director of BanksieTV, a brand that promotes awareness and unity in the community and sex tech.

For more information, visit Banks’ official website at BanksieTV.com and follow her on Twitter at @QueenBanksie and YouTube at BanksieTV channel and Banksie channel

The 2023 TEAs are presented by Pornhub and will take place March 17-19, 2023 at the Avalon in Hollywood, CA, with the Pre-Party on Friday night and the Awards Program on Sunday night. The two-night event celebrates the accomplishments of the trans adult industry and its allies. For more information, visit theTEAShow.com or follow them on Twitter at @TGEroticaAwards. 

Media and sponsorship opportunities should be directed to kristel@grooby.com

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/

BanksieTV Debuts ‘Like a VRgin’ Interview Series

AUSTIN, TX - BanksieTV is proud to present, ‘Like a VRgin,’ an innovative SexTech Interview Series hosted by Lindsey Banks. The series can be viewed at YouTube.com/BanksieTV.

Creator Lindsey Banks stated, “We want to bring awareness on mindfulness when it comes to content and creating technologies to be more inclusive to people with disabilities. Getting to indulge working on a passion project like this one is amazing and a lot of work which I get to learn from while appreciating the artistic innovative ways we can combine adult, art and technology.” 

‘Like a VRgin’ is a groundbreaking series of 360 VR interviews with cam star Lindsey Banks. In each episode, Banks will also reveal custom 3-D modeled visuals of the guests and includes bonus extended content for her new audio-only podcast. These 3-D avatars will also be part of an interactive gallery experience hosted on the Metaverse, Sapital.io. On YouTube, ‘Like a VRgin’ implements spatial audio with additional content. See more at YouTube.com/BanksieTV.

 As part of BanksieTV’s core mission to promote diversity and inclusion in the VR space, the company seeks to create spaces that enhance the experience for every individual, including impaired and handicapped users. 

“We get better with every episode,” explained Banks. “And the appeal is more than just the VR experience, it’s the revolution of change and technology.”

Based in Texas, Lindsey Banks is a global multiple award-winning CamStar and community figure. During the last decade, Banks ascended to the throne as official cam royalty by using her diverse platforms to elevate and mobilize the cam community. The Queens of Cams has a rich background in hosting numerous award shows and red carpet events, in addition to her active participation in industry seminars and projects. As a former Fleshlight Girl, the first official Pornhub Collaborator, and Flirt4Free’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Banks is also the Creative Director of BanksieTV, a worldwide brand promoting/sharing awareness and unity in the community and SexTech.

For more information, visit Banks’ official website at BanksieTV.com and follow her on Twitter at @QueenBanksie and BanksieTV and YouTube at BanksieTV channel and Banksie channel.

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


 


Foxxy Nominated for XBIZ’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’

LAS VEGAS, NV - Foxxy celebrated the nomination announcement for XBIZ’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award in style at the star-studded event gala in Hollywood recently. 

“Thank you XBIZ for this honor,” said Foxxy. “Especially the excitement of finding out at the event with my friends. It’s an amazing feeling to once again be nominated for ‘Performer of the Year’ still after 18 years of hard work in the industry.  Being up against my fellow peers who have become friends and being able to keep up with such young beautiful talent just keeps me motivated to work harder each time. Thank you again, XBIZ.” 

Foxxy will be in attendance for the upcoming 2023 XBIZ Awards in Hollywood and is excited to celebrate the accomplishments of the adult industry with her peers. 

Foxxy is an icon in the trans adult industry,  in addition to a TEA Lifetime Achievement Award and Urban X Awards ‘Hall of Fame’ recipients. She first appeared on Grooby’s flagship site, GroobyGirls.com, back in 2004, and is a pioneer of the trans genre. Her illustrious career includes a long list of scenes from every major trans adult studio in the industry and steadily continues to this day. She’s also been featured on Gigolos, American Working Girl, A Madam’s Heaven and Hell, Vivid Radio, and many more. 

In 2022, she received the TEA Award for ‘Best Internet Personality’ and ‘Best Girl/Girl Scene’ for “Forget Them, You’re Perfect” with Melanie Brooks. 

Follow Foxxy on Twitter at @Foxxy702 and Foxxy702.com.

Domino Presley Creates ‘Jazmin Shibata Scholarship’ to Support Trans Sex Workers

LOS ANGELES, CA - Acclaimed adult star Domino Presley is proud to announce the launch of her trans sex worker support initiative, the Jazmin Shibata Scholarship. 

“I think it’s important to give back to your community whenever you can if you are able to do so,” explained Presley. “Trans sex workers are too often left in the dust. Everyone wants to look like an ally but doesn’t do the work or research to actually be an ally. I grew up with trans sex workers, I am a trans sex worker, I was the real-life, modern-day Pretty Woman, I’m just Trans and got paid more. So it just feels natural to throw the rope back and help wherever and whenever I can. I hope more girls who are of certain privilege do so as well.”

Adult industry trans advocate and therapist trainee Kristel Penn recently created a virtual support group for trans sex workers hosted by the LGBTQ Center in Orange County where Penn is completing their practicum. Through the Jazmin Shibata Scholarship, trans sex workers will be able to attend the group at no cost. Leading trans adult company, Grooby, also provides monetary sponsorship for the group. 

“For as long as I’ve known Domino, she has been a vocal advocate for mental health particularly for the trans sex worker community,” said Penn. “I have seen her use her platform so many times (and often without credit) to elevate the voices of other trans sex workers, but especially ones with smaller platforms than her or ones who are further marginalized in our industry. She is arguably one of the most well-known trans performers in our industry and I really respect that she wants to use her own resources to help others access care that may not be affordable to them otherwise.” 

Through the Jazmin Shibata Scholarship, funds have also been allocated to help pay for trans sex workers who are seeking letters of support for transition-related medical care. Qualified individuals will be able to receive at no cost to them, a free assessment and letter of support from Penn (MFT trainee) to be given to their doctor and/or insurance company that follows the criteria required by the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH).  

Presley explained, “A lot of girls can’t afford getting paperwork done that’s necessary for them to further their transition. They’re already struggling to pay rent, get medications, get insurance, pay for laser, and save for surgeries, and they have to deal with society on top of that. I’ve known Kristel for basically my entire career and she has helped my community in so many ways that often go unnoticed. When Kristel was telling me about this new group she had started and the letters of support she’s been writing for many trans folks, I immediately wanted to support in any way I possibly could. So I did.”  

To those interested in learning more about the Jazmin Shibata Scholarship, please contact Kristel Penn directly at kristel.yoneda@lgbtqcenteroc.org

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, including Wicked, Evil Angel, Grooby, GenderX, Transational Fantasies, and TransAngels. 

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. 

Originally from Atlanta, GA, Presley started out as a Drag Performer under the name Jazmin Aviance. She still performs and competes in the Ballroom Scene as Jazmin Balenciaga. In 2022, she co-founded the pop group, The Gurls. Presley made her debut performance at the 2022 TEAs in March appearing on-stage with trans recording artist Alissah. Since their hit performance earlier this year, Presley has continued to pour her talents into cultivating her music career. Alissah and Presley then combined musical forces to create the pop group, The Gurls, with an alternating third spot reserved for other LGBTQ performers to join the duo.  After a busy summer for The Gurls, Presley and Alissah returned to the recording studio and invited Rupaul’s Drag Race alum Gia Gunn to appear on their latest track, “Glamour.” 

To learn more about The Gurls, follow them on Instagram at @th3gurlsmusic. You can also follow Domino Presley on Instagram at @TheDominoPresley and Twitter at @DominoPresley.

Press inquiries can be sent to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com

Jamie Kelly Nominated for XBIZ’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’

LAS VEGAS, NV - Adult star Jamie Kelly celebrated her nomination for XBIZ’s ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award. 

“After 16 long years in the adult entertainment industry, the fates have deemed fit to throw ol' Jamie a bone!” said Kelly. “I'm happy to announce I've been nominated alongside a prestigious group of my peers for this category. I take great pride in the XBIZ Awards and am honored to be considered for what many trans performers feel is THE coveted accolade of the program. I'm truly humbled.” 

Jamie Kelly is a veteran performer and producer of the adult industry currently based in Las Vegas, NV. She has received numerous accolades over her illustrious career, including the 2015 TEA Best Solo Site Award and 2016 TEA Best Scene Producer Award winner. In 2022, Kelly took home the coveted TEA Transcendence Award. 

Kelly also produced and directed groundbreaking titles, Trans6uals 1 and 2, for Grooby Productions. In 2018, French also signed with TransErotica as a contract model. In 2021, Kelly celebrated a career milestone of 15 years in the adult industry. During her longstanding career, she worked with a long list of production companies, including Grooby, Evil Angel, TransErotica, VR Bangers, Gender X, Kink, Legal Porno, and Adult Time, with more scenes to be released soon. 

You can find Jamie Kelly (formerly known as Jamie French) at her new solo site domain, JamieKelly.xxx. She’s also on Twitter at @JamieKellyxxx and Instagram at @OfficialJamieKelly. Catch her on OnlyFans at ClubJamieKelly.com and visit her official production site at JamieKellyProductions.com. 

Queen of Cams Lindsey Banks Celebrates 10-Year Industry Anniversary

AUSTIN, TX - ‘Queen of Cams’ Lindsey Banks celebrates her 10-year anniversary in the industry today, with ten illustrious awards under her belt. She’s setting her sights high for the year ahead.  

“I'm so grateful to have been a part of the community for this long,” said Banks. “Thank you to those over the years who have inspired and worked with me on making BanksieTV what it is today.”

October also welcomed Banks’ birthday, with her scheduling special cam shows for her fans throughout the month. She is also proud to announce her return to camming platform, Flirt4Free, where she also received their coveted Flirt4Free Lifetime Achievement Award. 

“Over the last ten years, the opportunity to work with special individuals and represent different brands has taught me so much from valuable information and life-altering changes to lessons learned over experiences that have shaped my business,” she added. “I am forever bonded to the adult industry.”

In celebration of Banks’ 10-year anniversary, she will be attending the upcoming AVN and X3 Expos to conduct interviews for BanksieTV, also giving fans the opportunity to have a unique BTV experience. 

Based in Texas, Lindsey Banks is a global multiple award-winning CamStar and community figure. During the last decade, Banks ascended to the throne as official cam royalty by using her diverse platforms to elevate and mobilize the cam community. The Queens of Cams has a rich background in hosting numerous award shows and red carpet events, in addition to her active participation in industry seminars and projects. As a former Fleshlight Girl, the first official Pornhub Collaborator, and Flirt4Free’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Banks is also the Creative Director of BanksieTV, a worldwide brand promoting/sharing awareness and unity in the community and SexTech.


For more information, visit Banks’ official website at BanksieTV.com and follow her on Twitter at @QueenBanksie and BanksieTV and YouTube at BanksieTV channel and Banksie channel.


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


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BanksieTV and HablemosSexTech Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Week of Educational Panels

AUSTIN, TX - BanksieTV and HablemosSexTech hosted an engaging week of educational panels on Clubhouse last week in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The series is also available for replay. 

BanksieTV Creative Director Lindsey Banks stated, “The opportunity to speak amongst these amazing panelists was truly an honor. I learned so much from each individual on how important the role we have in the community is impactful and matters. Many of the panelists were the only representation of Hispanic and even LGBTQ+ demographic in our workspaces. Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month was very important to me because there is a lack of Hispanic diversity and support in most industries and so much we can do for and with the Hispanic Community."

The Founder of Hablemos SexTech Rocio Pelayo added, “Investing in SexTech is investing in humanity.”

Speakers included Lindsey Banks, Mario Batista, Bianey Garcia, Luzoralia Corvera, Mia Queen, Danika Diamante, Rocio Pelayo, Liam Garcia, JGuerrero, and Angelique Luna. 

Covered topics included Sexual Expression in Hispanic Communities, Sex Stigma within the Hispanic Community, Hispanic Contributions to the Adult Performer Industry, SexTech in the Hispanic Communities, Kink in the Hispanic Community

The official replay can be accessed here: https://www.clubhouse.com/club/sexual-diversity-in-hispanic-culture

Based in Texas, Lindsey Banks is a global multiple award-winning CamStar and community figure. During the last decade, Banks ascended to the throne as official cam royalty by using her diverse platforms to elevate and mobilize the cam community. The Queens of Cams has a rich background in hosting numerous award shows and red carpet events, in addition to her active participation in industry seminars and projects. As a former Fleshlight Girl, the first official Pornhub Collaborator, and Flirt4Free’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Banks is also the Creative Director of BanksieTV, a worldwide brand promoting/sharing awareness and unity in the community and SexTech.

For more information, visit Banks’ official website at BanksieTV.com and follow her on Twitter at @QueenBanksie and BanksieTV and YouTube at BanksieTV channel and Banksie channel.

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

Domino Presley’s Pop Group, The Gurls, Wows the Crowd at Atlanta Pride

ATLANTA, GA - Superstar Domino Presley and her pop group, The Gurls, performed their hit single “Glamour” in front of thousands of people at Atlanta Pride this past week. 

“I still feel the bass of our song in my feet and legs,” said Presley. “It was a phenomenal performance and I couldn’t be any prouder of my sisters, Alissah and Gia Gunn. The crowd went wild when Gia entered the stage and I’m glad we were able to give that little gift to Atlanta. This was a great moment for us as The Gurls.” 

Alissah added, “It was such an amazing pride weekend in Atlanta. Premiering our first single and performing it was incredible. The energy the crowd gave us was pure magic. Thank you wussy, Phoenix, and Atlanta Pride for giving us the opportunity to showcase our talents.”

The Gurls performed their latest single, “Glamour,” at Atlanta’s famed Starlight Cabaret as part of Atlanta Pride 2022. The venue erupted into cheers when The Gurls surprised the crowd by welcoming Rupaul’s Drag Race alum Gia Gunn to the stage. 

Gunn stated, “It was such a great honor to be able to perform at this year’s Atlanta Pride!  After years of being separated, it felt amazing to be together again.  Being on stage doing the choreography with Alissah and Domino reminded me why I love doing what I do!”

The Gurls’ recent Atlanta Pride performance represented a homecoming show for Alissah and Presley, who spent their early careers in the Atlanta drag scene and performing at Starlight Cabaret for years. The Gurls’ official music video for their latest single, “Glamour,” racked up over 22,000 views on YouTube within the last two days. 

Presley and The Gurls Co-Founder, Alissah, made their stage debut at the 2022 TEAs in Hollywood, CA, where Presley also served as the Mistress of Ceremonies. Their performance of Alissah’s hit song, “Daddy,” was met with a roaring standing ovation from the audience. The two combined musical forces to create pop group, The Gurls, with an alternating third spot reserved for other LGBTQ performers to join the duo.  

The Gurls made their official stage debut at this year’s London Pride in front of thousands of fans where they performed alongside Vampire Diaries star Kat Graham as featured guests on her hit summer anthem, “Woof.” To learn more about The Gurls, follow them on Instagram at @th3gurlsmusic. You can also follow Domino Presley on Instagram at @TheDominoPresley. Press inquiries can be sent to kristelpenn@ikigaimarketing.com. 

‘Queen of Cams’ Lindsey Banks Partners with Ikigai Marketing

AUSTIN, TX - Award-winning cam performer and content creator Lindsey Banks signed with Ikigai Marketing this week, naming Kristel Penn as her official publicist. 

“Working hands-on is important to me as a business owner, so having a listening ear to help with my company’s needs was reassuring when choosing Ikigai Marketing,” said BanksieTV founder, Lindsey Banks. “On top of being established in the adult industry, giving back to the community, and ethical practicing, it was a clear choice for  BTV to partner with Ikigai Marketing. It feels like an enormous and motivating next step for BanksieTV.”  

“I’ve had the distinct privilege of seeing Lindsey in action as both a community builder and brand ambassador throughout the years,” added Penn. “She is charming, sincerely kind, and one of her many gifts is her ability to use her platforms to build community. I have great respect for what she is building with BanksieTV and how she shares her space to amplify so many diverse voices and stories.” 

Ikigai Marketing will be handling all press for Banks and her creative projects, such as BanksieTV (also known as BTV).

Based in Texas, Lindsey Banks is a global multiple award-winning CamStar and community figure. During the last decade, Banks ascended to the throne as official cam royalty by using her diverse platforms to elevate and mobilize the cam community. The Queens of Cams has a rich background in hosting numerous award shows and red carpet events, in addition to her active participation in industry seminars and projects. As a former Fleshlight Girl, the first official Pornhub Collaborator, and Flirt4Free’s Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, Banks is also the Creative Director of BanksieTV, a worldwide brand promoting/sharing awareness and unity in the community and SexTech.

For more information, visit Banks’ official website at BanksieTV.com and follow her on Twitter at @QueenBanksie and BanksieTV and YouTube at BanksieTV channel and Banksie channel.

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