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    PornCrush Scene of the Month: Asteria Jade, Milan Ponjevic Deliver an Elegant BDSM Masterclass With Asteria Jade Tests Her Limits Of Submission

    Feb 3, 2026 • 5 min read

    By Andrew Curse / Contributor

    Not everyone is wired to enjoy BDSM as a genre, and that hesitation is understandable. For some viewers it crosses into territory that feels too extreme, too confrontational, or simply uncomfortable to watch, especially when the power dynamics risk overshadowing the performer's appeal - there's the…

  • “Undeniable legend” Aubrey Kate makes history at AVN Awards

    Feb 3, 2026 • 6 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    LAS VEGAS—After 10 years in the adult industry, trans icon Aubrey Kate finds herself at a crossroads. She can either retire. Or build a bigger mantle. Kate won a ceremony-high five trophies—including one for Trans Performer of the Year—at last month’s AVN Awards, giving her 24 for her career. When…

  • The Best Red Carpet Looks of the 2026 Award Season: XMAs & AVN Edition

    Jan 29, 2026 • 2 min read

    By Jay David / Contributor

    Covering both the XMAs and the AVN Awards this year made one thing immediately clear: this was the strongest red carpet fashion I’ve seen since I started doing this. The level of styling, confidence, and creativity across both carpets raised the bar—and it made this recap one of the hardest to…

  • AVN Awards and Expo Recap

    Jan 28, 2026 • 2 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    After 72 hours, you’d think I’d have moved on. You’d think I’d be excited about all that lies ahead—instead of reminiscing about a time I’ll never get back. But dammit … I’m just not there yet. I’m not ready to let go of last week’s AVN Awards and expo. Not yet. The taste of Pizza Forte still…

  • Worth the Wait: Jennifer White Achieves 17-year dream with Female Performer of the Year win at AVN Awards

    Jan 26, 2026 • 5 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    LAS VEGAS—As she clutched her golden trophy and approached the podium, Jennifer White was overwhelmed by emotions. Not just from the ones she was feeling. But from the ones that were flooding in from the crowd after White was named Female Performer of the Year at the 2026 AVN Awards, Saturday at…

  • 101 Modeling, Robert Moran in danger of losing license following legal filing by alleged rape victims

    Jan 23, 2026 • 8 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    LOS ANGELES—An attorney for adult performers Lilith Grace and Tess Thompson filed a legal document Thursday that could force 101 Modeling and its controversial founder, Robert Moran, out of the adult industry. Grace and Thompson—both former 101 models—allege that Moran raped them in hotel rooms…

  • The Formula: Studies Reveal What Wins AVN Female Performer of the Year

    Jan 23, 2026 • 2 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    Over the past 25 years of AVN's Female Performer of the Year award, clear patterns have emerged in the data. Call it the "POTY formula", a specific profile that tends to win. The historical index shows that winners were typically in their mid-20s, had 4-6 years of experience, stood around 5'4" to…

  • Bounce Back: These 14 performers rose to top of the industry after being overlooked for Best New Starlet nominations

    Jan 22, 2026 • 4 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    There’s no question that scoring a nomination for AVN’s Best New Starlet award can help propel a career. But there’s also no evidence that not being nominated can damage it. Some of the top talents in the adult industry today don’t have a Best New Starlet nomination on their resume. The most…

  • Seismic Shift: Best New Starlet Class of 2026 Reflects Changes in Adult Industry

    Jan 21, 2026 • 3 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    Traditionally, AVN’s highly-coveted Best New Starlet trophy is awarded to a young, college-aged model who started her adult industry career in mainstream porn. Judging by this year’s nominees, things appear to be trending in a different direction. Consider these statistics. In the last 10 years…

  • Reversal of Fortune: Jennifer White named Female Performer of the Year at XMAs

    Jan 20, 2026 • 7 min read

    By Austin King / Editor

    HOLLYWOOD—She’s taken the industry’s biggest dicks in every hole, flexed her acting chops in heavy dialogue scenes, and walked countless red carpets with grace and elegance. Yes, in her 17-year career, Jennifer White has mastered virtually every skill required of an elite star. Except one.…