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Unfortunately for Hansmeier, and probably also for his co-sanctioned colleagues—Prenda lawyers Paul Duffy, Brett Gibbs, John Steele—the Shaw order is a direct consequence of Judge Wright’s sanctions against therm. read full story...

In a "Memorandum and Order Denying Cross Motions for Summary Judgment" filed today in the 2257 lawsuit filed by Free Speech Coalition and 15 other plaintiffs, Judge Michael Baylson detailed his reasons for denying both the Plaintiffs' and Defendant's Motions for Summary Judgment in the case. read full story...

“Big Al” Peterson, founder of Spartacus Leathers, died May 3, at the age of 85. read full story...

The latest Sex Tracker Survey from XCritic.com and Vivid Entertainment places Mila Kunis in the top spot of celebrities adult movie fans would most like to see go porno. read full story...

While many reports have speculated on what Yahoo will do with all that porn, the supposed quandary was apparently not a significant consideration for the board. read full story...

Holly Van Voast is a celebrity photographer—a paparazza, if you will—whose schtick is to attend events and photograph them ... while topless and sporting a brown fedora, a Marilyn Monroe wig and a penciled-on "Don Juan" mustache. She calls that character "Harvey Van Toast." read full story...

Reigning AVN Female Performer of the Year turned new director Asa Akira's debut directorial effort, Gangbanged 6, stars Alexis Ford in her first-ever gangbang. read full story...

Bear Manor Media has just released an autobiography by top adult actress Seka, Inside Seka: The Platinum Princess of Porn, written with Kerry Zukus, a veteran of over 40 books. read full story...

The Marissa Mayer-run company is reportedly interested in acquiring the popular social network for a cool billion. At any rate, that’s what they apparently think it will cost them to become cool again. If the sale goes through, though, what will happen to all that porn? read full story...

CNBC reported today that adult performer Chanel Preston says she too has been discriminated against by a bank, and it sounds from the article as if there are others. read full story...