Source: Adult Industry News
By: Myles Shaffer
Myles’ Weekend Adventures: The XRCO Awards Show
Bonjour mon amis! Comment ca va? Myles Shaffer here. The 2015 XRCO Awards Show has come and gone for another year. So people, please read on to learn what the results were.
2015 XRCO Awards Show
Saturday evening, April 11, it was off to Lure Nightclub, located at 1439 Ivar Avenue in Hollywood, or Los Angeles depending upon which map you look at, to cover the 2015 XRCO Awards Show.
This year’s event was hosted by comedian and Bill Cosby impressionist extraordinaire, Thomas Ward, and the spectacularly sexy adult film superstar Jesse [formerly Jesse Jane].
This year’s trophy girls, A.K.A. Heart-On Girls, were Dylan Phoenix and Kissa Sins.
Some of the attendees this year were: Newcomer Ashley Adams, Anikka Albrite, Rebecca Bardoux, James Bartholet, Sasha Brabuster, Anita Cannibal, Alex Chance, Charlie Comet and Kinky GA, Dana DeArmond, Skin Diamond, Jessica Drake, Nina Elle, industry attorney Michael Fattorosi, Manuel Ferrara, Ana Foxxx, O. G. Goddess, the publisher of GlamorGirl Magazine Rich Hansen, Max Hardcore, Marica Hase, fellow industry writer Tod Hunter, Erika Icon, Jenna Ivory, Jesse of course, the legendary Ron Jeremy, Moe Johnson, Karmen Karma, Kayden Kross, Miles Long, Rachael Madori, the legendary Bill Margold, Miss Melrose, Tony Montana, Jeff Mullen, A.K.A. Will Ryder, Nikki Phoenix and her father Charlie, Alexander Raymond, A.K.A. Monstar, Tee Reel, Samantha Saint, John Seeman, Alexandra Silk, Selma Sins, Kyle Stone, Misty Stone, Tanya Tate, Karen Summer and Big Cat Daddy, Thomas Ward naturally, and last but far from least, Adam Wood.
This year Tod Hunter and I made an agreement to e-mail our lists of attendees to each other in order for both of us to have a more complete list.
The people Tod spotted that I didn’t see or didn’t recognize were: Aria Alexander, a.J. Applegate, Indigo Augustine, Jack Cannon, Steven St. Croix, Dane Cross, new talent Mika Dai, Ela Darling, Zoey Fox, Janna Haze, Ivan, Jake Jacobs, Jules Jordan, Teanna Kai, Cassidy Klein, Alyssa Lynn, Andre Madness, Erica McLean, Daniel Metcalf, Mo, Jonathan Morgan, Keira Nicole, Blake Palmer, Dylan Phoenix, Priya Rai, Herschel Savage, Kissa Sins, Riley Steele, Jacklyn Taylor, Pete Warren, and Yhivi,
Hall of Fame Inductions
First up during the awards show was the inductions of this year’s XRCO Hall of Fame nominees.
The order of the inductions was: Lasse Braun inducted by his son Axel Braun, Stoney Curtis inducted by Herschel Savage, Jim Dawson inducted by Kent Smith, Melissa Hill inducted by Steven St. Croix, Jeff Mullen A.K.A. Will Ryder inducted by Miles Long, Seymour Satin inducted by Tod Hunter (I am a bit confused in regard to Seymour’s award. This is because of a March 3 company press release by Pipeline Multimedia which stated that Seymour was to be presented with a special, “Friends of the Industry,” award for his hosting of Pornstar Karaoke Club at his business, “Sardo’s Lounge & Grill,” since 2003. But then his award was announced within the announcements of the XRCO Hall of Fame inductees.), John Seeman inducted by Tyler Horne, and Karen Summer who was inducted by Big Cat Daddy.
Now comes the XRCO Award winners.
Best release went to, “Second Chances,” New Sensations, beating out, “Hollywood Babylon,” Dana Vespoli Productions/Evil Angel, “Proud Parents,” Girlfriends Films, and, “the Sexual Liberation of Anna Lee,” New Sensations.
The Best Epic Award went to, “Wetwork,” Vivid Entertainment Group, over, “Aftermath,” Wicked Pictures, “Apocalypse X,” Digital Playground, “Holly,,,Would,” Wicked Pictures, and, “Voracious: Season 2,” Evil Angel.
Best Parody (Comedy) was won by, “Not Jersey Boys XXX: A Porn Musical,” X-Play/Pulse, over, “24 XXX: An Axel Braun Parody, Wicked Pictures, “Austin Powers XXX: A Porn Parody,” Vivid Entertainment Group, and, “Pornocopia,” Zero Tolerance.
The award for Best Parody (Drama) went to, “Cinderella XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” Wicked Fairy Tales, winning out over, “9 1/2 Weeks: An Erotic XXX Parody,” Adam & Eve, “American Hustle XXX Porn Parody,” Smash Pictures, “Cape Fear XXX,” Dream Zone Entertainment, “Sisters of Anarchy,” Digital Playground, “Snow White XXX: An Axel Braun Parody, Wicked Pictures, and, “The Whore of Wall Street,” Brazzers.
The Best Parody (Comic) Award was a tie between, “Barbarella XXX: A Kinky Parody,” Kink.com/Jules Jordan, and, “the Doctor Whore Porn Parody,”Wood Rocket/Digital Sin, over, “Captain America XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” Vivid Entertainment Group, “Spider-Man XXX 2: An Axel Braun Parody,” Vivid Entertainment Group, and, “X-Men XXX: An Axel Braun Parody,” Vivid Entertainment Group.
The winner of the Best Gonzo Movie Award was, “V for Vicki,” Jonni Darkko/Evil Angel, winning out over, “Anikka 2,” Hard X, “Ass Worship 15, Jules Jordan Video, “Gangbang Me,” Hard X, and, “Misha Cross Wide Open,” Manuel Ferrera/Evil Angel.
“DP Me,” Hard X/O.L. Entertainment, won the Best Gonzo Series Award over,”Ass Worship,” Jules Jordan Video, “Beautiful New Faces,” Skow for Girlfriends Films, “Big Wet Asses,” Elegant Angel, “Born Flirty,” Kelly Madison Productions/Juicy Entertainment, “Oil Overload,” Chris Streams Productions/Jules Jordan Video, and, “Slutty & Sluttier,” Manuel Ferrera Productions/Evil Angel.
The Best Girl/Girl Series Award was taken by, “Women Seeking Women,” Girlfriends Films winning out over, “Girls Kissing Girls,” Sweetheart Video, “Lesbian Anal P.O.V.,” Dana Vespoli Productions/Evil Angel, “Party of Three,” Bang Productions, “Seduced by a Real Lesbian,” Lethal Hardcore/Pulse, “Seduced by Mommy,” Filthy Films, “Slumber Party,” Porno Dan Immoral Productions/Pure Play, “the Seduction of…,” Devil’s Film, and, “We Live Together,” Reality Kings.
The award for Best POV Series was won by, “POV Pervert,” Tim Von Swine/Mike John/Jules Jordan Video, beating out, “Cum Swallowing Auditions,” Amateur Allure/Jules Jordan Video, “Girlfriend Experience,” Porn Pros/Pulse, “Lex’s Point of View,” Lexington Steele Productions/Evil Angel, “Manuel’s Fucking POV,” Jules Jordan Video, “Panty Pops,” Kevin Moore/Evil Angel, “POV Sphinctacular,” LeWood/Evil Angel, and, “Tanlines,” Kevin Moore/Evil Angel.
The Best Ethnic Series Award went to, “My First Interracial,” Blacked.com/Jules Jordan, winning out over, “8Th, Street Latinas,” Reality Kings, “Asian Fucking Nation,” Jonni Darkko/Evil Angel, “Latin Adultery,” Naughty America, “Latina Sex Tapes,” Mofos/Brazzers, “Lex the Impaler,” Jules Jordan Video, “Monsters of Cock,” Bang Productions, and, “the Brother Load,” Jules Jordan Video.
Jacky St. James beat Brad Armstrong, Eli Cross, Stormy Daniels, Eddie Powell, and B. Skow for the Best Director (Features) Award.
The Best Director (Non-Features) Award was won by Mason over Jonni Darkko, William H., Jules Jordan, Greg Lansky, Ryan Madison, Eddie Powell, and Tim Von Swine.
The Best Director (Parody) Award was taken home by Axel Braun who won out over Brando, David Lord, Lee Roy Myers, Bonnie Rotten, will Ryder A.K.A. Jeff Mullen, and B. Skow.
The award for Best Director (Web) was won by Greg Lansky winning out over Ivan, Keiran Lee, Brother Love, and Lee Roy Myers.
The Best Actress Award went home with Penny Pax, “Wetwork,” Vivid Entertainment Group. Penny beat out Asa Akira, “Holly…Would,” Wicked Pictures, Carter Cruise, “Second Chances,” New Sensations Romance, jessica drake, “Aftermath,” Wicked Pictures, Kimberly Kane, “the Pornographer,” Wicked Pictures, Maddy O’Reilly, “the Sexual Liberation of Anna Lee,” New Sensations, Romi Rain, “Laws of Love,” New Sensations Romance, and Bonnie Rotten, “Cape Fear XXX,” Dreamzone for the award.
Steven St. Croix, “Wetwork,” Vivid Entertainment Group, won the Best Actor Award beating out Tommy Gunn, “American Hustle XXX Porn Parody,” Smash Pictures, Kurt Lockwood, “24 XXX,” Wicked Pictures, Tyler Nixon, “Aftermath,” Wicked Pictures, and Tommy Pistol, “not the Jersey Boys XXX,” X-Play.
The Female Performer of the Year Award went to Anikka Albrite who won out over a.J. Applegate, Adriana Chechik, Dani Daniels, Riley Reid, Bonnie Rotten, and Jada Stevens.
The award for Male Performer of the Year was won by Mick Blue who was favored over James Deen, Manuel Ferrara, Tommy Pistol, and Prince Yahshua.
The winner of the New Starlet Award was Carter Cruise winning out over August Ames, Aidra Fox, Keisha Grey, Jillian Janson, and Dakota Skye. (This was not the well known showgirl feature dancer Dakota Skye. It was the young girl who stole Dakota’s name and has since changed her name to Kota Sky.)
The New Stud Award went to Rob Piper who won out over Brick Danger, Robbie Echo, Jessy Jones, Gavin Kane, and Jay Smooth.
Casey Calvert was the winner of the Unsung Siren Award. She beat Ash Hollywood, Veruca James, Tasha Reign, Sarah Shevon, and Cindy Starfall for the award.
John Strong won the Unsung Swordsman Award over Alec Knight, Ryan McLane, Johnny Sins, Chris Strokes, and Michael Vegas.
The Cream Dream Award was won by August Ames. She was favored over Carter Cruise, Aidra Fox, Keisha Grey, Sara Luvv, Veronica Rodriguez, and Dakota Skye. (Once again this is not the well known feature entertainer.)
Adriana Chechik beat Vicki Chase, Maddy O’Reilly, Bonnie Rotten, and Jada Stevens for the Superslut Award.
Vicki Chase won the Orgasmic Oralist Award over Carter Cruise, Dani Daniels, Riley Reid, Bonnie Rotten, and Jodi Taylor.
This year’s Orgasmic Analist Award went to Adriana Chechik who beat out Anikka Albrite, a.J. Applegate, Vicki Chase, Skin Diamond, Veruca James, Bonnie Rotten, Jada Stevens, and Jodi Taylor.
The MILF of the Year Award (30 or older) was won by India Summer. India beat out Ava Addams, Julia Ann, Veronica Avluv, Stormy Daniels, Cherie DeVille, Francesca Le, and Kendra Lust for the award.
Ryder Skye won the Best Cumback Award (Out of the industry for at least one year). She won out over Victoria Rae Black, Alexis Malone, and Karen Summer.
And this year’s Mainstream Adult Media Favorite Award went to Asa Akira. Asa won the award over James Deen, Skin Diamond, Jessica drake, Belle Knox, Kayden Kross, and Nikki Phoenix.
The sponsors of the 2015 XRCO Awards Show were Vivid Entertainment, Wicked Pictures, IAFD.com, Axel Braun Productions, Jules Jordan Video, Adam & Eve, Vrai Voyeur, the V Agency, GlamorGirl, and Pipeline Multimedia.
That is it for now so far as the XRCO Awards go. We will see what 2016 brings our way. So let’s all meet back here the next time to speak about whatever may have taken place next. Until then, everybody stay safe, have a great week, and live life as if there were no tomorrow!
Bonsoir et au revoir,
Myles Shaffer
