Photos: Porn Star Bowling

Concentrating on a strike…

Bonnie Rotten handles the balls

Matching outfits and bowling shoes

(Photos: Courtesy of Renard Garr)

Porn Star Bowling Event a Great Success

The Porn Star Bowling fundraiser on Sunday night was a great success, drawing upwards of 300 adult industry members and fans together for an evening of fun. Co-hosted by the Licensed Adult Talent Agents Trade Association (LATATA) and Free Speech Coalition (FSC), both organizations benefited from event, which netted revenue of more than $6,000.

“We’d especially like to thank Shy Love for spearheading this event,” FSC Membership Director Joanne Cachapero said. “Also, we’d like to thank each of the LATATA member agencies for volunteering their models; the event sponsors that contributed product; all the performers that gave their time; and everyone that came out to bowl.”

Corbin Bowl, located in Reseda, CA, was packed with a lively crowd that enjoyed tournament-style bowling, karaoke and a silent auction stocked with baskets of adult DVDs, books, T-shirts and other premium swag. Fans also were tempted by items including a day on the set with Immoral Productions, as well as a yearlong membership to Kink.com sites.

Serious bowlers competed for cash prizes, with the team from Evolved Novelties taking the top prize of $500.

Sponsors for the event included: Doc Johnson, Hustler, Immoral Live, Penthouse, ATKingdom, Zero Tolerance, New Sensations, Digital Sin, Fantasy Lingerie, NS Novelties, Juicy, Vivid Entertainment, Girlfriend Films, Adult FriendFinder, Kink.com, Wicked Pictures, Adam & Eve, Manwin, Evil Angel and Exquisite.

LATATA talent agencies include: LA Direct, ATMLA, Matrix Models, Foxxx Modeling, OC Modeling, Type 9 Models, and Spiegler Girls.

“Folks were really having a good time,” Cachapero added. “It was great to see so many industry people getting together with old friends and fans. Looks like we may have to do Porn Star Bowling again next year.”

Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser Nearly Two-Thirds Sold Out, Adds Sponsors, Talent

The Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser scheduled for July 28 is nearly two-thirds sold out. Proceeds from the event will go to benefit Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and LATATA, with dozens of industry performers and companies taking part in a night of tournament-style bowling fun.

Evil Angel Productions and AT Kingdom have been added to an impressive list of industry sponsors.

Also, starlet Alexis Texas has announced that she will be bowling at the event, as a guest of Adam & Eve.

“We’re encouraging adult companies to hurry and reserve their slots for bowling by sponsoring a team,” FSC Communications Director Joanne Cachapero said. “There are chances for the best three teams to win prize money, and each team will be accompanied by a starlet as a fifth bowler.

“Also, individuals can sign up to bowl, if they wish. There also is admission for those that prefer not to bowl,” Cachapero added, outlining the night’s activities. “There will be a silent auction of items donated by the participating adult companies – also the evening will feature a karaoke DJ. It really seems like it’s going to be a great time for industry and fans to get together and have a lot of fun.”

Admission for the event can be purchased at PornStarBowling.com, or by calling (818) 348-9373. For more information or questions, contact Joanne@freespeechcoalition.com.

Porn Star Bowling is scheduled for July 28, from 7pm-12am, at Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd, Tarzana, CA 91356.

Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser Adds Sponsors, Models

The Porn Star Bowling fundraiser to be held July 28, at Corbin Bowl in Tarzana, CA, has added an impressive number of models to the guest list, as well as some of the adult industry’s best known companies as sponsors for the night’s festivities.

In addition, $20 admission is now available for attendees that would prefer not to bowl. Individual and team tickets can be purchased at PornstarBowling.com.

“We just want to thank each and every one of the sponsors that donated gifts for the silent auction,” FSC Membership Director Joanne Cachapero said. “Guests will have a chance to bid on some great merchandise.

“And the member agencies of LATATA have really stepped up to provide an incredible list of models. It’s shaping up to be one of the big events of the year,” Cachapero added. “We encourage adult and mainstream businesses to sponsor a bowling team – every team will include a model as a fifth bowler.”

Models that will attend, by agency:

ATMLA: Julia Ann, Sadie Santana, Kimmie Olsen, Donnie Cabo, Alex Chance, Monique Symone, Flynet Domenic, Britney Amber, Angela Sommers, Nikki Sexx, Ce Ce Cruise, Destiny Dixon, Kortney Kane, Aaliyah Love, Allison Moore, Aubry Addams, Reen Sky and Eve Evans.

FOXX Modeling: Zoey Monroe, Angel Del Rey, Tinslee Reagan and Tegan Mohr.

LADirect Modeling: Andy San Dimas, Adriana Chechik, Aleksa Nicole, Allie James, Holly Brooks, Ivy Sherwood, Danielle Delaunay, Karmen Karma, Raven Rockette, Raven Bay, Laela Pryce and Kimberly Kendall.

Matrix Models: Jenna Ross, Cassie Laine, Whitney Westgate, Mia Malkova, Kiera Winters and Alice March.

OC Modeling: Dani Daniels, Anikka Albrite, Lily Carter, Roxxi Silver, Alexa Aimes, Alysha Rylee, Angelina Valentine, Karen Fisher, Leya Falcon, Bianca Breeze, CeCe Stone, Ashley Stone, Cindy Starfall, Claudia Valentine, Emily Austin, Evi Foxx, Helly Hellfire, Sarah Jessie, Jay Taylor, Kendra Lust, Layla Sin, Lilly Lane, Lucky Start, Presley Hart, Xander Corvus, Rico Strong, Rob Piper, Wrexxx, Russian Rocket, and Bentley Pierce.

Spiegler Girls: Dana, Dearmond, Skin Diamond, Aiden Starr, Chanel Preston, Sarah Shevon, Chastity Lynn, Penny Pax, Casey Calvert, Riley Reid, Lea Lexis, Veruca James, Claire Robbins and Bailey Blue.

Novelty company Doc Johnson and production company Zero Tolerance have been added to the list of sponsors, which includes Vivid Entertainment, Wicked Pictures, Adam & Eve, Hustler, Kink.com, Girlfriend Films, New Sensations, Manwin, Penthouse, Juicy, Exquisite Pictures, FriendFinder Networks, Immoral Live, Digital Sin, Fantasy Lingerie, AVN Magazine and XBIZ Magazine.

For questions or more information on the Porn Star Bowling fundraiser, please contact Joanne Cachapero at joanne@freespeechcoalition.com or (818) 348-9373.

FSC, LATATA Co-host Porn Star Bowling Fundraiser on July 28

Free Speech Coalition (FSC) and Licensed Adult Talent Agents Trade Association (LATATA) will co-host a Porn Star Bowling fundraiser on Sunday, July 28.

“We’re really excited about this opportunity and appreciate the hard work that Shy Love and other members of LATATA have put into organizing this event,” said FSC Membership Director Joanne Cachapero. “FSC is facing a lot of challenges, so the funds from this event will help us to continue fighting the good fight, on behalf of the industry and its fans. Specifically, the proceeds go to fund opposition to California condom laws, and also to help pay for the cost of ongoing 2257 litigation.”

The evening will feature starlets Dana Dearmond, Missy Martinez, Natalia & Natasha Starr, Zoey Monroe, Jenna Ross, Hope Howell and Destiny Dixon. Adult starlets from several talent agencies also will attend, including the ladies of ATMLA, LA Direct, Matrix Models, Foxxx Modeling, OC Modeling, Type 9 Models, and SpieglerGirls.com.

A silent auction will feature gift baskets and other items donated by industry sponsors, including Wicked Pictures, Vivid Entertainment, Adam & Eve, Hustler, Kink.com, Girlfriend Films, New Sensations, Exquisite Pictures, Juicy Video, Penthouse, Manwin, Digital Sin, Fantasy Lingerie, and FriendFinders Network, XBIZ Magazine, and AVN Magazine.

Companies are encouraged to purchase entries for 4-person bowling teams at $250 per slot; each team also will include a lovely adult starlet as a fifth player. Cash prizes will be awarded to the best teams, with $500 for first place, $350 for second place and $250 for third place. Contact Joanne@freespeechcoalition.com or (818) 348-9373 for more information on team bowling or to book a team slot.

Single attendees can purchase entry to the event for $50; please, visit PornStarBowling.com to purchase tickets.

The Porn Star Bowling event is scheduled to take place at Corbin Bowl, 19616 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA, 91356, on Sunday, July 28^th, from 7pm – midnight.

AB 332 Dies in Appropriations Committee

The California Assembly Appropriations Committee today voted to stop Assembly Bill 332 from moving forward, effectively quashing any hopes for statewide mandated barrier protection use in adult film productions in California.

“We are grateful that lawmakers have chosen the best interest of California’s taxpayers and the adult industry over AB 332’s misguided legislation,” Free Speech Coalition (FSC) CEO Diane Duke said. “The adult industry creates a tremendous amount of revenue and jobs for California. We have effective, successful standards in place to protect performers. This ridiculous bill was a solution without a problem.”

The action comes after a years-long campaign waged by AIDS Healthcare Foundation to mandate condom use on adult productions in California. Adult industry companies, performers and professionals stood in strong opposition to AHF’s attempts to move the condom agenda forward. Currently, a local ordinance – the Los Angeles Safer Sex for Adult Productions, known as Measure B – is being challenged in federal court.

“We support choice for performers, as well as the successful testing system that has been in place since 1998, which have resulted in no on-set transmissions of HIV in nine years, nationwide” Duke added. “It is encouraging to see that legislators recognize the hard work that the adult industry has done to safeguard performers and that our hard work will not be lost to an unnecessary bureaucracy created from unnecessary legislation.”

FSC has spearheaded opposition to AB 332, Measure B and continues to oppose legislation that threatens the well-being of adult industry businesses and professionals. FSC also upholds industry-appropriate self-regulation that includes regular, frequent STD testing for performers.

As the adult industry trade association, FSC has published an industry “Code of Ethics,” as well as “The Adult Industry Health & Safety Manual.” For more information about FSC, opposition to mandated condom laws or business resources, contact info@freespeechcoalition.com.

(Photo: Courtesy of U.S. Navy)

AB 332 Stalls After Appropriations Committee Meeting

(l to r) Attorney Karen Tynan and Kink.com director Princess Donna at the state capitol

This morning in Sacramento, proposed “condom” legislation Assembly Bill 332 was presented to members of the House Appropriations Committee. Sponsor of the bill Assembly Member Isadore Hall III (D-Compton) waived his opportunity to speak on the legislation and AB 332 was sent to suspense file by the committee. Free Speech Coalition is pleased that AB 332 legislation has not moved forward today out of committee.

Representing adult industry opposition to AB 332, labor attorney Karen Tynan stood ready to deliver a statement to the legislators, focusing on the financial pitfalls of the regulatory scheme. Tynan also hoped to speak to the process already started with state regulatory agency Cal/OSHA, to establish industry-appropriate regulations for adult film productions.

“My testimony was meant to explain and emphasize the incredible waste of taxpayer money that will result if AB332 is enacted,” Tynan said. “Cal/OSHA has a process where they have stakeholder meetings and attempt to create feasible regulations. We are still in that process with the draft regulations pending revisions. AB332 demands that the state legislature throw out all that work and start over with the AHF plan.”

Testimony would have also outlined the potentially enormous costs to taxpayers if AB 332 is passed, not only administrative costs, but also in a significant loss of jobs and revenue for counties in California as adult producers are pushed to other areas for production locations.

“Committee members with adult entertainment businesses in their districts should be reminded that these businesses create jobs, pay taxes, and should have a voice in this process,” Tynan added.

Kink.com founder and FSC Board Member Peter Acworth also attended this morning’s meeting with a contingent of performers and industry professionals. Acworth also had prepared a statement, but left the meeting without delivering testimony.

“We got here at 5:30am and spent most of the day,” Acworth said. “But we’re happy the bill has been put in suspension. I hope this is the end of the bill. I remain a strong advocate for performer testing and the APHSS.org database system.”

Representatives from AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) and other AB 332 supporters were apparently not in attendance at this morning’s meeting.

 

Call to Action: Please FAX House Appropriations Committee to Oppose AB 332

Free Speech Coalition is issuing a call-to-action to all its members and opponents of Assembly Bill 332, the proposed bill to mandate barrier protection in adult film productions in California. AB 332 is scheduled to go before the State Assembly Appropriations Committee on May 8.

Below you will find a letter that can be copied and pasted into a document and then FAXED to the Appropriations Committee representatives listed below. Please, reach out to these legislators by FAX to tell them that you oppose AB 332. We have been advised that FAX is the most effective platform for communication.

Please, send your message before May 8 and help us fight the good fight. Now is the time to come together and voice your opposition to AB 332 – before the industry is driven out of California, or another dime of taxpayer money is wasted on this poorly written law.

For more information on AB 332, or on how YOU can help oppose condom laws, contact info@freespeechcoalition.com or call (818) 348-9373. Thank you for your help!

 

Dear [decisionmaker],

Assembly Bill 332 is being brought before State Assembly Appropriations Committee, authored by Assembly Member Isadore Hall III, (Democrat, 64th District – Compton) and co-authored by Assembly Member Richard Bloom, (Democrat, 50th District – Santa Monica).

This proposed legislation is overbroad and was written without the input of those most affected by it – the producers and performers of the adult film industry. If allowed by California lawmakers, AB 332 will effectively drive the adult industry out of California to areas where responsible, appropriate regulation will be difficult, if not impossible, to enforce.

Mandating barrier protection use will effectively drive adult producers out of California, taking thousands of jobs and billions in revenue with them. A recently reported dramatic drop in requests for adult film permits in Los Angeles County clearly indicates that the adult film production industry does not support the local Measure B “condom” ordinance, and that it absolutely opposes AB 332.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) has been the only sponsor of this legislation that is an offshoot of the Measure B legislation passed in Los Angeles in November. Presently, adult producer Vivid Entertainment and two other plaintiffs are suing the County of Los Angeles because of Measure B; at the very least, any decision on state legislation should wait until a decision is delivered in the local case.

While AHF would have constituents believe that AB 332 (and Measure B) are based on protocols for workplace health & safety, in fact this legislation threatens to destroy adult film industry self-regulation and a rigorous STD testing program that has proved effective at protecting the health and safety of performers since it was instituted in 1998. AHF has used significant funding (to the tune of more than $5 million by some estimates) and misleading information to sway legislators and the public.

In fact, the adult film industry is a legal and responsible industry. The STD testing program (APHSS.org) was developed to effectively manage risk and has been successful at nearly eliminating “outbreaks” of STDs. There has not been an on-set incidence of HIV infection since 2004. Both producers and performers are voluntarily compliant with the industry-appropriate standards that are currently observed, but that would not be the case if condom (and other barrier protection) use were mandated.

In any case, matters related to workplace safety fall under the jurisdiction of state agency Cal-OSHA; to shift responsibility for enforcement of any workplace safety-related legislation to local municipalities and counties is an unnecessary burden to taxpayers in those locations, who would be charged with providing significant resources and infrastructure in order to provide enforcement of such legislation.

Please, do not support AB 332 – this legislation is poorly written, unnecessarily overbroad and addresses a problem that doesn’t exist. Thank you for your time.

Sincerely,

[Your name]

 

FAX to House Appropriations Committee Members:

Assembly Member Mike Gatto

300 East Magnolia Boulevard
Suite 504
Burbank, CA 91502
Tel: (818) 558-3043
Fax: (818) 558-3042

assemblymember.gatto@assembly.ca.gov

Assembly Member Diane L. Harkey

29122 Rancho Viejo Road, Suite #111
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Tel: (949) 347-7301
Fax: (949) 347-7302

assemblymember.harkey@assembly.ca.gov

FSC, Industry Members Travel to Sacramento to Oppose AB 332

On Wednesday, Free Speech Coalition CEO Diane Duke was accompanied by former performer Lydia Lee (aka Julie Meadows), producers Mo Reese and Lorenzo Marr, and FSC staff on a day-long trip to Sacramento, to stand in opposition of Assembly Bill 332, the proposed California bill that would require barrier protection use on adult film productions.

The bill was presented to the House Assembly Labor & Employment Committee by its backers Assemblymember Isadore Hall III and representatives of AIDS Healthcare Foundation.

Also in attendance were many adult industry members representing Kink.com, Hot House Entertainment, Factory Video, Naked Sword, and several other Bay Area adult companies. Lee and Marr both spoke before the committee, stating their reasons for opposing the “condom law.”

“It was inspiring to speak with so many industry professionals from Kink.com, Hot House Media and Factory Videos, as well as individuals from the community who care about how much more complicated this is than merely a condom proposition,” said Lee. “The opposition has constantly made demeaning comments that conflate the work I chose to do of my own free will with messages perpetuated by anti-porn propagandists, but I am proud of my participation in this process and exercising the voice I have.”

While attendees’ efforts were valiant, the Labor & Employment Committee unfortunately did clear AB 332 in a 5-0 vote later on Wednesday afternoon. The bill will now be sent to the House Appropriations Committee where it faces its next hurdle.

“The trip to Sacramento was a great experience,” said producer Reese. “Of course I’m not happy about AB 332 moving forward, but it was still interesting to see our political system at work. I appreciate the time and hard work both Lydia & Lorenzo put into their statements. It takes a lot of courage to stand up in front of a room full of politicians & fight for what you believe in.

“The outpouring of support from industry members from San Francisco was amazing – I wish we could have seen more people from Los Angeles,” Reese added. “Our fight against AB 332, Measure B & AIDS Healthcare Foundation is far from over; together we can win this. For people who choose to focus on the negative, or on what others should have done, maybe instead ask yourself what it is that you can do.”

FSC opposes AB 332 because it will drive the adult industry out of California, taking thousands of jobs and millions of dollars in revenue elsewhere. This misguided legislation addresses a problem that doesn’t exist by creating an unneeded bureaucracy that will be paid for with California tax dollars. FSC supports and oversees the industry-appropriate system of STD testing for adult performers that has proved to be effective since 1998; AB 332 actually threatens the health and well being of performers by threatening to dismantle industry standards for self-regulation.

For more on AB 332, Measure B or the Los Angeles “Safer Sex” in Adult Film Productions Ordinance – and for info on how you can help oppose it – please, visit StopCondomLaws.com.

(Photo: Courtesy of Ttoolan)

 

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