2008 XRCO Awards Brought out the Best in The Biz

Hollywood - Adult News Flash with the help of host extraodinaire Tony Batman from A Entertainment/ Rude.com and Dr.X from the EMM Agency. Even with the extremely tight space, ANF had a prime spot on the red carpet at the 24th Annual XRCO (XRated Critics Organization) to conduct interviews with literally a whos-who of the Porn World. The awards were held at the Hollywood Highlands complex right on Hollywood Boulevard which was a definate upgrade from last years venue..

We got so many great interview outside on the carpet including Shy Love and girls from her ATM Agency, Penny Flamel,Eva Rose, Jessica Drake, August, Lisa Daniels, Randy Spears, Demi Delia, Eva Angelina, Gianna Lynn, Lexxi Tyler, Savannah Stern and so many more. Legends Nina Hartley and Amber Lynn were co-presenting to induct Shayla La Veax into the Hall of Fame. Co- Host of the night, Gina Lynn and Carmen Hart finally made it to our cameras before we were pushed inside for the show. They were excited about hosting the show. This was the first time at the XRCOs for Gina as she lives in Pennsylvania.

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Following the awards show, the self-proclaimed "Princess of Porn" Emilianna interviewed some of the big winners of the evening. Hillary Scott keeps racking up awards with a win for the best Orgasmic Analist; Bubbly Bree Olson won for Cream Dream, but wasn't sure what that meant. Bree also won Starlet of the Year. Belladonna won for the best girl-girl film for Evil Angel. Emilianna was all over Male Performer of the Year, Evan Stone in a comedic seductive interaction. Mulitiple winner, director had Emilianna asking " why has she never been in one of his Gonzos". Scott David won again for thier successful porn parodies and Eli Cross won another award for the hightly decorated porn Epic from Sexz Pics, Upload. Emilianna, on loan from the EMM Agency did a good job behind the mic conducting some very entertaining interviews.

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The actual awards ceremonty had excluse video coverage through Wicked pictures so ANF hung out in the Media room having drinks during the show. The following is an accout provided by AVN.

Hosted by Carmen Hart and Gina Lynn, the industry-only event was attended by a who's who of porn. While the litany of nominees and acceptance speeches often seemed to go unheard by the crowd, the celebratory mood made the awards ceremony fast and fun.

Hart and Lynn kept things loose and informal as they welcomed the stars to the stage. Real-life stepsisters Rhyse and Rhylee Richards handed out the heart-shaped XRCO trophies as this year's official "Heart-On Girls."

The top honors went to Bree Olson (Best New Starlet), Sasha Grey (Female Performer of the Year), and Evan Stone (Male Performer of the Year). SexZ Pictures' Upload won three awards: Best Epic, Most Outrageous DVD Extras, and a Single Performance - Actress trophy for Eva Angelina.

Wicked Pictures had a big night with contract exclusives Kaylani Lei, Randy Spears, Brad Armstrong and Stormy Daniels all picking up prestigious awards. Armstrong and Daniels tied for Best Director (Features).

Nikki Hunter and Shy Love presented Jenna Haze with the award for Orgasmic Oralist. Jules Jordan then took the stage to accept the Best Gonzo Release trophy for Flesh Hunter 10; he later returned to pick up awards for Best Gonzo Series and Best Director, remarking to the judges: "It takes a lot of balls to give me this many Best Director awards."

Sophie Dee presented the Orgasmic Analist award to Hillary Scott, who continued her winning streak from the 2007 XRCOs. "I guess we all know I enjoy anal sex by now," the actress said.

Belladonna made short work of her acceptance speech as her movie Belladonna's Fucking Girls 4 won Best Girl-Girl Release. "Thank you so much because I have reservations at the Geisha House and I have to go," she said.

Adam & Eve contract girls Bree Olson, Ava Rose and Kayden Kross announced Annette Schwarz as the XRCO's latest "Superslut." Other presenters included Jessica Drake, Joanna Angel, Sasha Grey, Gianna Lynn, Sunny Lane, Flower Tucci, Tommy Gunn, Ashlynn Brooke, Veronica Rayne, Brooke Haven, Ron Jeremy and Sunset Thomas.

Jeff Mullen and Scott David of X-Play/All Media Play were on hand to receive their Best Comedy or Parody award for Not the Bradys XXX, along with cast members Alana Evans and Aurora Snow.

Upload director Eli Cross had one of the better lines of the evening when he accepted the MILF of the Year award on behalf of his partner, Kylie Ireland. "She's not a mother, but she plays one on TV," he quipped.

Jared Rutter presided over the first portion of the XRCO Hall of Fame induction, which included the late director Richard Mahler (a.k.a. Roger Watkins) and actor R. Bolla, among others. AVN senior editor Mark Kernes introduced a special award for attorney H. Louis Sirkin, who was unable to attend.

Rutter then introduced director John Leslie, who accepted a Hall of Fame award honoring his VCA Pictures movie Curse of the Catwoman (1991). As the crowd drowned out his speech, Leslie called for attention.

"It's kind of a sad thing," said Leslie. "Joey Silvera came to me today and said he had a very big problem. He said, maybe you can help me. I think I'm a dog. I said, Go lay down on my couch. He said, I'm not allowed on the couch."

Legendary porn stars Amber Lynn and Nina Hartley teamed up to present the next set of Hall of Fame inductees, among them photographer Suze Randall and performer Stephanie Swift. The show was a special occasion for Amber and Nina, who served as the XRCO's very first Heart-On Girls in 1984 and 1985 respectively.

AVN president Paul Fishbein dedicated his Hall of Fame award to the late Jim Holliday and took the opportunity to stress the importance of political awareness and the right to free speech.

Alluding to current federal obscenity charges against John Stagliano and Max Hardcore, Fishbein urged the industry to vote in the upcoming presidential election. "It's 2008, and we're still facing the spectre of government intervention," he said. "We're still talking about the same things we were taking about 25 years ago."

Shayla LaVeaux was among the final Hall of Fame inductees of the night.

"Thank you to an amazing industry," said LaVeaux. "To all the photographers, directors, actors and actresses, and to the XRCO and all its members for inducting me into such a prestigious group of people. And last but not least, this is dedicated to Jim Holliday... he supported me and gave me all his best. Keep up the fight, and keep the industry rockin'!"

The complete list of awards winners are as follows:

Best Release: Babysitters, Digital Playground 

Best Epic: Upload, SexZ Pictures

Best Gonzo Release: Flesh Hunter 10, Jules Jordan Video

Best Girl-Girl Release: Belladonna’s Fucking Girls 4, Belladonna/Evil Angel

Best POV Release: inTERActive, Teravision/Hustler

Best Comedy or Parody: Not the Bradys XXX, X-Play/Hustler

Best Gonzo Series: Ass Worship, Jules Jordan Video 

Starlet of the Year: Bree Olson

Female Performer of the Year: Sasha Grey

Male Performer of the Year: Evan Stone

Best Director – Features: (tie) Brad Armstrong, Stormy Daniels

Best Director – Non-Features: Jules Jordan

Best Actress: Eva Angelina in Upload, SexZ Pictures

Best Actor: Randy Spears in Black Widow, Wicked Pictures

Unsung Swordsman: James Deen

Unsung Siren: Roxy DeVille

Orgasmic Oralist: Jenna Haze

Orgasmic Analist: Hillary Scott

Superslut: Annette Schwarz

Cream Dream: Bree Olson

MILF of the Year: Kylie Ireland

Best Cumback: Kaylani Lei

Best Male Newcomer: Charles Dera

Best On-Screen Chemistry: Joanna Angel & James Deen 

Mainstream Media’s Adult Favorite: Stormy Daniels

Most Outrageous DVD Extras: Upload, SexZ Pictures

Hall of Fame – Actresses: Chloe; Nikki Dial; Shayla LaVeaux; Stephanie Swift

Hall of Fame – Actors: Christoph Clark; Creators; Richard Mahler; Suze Randall

Hall of Fame – Pioneers: R. Bolla; Abigail Clayton; Marc Stevens; Lysa Thatcher; 5th Estate; Paul Fishbein

Hall of Fame – Movies

Reel People, Arrow Film & Video, 1984, D. Anthony Spinelli

Curse of the Catwoman, VCA Pictures, 1991, D. John Leslie

Special Award: H. Louis Sirkin