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WHO’S WHO
BLACK IS BACK
Two-time AVN Female Performer of the Year returns with Lesbian X
For the debut of O.L. Entertainment’s new all-girl imprint
Lesbian X, director and creative chief Mason dropped a
bombshell: the return to performing of adult superstar
Tori Black.
around the two-time AVN Female Performer of the Year.
Due out in mid-July, the showcase will contain four
scenes, including a lesbian gangbang. The debut scene—
reportedly Black’s first in six years—went live July 7 on
Lesbian X, co-starring Aidra Fox.
retirement, Black said, “As women, we have many
expectations laid at our feet and very little wiggle room.
As a mother this is true even more so. When I left the
industry to raise my family I was met with critics both
inside and outside the industry and really allowed myself
to fall victim to it. I judged my decisions and myself,
wondered if I was doomed to be a bad mother, a bad
F
Black will be featured in an all-girl star showcase built
Commenting on her decision to come out of
wife, a bad person. Took me a while to snap out of it but
when I finally did I felt stronger than ever. All of those
questions are answered inside me, not on social media or
blogs and notes by a neighbor walking down the street.
I know who I am and what I stand for and shooting this
movie is my testament to being a strong and beautiful
woman, in all rights. We are so blessed to live life, I
won’t let anyone take away the pieces they’ve taken from
themselves.”
She continued, “This showcase really came full circle
for me as Mason and I shot arguably two of my most
successful movies together. When I was approached with
this project I was still a little reserved and worried, but
talking over the details really started to get my interest
going. Surrounding myself with like-minded strong and
free women was very appealing. I’ve always enjoyed being
with other girls but I have a newfound appreciation for
them in my life and choosing to only shoot with girls for
this movie seemed appropriate. Being back has felt like
reconnecting with an old and dear friend, comforting,
THIS SHOWCASE REALLY CAME FULL
CIRCLE FOR ME AS MASON AND I
SHOT ARGUABLY TWO OF MY MOST
SUCCESSFUL MOVIES TOGETHER.
—TORI BLACK
exciting, emotional and inspiring. It’s been an amazing journey and I can’t wait to share it with you all!”
For Mason’s part, the AVN Award-decorated directrix offered, “Tori Black is arguably one of the biggest
superstars the adult world has ever known. The girl with the supermodel looks and the insatiable desire for
all things sex is back! Tori is not just a strong woman, she is an amazing human being with great depth and
soul, and she is brave as fuck. To capture her for Lesbian X is not just a career achievement but a personal
one as well. I’m so honored to be a part of this showcase with her.”
To keep up with the latest from Lesbian X, follow the label on Twitter @LesbianXNews.
MILESTONES | By Peter Warren
NEW FACE AT FSC
Group adds director of scientific & regulatory affairs
The Free Speech Coalition has hired Ian Timothy
Eric Paul Leue, executive director of FSC. “Ian’s
O’Brien to head the newly created position of director
experience in public health allows us to have a more
of scientific and regulatory affairs. O’Brien will work
authoritative voice in the policies and regulations
directly with regulators of both the pleasure products
that affect our performers, producers and consumers.
and adult film industries, to compile, analyze and
Now, more than ever, facts matter, and I’m excited to
provide accurate, evidence-based research on issues
have him on the team.
ranging from zoning and lubricants to workplace
“In adding a director of scientific and regulatory
safety and public health. O’Brien will work with the
affairs to the staff, the Free Speech Coalition grows
PASS board to analyze data and improve protocols, as
to a full-time staff of four, a first in our organization’s
well as develop sexual health campaigns and PSAs.
history, and an important investment into its future.
Additionally, O’Brien (pictured at right with Eric
Our members make this growth possible, and we are
Leue and Siouxsie Q at ANME) will compile and
in a position to build on the successes of the past
evaluate research on the industry as a whole, working
year.”
to combat pseudo-scientific concepts like porn
Leue says the organization’s membership is
addiction and the porn public health crisis, a crucial
projected to grow by 33 percent in 2017, as more
focus at a time when over two dozen states are using
companies realize the power of a strong trade
such studies to ban or censor adult content.
association.
“With a director of scientific and regulatory affairs,
“I’m thrilled to be able to contribute to the
FSC becomes a much stronger organization,” says
important work being done by the FSC team,”
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says O’Brien. “Regulators and legislators have
traditionally marginalized and stigmatized the adult
industry, conflating ideology with research. But bad
data leads to bad policy, and to even worse public
health outcomes. The adult industry has a unique
opportunity to be at the vanguard of sexual health
and rights, and create positive, lasting change.”
O’Brien received his master’s in public health from
Columbia University’s prestigious Mailman School
of Public Health. He most recently worked at RCHN
Community Health Foundation, where he conducted
research and analyzed policy implications for at-risk
populations in New York.