Call for Submissions: 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards

Reposted from GLAAD.org

GLAAD is accepting submissions for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. The GLAAD Media Awards recognize and honor media for their fair, accurate and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer community, and the issues that affect their lives.

Submitted materials must be received in the Los Angeles GLAAD office by Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at 6 p.m. PT.

To download the entry form, find definitions and eligibility parameters for each category, a FAQ, and an explanation of how nominees and award recipients are selected, visit: http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards/submissions.

Projects submitted for the 28th Annual GLAAD Media Awards must have been published, released, or broadcast in the United States between January 1, 2016 and December 31, 2016.  Potential nominees may be submitted in both English and Spanish-language media categories.

Nominees for the 28^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards will be announced in mid-January 2017. Please check http://www.glaad.org/mediaawards for more information.

Award recipients will be announced at each of the 28^th Annual GLAAD Media Awards ceremonies.

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About GLAAD
GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBTQ acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:
Brian Pacheco
Associate Director of Communications, Media Awards
(323) 634-2038
bpacheco@glaad.org

Sex & Adult Entertainment Calendar – Sep 28 to Oct 11, 2016

Check out our weekly Sex & Adult Entertainment Calendar to find out when the hottest feature entertainers will be appearing as well as what other sex and adult entertainment-themed events are happening around the country… and the world! If you know of any upcoming events that should be added to this list, please leave a comment below.

Gentlemen’s Club Events & Feature Entertainers
Lacey Rain – Al’s Diamond Cabaret (Reading, PA), Thu, Sep 29 to Sat, Oct 1
Miss Exotic & Miss Pole Champion – Keepers Gentlemen’s Club (Milford, CT), Thu, Sep 29 to Sat, Oct 1
Aspen Reign – Vegas Strip Gentlemen’s Club (Battle Creek, MI), Fri, Sep 30 to Sat, Oct 1
Lana Violet – Sapphire (New York, NY), Fri, Sep 30
Tasha Reign – Cheerleaders (Philadelphia, PA), Fri, Sep 30 to Sat, Oct 1
Nina Elle – Sapphire (New York, NY), Sat, Oct 1
Nikki Benz – Blush (Pittsburgh, PA), Thu, Oct 6 to Sat, Oct 8
Dana Vespoli – Sapphire (New York, NY), Sat, Oct 7
Liza Lust – Double Visions (Horsham, PA), Fri, Oct 7 to Sat, Oct 8
Jayden Jaymes – Silk Exotic (Madison, WI), Sat, Oct 8

LGBT
2016 LGBT Career Fair – Citi Executive Conference Center (New York, NY), Fri, Sep 30
Red Dress Party – San Diego Natural History Museum (San Diego, CA), Sat, Oct 10
Bride Pride – Roux Provincetown Bed & Breakfast (Provincetown, MA), Mon, Oct 10

BDSM, Fetish & Kink
Boundless (San Francisco, CA), Thu, Sep 29 to Mon, Oct 3
American Brotherhood Weekend – Chicago, IL, Fri, Oct 7 to Sun, Oct 9
Behind Closed Doors – Tucson City Center InnSuites (Tucson, AZ), Fri, Oct 7 to Sun, Oct 9

Burlesque
Zombie Burlesque – V Theater (Las Vegas, NV), Wed, Sep 28
New York Burlesque Festival – New York, NY, Thu, Sep 29 to Sun, Oct 2
London Fetish Weekend – Various Locations (London, UK), Thu, Sep 29 to Sun, Oct 2

Seminars & Educational Events
Sex Toys 101 – Pleasure Chest (Illinois City, IL), Wed, Sep 28
Big Gay Met – Museum Hack (New York, NY), Sat, Oct 1
Make An Impact: Spanking for Beginners – The Kink Shoppe (Philadelphia, PA), Sat, Oct 1
Sex Worker Support Group – LifeWorks (Skokie, IL), Tue, Oct 4

Expos, Conventions & Other Gatherings
Amber Rose’s SlutWalk 2016 – Sat, Oct 1
eroFame – Hanover, Germany, Wed, Oct 5 to Fri, Oct 7
2016 National LGBT Real Estate Conference – Fort Lauderdale, FL, Tue, Oct 10 to Thu, Oct 12

On The Horizon…
Kinky Kollege – Chicago, IL, Fri, Oct 14 to Sun, Oct 15
Porn Film Festival – Berlin, Germany, Wed, Oct 26 to Sun, Oct 30
EXXXOTICA Edison 2016 – NJ Convention & Exposition Center (Edison, NJ), Fri, Nov 4 to Sun, Nov 6
BurlyCon – Hilton (Seattle, WA), Thu, Nov 10 to Sun, Nov 13

Please confirm dates and appearances prior to attendance. CJAsher.com reposts event information from other websites and is not responsible for errors, omissions and/or any incorrect information or changes in event details by clubs, entertainers, promoters or other sources of event information.

Adult Superstar Julia Ann Launches Safe Sex-Positive Website for Women 18+

Reposted from WomenByJuliaAnn.com

The Adult Superstar Shares her Private & Public Life in a Unique, Sex-Positive Web Portal that Celebrates Sexuality, Beauty & Wellness!

Los Angeles, CA – Adult superstar Julia Ann has launched WomenByJuliaAnn.com, her all-new sex-positive website dedicated to women.  It features beauty and wellness tips, sex-toy reviews, sex videos and photos, shopping and more.

“I’m so thrilled to create WomenByJuliaAnn.com and bring a unique website that promotes sexuality in a healthy and positive way while giving women some amazing adult content,” she said. “I want to bridge the gap between erotica made for women and everyday life by creating a world of sex and community with the desires and needs of women!”

WomenByJuliaAnn.com features never-before-seen takes of Julia Ann behind-the-scenes in candid moments with her co-stars in addition to all-new passionate girl-girl content of the superstar with today’s top adult performers. The site also features an Audio Erotica section boasting a treasure trove of sexy stories detailing love and lust told by the blond goddess herself.

A fully interactive site, WomenByJuliaAnn.com gives visitors a chance to live chat with the adult superstar as well as join in discussions with other members on topics such as sex, relationships, health and any issue that may impact women. Moreover, a forum page provides a place for users to share their thoughts and comments or simply connect with others with similar interests.

Visitors to WomenByJuliaAnn.com also have an opportunity to shop for a variety of goods from partner sites which feature sex toys, adult movies, sexual health and wellness products, apparel, jewelry, pet products and more.

“I have wanted to provide women a place where we can feel safe being ourselves, learn from each other and broaden our sensual horizons,” Julia Ann said. “The site is ever evolving and with a growing presence of dynamic and open-minded women, it becomes a much more rounded and exciting adventure for all of us.

To learn more or to submit products for review or advertising, visit www.WomenByJuliaAnn.com or on Twitter, follow @WomenByJuliaAnn.

About Julia Ann:

Born in Los Angeles, the striking blonde began modeling at age 17, but when she saw a friend making a good living working at a strip club, the statuesque beauty took center stage.  She soon found herself hot oil wrestling with men at the club as well, earning great tips and lots of attention. Eventually she and her friend, fellow model Janine Lindemulder agreed to join the adult industry when veteran director Andrew Blake offered them roles in “Hidden Obsessions.” Her enthusiastic scenes and curvaceous body attracted fans and industry members alike, earning her exclusive contracts with top studios. In Playboy TV’s hay days, Julia Ann was named host of one of their most popular shows, “Naughty Amateur Home Videos.” It was there that she caught the eye of Wicked Pictures, and the leading feature studio offered her yet another exclusive contract. Under Wicked’s direction, Julia Ann performed in such movies as “Beautiful” which earned her the 2004 AVN Award for Best Actress. Her career didn’t stop there, in fact in continued to reveal success after success, including the prestigious AVN Award for Best MILF Performer three times, in 2010, 2011 and 2013. XBIZ gave her the same honor, MILF Performer of the Year in 2014.  XRCO handed Julia Ann four Awards, including MILF of the Year honors in 2009 and 2011, and NightMoves Awarded her Best MILF Performer (Fan’s Choice) in 2013. Julia Ann is active on social media, follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/therealJuliaAnn and Instagram at www.instagram.com/therealjuliaann.

For PR & media information, please contact:

Marketing & PR:
Team@WomenByJuliaAnn.com

New Squirt Study Reveals Most Students Cruise on Campus

Reposted from Squirt.org

A New Study by Squirt.org Shows Most Students Prefer Having Sex in Campus Bathrooms, Dorms & Libraries!

TORONTO – It’s back to school time at most colleges and universities and a new survey by gay hookup site Squirt.org shows more than half of gay and bi students are fantasizing about hooking up with their instructors and about a quarter of them are already doing it.

The study, which surveyed 1,558 Squirt.org members ages 18 to 25 in the U.S., the U.K., Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, the Netherlands and other countries, showed that 54 percent of those surveyed had fantasized about their professor or teaching assistant. Another 25 percent said they actually had hooked up with their instructor or T.A.

The fast times did not end there as 82 percent of students surveyed reported they enjoyed cruising for sex while 57 percent said they have hooked up on campus.

“With so many young, attractive people in one place, it’s not surprising so many of them are meeting and hooking up,” said Attila Szatmari, digital business director for Pink Triangle Press, Squirt.org’s parent company. “College is about learning, understanding others and having new experiences so it’s good to see so many of young people are taking advantage of the college experience.”

The study showed 79 percent of those surveyed said their preferred campus cruising spots were bathrooms, followed by dorms at 54 percent, parks at 42 percent, changing rooms with 40 percent and the library at 37 percent.

“While these students are meeting and hooking up on campus, many who are long out of school can visit Squirt.org for similar experiences,” Szatmari said. “It’s the go-to gay hookup site where men can meet other men for sex, fun and friendship with the stroke of a key.”

Visit www.Squirt.org to learn more about the study.

Squirt.org is a completely uncensored hookup/cruising site for gay, bi, and curious men who want to avoid the pitfalls of dating and get right to the sex. It is the premier gay site that provides men around the world a way to meet and hook up.

About Squirt.org:

Where men meet other men for sex, fun, and friendship – this is the foundation for Squirt.org, a website established in 1999 and operated by Pink Triangle Press. True to its tagline, “Hot ‘n horny hookups,” Squirt.org is a completely uncensored hookup/cruising site for gay, bi, and curious men who want to skip the pretense of dating and get right to the sex. Consisting entirely of user-generated content, the site is continually growing to provide men around the world a way to meet. Squirt.org is available on mobile, desktop, and tablet platforms through any web browser without the need of downloading any apps. All are welcome in the Squirt.org sex-positive community independent of weight, age, or race, which equates to a great chance at getting laid. For more information, visit www.Squirt.org, www.Twitter.com/SquirtOrg, or www.Facebook.com/Squirt.org.

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For PR & media information, please contact:
Sarah
Team@Squirt.org

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016

Image fromFlickr.com/Kira Westland

Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2016

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, an international health campaign to raise money and awareness for the hundreds of thousands of women around the world who are battling this terrible disease. Below, you’ll find a list of organizations dedicated to the fight against breast cancer as well as numerous events that will be taking place around the country.

EVENTS
Wine Women & Shoes – Waterway Marriott (The Woodlands, TX), Thu, Sep 29
Pink Promises – Crest Hollow Country Club (Woodbury, NY), Fri, Sep 30
The Rose Ball – Antun’s (Queens Village, NY), Fri, Sep 30
Boating for Breast Cancer – New River (Fort Lauderdale, FL), Sat, Oct 1
Kick for Komen – Glendoveer Golf Course (Portland, OR), Sat, Oct 1
Paddle for Life – Vancouver Lake Regional Park (Vancouver, WA), Sat, Oct 1
Survivor and Friends Luncheon – DoubleTree Lloyd Center (Portland, OR), Sat, Oct 1
Healthy Happy Hour – 16250 NW 57th Ave (Miami Lakes, FL), Thu, Oct 6
Pink Ribbon & Blue Tie – Horatio Williams Foundation (Detroit, MI), Fri, Oct 7
PinkSpeak – Parkside Lounge (New York, NY), Fri, Oct 7
BreastFest 2016 – Power Plant Live (Baltimore, MD), Sat, Oct 8
Grape Stomp – Penns Woods Winery (Chadds Ford, PA), Sat, Oct 8
Party In Pink Zumbathon – Retro Fitness (Fair Lawn, NJ), Sat, Oct 8
Brunch Boutique 4 Breast Cancer Awareness – LA Loft (Los Angeles, CA), Sun, Oct 9
Drummathon – Klyde Warren Park (Dallas, TX), Sun, Oct 9
Dine Out for the Cure – Austin, TX, Mon, Oct 10 to Thu, Oct 13
Passion For Pink – Dave & Buster’s (Virginia Beach, VA), Mon, Oct 10
The Pink Agenda Annual Gala – Three Sixty (New York, NY), Thu, Oct 13
Avon 39 – Manhattan (New York, NY), Fri, Oct 14 to Sat, Oct 15
Pink Tie Ball – Vie (Philadelphia, PA), Fri, Oct 14
Truth & Dare Symposium – The CUNY Graduate Center (New York, NY), Fri, Oct 14
Brews for Boobies – Two Locations (Philadelphia, PA), Sat, Oct 15
Making Strides of Los Angeles – L.A. Live (Los Angeles, CA), Sat, Oct 15
Pink Carpet Gala – Marriott (Cleveland, OH), Sat, Oct 15
Save 2nd Base-Pub Crawl Fundraiser – SanTan Brewing (Chandler, AZ), Sat, Oct 15
Paddle Rally – Aronimink Tennis Club (Newtown Square, PA), Mon, Oct 17
The Pink Runway 2016 – LLUHS Dep’t of Plastic Surgery (Riverside, CA), Wed, Oct 19
Cocktails for the Cure – Walker Zanger (Tustin, CA), Fri, Oct 21
Connect for a Cause Fundraiser – American Legion (Bel Air, MD), Sat, Oct 22
Pink and Black Affair – Class First Gallery (New York, NY), Sat, Oct 22
Pink Black and White Affair – 900 Kecoughtan Road (Hampton, VA), Sat, Oct 22
Roaring 20’s Flapper Ball – Greater Richmond Convention Ctr Ballroom, Sat, Oct 22
“Walking In Your Purpose” Gala – First Tabernacle (Philadelphia, PA), Sat, Oct 22
BCRF Symposium & Luncheon – Waldorf Astoria (New York, NY), Sat, Oct 27
Climb For A Cure – Echo Mountain (Alta Dena, CA), Sat, Oct 29

ORGANIZATIONS
American Breast Cancer Foundation – http://www.abcf.org
Breast Cancer Research Foundation – http://www.bcrfcure.org
Living Beyond Breast Cancer – http://www.lbbc.org
National Breast Cancer Foundation – http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org
Save The Ta-Tas Foundation – https://savethetatas.org
Susan G. Komen Foundation – http://ww5.komen.org
Triple Negative Breast Cancer Foundation – http://www.tnbcfoundation.org
The Tyanna Foundation – http://tyanna.org
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Please confirm dates and event information prior to attendance. CJAsher.com reposts event information from other websites and is not responsible for errors, omissions and/or any incorrect information or changes in event details by venues, organizers, promoters or other sources of event information.

Sex & Adult Entertainment Calendar – Sep 21 to Oct 4, 2016

Check out our weekly Sex & Adult Entertainment Calendar to find out when the hottest feature entertainers will be appearing as well as what other sex and adult entertainment-themed events are happening around the country… and the world! If you know of any upcoming events that should be added to this list, please leave a comment below.

Gentlemen’s Club Events & Feature Entertainers
Angela Sommers – Blush Exotic (Pittsburgh, PA), Tue, Sep 20 to Sat, Sep 24
Alexis Texas & Teagan Presley – Club Risqué (Various Locations), Thu, Sep 22 to Sat, Sep 24
Lisa Licious – Scores (Mooresville, NC), Thu, Sep 22 to Sat, Sep 24
Nikki Delano – Sapphire (New York, NY), Fri, Sep 23
Sophie Dee & Gianna Michaels – Scores (Providence, RI), Fri, Sep 23 to Sat, Sep 24
Tori Black – Sapphire (New York, NY), Sat, Sep 24
Lacey Rain – Al’s Diamond Cabaret (Reading, PA), Thu, Sep 29 to Tue, Oct 1
Lana Violet – Sapphire (New York, NY), Fri, Sep 30
Tasha Reign – Cheerleaders (Philadelphia, PA), Fri, Sep 30 to Sat, Sep 1
Nina Elle – Sapphire (New York, NY), Sat, Sep 1

LGBT
Pan-Demonium – The Velvet Rope (Portland, OR), Fri, Sep 23
Glitz & Glam – Lips (San Diego, CA), Fri, Sep 23
Totally Transfixed – Queer Shorts – Chicago Filmmakers (Chicago, IL), Sat, Sep 24
LGBT Wedding Expo – Holiday Inn Cleveland (Mentor, OH), Sun, Sep 25
2016 LGBT Career Fair – Citi Executive Conference Center (New York, NY), Fri, Sep 30

BDSM, Fetish & Kink
Folsom Street Fair – San Francisco, CA, Sun, Sep 25
Boundless (San Francisco, CA), Thu, Sep 29 to Mon, Oct 3

Burlesque
Back At Ya! – Villain (Brooklyn, NY), Thu, Sep 22
Game of Thrones Burlesque – Harvelle’s (Long Beach, CA), Fri, Sep 23
New York Burlesque Festival – New York, NY, Thu, Sep 29 to Sun, Oct 2
London Fetish Weekend – Various Locations (London, UK), Thu, Sep 29 to Sun, Oct 2

Seminars & Educational Events
PROS Network Training – SOL (Denver, CO), Wed, Sep 21
The Art of the Blow Job – Babeland (New York, NY), Sun, Sep 25
Make An Impact: Spanking for Beginners – The Kink Shoppe (Philadelphia, PA), Sat, Oct 1

Expos, Conventions & Other Gatherings
CineKink – O Cinema (Miami, FL), Wed, Sep 21
Miss Bumdelicious Contest – Hedonism II (Negril, Jamaica), Mon, Sep 19 to Sun, Sep 25
Philly Sex Coalition – SugarHouse Casino (Philadelphia, PA), Thu, Sep 22 *PRIVATE INDUSTRY EVENT*
Sexual Health Expo – Brooklyn, NY, Sat, Sep 24 to Sun, Sep 25
Slave Training – Downtown (Los Angeles, CA), Sun, Sep 25
Amber Rose’s SlutWalk 2016 – Sat, Oct 1
March To End Rape Culture – Thomas Paine Plaza (Philadelphia, PA), Sat, Oct 3

On The Horizon…
2016 Nat’l LGBT Real Estate Conference – Ft Lauderdale, FL, Tue, Oct 10 to Thu, Oct 12
Kinky Kollege – Chicago, IL, Fri, Oct 14 to Sun, Oct 15
Porn Film Festival – Berlin, Germany, Wed, Oct 26 to Sun, Oct 30
EXXXOTICA Edison 2016 – NJ Convention & Exposition Center (Edison, NJ), Fri, Nov 4 to Sun, Nov 6
BurlyCon – Hilton (Seattle, WA), Thu, Nov 10 to Sun, Nov 13

Please confirm dates and appearances prior to attendance. CJAsher.com reposts event information from other websites and is not responsible for errors, omissions and/or any incorrect information or changes in event details by clubs, entertainers, promoters or other sources of event information.

Millions to ‘go purple’ in unified stand against bullying on Spirit Day, 10/20

Reposted from GLAAD.org

New York – Today GLAAD, the world’s LGBTQ media advocacy organization, launched the official countdown to Spirit Day, largest and most visible campaign in the world working to advance acceptance of LGBTQ youth.

Spirit Day takes place on October 20th, and inspires millions around the world to wear purple or ‘go purple’ online in a united stand against bullying and to show their support for LGBTQ youth. Each year, Spirit Day draws the participation of celebrities, corporations, media outlets, sports leagues, schools, faith institutions, national landmarks, and individuals. Spirit Day is made possible by the generous support of its presenting partners Target and Wells Fargo, official partners, Dow, Google, NBA and WNBA, NFL, and WWE, and supporting partners, American Eagle Outfitters, Barilla, Chobani, Comcast NBCUniversal, Kellogg’s, Kirkland & Ellis, Toyota Financial Services, and ZipCar.

“Since its inception, Spirit Day has brought unparalleled attention to one of the most painful issues that disproportionately affects LGBTQ youth – bullying,” said GLAAD President & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “Young people are our future, and it’s imperative that we empower them to be the leaders of tomorrow. With updated anti-bullying resources in multiple languages, Spirit Day 2016 is sure to reach more youth than ever with messages of acceptance and support.”

“LGBTQ youth deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. To be comfortable with and proud of who they are. To be free to be exactly who they were born to be, “said Laysha Ward, Executive Vice President & Chief Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Target. “Target is excited to be a Spirit Day presenting partner, working with GLAAD to raise awareness around the issue of bullying in the LGBTQ youth community.”

“A child’s true potential should never be diminished by fear,” said John Lake, Wells Fargo’s LGBT segment leader. “We see Spirit Day as a powerful tool to raise awareness of the challenges faced by kids who identify as LGBTQ and to show our solidarity as an ally. We are committed to working alongside GLAAD to help combat bullying and protect LGBTQ youth – an effort that remains at the core of our decades-long commitment to the LGBTQ community.”

To celebrate the countdown to Spirit Day, GLAAD also released crucial anti-bullying resources for educators, parents, and students. GLAAD’s Anti-Bullying Resource Kit provides tools and information teachers the aide in keeping bullying out of the classroom and help both teachers and parents support LGBTQ youth. Additionally, GLAAD released the Spirit Day Kit, which helps people of all ages bring Spirit Day directly to their community, including schools and local media outlets.

Coinciding with National Bullying Prevention Month, Spirit Day began in 2010 after a high school student posted the idea to her Tumblr page following the suicide deaths of several LGBTQ and LGBTQ-perceived young people.

According to GLSEN’s most recent National School Climate Survey, 85% of LGBT students report they have been verbally harassed with 65% percent reporting that they have heard homophobic remarks frequently or often in school. GLSEN also reported that 30% of students missed at least one day of school in a given month because they felt unsafe or uncomfortable in their school environment.

Previous Spirit Day participants include The White House, The Empire State Building, Britney Spears, Oprah Winfrey, Ellen DeGeneres, Cher, Shaquille O’Neal, Good Morning America, The Today Show, The View, The Talk, The Tonight Show, the NBA, the NFL, Major League Baseball, NASCAR, WWE, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, the Las Vegas Strip, and more. For more information on Spirit Day and how GLAAD accelerates acceptance, visit http://glaad.org/spiritday.

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About GLAAD: GLAAD rewrites the script for LGBT acceptance. As a dynamic media force, GLAAD tackles tough issues to shape the narrative and provoke dialogue that leads to cultural change. GLAAD protects all that has been accomplished and creates a world where everyone can live the life they love. For more information, please visit www.glaad.org or connect with GLAAD on Facebook and Twitter.

Contact:
Seth Adam
Vice President of Communications, GLAAD
(646) 871-8018
seth@glaad.org

Matt Goodman
Associate Director of Communications, GLAAD
(646) 871-8028
mgoodman@glaad.org