X3 2026

This month, the fan-centric X3 Expo returned to the Hollywood Palladium with its 5th and biggest show on January 16-17 following the XBIZ LA conference. With the weather reaching 80 degrees that weekend, attendance was at an all-time high with more involvement from companies and performers signing. Agency booths made a return with ATMLA, InvisionModels, and OCModeling after an absence since the initial show.

X3 feature models Romi Rain, Violet Brandani, Anna Claire Clouds, Cherie Deville, Aubrey Kate, and Hailey Rose

The layout for the booths changed again with AdultEmpire and Elegant Angel sharing the only booth set upstairs. Ricky’s Room, Fleshlight, and Brazzers were the most popular booths downstairs.

That Saturday included a musical performance by The Game. Hate It or Love It, the crowd ate it up. I didn’t attend the XMAs on the following Sunday, but everyone looked beautiful from the red carpet shots I’ve seen.

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Exxxotica Portland 2019

After skipping the Chicago show much to my later regret, I decided to visit Portland for Exxxotica‘s initial foray into the Northwest region. The Rose City is a beautiful city with a vibrant nightlife, and I was looking forward to revisiting the sights and sites.

The Exxxotica show itself went at a slow and steady pace throughout the weekend due to measured attendance. Compared to AVN’s AEE, you get plenty of opportunities to have a discussion with your favourite stars over semi-serious matters in their lives or what holes they like getting plugged in depending on your taste in conversation. The stage shows were popular with the crowds, and Tone Loc was the feature entertainer on Saturday night.

As for the nightlife, I saw Vicki Chase and Kenzie Taylor feature dance at a small club in Portland. Ember Snow made a guest appearance on stage with Vicki. I also went to Kendra Sunderland‘s 24th birthday party in downtown. It was a fun party, the first industry party I went to that didn’t feel like an industry party in how laid back it was. There were areas that people could dance or have conversations. Even though Kendra was in a VIP section, she was accessible to whoever wanted to greet her and take a photo with her using a photobooth.

Kendra Sunderland 24th birthday party
Happy birthday, unicorn princess!

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