This week’s round-up is sizzling with big industry moves. XBIZ Miami 2025 brought the heat, with the XMA Creator Awards celebrating the top content creators and crowning the year’s best platform—all against the backdrop of a booming adult entertainment market projected to hit $96.2 billion by 2032.

In other news: OnlyFans might be getting snapped up in an $8 billion deal, trans superstar Aubrey Kate continues to shine, and fresh creator trends are on the rise. Meanwhile, the European Commission is opening public feedback on age verification laws, and Massachusetts seals a high-profile sex trafficking case. Stay tuned—this week’s updates are as juicy as they are important.

Industry:

XBIZ Miami 2025 kicked off with a splash—literally. From the iconic White Party at Mynt Nightclub to poolside panels and power networking, the week was packed with industry heavyweights and hot takes.
Highlights? Stripchat broke down tipping strategy gold, XSweet got cinematic with “The Perfect Shot,” and panels on legal tips and premium site launches kept everyone leveling up. It all led to the epic XMA Creator Awards at E11EVEN, where Violet Myers snagged Creator of the Year – Social Premium and LoyalFans claimed Creator Platform of the Year. [XBIZ]

Pornhub’s traffic is basically a cheat code for understanding global web habits—and the numbers don’t lie. Their top-searched stars of 2024? Abella Danger, Angela White, Violet Myers, and Eva Elfie, racking up a collective average of 1.4 billion searches a year. That’s roughly 44 searches every second (yes, we did the math—there are 31,536,000 seconds in a year ).
Zooming out, their 2024 report also includes a juicy world map of the most-watched categories by country—and a ton more spicy insights that say a lot about what the world’s really into. [Pornhub]

OnlyFans could be heading into a new chapter. A U.S. investor group led by Forest Road Company is reportedly considering an acquisition of the platform from Ukrainian-American billionaire Leonid Radvinsky—for up to $8 billion. Known for revolutionizing the creator economy (and stirring plenty of headlines along the way), OnlyFans may soon be under new leadership, setting the stage for what could be a major shift in its future. [Business Matters]

Models:

Aubrey Kate returns to TransAngels after four years with a new scene, "A Cab Named Desire," featuring Austin Rex, available on May 23 at TransAngels.com, with more updates on X and Instagram. [AVN]

Tanya Tate is hosting a very special OnlyFans livestream on May 29, a celebration of International Masturbation Month, featuring a relaxed chat about self-love and self-pleasure, with tea, laughs, and a few naughty surprises. [XBIZ]
In 2024, OnlyFans creators Blac Chyna, Bhad Bhabie, Iggy Azalea, Cardi B, and others, have collectively generated millions in earnings, with Blac Chyna alone pulling in $240 million. [International Business Times UK]

Immerse yourself in the star-studded allure of Visions, Elegant Angels' latest cinematic release featuring Jewelz Blu as a fortune teller navigating unexpected twists in Hollywood, and take advantage of their current 2-day trial to experience this captivating film directed by Harry Sparks. [AVN]

Legal:

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just made a big call: answering a prostitution ad doesn’t automatically make someone a sex trafficker. In Commonwealth v. Garafalo, men caught in a 2021 sting pushed back against trafficking charges, arguing that no trafficked person was actually involved. The court agreed, pointing out that trafficking laws are meant to stop exploitation—not target consensual encounters between adults. It’s a win for civil liberties and a reminder that the focus should stay on real trafficking cases, not consensual vice. [The Boston Globe]
The European Commission just dropped new draft guidelines under the EU’s Digital Services Act aimed at protecting minors online—and yes, that includes stricter age checks for adult sites. Public feedback is open until June 10, so if you’ve got thoughts on privacy, regulation, or how far is too far when it comes to ID checks, now’s your chance to speak up. [XBIZ]