(HOLLYWOOD, CA) -- The X-Rated Critics Organization is proud to announce the nominees for the 26th Annual XRCO Awards. As it has for 26 years, members of the XRCO have compiled a list of the most deserving performers, film makers and projects. The resulting nominees will be voted on by XRCO members and winners will be announced at the 26h Annual XRCO Awards on April 29th in Hollywood.

This year’s show, hosted by Nikki Benz, Lisa Ann and Sean Michaels will be dedicated to the memory of three fallen industry legends, Jamie Gillis, Juliet ''Aunt Peg'' Anderson and Erica Boyer.

The 2010 XRCO Awards will take place on April 29th at the Highlands in Hollywood. The show is free for industry. Admittance is based upon recognition at the door, or via RSVP to AprStorm@AOL.com No Later than April 12th. Sponsorships for the 2010 XRCO Awards are still available.

The 2010 XRCO Awards Nominees are:

BEST RELEASE

Deviance – SkinworXXX/Adam & Eve Pictures
Educating Alli – Wicked Pictures
Flight Attendants – X-Play/Adam & Eve Pictures
Teachers – Digital Playground
Throat: A Cautionary Tale – Vivid

BEST EPIC

2040 – Wicked Pictures
Nurses – Digital Playground
Operation: Tropical Stormy – Wicked Pictures
The 8th Day – Adam & Eve Pictures
Pure – Prime Evil/Evil Angel

BEST DIRECTOR (features)

Brad Armstrong
David Aaron Clark
Lee Roy Meyers
Will Ryder
Ren Savant

BEST DIRECTOR (non-features)

Belladonna
Robby D
William H
Jules Jordan
Mason

BEST COMEDY or PARODY

LA Pink: A XXX Parody – Burning Angel/Vouyer Media
Not Married With Children XXX – X-Play/LFP Video
Not The Cosbys XXX – X-Play/LFP Video
The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody – Digital Sin
TM Sleaze” A XXX Parody – 3rd Degree

BEST GONZO MOVIE

Big Wet Asses 15 – Elegant Angel
Evalutionary – Elegant Angel
Slutty & Sluttier #10 – Manuel Ferrara Productions/Evil Angel
South Beach Cruisin’ 3 – Justin Slayer International
Tori Black Is Pretty Filthy – Elegant Angel

BEST GONZO SERIES

Couples Seduce Teens – Pink Visual
I Fucked My Bosses Daughter – Evasive Angles
First Time Auditions – Realitykings.com
Seasoned Players – Tom Byron Productions
Titty Sweat – Vince Voyeur Unleashed

BEST GIRL/GIRL SERIES

Girlvana – Zero Tolerance
Predator – Wicked Pictures
Strap-On Sally – Pleasure Productions
Violation Of… - JM Productions
Women Seeking Women – Girlfriends Films

BEST POV MOVIE

POV Jugg Fuckers #2 – Darkko Productions/Evil Angel
POV Pervert #11 – Mike John Productions/Jules Jordan Video
Pole Position #9 – Mercenary Pictures
Pound The Round #3 – Digital Sin
Schoolgirl POV #6 – New Sensations

BEST ETHNIC SERIES

Big Black Wet Asses – Elegant Angel
Cockasian – Digital Playground
Deep In Latin Cheeks – Alexander DeVoe Productions/Jules Jordan
Naughty Little Asians – Third World Media
Run For The Border – Porn Fidelity/Juicy Entertainment

NEW STARLET

Angelina Armani
Gracie Glam
Kagney Linn Karter
Tanner Mayes
Riley Steele

NEW STUD

Bill Bailey
Dane Cross
Ralph Long
Brian Street Team
Aaron Wilcox

UNSUNG SIREN

Andi Andersen
Marie Luv
Rayveness
Missy Stone
Misty Stone

UNSUNG SWORDSMAN

Jordan Ash
Jack Lawrence
Danny Mountain
Sascha
Eric Swiss

FEMALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

Tori Black
Jenna Haze
Kristina Rose
Bobbi Starr
Alexis Texas

MALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR

James Deen
Eric Everhard
Rocco Reed
Anthony Rosano
Evan Stone

SINGLE PERFORMANCE – ACTRESS

Asa Akira – Pure – Prime Evil/Evil Angel
Sasha Grey – Deep Throat: A Cautionary Tale – Vivid
Kimberly Kane – The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Comedy – Digital Sin
Kayden Kross – The 8th Day – Adam & Eve Pictures
Misty Stone – Not The Cosbys XXX – X-Play/LFP Video

SINGLE PERFORMANCE – ACTOR

James Deen – Scrubs: A XXX Parody – New Sensations
Marcus London – 2040 – Wicked Pictures
Anthony Rosano – The Sex Files: A Dark XXX Parody – Digital Sin
Keni Styles – Pure – Prime Evil/Evil Angel
Eric Swiss – Not Married With Children XXX – X-Play/LFP Video

CREAM DREAM

Lexi Belle
Tara Lynn Fox
Tanner Mayes
Amia Miley
Isis Taylor

SUPERSLUT

Belladonna
Tori Black
Dana DeArmond
Kristina Rose
Bobbi Starr

ORGASMIC ORALIST

Hunter Bryce
Sasha Grey
Jenna Haze
Nika Noire
Bobbi Starr

ORGASMIC ANALIST

Joanna Angel
Eva Angelina
Jenna Haze
Kristina Rose
Bobbi Starr

MILF OF THE YEAR

Julia Ann
Lisa Ann
Francesca Le
Raylene
Rayveness

BEST CUMBACK

Eva Angelina
Debi Diamond
Dyanna Lauren
Raylene
Avy Scott

MOST OUTRAGEOUS DVD XTRAS

2040 – Wicked Pictures
Not The Cosbys XXX – X-Play/LFP Video
Operation: Tropical Stormy – Wicked Pictures
Teachers – Digital Playground
The 8th Day – Adam & Eve Pictures

MAINSTREAM ADULT MEDIA FAVORITE

Lisa Ann
Stormy Daniels
Penny Flame
Sasha Grey
Tera Patrick

HALL OF FAME

Sunset Thomas
Inari Vachs
Nikki Charm
Jada Fire
Evan Stone
Eric Everhard
Phil Harvey – Adam & Eve Pictures – Special Award 1st Amendment
Mike Ranger – Film Pioneers
Whispered Lies – LBO - Movie

About XRCO:

Founded in 1984, the XRCO was formed to give writers and editors from the adult entertainment industry a voice in selecting the best in and brightest in the world of adult cinema. Original members included a small group of writers from Los Angeles, New York and Philadelphia. Over the years, select and qualified membership has expanded to include some of the best adult reviewers from both print and internet. In 2005, the XRCO welcomed its first European members. 2009 marked a quarter century of excellence with the XRCO's Silver Anniversary.

About Nikki Benz:

Arguably the most famous Canadian adult film star ever, Nikki Benz has parlayed her good looks, stunning curves, natural talent, work ethic and keen business sense into a highly successful career. She has starred in over 100 adult films, graced the pages of virtually every men’s magazine on the planet, becoming a Penthouse Cover Girl and Hustler Honey. Nikki has achieved crossover success with mainstream projects, including a recurring character on FOXSports.com’s hit web series ''Cubed.'' Nikki is currently hard at work producing exclusive content for her re-launched web site www.NikkiBenz.com. She also tours the world entertaining her legions of fans with dance engagements and celebrity appearances.

About Lisa Ann:

Lisa Ann has had two tremendously successful careers in the adult entertainment industry while most women would be happy to have just one. Returning to adult, Lisa Ann found huge success with the hugely popular ''Nailin Palin'' series and ''Interactive Sex with Lisa Ann'' among dozens of others. Lisa has also enjoyed crossover success with appearances on HBO, MTV, VH1 and in Eminem’s video for ''We Made you.'' Beyond her career in front of the camera Lisa Ann runs a highly successful talent agency, Lisa Ann Talent Management.

About Sean Michaels:

Sean Michaels is a larger than life figure and for over two decades has been one of the most sought after leading men in the industry. He has starred or appeared in over 2000 movies and has directed more than 200 others - including, most recently, titles for Buttman Magazine Choice. Elected to the XRCO Hall of Fame in 2009, Sean is truly a living legend in the adult industry and one of the coolest guys around.

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