XRCO Drops Star-Studded Nominee Video Featuring Industry’s Biggest Names
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42nd Annual XRCO Awards nominees revealed in must-watch presentation packed with top talent
For Immediate Release: May 8th, 2026
(HOLLYWOOD, CA) The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) has revealed the nominees for the 42nd Annual XRCO Awards through its highly anticipated video presentation, now streaming on the XRCO’s X page at https://x.com/XRCOAwards.
The star-studded nominee announcement video features appearances from a wide range of industry talent, including Ava Amira, Bambi Blitz, Beverly Snow, Bree Brooks, Cali Sweets, Chanel Camryn, Cheerleader Kait, Domonique Simone, Elly Clutch, Freya Von Doom, Gal Richie, Hailey Rose, Hazel Heart, Jenevieve Hexxx, Jennifer White, Kira Noir, Lady LorReign, Lily Craven, Little Puck, Lucy Mochi, Melony Melons, Mena Carlisle, Pam Sanderson, Poppy Cox, Rachel Rampage, Ria Bentley, Ryan Keely, Serenity Cox, Scarlett Alexis, Shawn Alff, Slay Kay, TT Boy and Will Ryder.
Multi-time XRCO Award winner Amber Lynn also appears in the video, announcing the 2026 XRCO Hall of Fame inductees.
Additional contributions to the presentation include Aliya Brynn, Angel Windell, Baphi, Brandi Swan, Caitlyn Baby, Ellie Murphy, Gigi Dior, Hayla Faye, Ivan, Lisa Sparxxx, Lorelai Leigh, Nyla, Peach, Rebecca Love, Sarah Lace, Taylor Nicole and Wendy Raine.
Categories revealed in the video include New Starlet, New Stud, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Release, and the returning Mainstream Crossover or Documentary category.
XRCO Chairman Dirty Bob praised this year’s presentation, stating, “We’re incredibly excited about this year’s nominee video and grateful to all the performers who participated. The level of talent and creativity on display is outstanding, and it really shows how much the industry comes together to support the XRCO.”
Awards Show Coordinator Alexander “Monstar” Raymond, who edited and co-produced the video, added, “This presentation is something truly unique to the XRCO. It started out of necessity, but it’s grown into something special that people look forward to every year. It’s a labor of love for the industry, and I’ve been proud to be part of it since the beginning.”
The video presentation format was first introduced during the COVID era, when social distancing requirements and remote production inspired a creative alternative to traditional announcements. What began as a necessary adaptation quickly evolved into a fan-favorite tradition, with performers from across the industry contributing fun, engaging, and often playful clips that bring a unique energy to the nominations reveal each year.
The 42nd Annual XRCO Awards will take place on Sunday, May 24, 2026, the day before Memorial Day, at Boardner’s in Hollywood, located at 1652 N. Cherokee Ave. This is a free, industry-only event, open to all professionals working in the adult entertainment industry. To attend the event, RSVP at XRCORSVP.com
Current sponsors of the 42nd XRCO Awards include The Star Factory, WIFEY.com, Adult Empire, Adult Time, AINews.xxx, Angela White, ATMLA, Cherie DeVille, IAFD.com, Inside The Industry, Jules Jordan Video, Krystal Davis, Lexi Luna, LucidFlix, NightMoves Magazine, Sex Doll America, The Elite Agency, The Misfit Effect, Fuzzy Peach Productions, Love Collection and Red Bottom Productions. Additional sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting XRCO Chairman Dirty Bob at DB@XRCO.com.
THE 2026 XRCO NOMINEES:
BEST RELEASE
The Blueprint – Blacked / Pulse
Clout - Wicked Pictures / Pulse
Deadly Vows - Digital Playground
Escape From Camp Conversion - Adult Time / Girlcore / Pulse
Hard Stop – Adult Time / Pulse
Let Me In Too - Pure Taboo / Adult Time / Pulse
Once Upon A Time In The Valley – Wicked Pictures / Pulse
The Red Door - Elegant Angel
Strip – Dorcel / Pulse
Wanted - Digital Playground / Pulse
BEST COMEDY
Bucket List - Sweet Sinner / Mile High / Pulse
Her Best Friends Dad-- Sweet Sinner/ Mile High / Pulse
The Holdup, Digital Playground / Pulse
Ink Motel 6 – Alt Erotic
MILF Quest Episode 3 – Brazzers / Pulse
Play - Dorcel / Pulse
Please Hold: A XXX Parody, RayRayXXX/InMelanin
Take A Peep—CharlieForde.com
Visiting My Anal In-Laws 2 - Devil's Film / Pulse
BEST GONZO MOVIE or SERIES
A Gonzo Showcase Film – Elegant Angel
Amateur Allure – Amateur Allure
Bet Your Ass – Evil Angel
Blacked Raw – Blacked Raw
Ciao Bella – Team Skeet/Reptyle
Slut Puppies – Jules Jordan
Superstar Room – Ricky’s Room
BEST GIRL/GIRL SERIES
Bad Lesbian – Girlfriends Films
Cravings – Slayed / Pulse
Lez Be Bad – Adult Time
Massage Seductions – Sweetheart / Mile High / Pulse
Sisterly Love – Digital Sin
Women Seeking Women – Girlfriends Films
BEST ANAL SERIES
Anal Only – analonly.com
Anal Royalty – Red Bottom Productions
Anal Savages – Jules Jordan Video
Fuck Her Wet – Porn Pros / Pulse
Hardcore Anal Superstars – Hard X / Mile High / Pulse
My DP – Tushy / Pulse
Oil Explosion – Elegant Angel
POV Anal Sluts – Darkko / Evil Angel
BEST ETHNIC-BLENDED SERIES
Anal Royalty – Red Bottom Productions
Blacked Raw – Blacked
Brown Bunnies – Bang Bros
BEST DIRECTOR (Features)
Bree Mills
Claudia Ross
Derek Dozer
Mad Creativity
Michael Vegas & Siouxie Q
Mike Quasar
Ricky Greenwood
Seth Gamble
BEST DIRECTOR (Non-Features)
Casey Calvert
Derek Dozer
Jonni Darkko
Jules Jordan
Julia Grandi
Mason
Mike John
Pat Myne
Ricky Johnson
BEST DIRECTOR (Web)
Angelo Godshack
Chris Streams
Glenn King
Ivan
Jay Rogue
Jim Powers
KGB
Mike Adriano
Richard Mann
WC Walker
BEST ACTRESS
Anna Claire Clouds, Clout - Wicked/Pulse
Blake Blossom, Wanted - Digital Playground/Pulse
Cali Caliente, Shadows Of Trust - Red Bottom Productions
Christy Canyon, The Holdup - Digital Playground/Pulse
Freya Parker, Seduction V2 - Wouldn't Hurt A Fly – Deeper/Pulse
Jasmine Sherni, Ghosted - Digital Playground/Pulse
Jennifer White, Once Upon a Time in the Valley - Wicked Pictures/Pulse
Lexi Luna, Breadcrumbs - Wicked Pictures/Pulse
Lilly Bell, The Secrets We Share - Pure Taboo/Adult Time/Pulse
Octavia Red, Through Her Lens - Elegant Angel
Reagan Foxx, Hard Stop – Adulttime/Pulse
Ryan Reid, Deadly Vows - Digital Playground
Valentina Nappi, Shamanologist - Hentaied
BEST ACTOR
Charles Dera, M.I.L.F.S. 2 Devoted At Night, Desired By Day – Dorcel/Pulse
Dante Diggz, Shadows of Trust - Red Bottom Productions
Isiah Maxwell, Wanted - Digital Playground/Pulse
Jason Luv, The Blueprint, Blacked/Pulse
Parker Ambrose, Seduction V2 Wouldn't Hurt A Fly – Deeper/Pulse
Ryan McLane, Bucket List - Sweet Sinner/ Mile High/Pulse
Scott Nails, The Hold Up, Digital Playground/Pulse
Seth Gamble, Breadcrumbs - Wicked Pictures/Pulse
Tommy Pistol, Strip – Dorcel/Pulse
PERSONAL FAVORITE
Anna Claire Clouds
Angela White
Blake Blossom
Freya Parker
Hailey Rose
Lulu Chu
Octavia Red
Sasha Pearl
Xxlayna Marie
FAVORITE ADULT WEBSITE
AdultTime
Bang!
Bellesa
Evil Angel
Hentaied
IAFD
Jules Jordan
Reality Kings
Red Bottom Productions
VixenPlus
CHARLOTTE STOKELY GIRL/GIRL PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Blake Blossom
Chanel Camryn
Freya Parker
Kylie Rocket
Leana Lovings
Lilly Bell
Ophelia Fae
Serene Siren
Vanna Bardot
Vicki Chase
Victoria Voxxx
FEMALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Anna Claire Clouds
Blake Blossom
Chanel Camryn
Chloe Amour
Connie Perignon
Gal Ritchie
Hailey Rose
Jennifer White
Lilly Bell
Octavia Red
Rissa May
MALE PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Christian Clay
Chocolate God
Dan Damage
Hollywood Cash
Isiah Maxwell
Jason Luv
Milan Ponjevic
Parker Ambrose
Seth Gamble
Vince Karter
TRANS PERFORMER OF THE YEAR
Ariel Demure
Aubrey Kate
Bella Joie
Eris Jolie
Eva Maxim
Jade Venus
Kasey Kei
Leilani Li
Ria Bentley
Zariah Aura
NEW STARLET
Alexa Chains
Asteria Jade
Cheerleader Kait
Elly Clutch
Gypsy Rose
Ivy Ireland
Juniper Ren
Lola Valentine
Megan Mistakes
Stella Luxx
NEW STUD
Blake Bullet
Dickdealer Don
Jason Sarcionelli
Leo Santos
Mannie Coco
Mighty Dee
TEEN DREAM
Angie Faith
Cheerleader Kait
Coco Lovelock
Daisy Pheonix
Della Cate
Demi Hawks
Hailey Rose
Hazel Heart
Lola Valentine
Madi Collins
Rissa May
Sakura
Summer Kline
Tess Thompson
Xxlayna Marie
STAR SHOWCASE
Cali Caliente is Slutwoman – Elegant Angel
Diggz Them Out 1 – Red Bottom Productions
Hollywood Whore – A Jennifer White Showcase Film – Elegant Angel
Mon Amour – Chloe Amour – Darkko/Evil Angel
Quiver Queen Chanel Camryn – Bang!/Adult Source
Roxie’s Room Roxy Sinner – Ricky’s Room
The Red Door Octavia Red – Elegant Angel
UNSUNG SIREN
Ember Snow
Emma Rosie
Eva Generosi
Krystal Davis
Little Dragon
Liv Revamped
Natasha Nice
Ny Ny Lew
Penelope Woods
Sasha Pearl
UNSUNG STUD
Dante Colle
Jonathon Jordan
Josh Rivers
Ken Feels
Owen Gray
Pierce Paris
Randy Denmark
Ryan Driller
Scotty P
Slimpoke
SUPERSLUT
Anna Claire Clouds
Anna de Ville
Chloe Amour
Coco Lovelock
Hailey Rose
Hazel Grace
Jennifer White
Jesse Pony
Kenna James
Millie Morgan
Rebel Ryder
Rissa May
Scarlett Alexis
SubGirl
VICKI CHASE ORGASMIC ORALIST
Ameena Green
Anna Claire Clouds
Blake Blossom
Hailey Rose
Kylie Rocket
Little Caprice
Mocha Menage
Nicole Aria
Octavia Red
Rissa May
Vanna Bardot
Willow Ryder
AWESOME ANALIST
Angela White
Anna Claire Clouds
Bree Brooks
Chanel Camryn
Chloe Amour
Ivy Ireland
Jane Wilde
Jennifer White
Jesse Pony
Liz Jordan
Madi Collins
Rebel Rhyder
Rissa May
Sophia Burns
Vanna Bardot
ALL IN THE FAMILY
Fierce Tiger Moms – MYLF
I Want My Sister 6 – Digital Sin
Mom Loves Anal 2 – Bang Bros Productions
My Stepmom Wants a Creampie 2 – Nubiles Films
Stepmom Sex Ed. 9 – Nubiles/Pulse
MILF OF THE YEAR
Alexis Fawx
Bree Brooks
Cherie DeVille
Cory Chase
Elizabeth Skylar
Gigi Dior
Lauren Phillips
Lexi Luna
Penny Barber
Rachael Cavalli
Reagan Foxx
Serenity Cox
Shay Sights
Sophia Locke
Taylor Vixxen
MAINSTREAM CROSSOVER or DOCUMENTARY
FansOnly 1 & 2 – Documentary – Vandercom Films
Prompt – Full Moon Features
2026 XRCO AWARDS HALL OF FAME
Domonique Simone
Tod Hunter
Tiffany Million
AXEL BRAUN’S DIR OF THE YEAR AWARD
- To Be Announced At The Show
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XRCO Awards, Award Show, X-Rated Critics Organization, Caitlyn Baby, Nyla, Trophy Presenters, Sarah Arabic, Melony Melons, Nominees, Announcement Video,
About the XRCO Awards:
The X-Rated Critics Organization (XRCO) Awards is one of the adult entertainment industry’s most prestigious as well as second-longest-running awards shows. Established in 1984 by a group of dedicated industry critics, the XRCO Awards honor excellence in adult filmmaking, recognizing outstanding achievements by performers, directors, and productions. As an industry-only event, the XRCO Awards provide a unique and exclusive celebration of creativity and innovation in adult entertainment.