XBIZ Celebrates Community Spirit, Unveils 2020 Awards Noms (XBIZ)

Read the full article by Gustavo Turner at XBIZ.com 

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Congratulations to our very own Industry Relations Advocate, Lotus Lain for winning the prestigious RISE Peer Empowerment Award!

It was the Night of the Shining Adult Stars at the ballroom and terrace pool atop the W Hotel in the legendary heart of Tinseltown, Hollywood and Vine, as XBIZ held its annual RISE Talent Appreciation Gala, presented by X-Art & Superhot, honoring community spirit before unveiling the complete roster of nominees for the XBIZ 2020 Awards.

The evening got off to an early start, as swankily dressed invitees gathered downstairs at the W’s lavish lobby to enjoy some pre-event cocktails. At 7:30 p.m. the elevators opened to deliver the guests to the rooftop overlooking the iconic Hollywood skyline.

It was time for the red carpet, as photographers from the industry and from prestigious international outlets like Getty Images readied their lenses for a Who’s Who of adult talent.

By 8 p.m., everyone was led to the W rooftop ballroom, arranged for a lavish dinner of Caesar salad, a hearty meat dish and a rich chocolate dessert.

The room was packed by the time XBIZ Events Director Moe Helmy took the stage to introduce the RISE Awards. XBIZ Founder and Publisher Alec Helmy gave a brief speech expressing heartfelt appreciation to the talent community, the real honorees of the evening and “the lifeblood of the industry,” and then it was time to hand out the five 2019 RISE awards.

After the dinner, the party continued outside, as guests mingled while awaiting the nominations for XBIZ 2020 to be unveiled on a poolside screen.