Transgender Day of Remembrance
I have TDoR marked on my calendar each year and every year I struggle with what to say about it. The awareness that our community is affected by anti-trans violence at a significantly higher rate than non-trans individuals sits heavy with me all year. For those unfamiliar with the history
Domino Presley to Take Center Stage as 2022 TEA Mistress of Ceremonies
After two years of hosting the Trans Erotica Awards virtually due to COVID, the 2022 TEAs will return as a live event with Mistress of Ceremonies, Domino Presley, taking the stage on March 13, 2022. LOS ANGELES, CA - The stars will align on March 13, 2022, when Mistress of
Grooby Scores Two 2022 XBIZ Industry Exec Nominations
November 12, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Trans powerhouse production company, Grooby, received two XBIZ Industry Exec Award nominations for Steven Grooby and Kristel Penn. LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby scooped up two coveted 2022 XBIZ Industry Exec Award nominations this past week, highlighting the accomplishments of company owner, Steven Grooby,
Pre-Nominations Now Open for 2022 TEAs Presented by ManyVids
November 3, 2021 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LOS ANGELES, CA - Pre-nominations are now officially open for the 2022 Trans Erotica Awards presented by ManyVids. Pre-nominations can be submitted at theTEAShow.com between now and November 15, 2021. “Today officially marks the kick off of our 2022 TEA season,” explained TEA Executive
Grooby’s Kristel Penn to Speak at UC Santa Barbara’s “Teaching Porn in a Pandemic 2.0” Class
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby’s longtime Creative and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn, will be speaking this Thursday at famed University of California Santa Barbara class, “Teaching Porn in a Pandemic 2.0.” The Pornographic Cultures course is taught by Professor Constance Penley, who is considered to be one of the founders
Kristel Penn Wins XBIZ “Community Figure of the Year” Award
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby’s longtime Creative and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn, took home the coveted XBIZ Industry Exec Award for “Community Figure of the Year” last night. “This win holds personal significance to me because the ‘Community Figure of the Year’ category feels like an acknowledgment for being myself,”
Grooby Girls Issue #006 Magazine Hits Digital Newsstands
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby released issue #006 of Grooby Girls Magazine this week, with starlet Robin Banks as their first 2021 cover model. The issue can be read at Grooby.com. “Our first 2021 issue of Grooby Girls magazine reflects back on 2020 with plenty to look forward to in
2021 TEA Nominees Announced
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Transgender Erotica Awards (TEAs) are proud to announce their official 2021 nominees. Winners will be revealed on Sunday, March 7, 2021, during their live virtual event. “The pandemic cut into our TEA eligibility period for our 2021 show, but from our pre-nominations process we saw
TEA Moves to Online Format for 2021 Show
LOS ANGELES, CA - The Transgender Erotica Awards (TEAs) officially announced their 2021 event will be moved to a virtual awards show format. The event will be livestreamed on Sunday, March 7, 2021, with more info to follow. “When we were forced to cancel the 2020 live event only days
Rest, Dear Friends: TDoR
I want to start this entry by saying I don’t identify as transgender. Some people assume I am because of how I look, and although it’s not an identity I hold, I do consider it an honor to be perceived to be part of a community with so many people
Grooby’s Kristel Penn Nominated for XBIZ’s Exec’s “Community Figure of the Year”
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby is proud to announce that their longtime Creative and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn, has been nominated for XBIZ’s Exec Awards. “It would have been an honor to be nominated in any category,” explains Penn, “but the ‘Community Figure of the Year’ award holds personal significance
International Pronouns Day
Happy International Pronouns Day, friends! For those who are unfamiliar, the event takes place every third Wednesday in October with the intention of making sharing, learning, and respecting pronouns as commonplace. As a fair bit of disclosure, I’m 37 years old and the practice of asking/sharing pronouns is something I
Support During Uncertain Times
Hey friends, As we head into June after months of quarantine, understandably many of us are feeling the stress of the collective trauma the world is experiencing, the loneliness of isolation, and the anxiety of loneliness. June is traditionally LGBT Pride Month. Some people have scolded the LGBT community about
Kristel Penn Featured on Streamate Official Podcast
LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby’s longtime Marketing and Editorial Director, Kristel Penn, talks shop in the latest episode of Streamate’s official podcast, titled ‘Trans Erotica with Kristel Penn’. The episode is available to listen on Soundcloud. “I was really honored to be asked to be included in this discussion,” said
Grooby Listed as Premium Exhibitor at Exxxotica Portland
PORTLAND, OR - Grooby, the leader in trans erotica, is signed on as a premium exhibitor at Exxxotica: Portland on June 7-9, 2019. Trans stars Domino Presley, Demii D Best, Sophia Presley, Kendall Penny, Jordyn Starstruck, and Morgan Bailey are scheduled to appear throughout the weekend. “We’re excited to head
Grooby’s Kristel Penn to Speak at Catalyst Con Los Angeles this Sunday
Los Angeles, CA - Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director Kristel Penn will be presenting at Catalyst Con in Los Angeles this Sunday at the Los Angeles Airport Marriott Hotel. The workshop, Porn Tasting 101: Consumption for the Curious, will be co-presented with Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Traci Medeiros-Bagan. “Traci
Grooby Snags Nine AVN Nominations
Los Angeles, CA - Grooby, the leader in trans erotica, received nine AVN nominations in multiple categories. “I'd like to thank AVN and those who chose the nominations for the consideration in so many categories,” said Steven Grooby. “Our staff feel rewarded for their work during the year when they
Transformation Magazine Issue #103 with Honey FoXXX Now Available
Los Angeles, CA - The world’s leading transgender lifestyle magazine, Transformation, announced the release of its latest issue (#103) with cover model Honey FoXXX. The issue is available for purchase at CenturianOnline.com and other major retailers. “I’m especially proud of this issue and the rich content our writers contributed,” said
Grooby Featured on Vice.com, Glamour.com
Grooby, the leader in trans erotica, is making their mark in mainstream media with recent appearances on Vice.com and Glamour.com. Los Angeles, CA - Grooby’s Marketing and Editorial Director Kristel Penn is featured in an interview with Vice.com, in addition to an article by Lynsey G. published earlier this
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