(Las Vegas, NV / November 28, 2022) — After recently hosting a successful Halloween event in Las Vegas for content creators called ‘Trick or Tease’ (soon to be a YouTube documentary), Brie Nightwood was inspired to make magic on her own with the launch of Center Crowd Events (CenterCrowdEvents.com).
“My friends and I have decided to follow our dreams as concert/event promoters and launch Center Crowd Events with the intention of hosting some amazing raves and music shows in the Las Vegas area,” said Nightwood of her latest venture through her Nightwood Media imprint.
“There is so much overlap between the popular EDM scene and the content creator scene due to like-minded values, so we hope to keep bringing both worlds together in a safe non-judgmental atmosphere.”
Nightwood, who is already in the process of producing Center Crowd’s first shows for local artists and musicians, says that people can check in on updates through the website’s Upcoming Events page, as well as its newly-launched Twitter page.
“Our goal is to reach different types of entertainment in specialty genres that caters to all ages – adult shows, family-oriented shows, you name it! If it’s exciting, unique and interesting, we want to be a part of it,” she added. “Keep a look out for what we have planned next. Stay tuned!”
In a world of models, influencers and content creators, Brie Nightwood stands out. Sitting pretty atop the 0.1% of OnlyFans stars, the flame-haired beauty is an ambitious and extremely gifted CEO, investor, business owner, gamer and tech wiz.
After getting her first taste of computer skills and creating her first user profile at age 5, Nightwood learned coding languages and ran an eBay business with her parents, and by age 12, she was posting YouTube product demos and selling computer security packages for extra cash. During college, where she earned a degree in Neuropsychology, she joined OnlyFans to earn money while plotting her next entrepreneurial move.
Now with the launch of Nightwood Media, the star has her sights set on NFT, crypto and philanthropic endeavors to further build her empire, while continuing to build and expand her presence in the social media sphere. Nightwood’s dreams don’t stop there: she recently earned her real estate license with the goal of one day becoming a real estate broker that caters specifically to sex workers who have been stigmatized by the mainstream. “I’m still thinking of ways to utilize my skills for the future,” she told Mel Magazine. “I’m always brainstorming business ideas.” To learn more about Brie Nightwood, visit linktr.ee/brienightwood.
(Fort Lauderdale, FL) Known for her infamous juicy bubble butt, 36C perky boobs, giving bomb head, and over-the-top anal scenes, straight-fire, all-natural ginger adult star and musician Arietta Adams has just received her first nomination for her music.
In 2022, Arietta Adams released multiple Hip Hop and Rap songs and videos under the name Arie across platforms like Suncloud, YouTube, and YouTube Music. “Going Dark” was one of her most popular songs and delved into relationships, dating, and being with the wrong person. Her fans went wild over her music, and she has caught the attention of AVN, scoring her first major awards nomination for Mainstream Venture of the Year for the song and music video for “Going Dark.”
“I’m so glad I came back to adult. I left for a while just to make music but missed the industry. This year, I realized I could do both at the same time. I was really happy when I heard that AVN nominated me for my music—it means so much to me! I’d love to win the award, but the nomination itself is just incredible. Thank you, AVN!” says Arietta Adams.
The 40th Anniversary AVN Awards Show is returning live and in person Saturday, January 7th, 2023, on the Las Vegas Strip. For information about the 2023 AVN Show, visit adultentertainmentexpo.com.
To interview Arietta Adams for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.
ABOUT ARIETTA ADAMS
Straight-fire, all-natural ginger Arietta Adams is known for her infamous juicy bubble butt, 36C perky boobs, giving bomb head, and her over-the-top anal scenes. At a concert afterparty in Miami, she found herself hanging out with porn stars—after they told her she could be her own boss and live a good life, she was all in.
Arietta started in adult at 18 and has left her mark during her three years in the biz. With over 200 scenes and over a dozen DVD covers, she’s worked for top-shelf studios like Bang Bros., Brazzers, Team Skeet, Pure Taboo, Bang!,Twistys, Girlsway, Tushy Raw, True Anal, All Anal, Nympho, Girlfriends Films, Swallowed, Reality Kings, Mofos, Evil Angel, Hustler, PervCity, HardX, LesbianX, DarkX, and Digital Sin. Arietta was nominated for Mainstream Venture of the Year for her song and music video for “Going Dark,” Best Ass, and Hottest Newcomer by the AVN Awards and scored tons of Spank Bank Awards noms. In 2022, she was featured in the May 2022 issue of NightMoves Magazine and interviewed for the Daily Beast for her thoughts on Roe v Wade being overturned.
Arietta is not only an adult star, but she’s also a musician under the name Arie. Her latest single, “Would You Die for Me” is out now. Check it out along with her previous singles “Going Dark” and “Nothing Is Forever” at soundcloud.com/ariestrap/arie-wydfm. Watch the videos for her songs on her YouTube Channel youtube.com/channel/UC9KNUZqfhorTbrnVW05H-qA. Follow her Twitter at @333arie for updates on shows and new singles.
(New York, NY) Heavily tattooed Taiwanese adult performer with dangerous curves, Connie Perignon is now one of the top models featured on the Playboy platform, and her fans get a whole new way to see and interact with her.
Launched less than a year ago, the Playboy platform became the new home for the world’s top creators to interact directly with their fans, expand their communities, and build their own personal content and commerce businesses. The platform is all about creative freedom, artistic expression, and sex positivity. Connie bypassed the huge waitlist, and in a recent Tweet, Playboy welcomed her to the fold. Fans who subscribe can see Connie like they never have before. By signing up, fans can follow Connie for free and get a sneak peek. But to see her best content, they need to get a subscription at centerfold.com/connperignon.
“Working with Playboy has always been a dream of mine—I’m excited to be a creator on their platform. It was an honor to have them mention me on Twitter to their audience of over 1.5 million followers. Make sure you subscribe to my Playboy account, so you don’t miss a minute of the action,” says Connie Perignon.
Connie joins legendary adult stars Ana Foxxx, Mia Malkova, and Brittany Andrews, pop icons like Gigi Goode of RuPaul’s Drag Race, Creative Director Cardi B, Playmates including Ashley Hobbs and Carolina Ballesteros, and many more from the worlds of music, fashion, fitness, and adult entertainment.
To interview Connie Perignon for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.
ABOUT CONNIE PERIGNON
Connie Perigon is a true original—she’s the only heavily-tattooed Taiwanese adult performer. And like a bottle of Dom Perignon, once you pop, you can’t stop with her dangerous curves and scenes that have you begging for more. She can truly say she was discovered by Jules Jordan, who slid into her DMs and asked her to do one scene. Her first scene for his studio blew up as quickly as it was uploaded to the Internet, garnering hundreds of thousands of views on XVideos, and now is at almost 3 million views. Her second and third Jules Jordan scenes are on track to break the record of her first scene, along with her recently released Brazzers, Jonni Darkko, and Adult Time scenes. And she’s one of the most requested new stars on all the top-shelf studio’s lists. Hustler has spotlighted her in a guide to Taiwan with her favorite things to do, best street foods indulge in, customs and conduct, and more, accompanied by stunning photos of her.
As Connie’s star rises in adult, she calls upon her entrepreneurial background to help her reach the top echelon. When still in grade school, she taught herself photoshop and coding and started her first business, making and selling graphics and layouts for Neopets. Connie holds a Bachelor of Science and graduated summa cum laude. Her last civilian job was working in marketing and advertising for a large multibillion-dollar company. For the past five years, she’s been a sex worker and had requests from directors and studios for over two years before she popped her porn cherry filming with Jules Jordan. And superstar Asa Akira is her role model and friend.
Keep up with her ascension into superstardom by following her on Twitter and TikTok at @connperignon, @connieperignon on IG, and Reddit at reddit.com/user/connperignon. Find out more about her extraordinary life by visiting her official site meetperignon.com. See Connie naked, indulge in her NSFW content, and subscribe to her OnlyFans onlyconns.com. Follow and subscribe to her Playboy platform centerfold.com/connperignon. And search, like, and subscribe to her Pornhub for free at pornhub.com/model/connie-perignon.
(Hollywood, CA)Outlaws aren’t normally associated with music, but when director Will Ryder was desperately seeking the perfect song for the production of his feature movie Love, Sex & Music, he ventured into a dusty bar in Tujunga, California and ran smack dab into a group of outlaws. Honest Family Outlaws that is, and they were performing country trap songs live on stage when Ryder knew he had to get them involved in the soundtrack of his Adam & Eve feature movie.
“They were on stage, absolutely killing it when they launched into a great country song they wrote called ‘On the Radio’ and it clicked immediately that it was the perfect song for my movie which is all about the country music business in Nashville,” Ryder remarked.
What resulted was a two in the morning meeting as the band slammed shots of whisky letting Ryder know their song was not available.
“We had just cut a deal for that song so we couldn’t license it, but Will was relentless and convinced us to go into the recording studio and create some other songs for his movie,” stated Adam E. the band’s guitar player.
These days, original music created specifically for an adult movie is rarely considered due to the extreme cost and the easy availability of compositions on music licensing services but spending the extra cash for original music was worth it to Ryder. His next step was to convince Adam & Eve.
“Getting Adam & Eve Pictures to buy into my vision posed certain questions but we were able to agree that this script was unique, the characters authentic and we had to go the extra mile to make this movie our most dramatic ever,” Ryder confessed. “Very few companies would agree to this.”
The new compositions Right into Your Arms and Born Country were completed in three recording sessions and finally the actual movie production could be scheduled.
“We knew we had the missing element to enhance the script and bring the characters and story to life,” co-producer Scott David offered.
Adam & Eve Pictures’ head of production Rachel V agreed, “We trust Will’s vision and will greenlight all of his musical decisions in the future because Love, Sex & Music is very entertaining and the music is key.”
The story is based on fact pulled from Ryder’s own experience in the music business two decades earlier.
When aspiring black singer/songwriter Dixie (September Reign) moves to Nashville, she discovers that Music Row is not the welcoming home she expected, but rather a den of lies, deceit, court cases and corporate greed. Finding herself smack dab in the middle of a Nashville scandal after writing the hottest song of the year, Dixie is at odds with famous singing superstar Missy Free (Vanna Bardot) who wants to record her song. The music label executives want to steal it as Dixie is driven to the breaking point.
Joining September Reign and Vanna Bardot are Whitney Wright, Nina Elle, Misty Stone, Madison Summers, Samantha Lexi, Zerella Skies, Cecilia Taylor and April Love with the guys being Jay Romero, Dorian Del Isla, Joshua Lewis, Rusty Nails, James Bartholet and featuring Frank Bukkwyd as the grizzled country music veteran.
Love, Sex & Music is available on adameveplus.com
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Love, Sex & Music – Adam & Eve Pictures – Director – Will Ryder – Cast – September Reign, Nina Elle, Vanna Bardot, Whitney Wright, Misty Stone, Madison Sommers, Jay Romero, Joshua Lewis, Dorian Del Isla, Rusty Nails, James Bartholet and Frank Bukkwyd.
**** 4.5 stars
In his continuing series of Love, Sex and ______, director Will Ryder has gone from comedy to drama with this very solid award nom worthy effort about the shady dealings in the music business in Nashville, especially if you were black. Yes, Charley Pride broke that barrier and was a big star but many in Nashville turned away from him as well. This is a well written, superbly acted story that is extremely real and believable. I know, because I was part of the country music scene back in the 60’s and 70’s and again in the 90’s as a dee jay, talent agent and concert promoter and saw a lot of it. Of course, along with all the drama and the engrossing storyline that Ryder has created, there is plenty of eye popping sex going on that will keep your libido going strong.
September Reign, in an award nom performance, plays Dixie Gatlin an aspiring country music singer/songwriter looking to make it big in Music City. She runs into some backlash, but comes in contact with Nash Music run by Nina Elle, who is not exactly the nicest or above board person she appears to be. But she smells success with Dixie and takes her and her song by using a lot of deception, lies and more just to get the song for her prize singer Missy Free, played with just the right amount of bitchiness by Vanna Bardot. Dixie is warned about all the back stabbing by Whitney Wright, but now that she’s in so deep, she doesn’t know how to get out of it and move with her dreams. She confides in her sister Tina, back home recovering from cancer. Tina gives her all the advice she can and to not give up. Tina is played by Misty Stone in a very strong, dramatic non sex role. In the meantime, Dixie is really torn about her budding career and everything that is going on behind her back. Missy has a confrontation with Nina about the song and then has a heated go around with Dixie also further making things tougher for aspiring newcomer.
Of course, in between all these dramatic moments there is always time for some steamy sex play. This includes a very hot solo by September herself as well as a couple of boy/girl interludes that break from the story to get your juices flowing. Then Dixie meets old time country star Buck Bennett, played by adult film veteran Frank Bukkwyd in another award nom performance. Having been a country star he knows how the game is played and doesn’t like what is happening to Dixie. So he takes her under his wing to try and steer her in the right direction and get what rightfully belongs to her, meaning her music. Nina and her group don’t seem worried at all as they consider Buck an old washed up star of the past. But Dixe and Buck form an immediate bond and Dixie calls her sister Tina to tell her the latest and her sister says she will help anyway she can. With Buck guiding her she feels that soon everything will work out.
There is a big party thrown by Nash Music and the owner of the company, Pierre Le Fluer (Dorian Del Isla) shows up to help celebrate the big hit song that was actually stolen from Dixie. Of course, Missy has to show her appreciation for it and goes off with the owner for some steamy sex. But the celebration continues and will be short lived as the company is hauled into court and all hell breaks loose. The case is presided over by Judge James Bartholet and seems to be going against Dixie and her claims until the unexpected happens. Dixie’s sister Tina is a surprise show up in the court with recorded proof of the wrongdoing that Nash Music did to her sister. Now the judge has no other course than to rule in Dixie’s favor and is well that ends well. Now with Buck by her side as a mentor she can move on with her career.
Avery well written story from Will Ryder that is very realistic. The performances by the key players are excellent and award nom worthy adding to the believability of this production. The music in the film is well performed by a country band called the Honest Family Outlaws and they are a group you will hear more from in the future. Ryder’s direction and the cinematography are exceptionally well done and also award nom worthy. I have known Will a long time and while he has had many big hit films, awards and accolades, this may be among the best he has ever done. All I can add here is…….do not miss it!
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
Love, Sex & Music – Adam & Eve Pictures – Director – Will Ryder – Cast – September Reign, Nina Elle, Vanna Bardot, Whitney Wright, Misty Stone, Madison Sommers, Jay Romero, Joshua Lewis, Dorian Del Isla, Rusty Nails, James Bartholet and Frank Bukkwyd.
**** 4.5 stars
In his continuing series of Love, Sex and ______, director Will Ryder has gone from comedy to drama with this very solid award nom worthy effort about the shady dealings in the music business in Nashville, especially if you were black. Yes, Charley Pride broke that barrier and was a big star but many in Nashville turned away from him as well. This is a well written, superbly acted story that is extremely real and believable. I know, because I was part of the country music scene back in the 60’s and 70’s and again in the 90’s as a dee jay, talent agent and concert promoter and saw a lot of it. Of course, along with all the drama and the engrossing storyline that Ryder has created, there is plenty of eye popping sex going on that will keep your libido going strong.
September Reign, in an award nom performance, plays Dixie Gatlin an aspiring country music singer/songwriter looking to make it big in Music City. She runs into some backlash, but comes in contact with Nash Music run by Nina Elle, who is not exactly the nicest or above board person she appears to be. But she smells success with Dixie and takes her and her song by using a lot of deception, lies and more just to get the song for her prize singer Missy Free, played with just the right amount of bitchiness by Vanna Bardot. Dixie is warned about all the back stabbing by Whitney Wright, but now that she’s in so deep, she doesn’t know how to get out of it and move with her dreams. She confides in her sister Tina, back home recovering from cancer. Tina gives her all the advice she can and to not give up. Tina is played by Misty Stone in a very strong, dramatic non sex role. In the meantime, Dixie is really torn about her budding career and everything that is going on behind her back. Missy has a confrontation with Nina about the song and then has a heated go around with Dixie also further making things tougher for aspiring newcomer.
Of course, in between all these dramatic moments there is always time for some steamy sex play. This includes a very hot solo by September herself as well as a couple of boy/girl interludes that break from the story to get your juices flowing. Then Dixie meets old time country star Buck Bennett, played by adult film veteran Frank Bukkwyd in another award nom performance. Having been a country star he knows how the game is played and doesn’t like what is happening to Dixie. So he takes her under his wing to try and steer her in the right direction and get what rightfully belongs to her, meaning her music. Nina and her group don’t seem worried at all as they consider Buck an old washed up star of the past. But Dixe and Buck form an immediate bond and Dixie calls her sister Tina to tell her the latest and her sister says she will help anyway she can. With Buck guiding her she feels that soon everything will work out.
There is a big party thrown by Nash Music and the owner of the company, Pierre Le Fluer (Dorian Del Isla) shows up to help celebrate the big hit song that was actually stolen from Dixie. Of course, Missy has to show her appreciation for it and goes off with the owner for some steamy sex. But the celebration continues and will be short lived as the company is hauled into court and all hell breaks loose. The case is presided over by Judge James Bartholet and seems to be going against Dixie and her claims until the unexpected happens. Dixie’s sister Tina is a surprise show up in the court with recorded proof of the wrongdoing that Nash Music did to her sister. Now the judge has no other course than to rule in Dixie’s favor and is well that ends well. Now with Buck by her side as a mentor she can move on with her career.
Avery well written story from Will Ryder that is very realistic. The performances by the key players are excellent and award nom worthy adding to the believability of this production. The music in the film is well performed by a country band called the Honest Family Outlaws and they are a group you will hear more from in the future. Ryder’s direction and the cinematography are exceptionally well done and also award nom worthy. I have known Will a long time and while he has had many big hit films, awards and accolades, this may be among the best he has ever done. All I can add here is…….do not miss it!
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
Ever since rock and roll came on the scene in the mid 50’s there have always been those certain songs that have become anthems for the music. Every decade has had those anthems where you raise your fist in the air and go, “Yeah!!” Here is a look at some of those great anthems that have spurred on the history of rock and roll music.
1954 – “Rock Around The Clock,” Bill Haley & His Comets – This was the breakthrough for the teens of that time and their own way of life. It was the perfect song to capture just what the music meant to the youth of that time.
1968 – “Born to Be Wild,” Steppenwolf – This was popular with the biker community because it was in the film “Easy Rider”. But more than that with the youth it was their anthem of rebellion and freedom.
1971 – “American Pie”, Don McLean – If there was ever a song the personified Americana and the meaning of rock and roll, this was it. The ‘day the music died” is one of the most iconic anthems to be written and performed.
1973 – “We’re An American Band”, Grand Funk Railroad – While song itself is basically a tribute to the band, the tours, the good and bad, the fans, it is still one of those songs you cannot forget and always hear on a classic rock station.
1974 – “Sweet Home Alabama”. Lynard Skynard – If ever there was a song that personified like below the Mason-Dixon line, America, rock and roll and life, this is it. No matter what your music taste this song is one you don’t forget.
1975 – “Born to Run”, Bruce Springsteen – This classic has been around for forty five years and still resonates with music lovers of all ages. It was the right song at the right time both for Springsteen and music lovers of rock and roll.
1977 -“We Will Rock You”/”We Are the Champions”, Queen – These two are inseparable and might be the most revered and perfect examples of a rock and roll anthem you could ask for. It doesn’t get much better than this.
1979 – “Old Time Rock and Roll,” Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band – This is pure celebration of rock and roll and what it meant to everyone. The fact that it was in the film Ricky Business helped, but this anthem stands on its own.
1980 – “Another One Bites the Dust,” Queen – Freddie and the boys gave music another classic anthem with this one. It has been used for many different sports related events and with its funkadelic appeal it is a true anthem.
1984 – “Born in the U.S.A.,” Bruce Springsteen – You cannot have a list of classic rock anthems without including this one. It speaks of the Viet Nam era, and it is a rousing and powerful anthem in a subtle protesting way.
Crystal Rush Collabs with InsideTheDrop for Exclusive Merch
(Los Angeles, CA) Russian XXX Minx and fit glamour model Crystal Rush announced her collab with InsideTheDrop, and her fans will want to get in on the action and get her exclusive, highly collectible branded merch.
Crystal Rush is offering her fans something they’ve wanted for a long time…the ability to take her home with them via high-end branded merch. She’s got a hot new collab with InsideTheDrop that features a variety of t-shirt designs, a skateboard deck, three posters, an air freshener, and a puzzle. Each product is high quality and has Crystal pictured on it.
Pre-orders opened on Friday and end on August 26th. You definitely want to take advantage of the perks of pre-ordering. Besides being the first to get your merch, you will get free shipping in the US, and Crystal will follow you on IG if you DM her a pic of your purchase.
“My fans have been asking for branded merch for a long time. So, I wanted to make sure I did it right and pick a company that produces quality products. InsideTheDrop are all about quality, creativity, and passion for healthy living, skateboarding, design, photography, and music—I love what they stand for all, and I’m all about healthy living too. Make sure you order during the pre-order to get the perks of free shipping, and a follow from me on Instagram. Plus, if you bring the merch you purchase to any feature dancing gig or convention I appear at, I’ll sign them for free and take a selfie with you,” says Crystal Rush.
Get Crystal Rush on your East Coast set by contacting AMA Modeling by using their contact form amamodeling.com/contact-me or calling their lead recruiter 786.296.1017. Her West Coast bookings are through 101 Modeling—contact Robert Moran at 323.217. 6975 or Fran Amador at 818.800.0625.
To interview Crystal Rush for your site, publication, or show, contact Erika Icon of The Rub PR at erika@therubpr.com.
ABOUT CRYSTAL RUSH
In her nine years in adult, Russian XXX Minx and fit glamour model Crystal Rush has gone from fresh-faced amateur to legit MILF porn star. Answering an online adult ad, she went from Moscow to St. Petersburg for her first shoot. From there, she was doing two shoots a month and treating it like a hobby until she quit her personal trainer gig and moved to Los Angeles to make it her career.
Crystal has done it all, from fetish to the hardest of hardcore. With over 300 scenes and tons of DVD covers, she’s worked for all the top studios, including Brazzers, Reality Kings, Bang!, Evil Angel, Tushy, Team Skeet, VR Bangers, HardX, LesbianX, Naughty America, Penthouse, Hustler, Elegant Angel, Girlfriends Films, Girlsway, Nubiles, Kink.com, MYLF.com, and Babes. And over 50 of those scenes were for Euro studios like Private, Evil Playgrounds, and Legal Porno. Crystal has scored nominations from the AVN Awards for Most Epic Ass, Most Spectacular Boobs, and Best Sex Scene in a Foreign-Shot Production, as well as a Spank Bank Awards nom for Horny Housewife of the Year. She’s also graced the pages of Hustler, Beaver Hunt, Playboy Australia, and Kittens magazines.
This week we travel back in time thirty nine years to 1983. What kind of year was it and how much do you remember? The 80’s were quite a decade that would go a long way in shaping the future of the world we live in today.
As always we’ll begin with the cost of living. The average yearly income was $22,000 while the cost of a new 3 bedroom home averaged $89,000. You could buy a Ford Mustang for $6,600, but a gallon of gas had now climbed up to a ridiculous $1.24. As for other prices, a dozen eggs were 86 cents and a gallon of milk $1.75. You could buy a Sony Walkman for $229 and an RCA VCR player for $399, while an Atari 5200 game was $200. A pair of men’s leather shoes was less than $40. In news headlines in the U.S. and elsewhere in 1983……Ronald Reagan was President……..Unemployment in the U.S. rises to 12 million, the highest since 1941……..The UK is the first country to make automobile seat belts mandatory………. Terrorists bomb the US Embassy in Beirut killing 239 Marines and Sailors………The Supreme Court reaffirms its 1973 (Roe Vs Wade) right to abortion………President Reagan orders the invasion of Grenada……. Hurricane Alicia hits the Texas coast, killing 22, while a 5.2 earthquake hits Central New York………..The first mobile phones are introduced by Motorola and Microsoft Word makes its debut…………Peoples Express is a new “no frills” airline to compete with the big name airlines………The Cabbage Patch doll craze gets bigger………..Sally Ride becomes the first woman astronaut as part of the crew on the Space Shuttle Challenger.
In entertainment some of the year’s top movies included Tootsie, Flashdance, Trading Places, Superman III and National Lampoon’s Vacation. Pop music’s hit makers included The Police, Black Sabbath, Johnny, Cash, David Bowie and Pink Floyd. When it came to TV, Simon & Simon, Dynasty, Cagney and Lacy, Dallas and The Love Boat were among the big hit shows. Also the final episode of M*A*S*H airs with 125 million viewers tuned in. Among the celebrities we lost in 1983 were famed football coach Bear Bryant, TV host/entertainer Arthur Godfrey, singer Karen Carpenter, actress Gloria Swanson, actor David Niven and former heavyweight boxing champ Jack Dempsey.
In the world of porn, the switch from east coast to west coast continued to expand.. New technological advances and the coming of video will make porn a completely different industry. 1983 also brought out some top notch porn films like the one we take a look back at today, “Suzi Superstar”.
“Suzie Superstar” – Cal Vista – Director – Robert McCallum – Cast – Mai Lin, Sharon Mitchell, Joey Silvera, Ron Jeremy, John Leslie, Tara Aire, Shauna Grant, Jon Martin, Laurie Smith, Aaron Stuart, Laura Lazare, Ken Scudder, Gail Sterling, Ross Roberts
Over the years McCallum gave porn fans some very memorable films that had a plot, story, good acting, plenty of sex and solid production values. With this release McCallum went in a little different direction with a musical adaptation that is campy, corny, but really good and a true classic. It also shows off, to great advantage, the talents of the late Shauna Grant who left this world way too early.
The story revolves around Suzi (Shauna Grant) and her band being basically treated like crap by their agent played to perfection with both charm and as a total a-hole by John Leslie. They want to get away from him and find their way to stardom without him. It turns out that Leslie is having an affair with a mob boss’s daughter. With this knowledge Suzi and her band mates hatch a plan to get rid of Leslie in more ways than one. There are a lot of twists and turns in this well written story to keep your interest level high along with seven sex scenes to spice up the proceedings. The first sex scene has Ron Jeremy as a chauffeur taking on two chicks in the car as payment for letting them get backstage at a Suzi concert. In this film the sex scenes all play a part in the plot of this story, not just add ons because it is a porn flick. McCallum makes sure these steamy scenes play into the story and what happens with Leslie, Suzi and the rest of the characters.
Overall, the acting is very strong and believable even in this campy style. The music is not bad, all things considered, although Sharon Mitchell as a country singer? The production values are above average and the views from the camera’s eye gives you some great visuals, colors, shadings and feel for the story as it moves along. The sex scenes offer up a decent variety with some very explosive moments. As for the acting, Ms. Grant had so much potential it is a shame her personal life led to her ending her young life that still had so much to give. Leslie, Joey Silvera and Ron Jeremy have always been among the best male actors in porn and made their characters very real, believable and truly come to life. The rest of the cast added a lot with some solid acting chops and bring both humor and drama to the story in just the right doses.
The DVD has some good extras added and the entire film holds up well after all these years. I absolutely recommend checking out a forgotten classic from 1983, “Suzi Superstar”.
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
As you all know by now I am a big time sports junkie, have been in the entertainment industry in radio, concerts, management, etc. and enjoy good biographical films. With that in mind I compiled a list of my favorites in one list of ten, five in entertainment, five in sports along with some comments. I hope you enjoy looking over this list and the comments I have added. They are listed in no particular order, so here we go!
Pride of the Yankees – Lou Gehrig – Okay, it was a bit on the corny side, but then Gehrig was somewhat of a quiet “aw shucks” kind of guy and Gary Cooper nailed the role perfectly in every way. For me, as one who has disliked the Yankees since my youth, I still think this 1942 black and white film is one of the best of the sports and baseball bios that has been done. It was also a film the introduced reverse cinematography as Gehrig was a lefty and Cooper was right handed, but thanks to this new technology it came off flawless. Yankee fan or not this is an excellent film to view.
Ray – Ray Charles – Jamie Foxx’s uncanny, Oscar-winning incarnation of the late Ray Charles dominates this chronicle of pioneer’s Fifties and Sixties heyday. He gets everything right from the blind pianist’s look and shuffling gait to his vocal intonations. The movie is filled with terrific acting from Kerry Washington as Charles’ wife, Bea, and Regina King’s as one of Charles’ mistresses and backup singers, Margie Hendricks of the Raelettes. When it comes to music personalities this film was one of the best to be put together whether you were a fan of Charles or not.
ELVIS TCB – Elvis Presley – This Baz Luhrmann production on the life of Elvis is an incredible journey. Told mainly from the view of his manager Colonel Tom Parker played by Tom Hanks, we see how the rise of Presley took place and all the good and bad that went along with it. The music is the centerpiece but also are the dramatics that played a big part in Elvis’ life. It is mesmerizing, eye opening, spiritual, tearful and unforgettable. Austin Butler in the role of Elvis is a no brainer Oscar worthy performance as he literally brings Elvis back to life throughout the film, and yes Butler did the singing. The entire cast was tremendous, the music , settings, costumes and cinematography were incredible. This is a “must see” film that should have five or more nominations come Oscar time.
42 – Jackie Robinson – This film about Jackie Robinson and his breaking the color barrier had three things going for it that made it a hit. Number one was the acting by the late Chadwick Boseman, spot on in every way. Second, Harrison Ford as Branch Rickey was uncanny in an ignored Oscar worthy role. Third, Jackie’s widow Rachel had final say on the script so that 98% of that film was totally accurate in every way. The baseball sequences and super imposed shots of Ebbetts Field and the old parks were incredible adding even more believability to the entire timeline.
Glenn Miller Story – Glenn Miller – Miller was the greatest band leader of the big band era and his death during WW II was felt worldwide. Jimmy Stewart stars as Miller and he is absolutely on the mark in his portrayal. The music alone makes this film great, but so is the story not only of the band and its rise to fame, but the love story between Glenn and Helen that was magical from the start. One extra note. Harry Morgan plays Miller’s piano playing best friend Chummy McGregor in this 1946 film and would become better known years later as Col. Potter on M*A*S*H.
The Aviator – Howard Hughes – As the young Howard Hughes during his Hollywood years, before the madness set in, Leonardo DiCaprio is truly outstanding. Hughes was blessed with a brilliant mind and he was fascinated with movies and aviation blending them together with 1930 film “Hell’s Angels” which became a classic. It is an outstanding performance that beautifully explores a Hughes troubled mind. The genuine fear in his eyes when he has one of his spells is truly frightening to watch take place in this breathtaking performance. The film would go on to be nominated for 11 Oscars and win 5 along with 6 Golden Globe noms, winning 4. A great supporting cast amplifies just what a mad genius Hughes was before he went totally off the deep end.
Coal Miner’s Daughter – Loretta Lynn – Sissy Spacek received a well-deserved Best Actress Oscar for her portrayal of country queen Loretta Lynn in this straightforward approach to the singer’s story, from her impoverished beginnings in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky to her eventual climb to country super stardom. Completely believable whether portraying Lynn as a love-struck teen, harried working mother or the “Queen of Country Music,” Spacek was very impressive with her singing. Everyone from Tommy Lee Jones to Levon Helm and Beverly D’Angelo (as Patsy Cline) turn in strong performances. Having worked with Loretta back in my country music days I can attest to honesty of this great film.
Miracle – US Hockey 1980 – How can you leave off a film that portrays one of the biggest upsets not only in Olympic history, but in the history of sports? The answer is, you can’t. This film about the fantastic USA Hockey team knocking off the Russian pros for the Olympic gold medal came at the right time in our country. The film was extremely well put together with some excellent hockey action scenes taken from the actual Olympics. But the standout was Kurt Russell as USA coach Herb Brooks. His portrayal of the hard nosed coach was totally believable and took this film over the top.
Moneyball – Billy Beane – This was the film that opened the door to the world of sabermetrics. Brad Pitt stars as Oakland Athletics’ general manager Billy Beane, who upended decades of eyeball-test baseball scouting with his advanced statistical measurement of an individual player’s value to the team. It has a real, true story line, some very good on field sequences, but it is the mind of Beane that is the focus on this exceptional film. It was also a method that has since been adapted, in some form, by every ML team. Jonah Hill was exceptional as assistant GM Peter Brand. The film also was nominated for six Oscars and four Golden Globes
Brian’s Song – Brian Piccolo – This was a TV movie, but belongs on any list. While the story is based on sports it is much, much more than that and the sports part pretty much takes a back seat. Though Gayle Sayers and Brian Piccolo were fierce competitors for the same running back position on the Chicago Bears, the two men became the best of friends. That bond only grew stronger when Piccolo was diagnosed with cancer. Billy Dee Williams and James Caan are perfectly cast as Sayers and Piccolo in this classic TV movie. The realism that both actors show in some of the more dramatic hospital scenes is mind boggling. I am sure that the stock for Kleenex went way up after this aired.
There you have my personal picks for the best film bios of sports and entertainment figures in this edition of “Art’s World”. I could have easily made this list twenty, so maybe we’ll do another ten at some point. How many of these were your favorites, how many have you actually seen? I really would love your feedback and comments, so please let us hear from you.
Art Koch, National Features & DVD Editor, NightMoves Magazine and AAN
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