12th annual XBiz Awards
Adult entertainers strike poses on the red carpet during the XBiz adult film awards last month at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Century City. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The XBiz Awards is one of the glitziest affairs for a business that by some estimates brings in $10 billion annually worldwide, contributing hundreds of millions of dollars to the Los Angeles economy each year: The adult entertainment industry.
Venus Lux, named the Transsexual Performer of the Year, walks up to receive her award at the XBiz adult film awards. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
The Foreign Male Performer of the Year, Danny D, celebrates his award. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Riley Reid is all smiles backstage after winning the top prize: Female Performer of the Year. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Adult entertainers wait to be introduced during the XBiz adult film awards. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Japanese porn star Marica Hase, center, checks herself in a mirror at the awards show. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Jada Stevens, left, Asa Akira and Lexi Belle relax backstage as a server delivers drinks. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Porn star Jessa Rhodes rests her feet after walking the red carpet. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
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Veteran performer Ron Jeremy is greeted by Shena Ryder at the XBiz adult awards. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Dancer Crystal Schaefer takes a break between acts at the awards show. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Jessa Rhodes waits backstage to present the next award. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)
Guests at a wine tasting take interest in the red carpet as porn stars arrive at the XBiz adult film awards in Century City. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)