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Thursday, May 24th, 2001

Kendra Jade Sings

Kendra Jade phoned me Thursday evening and played her latest single. It sounds professional and slick and I think it could zoom up the charts. She was on her way to dance at Spearmint Rhino in Oxnard.

Porn and Pot in High Times

I hear that publicist Brian Gross pitched a High Times editor on a porn and pot feature at the South by Southwest film festival a few months ago. The story eventually fell into the hands of ex-AVN staffer Ashley Kennedy (fearless420@hotmail.com) who's been rounding up porn stars like Raylene for photo shoots with marijuana. The magazine feared that a porn feature would alienate their female readers but with a woman writing it, porn becomes acceptable.

That's the same reason that the porn industry pushes Jane Hamilton, Candida Royalle, Gloria Leonard, Susie Bright and Nina Hartley before the cameras - these articulate intelligent aware women make the porn industry sound so much better than its gritty dirty male reality.

I got a hysterical phone call from a female porner at the hospital this morning. All her so-called friends in the industry had flaked on her and the hospital would not release her unless someone she knew came and picked her up and drove her home. A taxi was not allowed. This is about the fifth time I've come through like that for a porn girl.

When the chips are down, you learn how important it is to belong to a community. While at the hospital, I stopped by and visited a friend from shul who's received a steady stream of visitors from his fellow orthodox Jews. Religious Jews take better care of their own than any other group of which I'm aware.

I found out that my friend was in the hospital because I go to minyan (prayers) every morning at shul and learn all the latest news in our community. Judaism is very specific. Hundreds and thousand of prescribed actions. You learn it and you do it and it works. And there's always someone to pick you up at the hospital.

A Hollywood friend of mine needed blood transfusions. If he didn't get them, he would die. Those who came through for him were from the local Jewish orthodox community. His friends outside of the community inquired about his health and said they were thinking of him but they did nothing. If you, gentle reader, don't belong to a community, you're living life without a safety net.

BrandyAlx1: I got a negative campaign flyer attacking Tom Hayden because he was supported by Hustler and they tried to throw a fundraiser for him. I wasn't aware of that, and I thank Candidate Weiss for calling it to my attention. I would be HAPPY to vote for Hayden. :) And I wrote and told him so. I hate negative ads. He's sent two attacks on Hayden that tell me nothing about him. I just don't buy into that kind of campaigning. Porn stars vote, too. Candidates would do well to remember that.

Luke says: I've seen Hayden trolling for votes at about four different synagogues I attend.

Lynne L-patin: I read about the joy of sharing in community you expressed so beautifully, and my first thought (being that I have empathy for others) was..."How horrible that he could lose this." Yes, you take risks. You lead a double life. Most people can't dissemble that well.
Lynne L-patin: Most people who don't belong to a community are misfits, and a community of misfits isn't much good (as illustrated by your example of the porn girl, abandoned in the hospital.
Lynne L-patin: Am I correct in thinking that you don't need money for stuff, you need it because it buys a place in the community?
Lynne L-patin: And you think acceptance by one of these women would solidify your position in the community?
Lynne L-patin: And it would, but they would have to keep your secrets...
Lynne L-patin: You are looking for another covert rebel?

Let's Talk About Cybererotica

I asked Cybererotica's Fantasyman Ron Levi some questions this week.

From the Cybererotica posting board: "Also, 'free sign' ups have a higher frequency of charge backs than a surfer who signs up for a 'paid trial'. When they do become charge backs, they are usually for two or three months which can be very costly."

Ron Levi responds: This post and statement was only pertaining to traffic from our Follow Me Free Program when it paid $25 per sign up with Webmasters using abusive html pages that highlight how to get free memberships and then cancel them. This is why we changed the payout model to a per active member payout. It does not apply to our general traffic. This is why we changed the payout model.

Chargebacks are always less with free sign ups unless Webmasters are using abusive advertising techniques, which they we doing in the Follow Me Free program, this is why we have done away with $25 for each sign up in the Follow Me Free program and gone to a per active member.

Luke asks: Are dialers good for the business or bad?

Ron Levi responds: Dialers have gone through some very heavy scrutiny and the disclaimers have come a long way. For instance, the US dialers now go to 900 numbers and do not access Adult Sites, they access personals and dating websites because of age situations. As I said we are testing them and monitoring the results very closely.

Luke asks: Has your traffic decreased since you lowered some payouts to webmasters?

Ron Levi responds: We still have over 1.5 million people a day coming to our 16 paysites. Attached is a 15 day snapshot of just our Follow Me Free Program which is just one of 27 marketing programs we have. It shows anywhere from 750k up to 850k visitors per day. As you can see we are doing just fine. It shows that since May 15th when we changed our FMFP from $25 per free sign up to $40 per active member our traffic has actually grown.

Hey David Sturman - Call Rob Spallone

I talked to Rob Spallone Thursday afternoon.

Rob: "He screamed at you and you got scared. You're a faggot. You fell for the oldest trick in the book Luke. Jimmy called me yesterday and said, 'Luke's a fag.'

"I'm not going on the computer. Every time I go on there, I get yelled at about something with Luke. Luke this and Luke that. Leave Luke alone. You're too much. A lot of people are not happy with you. You're going to get it one day and I'm going to have to stand there and watch. Because you've pissed a lot of people off...

"These are legitimate business people. They don't bother no body. And you put all kinds of lies about them.

"Remember how I saved your life a few times. There might not be anything I can do for you pal. That's how much you screwed up this time. Why do you have to bust Russ's balls?"

Luke: "I'm just a reporter."

Rob: "You're not a reporter. You're a mental patient. You need f---ing more help... You're not picking on little idiot porno people, prostitutes, f---ing guys that can only f--- and can't do another job...and all the girls can do is lie on their backs and take dick in the film or go to the Bunny Ranch or to a whorehouse or an escorting service... But when you start picking on legitimate business people, you have no right doing that."

Rob: "I just stopped by Sin City with Natalie, and I was meeting with his son Guy, and Ari [the Duplicator] comes in and says, 'David Sturman is really pissed off at you. ' I say, 'What does David Sturman have to be pissed off with me?'

'And Ari says, 'You f---ed up the building. There's $40,000 damage.'

"When I left that building, I had a cleaning service come through and shampoo the carpets. We painted again. The place was in better shape than when we got it. Your people came over and inspected it when I gave the keys back. Then a few months ago, Jim and I went over to [the former Sin City building leased by David Sturman] with Guy to pick up some carpet. And the place was wrecked.

"They said there were crackheads living in the building after we moved out. And they wrecked the place. And now David Sturman's landlord wants $40,000 to fix the place.

"David's on vacation. I know David reads you. So let David read it and he can call me. I didn't ruin his building. It's not my style pal. There, you just made me mad."

Luke: "Do you know Los Angeles mob boss Pete Milano?"

Rob: "Keep going. You're not going to get me Luke."

Luke: "I heard that Jack Richman and Bruce Mendleson at Legend play cards with Pete Milano."

Rob: "They don't play cards. I know Jack and Bruce very well."

Luke: "How's Vinnie DeStefano, Vinny the Duplicator?"

Rob: "A very nice guy. He has a nice business. Totally legit. You want to pick on him too?"

Luke: "I already wrote about him. I said he was a duplicator."

Rob: "So what's wrong with that?"

Luke: "Nothing. It's an honorable business."

Rob: "Why don't you write something bad about him and see what happens."

Luke: "Nah, I have no reason to do that."

Rob: "You better stop. This is red meat... This is going to be your ruination. Because now when you go to these shows, what are you going to do?"

Luke: "I am going to stay very close to you."

Rob: "No because I can't help you with a few of the names you mentioned last week. Because you had no right mentioning their names. I was just glad my name wasn't anywhere. Because I'd come to your house. I'd come right through the wall."

Luke: "I don't even want to hear scoop on you."

Rob: "There is none. I'm legitimate, right Luke?"

Luke: "You're a businessman."

Rob: "A businessman. Monkey business. Are you going to the Night of the Stars?"

Luke: "Will Joey The Duplicator and Vinny The Duplicator be there?'

Rob: "I don't know who they are. But if I was you, I'd go dressed as a woman or a policeman."

Luke: I called Ari at Sin City and said he was just teasing Rob. Ari says that after Rob left, some of Rob's ex-employees broke into the building and did major damage.

Ruby writes from the Moonlight Bunny Ranch: Luke, Keep printing the nasty stories, much more interesting than that guy Rob who thinks he's not a whore for this industry, HA-HA. At least the whores are reliable, which is more than I can say for businessmen in this business!! Only a few exceptions. I can't tell you how many shoots fall apart the day before, because of some girl with no physical imperfections, drunk or two tacos short of a combo plate, freaking out because she just found her first wrinkle at 19. Imperfections make me real, everyone has idiosyncrasies, hell, I still suck my thumb at 29 years old and it's made my teeth crooked. I'd rather watch someone who wasn't perfect enjoy herself, than some gorgeous contract girl fake it. More stories, remember Europa and the bull? I should tell you about my angels sometime.

Luke, Tell Ian I'm negotiable!! 1-888-BUNNYRANCH, make an appointment. Fly into Reno, call, we'll have a driver pick you up for less than a taxi, or rent a car so you can stay as long as you want. We take all credit cards, except AMEX, and it's billed discreetly. I'll be waiting, call and make sure I'm here, I'll be here till the 31st of May, and then back in July.

Sex With The Family Dog

From NYPress.com, Amanda Cale writes: The first time, it just happened. One afternoon he was lying on the bed, revealing himself in his favorite way, lying on his back with his penis and testicles exposed. I stroked his belly. It was so soft and white beneath the fine black hairs. Then I lowered my nose and sniffed him. There was no doggy odor, only a fresh anti-odor that I can best describe as clean. I looked at the hole in the tip of his penis. It was moist, and I sniffed that, too. I expected to smell dog pee, but it, too, smelled clean. I kissed it, a quick touch of the lips to the target. Nero didn’t budge. I figured that meant he liked it.

He had an erection. His penis was hard and larger than normal, but it was still inside its sheath. There were two little knots (the glans) at the base. I touched them. They were firm, warm and smooth as chestnuts. I traced my finger along the shaft. Thin hairs grew there like freshly sprouted grass. Nero’s "lipstick" came out. Some dog breeder somewhere is probably still feeling smug for coining this phrase. Red at the tip, shiny with wetness and life, it emerged from its sheath, like its cosmetic namesake. Nero was watching me out of the corner of one eye. I could see a small sliver of white above his dark iris...

In Clintonesque terms, though, Nero and I are not having sex. We’re fooling around. I know he needs my help, but he is becoming more demanding by the day.

Luke says: What objection could one have to bestiality? Why is pornography ok but bestiality is not? The only objective way to declare bestiality wrong is to refer to sacred scripture, the Bible, which condemns bestiality along with homosexuality and other forms of sexual expression outside of marriage.

If people think homosexual should be allowed to "marry" than why not allow people to marry their pets? What is the rational objection? Without reference to God and His Law, life is chaos.

According to the Midrash, the night that Orpah left her mother-in-law Naomi and Ruth, she had sex with 100 men and a dog.

The Late Defunct Inside Magazine Foiled In AVN Investigation

XXX writes: You know at Inside at least two reporters tried to do the story about the AVN [statistics] lies but their editor didn't really want them to go though and cover porn anyway, by fear they would freak out investors. Stacy Boyd will leave AVN May 31.

Shyla Foxxx Touring With BodyMiracle.com

Shyla Foxxx arrives in New York City next Thursday. She plans to stay for three days and she looks forward to making new friends.

Shyla and Devon and I appeared on Entertainment Tonight February 8, 1999.

Entertainment Tonight Narrator: "Shyla, who's in college studying criminal justice, plans to quit [porn] in a year or two."

Shyla says to the camera: "My goal is to be the best criminal attorney out there. But besides that, I'd like to be a judge some day."

I sure hope her new hobby doesn't hurt her ambition to be the best criminal attorney and judge some day.

TruthHirts writes: This business is turning into a complete joke these days. What is up with all these girls selling themselves off as escorts. This has completely turned our industry into something of a joke especially compared to what it was years ago. Now any girl over 18 can make movies. With stretch marks, crooked teeth and highly visible scars on body parts, it makes this business a sad state of affairs.

Who cares about Extreme and Rob Black. The guy is a joke and a mockery of everything that stands for tough. WHo cares about Wicked Pictures anymore anyway. Matt Zane doing a documentary. So what, the guy is the most has been director and being under 30 makes him completely useless in this business.

Minka - More Action From A Lovedoll?

I read a discussion of Minka's escorting skills on BigDoggie.net.

Jeeter writes: You should e-mail her directly, and she'll give you the info. She's reasonable, but judging by the reviews I've read of her, maybe she has to be. I'll still give her a shot, no pun intended, when I get up to Vegas.

Jdude writes: dude, you'd get more action from a love doll.

Jeannie Rivers is indeed at Ms. Kitty's outside Carson City (South of Reno)

JMB writes on BigDoggie.net: I spoke with the house earlier this week and she is returning 5/24. I had the pleasure of a visit with Jeannie earlier this year. She is hot; she is nice; and at least on my visit, she was affordable. Some of the porn stars at the Moonlight Bunnyranch (same ownership) start negotiations at $2k hr (which makes Jeannie affordable by comparison and just as good [or better] looking and talented); although some ask less.

Altec9 writes on BigDoggie.net: Jeannie Rivers is available full time in one of the Reno houses. She no longer makes movies (is too concerned about VD). Don't remember the name of the ranch. If you do a search on "Jeanie Rivers" and "Reno" on any search engine you should find it. She gets really good reviews, and everyone I have read goes on and on about how beautiful she is in person. She is definitely available, but only if you go to Reno. Remember, it is legal there. Also, her rates are supposed to be remarkably low.

Don Ho writes Luke: I see you're writing about porn starlets JEANIE RIVERS and NIKKI CHARM working the "ranches" of Northern Nevada. Jeanie, who is a not-so-tiny, more sophisticated version of Nikki, albeit 15 or so years younger, is a terrific bargain f--- at $250. She's a great little cocksucker, too. I haven't gotten around to having sex with Nikki. Last time I saw her was at CES, when she was supposedly some kind of executive at one of the companies. How much does she cost at the Bunny Ranch? Shouldn't be any more than Jeanie, who has a wonderful, still fresh, natural bod.

John writes: Luke, i saw ads for Shay Sights and Adajja promoting their availability as escorts in New York City in the coming weeks. Why in the hell do these 2 porn newbies, on top of the scene at the moment decide to make themselves public access as whores? It will be a rude awakening for them the first time a 300 lbs afro-american brute wants them on their knees or a tattooed biker from hell wants his ass licked. Girls this is not like the movie set where you can pick and choose partners or scenes, this is john q. public who wants you as their bitch by the hour, think twice porn newbies, the real world is a cruel place.

Is There A Moral Problem With l-keford.com?

Viktor writes Luke: Naturally she doesn't have a problem with your website. She has not seen it!

I've told you this before, oddly enough people have an "ideal" of what porno is. With films they usually think it's soft lighting, beautiful women and handsome men making tender love under sweat tossed linen sheets.

People and especially women never, and I mean never, imagine the truth, the horrendous narrative images, those before and behind the cameras: skanky whores, drug addled, inked like Hittite cult priestesses, shrieking like alleycats in pain or pleasure, there is no difference, with pathologies so rampant they leap off the video screen like brilliant special effects.

Imagine her delight when finally she does read your website and comes across such hard-hitting journalistic scoops as descriptions of: women ingesting semen through funnels, women being gang-banged, of bukkake, of choking, of bestiality, and of course at the center of this charming universe is Luke F-rd AKA Levi, who has the unmitigated chutzpah to tell her that she has to go to shul with him because he's so religious, because he's so ethical.

Why as a matter of fact he just gave his Rabbi some advice, told him to devote more time to Ethical sermons instead of Halachic sermons.

What part of irony doesn't penetrate?

So: Here's my prediction; as soon as she looks at your website, absorbs its true meaning...

It's meaning, what does it mean?

Not complicated. You love pornography. You love pornographers.

Yeah, yeah, I know the party line: that you hate the business, never watch the product, blah, blah, blah, that you're in it to spread truth, and ethical monotheism and light, etc. It's a lie. When you hate something, you walk away. I rely on common sense for this simple equation.

The fact is you are in love with pornography. So in love that you are in the process of lying to your rabbis. That's an amazing thing to do.

As soon as she sees your website, she is gone. You cannot insist on her going to shul instead of playing tennis and then run off to some lesbian porno shoot and drool as you watch women having sex with one another.

It's dishonest.

It's cruel.

What part of cognitive dissonance doesn't penetrate?

Is this a downer? Sorry, but you do invite it.

And I really think you're being more than a fraud with her.

Publicly Traded Porn Companies

Kevin: Luke, do you know if Metro is still public?
Luzdedos1: they are not
Luzdedos1: they were delisted 20 months ago
Kevin: do you remember their sign?
Kevin: is anyone else public at this time?
Luzdedos1: mgma, playboy, penthouse, ricks cabaret, noof - new frontier

UK TV New York Documentary

Matt Fisher (matt@dougchirn.demon.co.uk) writes: Dear Luke, I wonder if you could help. I am writing from a company in the UK who are due to be filming a Sex & Shopping Special in New York for Channel 5 Television.

Sex and Shopping is now in its third series after the success of the previous two. It is one of the highest rating series on the channel (up to two million viewers) and has sold in over 30 countries world-wide. The first series examined Britain's antiquated censorship laws in comparison to those in America and other countries in Europe; the second explored the notion of exploitation in the international sex industry - both were met with a mixture of controversy and appraisal because of the fair and objective way in which those working within the adult industry were portrayed. Sex and Shopping is upbeat, happy and entertaining television that appeals to a distinct audience and produces a great deal of enquiries from viewers who are keen to find out more about the stars and companies included in the series.

The third series will be filmed on location in London, Los Angeles, New York, Rio de Janeiro and Sydney and we are currently looking for adult stars and companies within the adult industry that can be featured. Each programme will be an hour in length and will look at what's on offer in the adult industry in each of these different cities. We are particularly looking for companies in New York that will be able to talk about the legislation & the status of the adult industry under the current mayor. Ideally, we would like to feature a company and film an adult video shoot. Do you know of any videos/companies that are based in New York City? We are interested in all aspects of the sex/adult industry. One of the programmes is slightly different and will be a Sex and Shopping Christmas Special. If you know a company who might be doing something a bit different for Christmas in New York then please let me know. Can you recommend any journalists/commentators we could talk to with specific knowledge of the industry in New York?

All the companies working within the adult industry that have featured in Sex and Shopping previously have been delighted with the final programmes; we are neither judgmental nor critical and it is great publicity for the stars and companies involved. If you think this might be something that anyone you know would be interested in taking part in please get back to me. I appreciate that you are extremely busy, but we would be very grateful for your help.

Was Jamoo Murdered?

Jamie Lisk writes on RAME: I noticed a piece in Mickey Skee's column this month regarding [gay porn star] Jamoo being murdered. Supposedly, Agent Giorgio Falconi and Jamoo's family believe that the late star's death was not the result of an overdose, but of a murder. Falconi blamed a group of homophobic detectives who did their best to sweep the investigation under the rug.

This comes from Mickey Skee's column; "To date, a death certificate has not been provided by the L.A. coroner, and Jamoo's family is in constant pain trying to get this issue resolved. They are exhuming Jamoos body for another autopsy and have hired a private detective who has compiled a record of unexplainable events surrounding the death of Jamoo." -Mickey Skee

Luke Gets Mail

FearZeus writes: luke, I must say I feel pretty stupid right now. When I read Bobby [Spallone] calling me a queer and pissed about the jew girlfriend, I could have swore that I read it on your site. I go back to the archives on May, 11th and I realized my mistake. When you said in the beginning Rob and his "friend" (don't ask me why but I thought it said girlfriend) Cherie to VCA's office later to have lunch together.....and then you later stating, "It bothered me to think that this filthy Italian (Rob Black) had his shmeckela down the gullet of Rob's adorable Hebrew honey." I read that and looking at the pics with her sitting on his lap like a couple, it even more registered in my head. Re-reading it now I realize I f---ed up. I knew it didn't sound right but I still wrongfully misunderstood. For that I apologize to him and his wife....I was only busting balls. But wrong is wrong and I will call him tomorrow. Balls I have plenty of!!!!

Steve Neece writes: Has it ever occurred to you that the reason many/most women turn to animal lovers is the negative experiences they have had with male human lovers? I think most men at least subconsciously see female sex with animals as a rejection of themselves as lovers/partners. If I were a woman I would probably take a canine or equine partner over most of the denizens of the porn world be they executives, performers or fans.I mean, given a life or death choice what self respecting woman would'nt choose a prize thoroughbred over Max Hardcore, Ron Jeremy, Patrick Riley or Bryan Sullivan? I would imagine it would be a no brainer for any upper class woman raised in what used to be called 'the horsey set'. After all, your best racehorses are insured for many times what the above gentlemen could ever hope to get on a life insurance policy. It is clear to see the relative value placed on them by their social betters. That, Luke is the bottom line why female /animal sex is held in such abhorrence.

Luke, Chaim, here is a question for you. Do do you think the typical east coast old money blue blood would value your life above that of a Kentucky Derby winning racehorse? Think about that the next time either of you sneer at others.

Chaim replies: The average person here, blue-blood (a VERY rare breed in NY) or not, would be more affected by the death of any winning racehorse than by news of the death of a man or woman they did not know. No news there.

Heather Barron writes: Where can one get a good bagel (authentic NY water type) with schmear in the greater Los Angeles area?

Chaim writes: Just have H&H ship some to you from NYC via FedEx. I must eat well over 14 bagels a day, with oodles of cheese on each, just to keep up my sense of inertia.

Dianna Roth writes: Luke F-rd didn't have a lack of empathy for my specific situation, Luke lacks empathy in general. That's how he got the label "narcisisst" -- he has a hard time thinking of anyone but than himself. When I told him about my car getting repo'd, I'm sure his first thought was, "I'm glad I own my car outright!" Even though he's a jerk I love him, so I prod him into reacting appropriately sometimes, and I hope it rubs off, so that he can look forward to having a normal relationship with a real woman some day... Fortunately, Luke's good about acknowledging his inadequacies (at least on the site). He freely admits to having emotional problems. Brandy, what's your excuse for your lack of empathy?

Not only does Luke F-rd have little empathy for others, he is a lousy editor. He has been asked to stop using my real name, which I used to make porn for all those years. Now I need my real name for a non-porn job. I thought I explained last week when I wrote: "Now that Lynne has a non-porn income, she leaves her alter ego, Dianna Roth, to drink champagne, dance naked on tables, and wax all moralistic-like on l-keford.com." It's funny how people seem to think sending material to Luke is like posting on a newsgroup, where copy appears just as sent. Luke makes choices, folks. He adds, he subtracts, he does or does not run what is sent. He forgets to use my pseudonym, but I forgive him because he's been using my real name for a long time, and it's hard to train an old dog to turn new tricks. (By the way, Dianna Roth is the name I used in my few video appearances and in my behind-the-scenes credits in 1998/1999.)

Brandy, I don't know your real name but, if I did, and I used it to discuss you and porn on the Internet after you told me to stop, I'd be a jerk. You don't need to be using my real name any more. Speaking of empathy, I suppose you'd have none for a woman who gets fired from her job for having been in porn either...

I started this issue? I just said my car had been repo'd. Brandy felt the need to insult my competency! That's the issue...

Re the chatroom, that was not only my debut, but my final appearance. I don't do chat unless it's on behalf of l-keford.com. Everytime I leave the chatroom, I have a headache. But I thought, "What a wonderful opportunity, to address Brandy without having to use Luke as intermediary! Let's see if she can hold her own in real time?"

Luke is caught between a rock and a hard place -- both Brandy and I are his friends. He doesn't want us insulting each other. Brandy comes out of the blue and offers opinions on matters which are none of her business. Luke posts em and people get angry and attack Brandy. Then Luke gets pressured to take sides. He gets a headache, becomes terribly fatigued, has to lie down, and gets no work done.

The lesson to be learned from this? Never jump to conclusions before having all the facts, which you won't find on l-keford.com....

The Indiscretions Of Prince Jefri

The prince's worst offense may have been his indiscretion in a secretive land that espouses Islamic piety. In 1998 Shannon Marketic, a former Miss USA, sued the prince in a U.S. court, claiming she had been lured to Brunei and pressured to become a sex slave. The case was dropped when he was ruled to have diplomatic immunity. The same year the prince went on a shopping spree, paying $390 million for Asprey's, jewelers to the Queen of England, and $500 million for a new yacht he named Tits. (Its two lifeboats were called Nipple 1 and Nipple 2.) Soon after, the prince faced a $288 million civil lawsuit in London brought by business partners who claimed he'd cheated them. His adversaries told the court that he held gambling parties at his $55 million London home and kept 40 prostitutes on standby at the Dorchester Hotel. "The scale of his wealth was only matched by his appetite for extravagance and self-indulgence," lawyer Christopher Carr testified. The prince countersued, then settled the case, leaving his publicist to deny the allegations involving prostitutes.

Digital Playgrounds Overhyped PR?

Meni writes from PornNewsDaily.com: Luke, whats up with Digital Playground putting out a press release saying the luncheon was shut down because of Tera fans? I think there were like 100 porn girls there. Digital's pr sounds way different than what happened. If DG continues with overhyped PR, I'll have to stop posting it.

Meni69: Luke, DP press release today
Meni69: Digital Playground’s LIVE broadcast of http://www.terashow.com broke more records
Meni69: What f---in' records?

"Solidifying the already existent relationship between rock stars and sex symbols, Tera’s third guest was bassist, Rodney Rocha from the new, old skool rock band, American Pearl. American Pearl recently toured with Creed, they’re on their way to Japan now and they’ll be back to play the Dragonfly in West Hollywood on June 6th. "
Meni69: ROCK STAR RODNEY WHO??????? ROCHA? I know ZACK DE LA ROCHA
Meni69: well they are playing the Dragonfly, is that a dinner theatre?

Darla Crane Does Hardcore

John writes: I have never seen bondage star Darla Crane do any hardcore until now. Just saw her in a video where she does anal, french, straight f---ing, rimming. Has she ever done hard core before? BTW, Luke now that you are Jewish are you going to be circumcised if you are not already?

Luke says: I was circumsized at birth and I got a ritual job in 1992 when I converted to Judaism. The rabbi just took me in his hand and pricked me until he got a few drops of blood.

Ruby - Luke's Favorite Ho

Ruby writes from the Bunny Ranch in Reno, Nevada: Luke, Wow, what a fascination you have with women and dogs! It turns you on doesn't it? You wouldn't mention it so much. Did you have a dog growing up? The reason that people sometimes view animals sexually is because when we develop our own unique sexuality, our pets are our best friends. For little girls often feel stimulated by their dogs' inquisitive nose, which is often their first feeling. I don't think those fantasies are abnormal. Read all 3 Nancy Friday books on female sexual fantasy. What do you think about when you fantasize? I myself have some weird ones, like stuff you could never really achieve. Write back so I have something different than your web page to read.

Your favorite ho, Ruby P.S. When I shoot something in June, I'd love for you to tag along, and since I let everyone shoot with the camera, I wouldn't mind you perspective.

Luke, I meditate too, how do you do it, worry beads? I think I should be the moral compass you need!! Someday I will find your kink, all squares have them, even those who wont admit it. So are you still Jewish, or are you looking into Scientology, like I heard? Jewitchery fascinates me of late. Although, the one on one thing I've got going works wonderfully.

Ian writes: Hi Luke, One reason I have never gone to prostitutes is my expectation that they will pretend to like me while actually looking down on me. My ideal prostitute would be someone like Ruby, who really seems to like her customers and her profession. If I could afford her I would regard it as money well spent.

A History Of X: 100 Years Of Sex In Film

A book review by Marc Simms:

Maverick reporter Luke F-rd's first book is actually a well-crafted academic thesis examining the sordid psychology, history and trends have led to the development of the modern day Adult Film Industry. Ford begins his book with a brief look back at the early history of what could be considered early risque media and then quickly revs p the pace to bring us into the twentieth century where we see the birth of pornography having its roots in such areas as 1950s Super 8 stag films...

The book then shifts into the premiere of "Deep Throat" and the subsequent release of "Last Tango In Paris" as an early example of the media indirectly accepting Adult Films...

He explores the Mafia's connection to the distribution of Adult Films and the crossover to video, which not only helped sell more VCRs into American homes, but also bought porn to the public. He touches upon some of hte stars of the late 70s and early 80s as well as bringing us full circle with the exploision of gonzo hardcore pornography and the INternet that harks back to the stag films of the 50s.

Ford's book is meticulously footnoted like a science thesis and bravely brings to print issues that most American only might hear about through rumor. The book is an extremely easy read and definitely worth buying for those individuals who would like to gain a more academic perspective rather than look at nude photographs and erotic stories all the time.

The only disappointment in the book is that while it boldly exposes the facets of a subjects that many people are too shy to admit they are interested in, the book does not always fully take advantage of some of the issues it raises. For instance, while Ford gives us insight into the controversy caused by Traci Lords underage sexual performances, the book seems just to gloss ove rthe suicides, tragedies, and untimely deaths of many of the genre's talents.

When I completed reading this book my first impulse was to go to Luke's web site (www.l-keford.com) to explore the issues he raises in his first book further. I think that this might be one of the intentions behind the book - so readers will explore more deeply the subjects that interest them through the vast bibliography provided.

A commendable effort from one of the most notorious journalists covering the Adult Entertainment Industry that not only raises the sordid history of porn to the surface, but also encourages the readers through its style to explore these issues on his own. It is a much appreciated break from a time where information is spoon fed so much that people forget the pleasures of learning and figuring things out for themselves.

Murder, Kidnapping, Money Laundering

Murder. Kidnapping. Drug running. Money laundering. Organised crime. A climate of fear. A conspiracy of silence. And, most intriguingly, ongoing investigations against unnamed suspects, whose names are "not yet in the public domain".

Nikki Charm Update

I spoke with Nikki Charm this week. She's in Los Angeles. She says she's done four movies since her comeback two years ago. She also works at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch in Nevada. She loves the place and wants to explode the stigma surrounding it.

Jack Richmon, Adrian Gold, Gossip

I hear that Legend director left an angry message on the answer machine of his former salesman Tony Monday after several days of bad publicity on this site.

XXX says: "I wonder how Legend will react? I know that Legend owner Jack Richmon is the most fickle man in the business. One day he can love you and the next day he's down your throat wanting to rip your head off."

Luke talked Monday afternoon to Wayne Crews, who shot many of the films credited to Adrian Gold aka Gary Dean.

Wayne: "I've always wanted to yell, 'Hold the presses!' So if you can ever do that for me, you'd help bring a childhood fantasy to life. And a fireman if you can ever work that one in too."

Luke: "So, are you married?"

Wayne: "No, but I'm working on it."

Luke: "But you're living with a woman with two kids."

Wayne: "A very cool bitching woman. We met through being f---ed over by [a pornographer] He f---ed us over something fierce to the point where he almost died.

"Before I met her, he had us go to this sex convention. I went to it under the idea that I was going to shoot scenes for him. And he was going to pay. And he agreed to all these prices and everything sounded too damn good to be true.

"I wasn't going to go but I had this feeling that there's got to be a reason. My friends are going, there's going to be some partying... Let's have some fun. Well, I met a very beautiful woman out of the deal, so I scored. But, needless to say, no one got paid. The two scenes that were shot, I ended up getting them back.

Wayne: "Hail to the Israeli brother. Very sleazy. He gives a bad word, pardon me Luke, to Jews. He lives up to every stereotype there's ever been. He hit up on the makeup artist [Tanya] all the time. 'Hey, maybe we'll shoot a video together with me doing you.' It's so pathetic.

"This was July 14-17 of 2000."

Luke: "Your lovely Tanya was a swinger?"

Wayne: "I guess she was before she met me. Then we met and just hit it off. Kindred spirits. We talk about the same s--- and enjoy the same s---. It's pretty wild."

Wayne: "He's too much. He's a sleazebag. I knew when he came to me with the whole idea, 'What are you coming to me for? I'm nobody.' So I knew something was up.

"His stories were so perfect. 'Oh, we'll have this and that. Everything's going to be taken care of. Oh, well, of course.' The only thing I got out of it was a ticket to Reno."

Tanya: "And a free room... Remember when he went to buy breakfast..."

Wayne: "That I had to share with four people. This guy is a fine piece of work. The guy is just a dirtbag. I have to say 'All hail to Allah' for that one."

Tanya comes on the line.

Tanya: "I was the makeup artist on that shoot."

Luke: "And he was hitting on you?"

Tanya: "Oh, the whole weekend. He got really really mad because I wouldn't go to the swingers parties. I'd agreed to work for him on this production as a makeup artist and be paid daily and have my expenses taken care of. And in addition to that, he said that I had to go to some functions with him. So he could get into this sex convention because he wasn't a couple. I said, 'Well, I agree, but I don't agree to sleep with you. Or go to parties with you or be your couple.'

"But that's what he tried when we got there. He said, 'Oh, here's my girl.' Introducing me to everybody. Gross! I couldn't stand the man. He was really rude and he got into a fight with his attorney as soon as they walked in the door. They had a big fight in the lobby right in front of everyone. I was so embarrassed.

"He said I was supposed to share a room with the girl in the scene. Suddenly she's not appearing. 'Oh, she's canceled and isn't coming. You can share a room with me then.' I'm like 'What!' He said, 'Yeah, we'll get it all worked out later.' I said, 'No, no, no. We're going to work it out now.'

"He said, 'So let's just drop our bags up in my room. You can have my room for now.' He was trying to be gentlemanly but he was lying. He tried all weekend to get me to come sleep in his room. But I'd met Wayne and we hit it off on the first day. So we ran away from him the whole weekend."

Luke: "So the pornographer never got his hands on you?"

Tanya: "Never. And he got so mad because I accompanied him to a dinner and everybody would be talking but he really didn't have a date, so... It was very hard to get into the after parties and things like that by yourself. So I said, 'Ok, I'll go to the door with you and go in, then I'm going back up to meet Wayne.' So that's what we did and he got really angry. Then at the end, he decided not to pay us all. He owed me about $1000."

Wayne: "He owed me $1600."

Tanya: "We ended up having no appointments. He told me that everything was organized and all I had to do was show up with my whole makeup kit. I took three suitcases of all my makeup and brushes. And there was no one scheduled the whole weekend.

"We got there and he said, 'Now you two need to take cards and go down to the floor in the marketplace and find people willing to shoot. I'm like, 'You've got to be kidding me! Find couples who are willing to sign a model release that they will be distributed worldwide. It was awful.

"Then he got us to go down and work the people in the booths who were professionals and signing autographs. And offer them free sex toys if they'd do free scenes.

"We had an interesting weekend. I got to go to all the interesting banquet parties and things like that that I didn't even care to be in. And the rest of the staff got nothing. He wouldn't even pay their breakfast. One day we all went out and bought our own lunch. He was just cheap."

Luke: "How long have you been in this industry?"

Tanya: "I'm really not in the adult industry. I work with models. I've been in the modeling industry for 23 years and working with commercial accounts. Since I met Wayne, in the last year I've done a couple of makeup jobs with him [in porn] and gone on the sets to help out.

"I worked for Laura [Hays] one day. And she found out who I worked for before - a mainstream photographer. And then she said, 'Oh, don't tell John you met me here.' And she got all freaked out that I was going to tell him. And I was like, 'I wouldn't even mention your name to begin with. It's not that eventful meeting you.'

"She made such a big stink about it and then they [Laura and Gary Dean] were so mean to Wayne, spreading gossip that he had a horrendous drug habit and he was unreliable and his work sucked. And all the talent is calling him at home and going, 'How come they said this?'

"I thought that was not nice. So I told John, 'Guess who I saw on a porno shoot the other day?' He doesn't really care anyway."