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)