Avery Lust Receives 5 XMA Nominations

LOS ANGELES, CA - Grooby Brand Ambassador Avery Lust received five XMA nominations this year, including both Trans Performer of the Year and Trans Creator of the Year. She is excited to attend the XMA Awards in January in Hollywood to celebrate with her community. 

“I’m absolutely blushing with excitement over my five XBIZ nominations and the sweetest, most magical pre-nomination party,” says Avery Lust. “To be honored like this, in only my second year, feels like a total pink-sparkle dream come true. I’m so grateful for my gorgeous co-performers, the hardworking crew, the visionary directors, and the amazing companies who lift me up and help me shine. Thank you, Grooby, for my ambassadorship and for helping me grow as a human. Huge kisses and congrats to all the other nominees—this industry is full of stars, and I’m so proud to sparkle right alongside you.”

Lust is nominated in the following categories:

• Trans Performer of the Year

• Best Sex Scene - Trans: Too Many Tops! (Accidental Gangbang/Adult Time)

• Best Sex Scene - Trans: Transpirella (Gender X Films)

• Best Sex Scene - Trans: Boning Up on Going Down (Transfixed/Adult Time)

• Trans Creator of the Year 

Avery Lust made her Grooby debut on TGirls.xxx and has also appeared on many of its popular sites, such as GroobyGirls.com and TGirls.Porn. She is currently Grooby’s official Brand Ambassador. Be sure to follow her on X at @averylust_ and OnlyFans at @averylustx.  

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Aubrey Kate Receives Five XMA Award Nominations, Including ‘Trans Performer of the Year’

LAS VEGAS, NV -  Aubrey Kate received five XMA Award nominations announced last week at the official nomination party, including a nomination for the coveted Trans Performer of the Year. 

“I'm truly honored to be nominated for the prestigious ‘Trans Performer of the Year’ Award,” says Aubrey Kate. “This year has been incredible—both of my movies, which I poured my blood, sweat, and tears into, were nominated for Best Trans Movie. This marks my remarkable comeback and a new chapter in my career as a performer and director. I'm grateful for the support and excited to continue this journey of creativity and transformation, proving that dedication and passion can truly make a difference.” 

In total, Aubrey Kate was nominated for:

• Best Trans Movie: Aubrey Kate’s Wet ‘N Wild (Evil Angel)

• Trans Performer of the Year

• Best Sex Scene - Trans: Brittney Kade, Aubrey Kate, Pierce Paris, Austin Rex, Reese Rideout, Sage Roux — Transtoinette (Evil Angel)

• Best Sex Scene - Trans: Aubrey Kate, Ana Foxxx, Austin Rex — America Fuck Yeah! (Evil Angel)

• Fav Trans Star

She is excited about attending the XMA Awards in January, which will be held in Hollywood. 

Aubrey Kate, also known affectionately as the “Triple Threat,” debuted in the adult industry in 2013 and quickly became one of its rising stars. She was the first trans performer to sweep all three major adult award shows in 2017, where she also won the AVN Fan Choice Trans Performer of the Year and AVN Trans Cam Performer of the Year. She is one of the most awarded trans performers to date.

Heralded as Evil Angel’s first trans contract star, Aubrey Kate has received numerous awards, nominations, and accolades in her illustrious career. Most notably, she was awarded the TEA Transcendence Award and later received the TEA Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Blake Lovely Receives Three XMA Award Nominations

LOS ANGELES, CA - Southern belle Blake Lovely received three XMA Award nominations, including the coveted Trans Performer of the Year, and for her directorial debut, Once Upon a TS Summer.

“It's a funny feeling living a life you only dreamed of just a little bit ago,” says Lovely. “Receiving three nominations for the XMAs was one of those goals that seemed like something out of a fantasy, but I was determined, no matter what, to do the work. After filming countless scenes for major studios this year and completing my first feature, ‘Once Upon a TS Summer’ for Grooby, I was able to turn that dream into a reality. I practically sobbed on the ground right when I heard the news this past week at the XBIZ Nomination Party. I am so grateful to be recognized, and this means more than I could ever put into words. I'm really looking forward to the award season and seeing what happens next year. I'm just getting started!” 

In addition to her nomination for Trans Performer of the Year and for Best Trans Movie, she received a Best Sex Scene (trans) nomination with co-stars Derek Kage, Steve Rickz, Tony Sting, Silas Stone, and Adam X for ‘Once Upon a TS Summer.’ 

Smalltown southern belle Blake Lovely entered the industry in early 2024. The perfect mix of charm and sensuality, Lovely made her media debut with Transsensual, starring in TS Cheaters 6. Since then, she has also worked with numerous major companies, including GenderX Films, Evil Angel, Grooby, TS Virtual Lovers, and TransAngels. She is currently signed with Nexxxt Level Talent for studio bookings. In 2025, Lovely received multiple nominations, including XMA ‘Best Trans Sex Scene’ with Autumn Rain for Evil Angel, AVN ‘Best Trans Newcomer’, TEA ‘Best New Face’, and TEA ‘Best Hardcore Performer’.

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