Day Two of the X3 Expo in Hollywood, California, drew capacity attendance at the Hollywood Palladium on Saturday, despite a torrential rainstorm. The event featured numerous adult industry creators, studios, and sex technology companies, alongside fan interactions, screenings, and a cosplay contest.

Brazzers Booth Draws Crowds

The Brazzers booth was a central attraction, with fans lining up for a second consecutive day to meet Angela White. A studio representative stated that the goal was to maintain a significant presence with prominent names, providing fans with a positive experience and ensuring the booth effectively represented the brand. Romi Rain, dressed in red near the main stage, commented on the packed venue, expressing her enjoyment of meeting fans.

Joanna Angel, co-host of the 2023 XBIZ Awards show, signed at the Brazzers booth for the first time, describing it as "the most absolutely wonderful experience I’ve ever had." Angel noted Brazzers' treatment of its talent, calling it "a true honor to be here." Demi Sutra, signing alongside Angel, characterized the Brazzers booth as "So excellent, so vibrant!" Sutra mentioned selling hats, giving hugs, signing shirts, and performing karate chops, expressing gratitude for the fans who attended despite the rain. She also highlighted feeling "really protected" at the booth and praised the security personnel as "unbelievable."

Kendra Sunderland, referred to as Brazzers' "library girl," called the signing area "the most exciting booth ever," citing the presence of "the hottest girls" and "the best feelings," along with a neon sign. Alexis Fawx described her experience at the Brazzers booth as "such a great fucking time," noting it was "very crowded" with "the longest line." Fawx also thanked her fans for attending despite the rain. Influencer TruKait, also signing at the Brazzers booth, found the experience "unbelievable," emphasizing the satisfaction of meeting fans in person and giving hugs.

Cosplay Contest and Screenings

The Hollywood Palladium's grand stage hosted a Cosplay Contest, sponsored by ePlay, with Britney Amber as host. Amber greeted the audience, expressing excitement for the costumes. Emily Bloom, an award-winning webcam model, was the first contestant, portraying Aloy from "Horizon Zero Dawn." Bloom stated she made the costume herself, which took approximately 30 hours. Amber noted the character's archer aspect and praised Bloom's costume creation. Bloom explained her choice, citing Aloy as her favorite video game character and a "badass," and mentioned her fans on Twitch suggested she cosplay the character.

Other contestants included an Addams Family trio, a depiction of Pokémon trainer Misty, Disgust from "Inside Out," and Marina Valmont as a body-painted Spiderwoman. Zerella Sky appeared as a "throat dragon," and Christiana Cinn channeled Elektra from "Daredevil" in crimson latex. Chrissy LeBlanc presented a Jason costume covered in pearls, which she confirmed took 25-30 hours to create. LeBlanc stated her inspiration came from her love of Halloween and desire to cosplay classic villains. Siri Dahl, a powerlifter, cosplayer, and entertainer, wore the chain mail swimwear of Red Sonja. Dahl revealed her costume was professionally made to fit her measurements. Dahl's fan, referred to as "Tripod," was in the audience and expressed support. The competition concluded with Bloom's Aloy and Dahl's Red Sonja as the finalists, with Dahl ultimately winning. Amber later told XBIZ that the event allowed her to reconnect with fans from the previous X3 Expo, noting increased sales of signed photos, DVDs, strokers, and shirts.

In the screening room, Model Media debuted the intro for its new sci-fi feature, "S.I.--Sexual Intelligence," starring Maddy May and Codey Steele, directed by Max Landers. Lust Cinema screened a non-sex version of episodes 2, 3, and 4 of Casey Calvert's "Rising." Calvert introduced the film, which is nominated for Best Feature, Best Director, and Best Screenplay, explaining that the full version was too long for the screening slot. Erika Lust, owner and creative director of Erika Lust Films and Lust Cinema, welcomed Calvert and cast members Seth Gamble, Maya Woulfe, and Charlotte Sartre for a Q&A session. Lust expressed her pleasure at being in Los Angeles for the X3 Expo screening.

Industry Presence and Closing Performance

The Cam4 booth featured ambassadors like Laura Desiree, who stated the platform arranged for "the sexiest cam influencers in the game today to come and meet the fans." Desiree highlighted Cam4's inclusivity, mentioning gay male pornography stars Skyy Knox, Cole Connor, Jeff Cutts (also known as 'Jeff Uncutt'), trans superstar Kelly Pierce, Alana Evans, and herself. Jewelz Blu, at the Elevated X exhibit, expressed enjoyment of the "laid back" atmosphere and meeting fans. Kellie Marsh, Operations and Logistics Chair for Pineapple Support, noted the opportunity to connect with a diverse crowd and raise awareness for the organization's services.

Maitland Ward, the reigning XBIZ Best Lead Acting performer, was interviewed by her "Drift" co-star Seth Gamble on the X3 Expo stage. Ward discussed her entry into the industry with features for Deeper, an imprint of Vixen Media Group, for which she is an exclusive contract star. She also shared insights on her directorial debut with Vixen Media Group for the autobiographical short "Fame" and her memoir "Rated X: How Porn Liberated Me from Hollywood." Ward revealed she is working on a fiction follow-up to her memoir. Adam Snow, a recently signed studio special, held court at the Carnal Media booth, expressing enjoyment at interacting with various industry members. Grooby announced Zariah Aura as its new brand ambassador for 2023, with Kristel Penn stating the expo was a good opportunity for LA fans to meet Grooby talent.

The inaugural X3 Mario Kart Championship, hosted by ePlay streamer Quincy in Peach cosplay, featured Siri Dahl, Scarlit Rumor, Chrissy LeBlanc, and AstroDomina. Siri Dahl, who had won the cosplay competition earlier, also won the Mario Kart championship. The X3 Expo concluded with a musical performance by CeeLo Green, who emerged in a pink tracksuit. Green performed a DJ set that included party favorites, singalongs, and vocal renditions of his hits and deeper cuts, such as Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" and "Forget You." Lingerie-clad models joined Green onstage, dancing to various songs. The 2023 XBIZ Awards, hosted by Joanna Angel and Little Hands, were scheduled for Sunday.

Key Facts

  • Day Two of the X3 Expo took place on Saturday at the Hollywood Palladium in Hollywood, California.
  • The event drew capacity attendance despite a torrential rainstorm.
  • Angela White's "Angela line" at the Brazzers booth was a central attraction for a second consecutive day.
  • Siri Dahl won both the Cosplay Contest, dressed as Red Sonja, and the X3 Mario Kart Championship.
  • CeeLo Green performed a closing musical set, including his hits "Crazy" and "Forget You."
  • The 2023 XBIZ Awards were scheduled for Sunday, hosted by Joanna Angel and Little Hands.