Lady Cinder has received her second consecutive nomination for Hottest Fetish Star at the Urban X Awards. The 2026 Urban X Awards ceremony is scheduled for August 16 in Los Angeles.

Lady Cinder's Nomination

On July 8, 2026, Lady Cinder was nominated for Hottest Fetish Star at the 2026 Urban X Awards. This marks her second consecutive nomination in this category. Lady Cinder has been involved in the BDSM community for 17 years and has worked as a Dominatrix for nine years. She has been a professional performer and content creator for four years.

Lady Cinder expressed gratitude for the nomination, acknowledging the support for her work. She noted that each year has presented challenges, prompting her to learn more, create more, and refine her craft. Lady Cinder stated pride in her work and anticipation for its future direction. She thanked those who have booked her, collaborated with her, learned from her, supported her, and nominated her. Lady Cinder also requested votes for Hottest Fetish Star.

The Urban X Awards

The 2026 Urban X Awards will take place on August 16 at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles. The Urban X Awards is an annual ceremony in the adult entertainment industry that recognizes achievements in performance, production, and creativity. The awards focus on diversity and inclusion across ethnic and cultural backgrounds.

The Urban X Awards were founded in 2008 by adult film director Giana Taylor, initially named the Urban Spice Awards. The original aim was to recognize outstanding achievements in ethnic adult entertainment, specifically focusing on Black, Latin, Asian, and interracial productions. The awards continued annually through 2012 before a hiatus. The event returned in 2017 under Taylor's leadership, in collaboration with producer Alexander DeVoe, rebranded as the Urban X Awards. This rebranding reflected an expanded mission as an all-inclusive celebration of the adult industry's "melting pot."

The awards recognize achievement by adult film stars, producers, directors, agencies, and companies involved in Black, Latin, Asian, and interracial adult content. Categories include Urban X Hottie, Most Amazing Ass, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Feature Movie of the Year. Honors are also given for newcomers, pansexual performers, and technical achievements such as best couples scene. The event typically occurs in August in Los Angeles venues like the Regent Theater. The Urban X Awards weekend includes red carpet events, parties, and fan-voting components.

The 2025 edition, held from August 15–17, highlighted diversity through its nominees and winners, spanning various genres and identities. The Urban X Awards are an American pornographic film award, honoring achievement in ethnic pornography. The awards were last given in 2012 under the Urban Spice Awards name and returned after a five-year hiatus in 2017.

Recent Industry News

Other industry news reported on July 8, 2026, includes Hazel Heart, Rissa May, and Isabella Jules leading the latest release from Girlsway, titled "No Boys, No Problem!"

News from July 7, 2026, includes Dallas Rea making her debut for TeamSkeet alongside Chris Sterling. Cherry Kiss was on set for "Cherry on Top," marking a decade in the industry. Ariel Demure, a two-time XMAs Trans Performer of the Year, and Penny Barber starred in "An Easy Prospect" from Transfixed. Lucy Mochi starred with three-time XMAs Male Performer of the Year Vince Karter in a new release from New Sensations. Wicked Pictures wrapped production on "Reputation," a psychological crime thriller co-directed by Michael Vegas and Siouxsie Q. Leilani Li fronted "Worshipping Leilani" from Grooby VR. Gigi Dior performed her first DP alongside Christian Clay and Vince Karter in the first scene from Elegant Angel's "MILF Performers of the Year 2026." Violet Myers starred with Lucas Frost in Digital Playground’s limited series "The Double Agents." Holly Randall Agency and Stripchat announced their third collaboration.

Key Facts

  • Lady Cinder received her second consecutive nomination for Hottest Fetish Star at the Urban X Awards.
  • The 2026 Urban X Awards are scheduled for August 16 at the Regent Theater in Los Angeles.
  • Lady Cinder has been a professional performer and content creator for four years.
  • The Urban X Awards were founded in 2008 by Giana Taylor as the Urban Spice Awards.
  • The awards returned in 2017 as the Urban X Awards, focusing on diversity and inclusion.
  • The event includes categories such as Hottest Fetish Star, Urban X Hottie, and Feature Movie of the Year.