Long known for identifying itself as “the most trusted source for news and information,” CNN.com is giving readers around the globe a compelling look behind the scenes of adult entertainment in A Lover and a Fighter: The Life of a Porn Star. In the story, photojournalist Chris McPherson and writer Abbey Goodman follow Wicked Pictures contract star jessica drake throughout the production of Derrick Pierce’s Tuff Love, crafting a multi-faceted look inside the life and career of this charming industry powerhouse.

Ms. Goodman shares simple yet powerful insights from jessica that say as much about her commitment to her craft as they do of her concern for the industry she loves. Written after the County of Los Angeles Safe Sex in the Adult Film Industry Act (“Measure B”) passed requiring the use of condoms and other provisions, she notes that while Wicked is the industry’s only condom-mandatory studio, jessica and actor James Deen were among the legislation’s most visible — and vocal — critics.

In addition to providing an overview of jessica’s daily life on and off the Tuff Love set, the story also discusses her career in sexual wellness. “In addition to performing seven roles a year, drake works as a ‘sexpert’ and sex educator. She writes and directs a line of instructional videos for women and couples” — the AVN & XBIZ award-winning DVD series jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex.

For her part, jessica couldn’t be more pleased the article’s fair and balanced approach. “When the adult industry and mainstream media collide, it’s often a concern that we may not be portrayed honestly, and for that reason I’ve been very cautious in the past,” she reveals. “I decided to allow CNN onto a set, into my home and into my daily life in order to give the world an unbiased look at the life of an adult performer.

“Abbey, Chris, and everyone at CNN did such a great job on the piece that I’m absolutely ecstatic to see the finished project. I think this captures who I really am. I’m grateful to Wicked for allowing me the opportunity, and to CNN for the amazing experience.”

Please go here to read A Lover and a Fighter: The Life of a Porn Star.

To learn more about Tuff Love, go here and www.wicked.com.

“All the world’s a stage…” It’s a phrase that’s served the English language well down through the centuries, gracing everything from Shakespeare to an arena rock anthem by Rush. But it’s also an apt metaphor for the life of jessica drake. The emerging sexual wellness educator and AVN award-winning Wicked Girl is seemingly everywhere at once in 2013. From taking the podium at enlightening seminars to appearing in blockbuster DVD releases, jessica increases her commitment to positive sexuality — and her fans — with each passing day. And speaking of her fans, she’ll be “getting on with the fascination” just for them beginning Thursday, June 20th through Saturday, June 22nd at the City of Industry California’s Spearmint Rhino.

The high-kicking revelry begins at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 20th, when the creator of jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex takes to the stage for her first surprise-packed show. “With my crazy schedule, it’s rare that I am able to do local appearances, but I’m really excited to be naked onstage and in laps at the City of Industry Spearmint Rhino,” the blonde superstar enthusiastically reveals.

“My fans will be treated to one show tonight and two shows on both Friday and Saturday,” she continues. “I will be doing lots of free giveaways, and people will get the opportunity to have one of my world famous lap dances! You won’t want to miss it!”

The City of Industry Spearmint Rhino is located at 15411 Valley Boulevard, City of Industry, California 91746. For more information, the venue may be contacted directly at (626) 336-6892 or go to the company website at www.spearmintrhino.com.

Ms. drake recently concluded several weeks of well-received public appearances with the release of jessica drake’s Guide to Wicked Sex: Woman to Woman. Now in stores, this informative DVD finds the charismatic writer, performer, director, producer and host introducing techniques women can use to explore intimacy with the same sex. Earlier this month, she wrapped her starring role in Wicked contract director Brad Armstrong’s dark fantasy blockbuster Underworld.

From college podiums to the film sets of Hollywood, all the world’s a stage for jessica drake, the charismatic performer and portrayer who treats every fan like a long-awaited friend.

For more, visit www.wicked.com.

For more jessica drake, follow her adventures on Twitter @thejessicadrake.

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Wicked Pictures is pleased to announce that Wicked Girl jessica drake has received the Free Speech Coalition’s 2012 Positive Image Award. Each year, the Free Speech Coalition (FSC) honors outstanding achievements by individuals and organizations within adult entertainment. For 2012, Ms. drake shares this distinction with veteran actor, activist and director Steven St. Croix, the co-star of her current Wicked release Crazy In Love.

“I am humbled and honored,” said Ms. drake upon hearing the FSC’s initial announcement. “The general public’s opinion of our industry and the people within it is something I try to change every day. But I’m not the only one. There are many very strong women in the adult business today, and I share this recognition with each and every one of them. My sincerest thanks to the Free Speech Coalition and, as always, my Wicked Pictures family.”

In a prepared statement, the FSC said the Positive Image Award recipients were determined by their efforts to “dispel myths and misconceptions about the adult entertainment industry through advocacy, public awareness programs and community service.”

For Ms. drake, such outreach has been accomplished in part by sponsoring and speaking at the forward-thinking sexuality expo CatalystCon, continuing her sexual wellness series and participating in yearly fundraising events like AIDS Walk Los Angeles. Other projects include lobbying with the FSC in Sacramento, appearing in a viral PSA urging Californians to vote “No” on Measure B, organizing yearly food drives, doing volunteer work around the world to help the less fortunate and much more.

“jessica does an amazing job representing both Wicked Pictures and the industry as a whole,” Wicked Pictures President and Owner Steve Orenstein says of Ms. Drake’s well-deserved award. “She changes ‘stereotypical’ views about adult stars and the business everywhere she goes and with everyone she comes in contact with. She has always been an amazing ambassador and I’m glad to see her being acknowledged for it.”

The FSC Awards will be celebrated November 8th at a special reception during the annual FSC Summit. For 2012, this informative one-day event is being produced by XBIZ and will take place at the Sofitel Hotel, 8555 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.

For more information, please visit www.wicked.com.

2011 XBIZ Studio Of The Year Wicked Pictures is pleased to introduce a breakthrough in adult educational products with the launch of jessica drake’s Guide To Wicked Sex, an enlightening, inspiring and informative new series of erotic educational films. The first release in the line, jessica drake’s Guide To Wicked Sex: Fellatio, is available in retail locations now.

A public speaker, Playboy Radio personality, Wicked Pictures contract performer/writer/director, and multiple award winner with over ten years experience in the worlds of sex and sensuality, Ms. drake is quick to point out that the new series is a “passion project” in the truest sense of the term. “From hosting my radio show In Bed with jessica drake on Playboy Radio, giving sex seminars around the world and writing sexual self-help columns, I am constantly receiving questions about sex, relationships, and intimacy. So I wanted to create a series based not only on my own experience as a sex performer, but also on my personal belief that sex is not just a series of steps leading to the desired result, but instead a whole-body experience. It’s about confidence, communication, and your willingness to be open and experience new things.”

She also sees jessica drake’s Guide To Wicked Sex as a response to prevailing trends and a paradigm shift in her viewers. “During my time in the adult industry and especially with Wicked Pictures, I’m honored to be the source of so much sexual “inspiration.” In the past few years, I’ve noticed a definite shift in the demographic. I’ve seen the lines at our adult store signings and convention appearances evolve. Where you’d once see mostly men, there are now more couples and even single women.”

As the line’s creator and host, Ms. drake sees the series as inverting the archetype that consumers typically associate with sexual self-help films. “From the very beginning, I wanted to create a product using a variety of people in beautiful locations. I am on camera narrating each volume, but the emphasis is on the candid interviews from the participants and their demonstrations. It is warm, intimate, and sensual, and although they are explicit in nature, each volume shouldn’t be thought of as an adult movie. Rather, they are a key that opens the door to exploring new sexual territory with your partner.”

jessica drake’s Guide To Wicked Sex: Fellatio provides a candid look at what men and women think about oral sex, covering everything from basic positions and techniques. It’s an approach the editors of the couples’ oriented website www.sex-interrupted.com are already lauding, with John Doe observing that ”this is a DVD for couples, not just for women. jessica gives just enough of an anatomy lesson to make sure that ladies know what they’re dealing with, but doesn’t take so much time that you forget that the main point of a blowjob is to give and receive pleasure and have fun doing it.”

Jane Doe thanks the creator/host for directing a video “that truly describes how fellatio can complement communication and passion in a trusting relationship,” adding ”jessica drake maintains her role as a leader in the sex education industry with her first informative video on fellatio. By addressing a blowjob from beginning to intermediate as well as a hand job, Ms. drake keeps it wickedly authentic in a fun and factual approach.”

It’s this lively approach to her subject matter that Ms. drake plans to take even further in future volumes. “So far, I have done Fellatio and Positions. The next in the series will be Anal Sex, where I will be covering some of the things couples are most curious about. I will also guide a woman through her first anal experience and interview her during the process.”

jessica drake’s Guide To Wicked Sex. Enriching and informative guidance from one of today’s top proponents of positive sexuality.

For more information visit www.wicked.com.