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.