12th annual XBiz Awards

Venus Lux, named the Transsexual Performer of the Year, walks up to receive her award at the XBiz adult film awards.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

The Foreign Male Performer of the Year, Danny D, celebrates his award.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Riley Reid is all smiles backstage after winning the top prize: Female Performer of the Year.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Adult entertainers wait to be introduced during the XBiz adult film awards.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Japanese porn star Marica Hase, center, checks herself in a mirror at the awards show.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Jada Stevens, left, Asa Akira and Lexi Belle relax backstage as a server delivers drinks.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Porn star Jessa Rhodes rests her feet after walking the red carpet.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Veteran performer Ron Jeremy is greeted by Shena Ryder at the XBiz adult awards.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Dancer Crystal Schaefer takes a break between acts at the awards show.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Jessa Rhodes waits backstage to present the next award.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Guests at a wine tasting take interest in the red carpet as porn stars arrive at the XBiz adult film awards in Century City.   (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)