2014 AVN Awards Website Launches; Tickets Now Available

CHATSWORTH, Calif.—AVN Media Network has launched the official website for the 2014 AVN Awards. All that glitters is gold on AVNAwards.com, with hosts Chanel Preston and Wicked Pictures contract star Samantha Saint greeting visitors wearing nothing but gold body paint.   The adult industry's biggest event turns 31 years old next year as it returns to The Joint in the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on January 18, 2014.  The site features a comprehensive list of past award winners, a timeline marking the various changes that have occurred over the AVN Awards show’s three-decade-long history, a plethora of photos from the event, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, information about the star-studded parties leading up to the awards, and of course, ticket information. Fans can enter their email address on the site for a chance to win free tickets to the show and can stay ahead of the curve for all AVN Awards announcements.  The site also features information on the 2014 AVN Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), the precursor to the AVN Awards show, now in its 16th year, which takes place Jan. 15-18, 2014 at the Hard Rock. AEE is part of a week long series of events sponsored by AVN Media Network at the Hard Rock, beginning with Internext and the AVN Novelty Expo and culminating with the 31st anniversary AVN Awards. Dubbed "the Oscars of adult" by Entertainment Weekly, the AVN Awards is a must-attend, must-see event featuring the hottest stars from adult and mainstream pop culture. With a stylish red carpet pre-show and lavish star-studded ceremony, the AVN Awards celebrates outstanding achievements in the world of adult entertainment. 2013 marked the AVN Awards' 30th anniversary. The sold out gala event at The Joint featured a live performance from rap superstar Tyga along with hosts April Macie and adult stars Asa Akira and Jesse Jane. Celebrity presenters included Showtime's Gigolos star Nick Hawk and VH1's Love & Hip-Hop's Stevie J. and Jocelyn. Follow the AVN Awards on Twitter @AVNAwards and on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheAVNAwards.  For ticket information, email Bonnie LeBlanc at tickets@avnawards.com.