The AVN Awards, the largest and most important adult film industry award ceremony on the planet, will be back in Las Vegas in January, 2010 to celebrate and honor the best actors, actresses, producers, films and videos with a stylish red carpet event and a star-studded show.

The 2010 event also known as the "Oscars of porn" will be packed with live music, sexy entertainment and appearances by popular stars. The show will also feature several changes and additions, including new categories, new hosts and a new location. For the first time in over two decades, the 27th AVN Awards show will be held at the Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Resort and Casino.

“We are thrilled to be the new home of the AVN Awards. Moving this show to the Pearl will give guests a more intimate experience than in years past.” said George Maloof, owner of the Palms Casino Resort.

In addition, AVN Media Network announced that adult film superstars Kayden Kross and Kirsten Price will serve as official hostesses for the annual event. Price, a former Hawaiian Tropic model and Wicked Films star, previously has hosted the AVN Awards Red Carpet Show for Showtime and Playboy TV. Vivid girl Kayden Kross, has made over 25 adult fils and was recently honores with the Best American Starlet Award at the Hot d’Or Awards in Pris, France.

"These are two of the most beautiful, dynamic women in our business. Both girls are funny, smart and engaging and have had great years both on and off the screen. So we thought they were naturals to help us usher in a new era of the Awards Show at The Palms." says  AVN Chairman Paul Fishbein.

Guests and attendees will also have the chance to meet and get up close and personal with the hottest adult stars in the industry  at the 2010 Adult Entertainment Expo (AEE), running from January 8 through Sunday, January 10, 2010 at the Sands Expo Center.  

The 2010 AVN Awards will be held Saturday, January 9, 2010.  The official list of nominates for the 2010 AVN Awards will be announced on Friday, December 4th, including nominations for the recently added Best Sex Parody category. For more information on how to buy or reserve tickets for this event, please contact  tickets@avnawards.com.

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