Bouchard Graccer: August 2017

Thursday, August 31, 2017

The Los Angeles County Fair opens in Pomona on Friday, Sept. 1. The final date? That's Sunday, Sept. 24, though note the fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (but will be open on Labor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 4).

The Los Angeles County Fair opens in Pomona on Friday, Sept. 1. The final date? That's Sunday, Sept. 24, though note the fair is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays (but will be open on Labor Day, which is Monday, Sept. 4).

Fun Factory Introduces Fun Cup

German manufacturer Fun Factory has released the Fun Cup reusable menstrual cup.

Justin Sayne Leather Debuts Stage Gear Line

In mid-July, BDSM gear designer Justin Sayne Leather introduced its new line of stage gear made of exotic crocodile skin at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville.

Dallas Novelty Now Carrying Hot Octopuss' Queen Bee

Online retailer Dallas Novelty is now carrying Hot Octopuss’ first female product, The Queen Bee, touted for its intense clitoral orgasms.

Celebrate Fleet Week at the USS Iowa in San Pedro from Sept. 1 through 4, 2017.

CraZanity will whisk riders buckled onto a mega-sized disk 17 stories in the air.

POPDildo Featured, Reviewed in Vice.com's Broadly

Berman Innovations CEO Stephanie Berman and her POPDildo are featured in Broadly, Vice.com’s feminist wing, sharing real, provocative and political stories that affect women’s lives.

LELO Survey Draws Mainstream Coverage

LELO’s recent survey is featured in several international media channels, and drawing millions of new visitors to the LELO brand, the company says.

Icon Brands Unveils 'The Grip' Fisting Trainer

Icon Brands will ship The Grip next week, a first in “fisting trainers,” in which the trainee starts at the top, slides down the pole and then tries his hand at the fist.

Eropartner Now Distributing Sliquid

Eropartner has announced its distribution partnership with Sliquid, the U.S.-based manufacturer of all-natural intimate products.

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Eldorado Now Offering Steamy Shades by ST Rubber

Eldorado Trading Company has partnered with adult toy manufacturer ST Rubber to exclusively distribute the company’s new BDSM collection, Steamy Shades.

Lovehoney Wins Case Against Cybersquatter

An arbitrator on Friday awarded Lovehoney Group Ltd. a domain name that had been created and used to sell sex toys and novelties using the U.K.-based adult retailer’s actual name along with the “.online” generic top-level domain name extension.

IMBesharam, Gaysi Partner to Create Safe Spaces for India's LGBTQI Community

IMBesharam.com and online social platform, Gaysi Family, are partnering to address the lack of safe, affirmative spaces and events where India’s marginalized LGBT individuals can commune and share their stories.

Maria Menounos poses at The Hollywood Reporter's 25th Annual Women in Entertainment Breakfast at MILK Studios on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

A plethora of to-dos and live music presentations (pictured: Tres Souls) fill out a Santa Monica Sunday afternoon. The date? Shake it on Sunday, Sept. 3.

A crowd gathers in front of the Hollywood sign at the Griffith Observatory to watch the solar eclipse in Los Angeles on Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)

Chicago Museum to Let Visitors Touch the Biggest Dinosaur Ever Found

Big changes are coming to Chicago's Field Museum -- literally. As the iconic museum prepares to celebrate its 125th anniversary, officials announced plans to makeover its famed T.

Photo Credit: Field Museum

Tuesday, August 29, 2017

iCandi Store to Exhibit Tightening Gel, Massage Candles at Sex Expo NY

iCandi Store will be exhibiting its Revaginate Vagina Tightening Gel and an assortment of flavored massage candles at Sex Expo New York 2017, presented by Chaturbate and set for Sept. 23-24 at the Brooklyn Expo Center.

A general view of atmosphere during a special preview event for The Paley Center for Media's new exhibit, "The Mindy Project": Six Seasons of Style Curate by Costume Designer Salvador Perez in Beverly Hills on August 24, 2017 (Photo by Imeh Bryant/The Paley Center for Media)

A general view of atmosphere during a special preview event for The Paley Center for Media's new exhibit, "The Mindy Project": Six Seasons of Style Curate by Costume Designer Salvador Perez in Beverly Hills on August 24, 2017 (Photo by Imeh Bryant/The Paley Center for Media)

The Rock’s Message to Houston

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson uploaded an Instagram video with a message for the people of Houston and to encourage others to donate to the Red Cross.

Entrenue Offers b-Vibe's Weighted Snug Plugs

Entrenue has announced it is now shipping Snug Plugs, the newest creation from b-Vibe.

Lovehoney Taps Eropartner as Exclusive Coco de Mer Distributor

Lovehoney has announced Eropartner as the exclusive European distributor for its Coco de Mer Pleasure Collection.

Kiiroo Releases 2nd-Generation Pearl2 Interactive G-spot Vibe

Kiiroo has announced the release of its newest touch-sensitive device, the next generation of the Pearl vibrator, aptly named Pearl2.

Michael Phelps, Nicole Phelps and Boomer Phelps the Huggies Little Swimmers #trainingfor2032 Swim Class With The Phelps Foundation on August 21, 2017 in New York City. The couple announced a new addition is coming to the family.

Michael Phelps, Nicole Phelps and Boomer Phelps the Huggies Little Swimmers #trainingfor2032 Swim Class With The Phelps Foundation on August 21, 2017 in New York City. The couple announced a new addition is coming to the family.

Flamin' Hot Cheeto Fries? #Nitropop? You can find your perfect fair foodstuff before the Pomona party opens on Friday, Sept. 1.

Diana, the People's Princess

Guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion, frontman Chris Martin and bassist Guy Berryman of Coldplay take a bow after performing at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band was forced to cancel a recent Houston performance because of flooding.

Guitarist Jonny Buckland, drummer Will Champion, frontman Chris Martin and bassist Guy Berryman of Coldplay take a bow after performing at the 2015 iHeartRadio Music Festival at MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 18, 2015 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The band was forced to cancel a recent Houston performance because of flooding.

Monday, August 28, 2017

Hear arias from the LA Opera's "Carmen" at Union Station on Thursday, Aug. 31.

Topco Now Shipping Farrah's Deluxe Vibrating Stroker

Topco Sales is now shipping Farrah's Deluxe Vibrating Stroker, the newest addition to the popular brand and molded directly from reality TV star Farrah Abraham.

ECN Now Carrying Select Fleshlight Items

East Coast News is now carrying select items from Fleshlight that are in stock and ready to ship today.

Ed Skrein has pulled out of the planned "Hellboy" reboot.

It's a cherished and charming Halloween tradition that's back after a year away. Find your seat on the Ghost Train beginning on Friday, Oct. 13.

Mark Zuckerberg posted this photo welcoming his second child to Facebook.

Kim Kardashian and daughter North West attend the Ariana Grande Dangerous Woman show on March 31, 2017, in Inglewood, California.

Universal Studios Hollywood unleashes “Insidious: Beyond the Further,” an All-New Terrifying Halloween Horror Nights Maze and living trailer for Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures’ Stage 6 Films "Insidious: Chapter 4." Halloween Horror Nights opens on Friday, Sept. 15.

Universal Studios Hollywood unleashes “Insidious: Beyond the Further,” an All-New Terrifying Halloween Horror Nights Maze and living trailer for Universal Pictures and Sony Pictures’ Stage 6 Films "Insidious: Chapter 4." Halloween Horror Nights opens on Friday, Sept. 15.

Erotic Educator Taylor Sparks Launches Vegan Intimacy Subscription Box

Eco-friendly intimacy products retailer OrganicLoven.com has launched a proprietary subscription box service curated by the company’s founder, erotic educator Taylor Sparks.

Eldorado Exclusively Distributing EasyToys Fetish Collection

Eldorado Trading Company has partnered with adult toy manufacturer EasyToys to exclusively distribute the company’s Fetish Collection.

Lifestyles Condom Manufacturer Divests Sexual Wellness Unit

Ansell, the manufacturer of Lifestyle condoms, has announced the sale of its Sexual Wellness business unit to Humanwell Healthcare (Group) Co., Ltd. and CITIC Capital China Partners III, L.P.

Eropartner Now Carrying MiaMaxx Thrusting Vibrator

Eropartner has announced it is now carrying MiaMaxx’s full thrusting, hand held pleasure vibrator for both males and females.

Kevin Hart

Willow Hart (L) and Pink attend the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on August 27, 2017 in Inglewood, California.

Sunday, August 27, 2017

Host Katy Perry (L) and DJ Khaled speak onstage during the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards at The Forum on Aug. 27, 2017, in Inglewood, California.

Face up to your arachna-obsessions at the Natural History Museum starting on Friday, Sept. 15.

Saturday, August 26, 2017

Dumpling mania: Competitors will go for the top spots on Aug. 26, 2017 at the JACCC. (Photo: Toyo Miyatake Studio for the Day-Lee Foods World Gyoza Eating Championship)

Friday, August 25, 2017

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 24: Workers set up at T-Mobile Arena ahead of the weigh-in and bout between boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor on August 24, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fighters will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at the arena on August 26. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 24: Workers set up at T-Mobile Arena ahead of the weigh-in and bout between boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. and UFC lightweight champion Conor McGregor on August 24, 2017 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The fighters will meet in a super welterweight boxing match at the arena on August 26. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Motorbunny Rolls Out Bluetooth Link Controller

Motorbunny, a motorized ride-on-top vibrator designed for both men and women, is offering a new modular controller that allows operation via Bluetooth pairing.

Unbound to Showcase Erotic Jewelry Collection at Sex Expo NY

Unbound will be showcasing its collection of erotic high-end jewelry at Sex Expo New York 2017, presented by Chaturbate and set for Sept. 23-24 at the Brooklyn Expo Center.

Is this your #1 go-to lunch? Try out the fancy sandwiches at PBJ.LA, the newest addition to Grand Central Market.

Michael Vick is joining Fox as an NFL studio analyst.

Hello Critter Yoga with Baby Goats will leap into Basecamp Burbank on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Titanic Lapse in Judgement: Cameron Just Doesn't Get It

"Wonder Woman" is a pure, modern superhero hit – the best flick out of DC Comics canon in years and its most successful.
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Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, during her visit to the Elmhurst Ballet School, in Camberley, Surrey, on July 6, 1983. This was her first public engagement following her recent tours in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

Princess Diana, the Princess of Wales, during her visit to the Elmhurst Ballet School, in Camberley, Surrey, on July 6, 1983. This was her first public engagement following her recent tours in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: The cast and crew of "Preacher" attend the screening of their show during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2016 in Austin, Texas.

AUSTIN, TX - MARCH 14: The cast and crew of "Preacher" attend the screening of their show during the 2016 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival at Paramount Theatre on March 14, 2016 in Austin, Texas.

Le Wand Rolls Out New, Improved Massager

The Le Wand Version 2, now shipping to resellers, features new improvements intended to “take the user experience to the next level.”

ECN Now Carrying Select Items From ElectraStim

Adult distributor East Coast News announced today that it is now carrying select items from ElectraStim.

Svakom Launches Funding Campaign for New Cookie, Candy Vibes

Svakom has launched an Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign for two new products — Cookie and Candy — the premium vibrator brand announced today.

Photographer Brandon Stanton speaks at BookExpo America, Thursday, May 28, 2015, in New York. Humans of New York, Stanton's photo blog, will be getting its own television show on Facebook's Watch platform.

Photographer Brandon Stanton speaks at BookExpo America, Thursday, May 28, 2015, in New York. Humans of New York, Stanton's photo blog, will be getting its own television show on Facebook's Watch platform.

Ryan Gosling, left, and Jay Z.

Ondo street dancing and more festive doings round out the week-plus celebration in Little Tokyo.

Thursday, August 24, 2017

Wee felines have a new home at the Kitten-Garden. The nursery is an off-view area at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, but when the kittens grow bigger they'll move to the Neely Cat Center, which welcomes visitors.

Wee felines have a new home at the Kitten-Garden. The nursery is an off-view area at the Pasadena Humane Society & SPCA, but when the kittens grow bigger they'll move to the Neely Cat Center, which welcomes visitors.

Actor Jay Thomas has died at 69 following a cancer battle.

Find your next favorite taco, toast, cocktail, beer, or you-name-it at the all-around-town cuisine celebration. It sizzles/bakes/cooks through Sunday, Aug. 27.

EDC Wholesale to Launch 6 New Brands

EDC Wholesale says it will launch six new private label brands, with more than 300 new products at next month’s eroFame trade show in Hanover.

Nalpac Reports Successful 2017 Open House

Nalpac has reported its 4th annual open house last week in Detroit received large turnout of both vendors and buyers for the three-day event.

Sandy Springs Zoning Case 'Not Over,' Lawyer Says

An attorney who represents an adult retail store and two strip clubs in Sandy Springs, Ga., said that his clients will challenge a federal appeals court ruling issued last week that held the city’s ordinances regarding adult entertainment businesses were not unconstitutional.

The Skirball Cultural Center and dozens of other cultural and art institutions will waive admission on Sunday, Sept. 17 in honor of Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.

THIS IS US -- TV Academy FYC Screening and Panel Discussion at The Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, CA -- Pictured: (l-r) Chris Sullivan, Gerald McRaney, Ron Cephas Jones, Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Jennifer Salke, President NBC Entertainment; Justin Hartley, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Milo Ventimiglia --

THIS IS US -- TV Academy FYC Screening and Panel Discussion at The Cinerama Dome, Hollywood, CA -- Pictured: (l-r) Chris Sullivan, Gerald McRaney, Ron Cephas Jones, Susan Kelechi Watson, Sterling K. Brown, Jennifer Salke, President NBC Entertainment; Justin Hartley, Mandy Moore, Chrissy Metz, Milo Ventimiglia --

Honey's Place Reveals Halloween Buyer's Guide

Honey’s Place has announced the release of its 2017 Halloween Buyer’s Guide.

Adam & Eve Asks: Thoughts on Interracial Relationships?

AdamAndEve.com is back this month with new results from its annual sex survey in which the company asked more than 1,000 adults about their thoughts on interracial relationships.

pjur Unveils SPA ScenTouch Massage Lotions

pjur group has unveiled its latest collection, pjur SPA ScenTouch, consisting of five new, lightly scented massage lotions that do not contain oil, silicon, fat or water.

Cheer on the teams as they attempt to steer their cardboard vessels from one end of the Annenberg Community Beach House pool to the other on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Wednesday, August 23, 2017

Fancy burgers with the potato goodness on top and on the bottom? That's all beginning, lusciously, at Wolf in West Hollywood on Thursday, Aug. 24.

Fancy burgers with the potato goodness *on top* and *on the bottom*? That's all beginning, lusciously, at Wolf in West Hollywood on Thursday, Aug. 24.

'Sex Ed A Go Go' Podcast Announces 1st San Francisco Show

Sex positive live show and podcast “Sex Ed A Go Go” will make its San Francisco debut on Saturday, Sept. 9 at queer venue The STUD.

XRated Baskets to Exhibit Erotic Gift Sets at Sex Expo NY

Rated Baskets will be exhibiting its collection of erotic gift baskets at Sex Expo New York 2017, presented by Chaturbate and set for Sept. 23-24 at the Brooklyn Expo Center.

Lovehoney's Sabrina Earnshaw Reports Successful Nalpac Event

Lovehoney’s trade sales manager Sabrina Earnshaw has just touched back down in the U.K. following a successful few days at the Nalpac trade show in Detroit, Mich.

Taylor Swift reveals release date and title of new album Reputation.

Bruno Mars met his namesake at a recent show.

Micah "Jamz" Abbrey, Zoe Nelson, and Lenin Fernandez perform "Back in Circulation." See at the Glendale Public Library on Saturday, Aug. 26.

Mel B didn't find the humor in Cowell's joke.

Cyndi Lauper Drops Asking Price for Stunning Stamford Home

Cyndi Lauper appears to have dropped the asking price for her gorgeous home in Stamford, Connecticut, from $1.25 million to $935,000, according to the updated listing. The French Country Colonial-style...

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