“The Helmut Newton of Adult Films”, Joins Hosts Dr. Michelle Lovejoy and Bratty Nikki to Dissect and Define Art
LOS ANGELES (June 15, 2018) – Award-winning erotic artist Andrew Blake will share his views about art and pornography, and that which blurs or divides them, when he guests on iWantEmpire’s new sex talk show, iWantRadio from 5 to 6 p.m. ET on Friday, June 15. The broadcast, hosted by Bratty Nikki and Dr. Michelle Lovejoy, airs on SiriusXM Channel 415.
“Andrew Blake has been an icon in the adult industry for decades thanks to his body of work which has always been in a class of its own,” said Lovejoy. “Today he continues to create erotic masterpieces and influence other filmmakers around the world. We are excited to have him join us and share his story.”
Known for his stylish approach to erotic filmmaking, Blake began his career shooting for Playboy then Penthouse where he honed his craft and explored the world of fetish and bondage as well as lesbian sexuality. He gained fame for being the first adult film director to win an award at a mainstream film festival when he won a silver medal in the Non-Theatrical Release Category for his first major film “Night Trips” in 1989 at the Worldfest-Houston International Film Festival.
Blake went on to direct and produce a number of critically-acclaimed films which featured his trademark fetish imagery as well as high production values, artistic stylization and a rigorous filmmaking technique, earning him 14 AVN Awards and two XBIZ Awards along with a number of awards and acknowledgements from other organizations. Among his major films are “Blond & Brunettes,” “High Heels,” “Hard Edge,” “Paid Companions,” “Les Femmes Erotiques,” “Dark Angel,” and many others. Through his Studio A Entertainment production house, Blake, who is a member of the AVN Hall of Fame and the XBIZ Hall of Fame, continues to produce and direct adult films today.
“I am very pleased to join Bratty Nikki and Dr. Lovejoy and share my journey, my vision of erotic art, exploration into fetish, and the pleasures and the nuances of ever changing technology,” Blake said.
iWantRadio is the newest effort for iWantEmpire, dedicated to open discussion of human sexuality, fetish and the evolution toward acceptance and celebration of consensual sex through its mission of opening up the dialogue of the world of kink, fetish to a wider audience. iWantRadio airs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday on SiriusXM Channel 415 from 2-3pm PT/5-6pm ET.
Vivid Radio, a division of leading adult company Vivid Entertainment, is widely recognized as the most listened to adult radio network, with a wide selection of programming and gorgeous hosts who are primarily legendary or current adult performers.
Listeners can call in by dialing 1-855-99-VIVID or (855) 998-4843. More information as well as a schedule of upcoming guests is available at iWantRadio.com. To be a guest, sponsor or to suggest a topic, email: Team@iWantRadio.com.
For more information about Andrew Blake, visit AndrewBlake.com.
For more information about iWantEmpire and iWantRadio, visit iWantEmpire.com and iWantRadio.com.
About Andrew Blake:
Andrew Blake began his career over 30 years ago creating erotic films and photographs. Combining his interest in contemporary fashion and architecture, Andrew Blake has always given his work a visual edge that is unique among his peers. Known worldwide for his films that generally evolve as a series of vignettes, Andrew Blake has set himself apart by creating a stimulating abstract cinematic experience. Working as “director as dominant”, Blake often includes elements of bondage and public exhibitionism. Andrew Blake has received many awards for his art direction, cinematography and editing. Breaking down barriers often denied to erotic filmmakers, he has received praise for his visual style in mainstream magazines, books and international publications. As erotica becomes less taboo and more accepted by the general public, Andrew Blake continues to present his provocative imagery to sophisticated audiences. For more information, visit AndrewBlake.com.
About iWantRadio:
In Spring of 2018 iWantRadio debuted on Sirius XM Channel 415, as an aural extension of the iWantEmpire brand with live shows on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 5 – 6 PM. Since its inception, iWantRadio has been on a mission to celebrate kink and fetish through thoughtful dialogue, education, role playing, and coaching. It encompasses a variety of topics such as body worship, humiliation, BDSM, financial domination, and features Gods and Goddesses, Mistresses and Masters, members of the LGBTQ community, Porn Stars, Comedians, Musicians, and all sexual beings: iWantRadio is the most inclusive sex talk show in the country. During each broadcast, hosts Dr. Michelle Lovejoy and Bratty Nikki make drive time enjoyable by using a combination of loose banter, charming and shrewd guests, topics designed to enlighten and improve your sexual experiences, advice, contests, and promotions. For more information, including the schedule of guests, visit iWantRadio.com.
