LOS ANGELES, CA – Temptation News, has announced that Wicked Pictures’ contract performer Jessica Drake will serve as host of the premiere edition of the Temptation Awards, a lavish ceremony to be held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday, July 29th.“Having Jessica Drake as host is such a perfect fit,” said Temptation News CEO and founder, George Whitty. “She is a hugely popular megastar and her beauty, charisma, and bubbly personality play a major role in the magical atmosphere.”

Drake herself was ebullient about playing host, as well, proclaiming the awards show a “wonderful event to host.”

“I am thrilled to be the first to host the Temptation Awards and set the standard for future years,” said Drake.

“We’re happy that the Temptation Awards had Jessica on the top of the select list to host their first awards,” said Steve Orenstein, president of Wicked Pictures. “I’m confident she’ll do an amazing job for them.”

According to a press release issued by Temptation News, “pre-nominations” for Temptation Awards recipients are now open, and may be submitted online. For access to the online nominations system, request login information by emailing prenoms@temptationawards.com

Only video titles released between April 1st, 2005 and April 31st, 2006 are eligible for consideration, according to the Temptation News release.

Tickets for the event will become available on June 1st. To secure a VIP table, place your request by emailing rsvp@temptationawards.com. For information concerning sponsorship opportunities, contact sales@temptationnews.com.

For more information, or to submit nominations, visit the official Temptation Awards website at www.TemptationAwards.com.