Southern gentleman and multi-award-winning creator and adult entertainer Derek Kage has snagged his first ASN Lifestyle Awards nominations, and they’re impressive, with nominations in two of the hottest contested categories: Best Published Male Model and Best Male Pornstar.
Last week, the ASN Lifestyle Awards announced the 2026 Top 8 Finalists. Leilani Li made the impressive list for Best Trans Content Creator Performer. Known for working with top adult performers and creators, Leilani delivers premium social media content that is always creative, hot, and a must-have for her subscribers.
Voting opens today and continues through Tuesday, July 21st. To #rockthevote, visit asnlifestylemagazineawards.com/vote-4-13-2026, which leads to the secured voting site. You must register to vote, and each person can vote once.
The ASN Lifestyle Awards are set to take place on Saturday, August 22nd, at the historic Plaza Live in
Orlando, Florida. Honoring individuals and brands that push boundaries and define the lifestyle industry through excellence and innovation, the 2026 show features a star-studded lineup, with Casey Carter serving as the Mistress of Ceremonies.
“This is definitely an honor. Nominations and awards decided by fans mean a lot to me. Although it sounds cliché, I feel like I’ve already won. Thank you so much to my fans and industry friends for this, and please keep voting,” says Derek Kage.
ABOUT DEREK KAGE
Derek Kage is the muscle-bound, tatted Southern gentleman with piercing grey eyes who’s a multi-award-winning creator and adult entertainer across the gay, trans, and straight communities. Known for his versatility, incredible voice, charm, and great performances, he’s appeared in hundreds of scenes and over 20 features, and worked for all the top studios in all the genres, including Dorcel, Nubile Films, Adult Time, Team Skeet, Brazzers, Kink.com, Team Skeet, DFxtra, TS Virtual Lovers, Gender X Films, Virtual Real Trans, TransAngels, NakedSword, Falcon, Raging Stallion, ASGMax, Men.com, Disruptive Films, BiPhoria, Icon Male, and many more.
In addition to being one of the most popular male talents, Derek has already won multiple industry awards. In less than four years, he’s scored Gay Performer of the Year (three times) and Best Sex Scene – Career-First Performance from the XMAs, Best Newcomer and Best Leading Actor from the GayVNs, Best Non-TS Male Performer from the TEAs, Favorite Daddy from Pornhub, the Advocacy Award from the Free Speech Coalition, and Performer of the Year, Best Actor, Best Duo, and JustForFans Fan Favorite (twice) from The Grabbys, and Most Accomplished International Pornstar from The Grabbys Europe. He’s also received over 65 nominations from XMAs, AVN, GayVN, ASN Lifestyle, Urban X, PornHub, The Grabbys in America & Europe, and Fleshbot Awards.
Keep up with all of Derek’s adventures by following him on X and Bluesky @derekkagexxx and TikTok @derek.kage.
