YNOT – The X-Rated Critics Organization will induct nine new Hall of Fame members during an April 12 ceremony in Hollywood, Calif. The class of 2012 includes some of the most popular performers of the past decade, a Golden Age star and the most prolific adult film critic of the internet era.

Multiple XRCO Award winner and 2012 Director of the Year nominee Jenna Haze joins the Hall of Fame in her first year of eligibility. Alongside Haze, long-time fan favorites Jesse Jane and Julia Ann and adult film pioneer Rhonda Jo Petty make up this year’s group of female performers joining the ranks of the industry’s best.

“Every woman inducted into the XRCO Hall of Fame is a legend,” XRCO’s Dirty Bob said. “But this year’s group redefines the word. Jenna Haze has won virtually every award the XRCO has to offer. Jesse Jane and Julia Ann are epitomes of the blonde bombshell and the gorgeous cougar.”

Also added to the Hall of Fame is adult film critic Den of CAVR.com. During his career, Den reviewed more than 25,000 movies.

“Den is truly one of a kind and was a great friend,” Dirty Bob said. “Den was also a true pioneer dating back to the 1980s, when his amateur company, Den Video, was the first video company to shoot adult fare in S-VHS. Adding him to the XRCO Hall of Fame is the perfect way to remember our friend and his contributions to the industry. He will be missed.”

The complete list of 2012 XRCO Hall of Fame:

• Rhonda Jo Petty, adult film pioneer
• Vince Vouyer, actor
• Julia Ann, actress
• Jenna Haze, actress
• Jesse Jane, actress
• Miles Long, director
• Luc Wylder, director
• DEN, media
• Tristan Taormino, media

Red carpet for the 2012 XRCO Awards starts at 7:30 p.m. at The Highlands Hollywood, with the ceremony kicking off at 9 p.m.

For more information, visit XRCO.com.