If there’s one thing Mr. Sean Cody knows how to do other than make an amazing porno, it’s make an amazing headline. Since launching as an amateur site in 2001, the gay porn studio has risen from the ground floor to become one of the most recognizable and widely-known across mainstream outlets after a number of controversies and involvement with budding young stars thrust its name into the spotlight.

Whether by calculation or by chance, the mainstream headlines below have made Sean Cody a pretty penny whether you like his site or not. Get that promo, Mr. Cody!

Scroll down and relive some of the hottest and most shocking Sean Cody headlines to cross into the mainstream:

Calvin Klein dating Nick Gruber, previously known as Sean Cody’s “Zeke”

Perhaps the most famous of all Sean Cody crossover men is Nick Gruber, our beloved gay heterosexual partygoer with a knack for designer duds and million-dollar credit limits. Previously known as “Aaron Skyline” of Next Door Male (NSFW) and “Zeke” of Sean Cody (NSFW), this gorgeous young man was taken by fashion mogul Calvin Klein in 2009 and sparked a torrid four-year love affair that kept Queerty warm night after night. We love you, Nick.

X-Men director Bryan Singer dating Sean Cody’s Jess

Sean Cody model Jess, most noted for the giant cannabis leaf tattooed on his side and his freakishly giant dick, was rumored to be dating then 46-year-old X-Men director Bryan Singer. The news sparked discussion about whether Jess was openly gay or simply gay-for-pay, the answer to which was never fully realized once the relationship fizzled. But if there’s one definitive thing we learned from checking out Jess’ profile (NSFW), it’s that Singer was this power top’s big nelly bottom!

High school principal suspends Sean Cody’s “Noel” for appearing in gay porn

Most recently, Sean Cody’s “Noel” (NSFW) appeared in national headlines after his high school principal suspended him for appearing in gay porn (she claims he was “causing a campus disturbance”). After a media uproar, Principal Stephanie Soliven immediately invited him back to class and came up with a lame excuse for her rampant homophobia.

Sean Cody’s “Addison” sentenced to life in prison for brutal murder

Former Sean Cody model “Addison” (NSFW) is no doubt a hit in prison now! The “amateur straight dude” legally known as Jason Andrews was sentenced to life in prison for fucking a dude’s brains out stabbing and bludgeoning 41-year-old tattoo artist Dennis Abrahamson to death in 2010 with fellow porn star Amanda Logue. He was originally hired to have sex with Abrahamson on camera at a sex party but, you know, decided brutally murdering him would be way more fun.

Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers Red Ranger appears as “Brock” at Sean Cody

Rumors were swirling in 2006 when Austin St. John, former Red Ranger of the Mighty Morphin’ Power Rangers, picked up a side gig as muscled hunk “Brock” on Sean Cody (NSFW). Though never confirmed to be him and still considered a “rumor” (St. John adamantly denies this is him), the incredible lookalike was briefly removed from the site following the threat of a lawsuit and the uncanny resemblance was covered by a number of gay sites. So, you know, where there’s smoke…

MMA fighter Dakota Cochrane addresses gay porn past as Sean Cody’s “Danny”

Professional MMA fighter Dakota Cochrane appeared as Sean Cody’s “Danny” in a whopping 16 hardcore flicks (NSFW) before racking up some serious wins in the fighting world. The self-professed straight man has been open about his days punching holes before punching heads—he told the media in 2012 that “it’s true. It’s something I did a long time ago. Definitely made a mistake and want to put it in the past. Just trying to move on to bigger and better things now…”