Adult stars Bree Olson (www.BreeOlson.com) and Sunny Leone (www.SunnyLeone.com) have been tapped to co-host the 2012 AVN Awards taking place at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas on Jan. 21, 2012.

Both mega-stars were overjoyed when they got the call.

'Hosting the AVN Awards is something that every girl in the industry wishes they could do,' Leone told AVN. 'It's the biggest event of the year for every performer, the most high profile. I'm definitely up for the challenge. I'll be in front of my peers, friends and people I've known for close to ten years now. I think that will make it easier for me. I'm honored and truly beyond excited.'

Olson, who became a media sensation this year after her stint as one of actor Charlie Sheen's live-in goddesses, told AVN that her experience on tour with Sheen during his Violent Torpedo of Truth series of live performances prepared her for this hosting gig.

'This whole year has been unexpected for me; it's been quite a year,' Olson said. 'The AVN Awards is the biggest night for the industry and, really, everyone, even those who don't watch porn, know about the AVN Awards. This is just awesome.'

The AVN Awards, the showpiece of the adult entertainment industry, is set to rock The Joint on Jan. 21. The Joint is a sleek and upscale 4,000-seat showroom that has the reputation as one of the most sophisticated and authentic venues in Las Vegas.

The new venue will have tables for industry attendees interested in purchasing them. For more information, contact Bonnie LeBlanc at bonnie.leblanc@avn.com. Information about submitting pre-nominations will be forthcoming.