Archive for the ‘animals’ Category

As previously reported, Natalie Portman recently shifted to a vegan diet after reading an advanced copy of Jonathan Safran Foer’s new book Eating Animals. Now, the 28-year-old has written a review of the work as well.
In an article for the Huffington Post, Portman says that Eating Animals reminds her that “some things are just wrong.”
“Perhaps [...]

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New South Park Episode To Take On Japanese Whalers, Dolphin Hunt

October 26th 2009

Attention Japan: You’re about to get spoofed. And it ain’t gonna be pretty.
The South Park cartoon series is addressing the whole Whale Wars/Dolphin Hunt drama this week with a new episode called Whale Whores. Clever. Here’s a brief synopsis of what to expect:
Stan and his family are spending his birthday at the Denver Aquarium where [...]

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PETA Interested In Leasing ‘Elvis Ranch’, Turning It Into Veganism Center

October 23rd 2009

A ranch once owned by the late Elvis Presley is up for sale — and PETA is interested in leasing it.
The 155-acre spread, located in Horn Lake, Mississippi, was purchased by Presley in 1967 and served as the site of his honeymoon with actress Priscilla Presley. In its current condition, the ranch raises cattle for [...]

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Behind The Scenes At Kelly Osbourne’s “Save the Seals” Photo Shoot

October 23rd 2009

Earlier this week, Ecorazzi gave you the skinny on PETA’s new “Save the Seals” campaign. Long story short, tons of stars are getting involved and telling the Canadian government that they are NOT OKAY with the the reckless slaughtering of baby seals for fur.
Kelly Osbourne recently spoke to PETA about her decision to participate [...]

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The Green Picture: A Smorgasbord Of Stars Pose For PETA’s Seal Campaign

October 21st 2009

PETA has gone ALL out with their latest “Save the Seals” campaign — convincing a slew of well-known celebs to protest the Canadian seal hunt. Stars like Holly Madison, Perez Hilton, Jennie Garth, Christian Serratos, Rachael Leigh Cook, Jorja Fox, Brody Jenner and many more  are pictured above wearing PETA’s fancy new seal shirt. To [...]

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Australia Grants Paul Watson His Visa, Sea Shepherd Ready To Roll

October 20th 2009

The early drama for this year’s “Whale Wars” appears to have been resolved.
According to The Age, an Australian newspaper, Watson’s visa to join the rest of his Sea Shepherd crew in the country was granted yesterday. The move came after some tense weeks of delay on the part of the Australian government; an action that [...]

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Skinny Bitch Co-Author Rory Freedman Chats All Things VEG With LA Times Magazine

October 20th 2009

Rory Freedman (a.k.a Queen of the Vegan Castle) recently went on a lunch date with Kathy Freston at the famous Craft restaurant in LA.
Upon arrival, Adam Rosenbaum, the manager on duty (who’s wife just happens to be vegan thanks to Skinny Bitch), strolled over to say hello and “a rapid-fire series of questions and answers” ensued. [...]

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The Green Quote: Jessica Simpson Considers Adopting A Rescued Dog

October 20th 2009

“Jessica loves dogs, but she’s terrified of getting another small dog unless she gets a big dog, too. She’s looking at German shepherds or pit bulls and wants a rescue dog,
- A friend of Jessica Simpson telling In Touch magazine about her new doggy dreams. A rescued dog? We love the way that sounds! Will [...]

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Earthrace Reborn: Sea Shepherd Unveils The Ady Gil

October 18th 2009

At a fundraising event in Los Angeles on Saturday, the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society unveiled their newest “ocean defense” vessel: the Ady Gil. Formerly known as Earthrace, the ship was renamed to honor the benefactor that helped the anti-whaling group acquire the ship.
“We’re very excited that the Ady Gil will be joining the Steve Irwin [...]

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Vegetarian Awareness Month Exclusive: “Bones” Star Emily Deschanel

October 16th 2009

Emily Deschanel is one of those charitable celebrities that just keeps on giving! Through her work with organizations like Farm Sanctuary, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, and PETA, Deschanel is winning hearts and minds, and changing the world in a big way!
It’s been a while since we chatted with Em and couldn’t think of a [...]

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