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Rihanna And Jessica Simpson Battle For Worst Dressed Celebrity Title

February 9th 2010

Yesterday we saw mother and daughter face off for top dishonor in PETA’s Worst Dressed Celebrity contest. Kate Hudson came out the ultimate winner with 71% of the votes, a sweeping victory over Goldie Hawn who received 29%.
The next contestants in the shameful battle are fur-wearing Rihanna and leather-clad Jessica Simpson.
“You’d think that being [...]

Stella McCartney, while instantly recognizable as the daughter of her music legend papa Paul, has carved out quite a niche for herself as not just a celebrated fashion designer but also a deeply dedicated champion of vegetarianism and animal rights.
The busy mother of three and wife of British publisher Alasdhair Willis has not surprisingly [...]

Fur Lovers Goldie Hawn And Kate Hudson Face Off In Worst Dressed Celebrity Contest

February 8th 2010

It’s time to cast your vote for PETA’s Worst Dressed Celebrity of 2010. This year’s annual poll kicks off by pitting Goldie Hawn and Kate Hudson, donned in animal skin, against each other.
“Kate, there’s no easier way to lose a guy in 10 days than to wear a hairball,” writes PETA Senior Vice President [...]

Forest Park Bar Pulls Cruel ‘Lobster Zone’ Machine

February 5th 2010

We’re happy to report that Doc Ryan’s in Chicago has removed the ‘Lobster Zone’ claw game!
The bar came under pressure from animal rights organization PETA earlier this week over the game — which has players attempt to capture live lobsters with a claw. Snag one, and the unlucky crustacean is sent to its doom in [...]

Lobster Zone Live-Action ‘Game’ Getting No Playtime From PETA

February 2nd 2010

You know those “claw” games you see in bars and such where you try and grab prizes and drop them into a receiving box? Every time I see one I’m reminded of those hilarious plastic aliens from Toy Story that worship “the claw” and every now and again are “chosen” to leave.
Sadly, it seems that [...]

Paul McCartney Plugs Meat-Free Monday On Gwyneth Paltrow’s GOOP

February 2nd 2010

Good news, Beatles fans. Sometimes veggie, Gwyneth Paltrow has invited Paul McCartney to write about Meat-Free Mondays on her site, Goop.com.
For those who don’t know, Goop.com was started by Gwyneth to discuss her use of alternative medicine, a good diet, meditation, and living an eco-friendly lifestyle. Although occasionally convoluted, we think Goop does a pretty [...]

West VS. PETA: Kanye Fights Back With Fur-Loving Comments

February 1st 2010

Kanye West is my worst!
The famous rap star is speaking out after PETA called him a “pathetic idiot” for wearing a fur pelt during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris.
On Friday, Kanye posted a response to PETA’s attack on his blog (which has subsequently been removed), saying:
“I’m briefly saddened by negative comments, but I have to [...]

PETA Wants Phil The Groundhog Replaced With Robotic Animal

Will predict the weather, kill you.

January 27th 2010

Groundhog Day is almost upon us and PETA is back in the news once again!
The animal rights organization is asking the town of Punxsutawney to retire Phil the groundhog and replace him with a robotic one, claiming that the the crowds and noise at the annual festival upset the animal.
Gemma Vaughan, Animals in Entertainment [...]

PETA Designs Condom Wrapper For NYC Department Of Health Contest

January 26th 2010

The next time you’re feeling a little horny, PETA would love to be there.
The animal rights organization recently had a supporter submit a design on their behalf for a contest the NYC Department of Health is running. The goal is to see who can design the most eye-catching and informative packaging for its free condoms.
“The [...]

PETA VP Calls Kanye West A “Pathetic Idiot”

January 26th 2010

While barely anyone will dispute the inane behavior of rapper Kanye West, PETA VP Dan Matthews wanted to make it clear how the organization feels about him and girlfriend Amber Rose. “Kanye can’t help making himself look like an idiot, whether at an awards show or a fashion show,” he said. “He and his girlfriend [...]