We learned that Taraji P. Henson rocks when she proved that she’d rather go naked than wear fur by starring in a sultry PETA ad, and tonight the Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor and singer will be honored on BET’s Black Girls Rock, in part for her work for animals. Photo: Don Flood for ArtMix • … Read more »
There are just two weeks to go until audiences see Kristen Stewart finally become a vampire in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn—Part I, but last night, K-Stew told Jay Leno that even the bloodless aren’t heartless—she would never wear real fur. Leno showed what appeared to be a furry image from Kristen’s W magazine photo … Read more »
It’s “Flashback Friday,” and we’re going back to 1996 for some fashion history. But don’t worry—it doesn’t involve flannel shirts and ripped jeans. The models for this PETA ad that launched 15 years ago today didn’t wear anything at all: Photo: Judson Baker Boss Models became the first modeling agency to go fur-free when it … Read more »
At Los Angeles’ Comikaze Expo, attendees can mingle with the likes of Mark Hamill, Stan Lee, and Elvira; get their favorite comics, games, anime, and cult videos autographed; or even get tattooed. But one thing that is definitely off limits at the L.A. Convention Center this weekend? Fur. Comikaze will have thrills and chills aplenty, … Read more »
SD Dirk | cc by 2.0 Even if you’re not an avid baseball fan, you’ve probably heard of Tony La Russa, one of the greatest managers of all time, who made headlines this week by announcing his retirement right after steering the St. Louis Cardinals to their dramatic victory in this year’s World Series. La … Read more »
Many of Sarah-Jane Honeywell‘s fans—the children who know her as the presenter of two British kids’ TV shows—might not have recognized her earlier this week when she was nearly naked and lying on a plate. Honeywell stripped off the bright, hip clothes she normally wears to ask people young and old alike to understand that … Read more »
TMZ founder Harvey Levin is the breaking celebrity news—he’s newly vegetarian and no longer wears leather. It’s likely that Levin’s love of animals caused him to make the switch. He’s “deeply into animal rescue” and says that the last time he cried was when his beloved dog, Floyd, passed away. All aboard! Ozzy Osbourne is … Read more »
It’s almost time for Halloween, and while some folks are being sweeter than candy to animals, some are making us wish that we were only watching a scary movie. Kisses to Los Angeles’ Ghost Ship. The country’s only haunted sailing vessel promises its victims a 75-minute voyage of horror, but only if they aren’t wearing … Read more »
My husband probably thinks that I watch Atlanta Falcons games with him to be supportive of his favorite team, but I’ll confess, it’s for tight end Tony Gonzalez. Last Sunday’s game was especially cool because toned Tony edged out Cris Carter and Marvin Harrison to become second in career receptions, with 1,104 catches. He now … Read more »
As two American PETA members approached the entrance to Russian Fashion Week in Moscow with their “Wear Your Own Skin” signs, they were suddenly surrounded by camera flashes and microphones. The women were impressed that nearly 30 journalists had turned out for their naked anti-fur and -leather demonstration, but before they could even unzip their … Read more »
Tired of going through racks of Halloween costumes and seeing the same old hockey masks and sexy nurse uniforms? Here are six scary DIY costumes guaranteed to make the most fearless revelers do a double-take—and then think twice about eating meat, wearing fur, or going to the circus. Steal an idea from PETA Vice President … Read more »
We know where Bill Maher got the shirt that he wore to perform at George Washington University—’cause we made it. Lookin’ good, Bill. © Michelle Rattinger/ GW Hatchet. Speaking of making it: After becoming the first vegan to win a Food Network cooking competition, chef Chloe Coscarelli is still on a (vegan-buttered) roll, making the … Read more »
Attention, ladies. Now you, too, can cause your neighbors to phone in Big Foot sightings. You, too, can look like the frightening “before” picture on an infomercial for Epilady. And you, too, can look like you are trying to kidnap the cast of Cats. How? It’s fall fashion season, and mixed in with some lovely … Read more »
© StarmaxInc Supermodel and former Leonardo DiCaprio flame Bar Refaeli is catching heat for posing in fur for clothing company Bel Air, especially in light of the proposed fur ban in Israel. Honorary PETA Director Pamela Anderson sent Refaeli a letter explaining, “You probably weren’t aware that numerous undercover investigations have revealed that foxes, minks, … Read more »