I’m predicting that Fox’s new musical comedy, Glee, will be this fall’s breakout hit (sorry, Ashlee). Certainly the show’s beautiful and brainy star Lea Michele, who has drawn rave reviews for her various Broadway performances, has hit a high note with us. Lea joined Chrissie Hynde, Pink, Pamela Anderson, Alec Baldwin, Rue McClanahan, … Read more »
When I first became involved with PETA, it was on an “issue-by-issue” basis—they interviewed me in my old apartment about animal abuse in the circus as I sat on a leather sofa. At that time I was a meat-eater and told them I believe that if anyone is going to wear the flesh or … Read more »
We told you we’d be back. After nixing plans to protest Vogue‘s Fashion Week party out of respect for our pal Charlize Theron, we showed up at last night’s “Fashion’s Night Out” event at Macy’s to make sure that villainous Vogue editor Anna “Nuclear” Wintour never forgets that animals often remain alive after being skinned … Read more »
And it’s all because friends don’t protest friends. No, we haven’t suddenly made amends with Anna Wintour. It’s longtime PETA friend Charlize Theron who has us putting the kibosh on our protest plans. Charlize will be on hand at Vogue‘s Fashion Week party on Thursday to sign copies of the magazine’s September issue. But while … Read more »
When PETA caught wind of Air Canada’s financial woes, we flew into action with a tempting offer that could help keep the company flying sky high and save thousands of seals from being slaughtered on Canada’s ice floes each year. PETA V.P. Dan Mathews will meet with an Air Canada representative on September 11 to … Read more »
You’ve seen what it’s like on Chinese fur farms, but what about Norwegian ones? Animals on fur farms around the world are often driven to cannibalism because of the extreme stress and frustration caused by intensive confinement. Yep, the fur industry is heinous wherever you go. Need more proof? Check out the rest … Read more »
We told you that Bethenny Frankel was going to prove that she’d rather go naked than wear fur … and yesterday, we made it a reality. The Real Housewives of New York City star stripped down on a rooftop in (surprise!) New York City. The ad isn’t ready yet, of course, but we couldn’t resist … Read more »
Sex sells, but if you think it’s only ladies who bare all to bring attention to the plight of animals—think again. Feast your eyes on some of the sexy male celebrities who’ve spiced up PETA’s campaigns by stripping, and then name your favorite in the comments section below. Grab some ice water, because it’s about … Read more »
Recently, members of PETA Asia-Pacific and Animosa stripped down to their daisies and took to their coffins outside the Giorgio Armani store in Taipei. In 2007, Armani vowed to stop using fur, but several months later, his collection was full of rabbit fur. PETA Asia-Pacific wanted to remind the designer that the pelts, … Read more »
Our favorite naked vegan has written a new book, The Kind Diet, which comes out in October. The book is all about living a vegan lifestyle, and Alicia had some great things to say to Health about the benefits of eating cruelty-free: daemonstv / CC “You can hear your needs and desires more … Read more »
This week at the summit of North American leaders, President Obama discussed his stimulus plan, which is aimed at improving the U.S. economy. It includes a “buy American” clause that requires projects funded with stimulus money to use only American goods. Guess who’s up in arms? Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Prime Minister Harper is … Read more »
Always one to lend a helping hand flipper, our American Maple Syrup Campaign “spokesseal” was itching to get behind the wheel of a tractor to help out one Green Bay, Wisconsin, farmer who was eager to show his support for our Canadian maple syrup boycott. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s … a … Read more »
theage / CC Great news for all you PETA Files readers down under: Australian fashion designer Alannah Hill has agreed to stop using rabbit fur in her collections. Good on ya, Alannah! The girly-chic designer had a change of heart after hearing from thousands of PETA Asia-Pacific supporters who got fired up about fur … Read more »
news.com.au / CC In case you were wondering, Trashley Trollsen is as wretched as ever. She was most recently caught in an article on Marie Claire‘s Web site exclaiming, “Crocodile is my fa-vorite!” Yeah, I love crocodiles too. That’s why I don’t think people should wear them. Written by Joel Bartlett
