Birds of a feather flocked to PETA’s L.A. office this weekend for what was quite possibly the world’s cluckiest adoption fair. Seventy-eight hens made themselves a comfortable roost in the Bob Barker Building while adopters listened to the hens’ story and snacked on vegan egg-salad sandwiches. The hens had been used by egg producer A&L … Read more »
In the wake of New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg’s anti-obesity proposal to ban the sale of large sugary drinks in the Big Apple, hip-hop mogul, philanthropist, and New Yorker Russell Simmons has written to the city’s health commissioner, Dr. Thomas Farley, on PETA’s behalf, asking that the ban be extended to include fattening—and cholesterol-laden—cow’s … Read more »
Sharon Osbourne told Intermix to get fur out of the mix when she helped Fur Free Los Angeles with a demonstration outside the store. And the host of The Talk isn’t all talk—she donated her old furs to PETA several years ago and has been an anti-fur advocate ever since. Miranda Cosgrove might not be … Read more »
With all due respect to the Piano Man, I don’t really agree that the sinners have more fun than the saints. Most North Dakotans don’t either—their state boasts the second-highest percentage of Christians in the nation. When PETA saw that statistic, we had an epiphany (if you’ll pardon the pun) and decided that we should … Read more »
PETA created its Movers and Shakers Award especially for people who have earned a position of influence in the world and have chosen to use that influence to create positive changes for animals. HLN anchor Jane Velez-Mitchell is a shining example of just that type of person and received her award at a special ceremony … Read more »
They say it’s Paul McCartney‘s birthday, and we’re gonna have a good time! PETA is sending Paul a card made especially for him: We let fans in Washington, D.C., sign the card as well as grab some free and deliciously tasty vegan birthday cupcakes from Sticky Fingers and copies of PETA’s slaughterhouse exposé, Glass Walls, which … Read more »
Twitter cofounders Biz Stone and Evan Williams are putting their money where their beaks are, backing Beyond Meat, a company that produces cruelty-free faux meats. Now, every time cruel meat-peddling companies such as McDonald’s use Twitter, they’ll actually be helping to support the vegan cause! Photo: Frank W. Ockenfels 3 For Solo Artist: Hair by … Read more »
Last night, the Stand-Up for Animals PETA benefit show at the famous Comedy Store on L.A.’s Sunset Strip was funnier than a barrel of animatronic monkeys. Bill Maher, Jane Lynch, Carol Leifer, Jeffrey Ross, Marc Maron, and host Fred Willard—in other words, some of the most talented comedians in the world—came together to raise money … Read more »
Adorable Aussie Cody Simpson has girls around the globe in full-on swoon as they scramble to grab his new EP, Preview to Paradise, today and catch him on tour with Big Time Rush this summer. But who’s really got him good? His dog, Buddy. Zachcordner.com In his new campaign for PETA, Cody asks all his … Read more »
The still-undefeated Timothy Bradley, who brought down Manny “Pac-Man” Pacquiao like a blue ghost on Saturday, might have had an unfair advantage: He follows a vegan training regimen. The welterweight is famously hard on left-handers, but he’s easy on animals. In this clip, in which he talks about why he loves eating vegan meals, Bradley … Read more »
Michelle Pfeiffer is known for three decades of film and television roles, Oscar nominations and a Golden Globe, her stunning and ageless beauty, and, now, her cruelty-free diet. She told Dr. Sanjay Gupta on CNN that the evidence pointing to the healthfulness of a vegan diet is so clear that “I couldn’t not listen to … Read more »
PETA News on Tumblr Don’t miss a thing: Follow PETA on Tumblr. Are you tweeting to your fullest potential? Find out here. Not all bullies are in the schoolyard—some are in the kitchen. PETA Certificate of Appreciation recipient Abby Casarella talks about organizing her first protest and other easier-than-she-expected activism accomplishments. New Features Oliver Stone‘s … Read more »
Twilight actor Nikki Reed celebrated her 24th birthday in Las Vegas—and gave animals a reason to make merry, too—with a birthday party featuring vegan sushi rolls, salads, and chocolate cake from Red Velvet Café. Many happy returns, Nikki! Be sure to check out The Vegan Vine wines, now owned by NBA legend and PETA pal … Read more »
Update: Rather than follow in Rio Rancho’s compassionate footsteps, the New Mexico State Fair has decided to allow Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus to perform on the state fairgrounds from June 1 to 3 despite Ringling’s long history of animal abuse and the vocal opposition of many citizens. You can express your disagreement with … Read more »
