Pamela Anderson is unstoppable! Here are just some of the things this angel for animals did on behalf of PETA this year: Jumping through hoops to fight against animal abuse, she urged Chile’s prez to ban animal circuses and turned a Dancing With the Stars paso doble into an opportunity to speak out against bullfighting! “Her … Read more »
In an interview with the U.K.’s Metro, Anne Hathaway reveals that she has been a “commitment-shy vegetarian” since she was about 12, but she says that she strengthened her resolve not to eat her furry or feathered friends while in England filming her upcoming movie One Day. Fish, however, were still on the menu—until someone … Read more »
And here’s our favorite caption for this weeks’ “10% Wool” comic contest! We’re in process of contacting the winner, so be sure to check your inbox! “Darn it! Just my luck, it’s written in cat!”Click here for larger version Don’t forget to check out the archive of past 10% Wool comic strips and get more information on … Read more »
A Tofurky and some mistletoe will help to make the season bright, according to Katy Perry. She told the Italian magazine Grazia that she and her new hubby, Russell Brand, plan to celebrate Christmas by gathering ’round a pink (!) tree and extending some peace and goodwill to turkeys by dining on a vegan roast. … Read more »
For me, the highlight of the 2010 Super Bowl wasn’t the Saints’ inspiring victory in their first Super Bowl appearance but rather the abundance of animal-friendly commercials that ran between touchdowns. That’s why I was saddened to hear that CareerBuilder is planning to run a commercial featuring real chimpanzees during the 2011 Super Bowl, even … Read more »
PETA pal Joan Rivers is using her unmistakable voice to support two important dog-related bills that are under consideration by the New York City Council. Today, Joan fired off a letter to City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn, expressing her support for bills that would encourage New Yorkers to get lifesaving spay and neuter surgeries … Read more »
Dear 2010, It’s over. We’ll always treasure the victories that we achieved for animals in our year together, but it’s time for us to move on and take a look at the trends that we can expect in 2011: In Donning Kerin Bieber fever Modern Family Chelsea Handler Black Swan The Biggest Loser‘s Bob Harper Meat-Free … Read more »
In a bid to ward off that pain in his chest, Grammy-nominated musician Cee Lo has resolved to go vegetarian in the new year. The Gnarls Barkley singer and new grandpa (at the ripe old age of 35) told the UK’s Sun newspaper that he wants to start eating better so that he’ll have more … Read more »
Retired NHL player and Edmonton resident Georges Laraque has offered Edmonton’s mayor $100,000 to help fund city sports programs if the city will agree to release Lucy, the ailing, solitary elephant in Edmonton’s Valley Zoo, to a reputable sanctuary in a warmer climate. Laraque, who also spent a few seasons with the AHL’s Hamilton Bulldogs, … Read more »
Time for another “Tag and Release” contest! Here’s how it works: You submit the caption for this week’s comic in the comment section below. The person whose caption best complements the strip will receive a prize. This week’s winner will walk away with PETA’s “Adopt, Don’t Buy” T-shirt. Click here for larger version The entry round ends at … Read more »
Here’s another athlete whose heart is as big as his biceps: We’re excited to announce that Willis McGahee is joining the roster of PETA All-Stars who are helping to fight animal abuse—a lineup that already includes top athletes such as Tony Gonzalez, Ron Artest, Michael Strahan, and Chad Ochocinco. The ravishing Baltimore Ravens running back … Read more »
I’m one of the few folks who saw TRON in the theater during its original 1982 release. Of course, after it came out on video, the film acquired a fervent following. In fact, it has become so popular that it has now inspired a brand-new sequel, TRON: Legacy, which opens on Friday. As if I wasn’t … Read more »
Mila Kunis, who was just nominated for a Golden Globe for her performance opposite vegan all-star Natalie Portman in Black Swan—the new psychological thriller from PETA friend Darren Aronofsky—is receiving praise for her talent and beauty, but we also love her for being outspokenly fur-free! In a behind-the-scenes report on her cover shoot for Nylon, … Read more »
Proving yet again that people who are kind to animals are winners, lovely animal rights supporter and vegetarian Brandy Kuentzel triumphed on season 10 of The Apprentice last week. Brandy was the most levelheaded and polished of all the contestants, in my book—and apparently in The Donald’s as well. Brandy, who went vegetarian while she … Read more »
