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Celebrities Support Bullhook Ban In Oakland Dec 10, 2014

With Oakland poised to join Los Angeles in banning bullhooks — weapons resembling a fireplace poker with a sharp hook on one end that circuses and other animal exhibitors use to beat and threaten elephants — a bevy of celebrity PETA supporters are speaking out to encourage the City Council to approve the ban during tomorrow’s meeting. More →

Paul McCartney To Send PETA Video To The Moon Dec 9, 2014

When news hit that a new crowd-funding project by British scientists will send thousands of digital time capsules to the moon in 2025, Paul McCartney stepped up to reserve a £60 “memory box”, in which images of 21st century cruelty to animals will be preserved as a reminder and a warning for years to come. More →

Drew Barrymore's Cosmetics Brand Joins PETA's Beauty Without Bunnies Program Dec 3, 2014

It’s official: Drew Barrymore's cosmetics line, FLOWER Beauty, is as kind to animals as it is to its customers’ skin. More →

Chrissie Hynde And Pamela Anderson Attend Wedding Of Gay PETA Leader Dec 1, 2014

Prior to her concert at The Palms last week, rock icon Chrissie Hynde serenaded guests at the public gay wedding of PETA Senior Vice President Dan Mathews to his partner of six years, production designer Jack Ryan. More →

Paloma Faith Exposes Shocking Truth Of The Fur Trade Nov 26, 2014

Paloma Faith has narrated a new video for PETA exposing the shocking truth behind “Origin Assured” fur sold at Harvey Nichols. More →

Chrissie Hynde to Join PETA Protest Before Concert Nov 24, 2014

Before her show at The Depot in Salt Lake City later tonight (Monday), rocker Chrissie Hynde will offer up some holiday food for thought outside a downtown grocery store. More →

Rise Against's Tim McIlrath: Animals Don't Choose To Perform Nov 20, 2014

As lead vocalist of punk-rock band Rise Against, Tim McIlrath is no stranger to stepping up to perform under bright lights, surrounded by the roar of a crowd — but as he’s quick to point out in his new video for peta2, PETA's youth division, “I make a choice every time I take the stage. I choose to perform. Animals in captivity don’t get to make that choice.” More →

Sam Simon Saves Gay Bull From Slaughter Nov 18, 2014

Benjy – the Irish bull facing slaughter for being gay – has had his freedom bought by a Hollywood producer. More →

Jodi Picoult Blogs For Elephant Freedom Oct 29, 2014

A new novel from bestselling author Jodi Picoult has hit the shelves, and she has just written a guest blog post for PETA, a piece discussing the novel, Leaving Time, which centers on a teenage girl’s search for her mother, an elephant researcher who disappeared 10 years ago. More →

Olivia Munn Helps Elephant With Arthritis Oct 22, 2014

An elephant named Nosey is in danger — and The Newsroom star Olivia Munn wants to help her. More →

Former Hollyoaks Star Says No To Yorkshire Beagle-Breeding Facility Oct 17, 2014

Former Hollyoaks star Claire Cooper has stayed close to her Yorkshire roots – and that’s why she was appalled to learn from PETA about B&K Universal’s plan to expand its Yorkshire beagle-breeding facility, which would churn out thousands of puppies to be used in deadly experiments. More →

Kathy Najimy Honored With PETA's Compassionate Action Award Oct 14, 2014

Kathy Najimy — star of Sister Act, King of the Hill, and HBO’s Emmy-nominated Veep — was guest of honor, together with her singer/songwriter daughter, Samia Najimy Finnerty, on Sunday at South Florida’s gourmet vegan restaurant Sublime. More →

Made In Chelsea's Lucy Watson Celebrates World Vegetarian Day Oct 2, 2014

Wearing nothing but paint markings that mimic a butcher’s diagram – with her flesh marked “breast”, “round” and “rump” – Made in Chelsea’s Lucy Watson stars in a brand-new ad campaign for PETA that proclaims, “All Animals Have the Same Parts. Have a Heart – Try Vegetarian”. More →

Joan Jett Urges Maryland Renaissance Festival to End Elephant Rides Oct 1, 2014

As the Maryland Renaissance Festival continues to offer elephant and camel rides, rock icon Joan Jett, who grew up in the Old Line State, has fired off a letter calling on fair organizers to nix the rides. More →

Pamela Anderson Congratulates Swiss For Seal Fur Ban Sep 29, 2014

Canadian-born Baywatch star and honorary director of PETA, Pamela Anderson, has just sent a letter to Hannes Germann, president of the Swiss Council of States, to thank the council for approving a motion that will ban the importation of seal-fur products from Canada. More →

Russell Simmons Records Radio Ad Campaign For PETA Sep 19, 2014

“You see them on every corner, lurking, waiting to take your money for unhealthy products that can ruin your life and put you in the hospital. Fast-food restaurants are everywhere.” That’s how Russell Simmons begins in a new radio ad campaign for PETA, which the group is launching across the U.S. in cities that are consistently ranked as unhealthy or obese and have a high concentration of fast-food restaurants. More →

Ariana Grande And Andy Hurley Named As Sexiest Vegetarians Aug 27, 2014

Pop superstar Ariana Grande and Fall Out Boy's Andy Hurley have just been crowned peta2′s Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2014. More →

Pamela Anderson Urges India To Ban Import Of Animal-Tested Cosmetics Aug 22, 2014

Former Baywatch star and Bigg Boss alum Pamela Anderson was delighted to learn that after banning the testing of cosmetics and their ingredients on animals, India’s Ministry of Health & Family Welfare is now considering amending The Drugs and Cosmetics Rules, 1945, to include a ban on the import and sale of cosmetics that have been tested on animals anywhere in the world. More →

Sam Simon Rescues 400 Chinchillas From Cruelty Aug 21, 2014

PETA, whose motto includes “animals are not ours to wear,” has closed one of the largest chinchilla fur farms in California: Adams Valley View Chinchilla Ranch in Vista, which described itself as a breeder of “pets” — despite electrocuting, skinning, and then selling the pelts of chinchillas who didn’t sell or “work out” as companions. More →

New Documentary To Follow Sam Simon's Fight Against Cancer And For Animals Aug 14, 2014

Fusion today announced a documentary project with critically acclaimed television writer-producer Sam Simon. More →

Jenna Fischer Says No To Elephant Rides Aug 12, 2014

Fort Wayne native and The Office star Jenna Fischer is joining PETA and other members of the public in calling on the Indiana State Fair to stop offering elephant rides provided by the notorious Carson & Barnes Circus. More →

Tommy Lee Makes a Splash for Orcas in Twitter Blitz Aug 6, 2014

As Mötley Crüe’s farewell tour gets underway, Tommy Lee isn’t just causing fans to leap from their seats ― he’s causing them to look under them. More →

Vote For 2014's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebs Aug 5, 2014

Hollywood is packed with hot young stars whose compassion for animals and concern for their health or the environment prompted them to go vegetarian or vegan — but who are the Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities of 2014? More →

Krysten Ritter’s PETA Billboard Aims to Protect Athens’ Dogs Jul 24, 2014

Just last month, Athens police intervened to save a dog who was suffering from heat exhaustion after being locked in a car in a Walmart parking lot — and Veronica Mars and Don’t Trust the B—-in Apartment 23 star Krysten Ritter is anxious to prevent more dangerous incidents like this one. More →

Kate del Castillo Says No To Animal Circuses In Mexico City Jul 1, 2014

Mexico City is poised to ban the use of animals in circuses, with the recently passed bill just awaiting Mayor Miguel Ángel Mancera’s signature—and in a letter sent to the mayor last week on PETA Latino’s behalf, La Reina del Sur star Kate del Castillo encourages him to sign the bill into law immediately. More →

PETA Names Jared Leto And Elliot Page As Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities Jun 30, 2014

With Leto’s Oscar win, Page’s inspiring “coming out” story, and their smash box office hits, Jared Leto and Elliot Page have had a big year—and now they both have an additional accomplishment to add to 2014: They’ve been named the winners of PETA's annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity contest. More →

Teen Wolf's Holland Roden Speaks Up For Homeless Dogs Jun 25, 2014

Teen Wolf star Holland Roden is used to working with furry, four-legged costars — but that’s no werewolf in her new video for peta2, PETA's youth division: It’s her adopted dog, Fievel! More →

Andy Murray Pulls Hunting Promos From Luxury Hotel Jun 24, 2014

If you’re looking for information on local hunting outings, you won’t find it at tennis superstar Andy Murray's hotel! More →

Save The Children Names New Giving Fund For Simpsons Co-Creator Sam Simon Jun 19, 2014

Save the Children announced yesterday a new global philanthropic community called the “Simon Society,” named after Emmy Award-winning co-creator of “The Simpsons” and long-time children’s benefactor, Sam Simon. More →

Pamela Anderson Speaks Out Against Cruel Animal Shows Jun 16, 2014

Pamela Anderson has written to PETA supporters asking them to join her in refusing to attend marine parks such as SeaWorld. More →