Nia Long’s ‘Naked’ Interview
Food
Nia Long’s ‘Naked’ Interview

OK, she’s not really naked in the interview below, but I did see her naked on the subway. And so can you! Proving that she’s oh-so-comfortable in her own skin, the stunning star of Big Momma’s House and Are We There Yet? recently bared it all on the subway for PETA’s latest “Rather Go Naked … Read more »

‘The Biggest Loser’ Trainer Bob Harper Goes Vegetarian
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‘The Biggest Loser’ Trainer Bob Harper Goes Vegetarian

dietsinreview / CC   Seriously, all the cool kids are going vegetarian these days—and with great results. Just as our friend Mike White did, trainer Bob Harper from The Biggest Loser went vegetarian for his health—and his cholesterol count dropped 100 points. You heard that right: 100 points! Over at Ecorazzi, they’re sayin’ Bob went … Read more »

Shanna at the Saddest Show on Earth? Never Again
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Shanna at the Saddest Show on Earth? Never Again

posh24 / CC   You may have read about PETA friend and former Miss USA Shanna Moakler and her ex-husband, Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker, taking their kids to the circus a couple of weeks ago—but that was before she saw the recently released footage from our undercover investigation at Ringling Bros. and Barnum & … Read more »

Heath Ledger and Isaac Brock Receive PETA Award
Food
Heath Ledger and Isaac Brock Receive PETA Award

After much anticipation, the new music video for Modest Mouse’s “King Rat” was released this week—and it was worth the wait. The video, which was directed by Heath Ledger, is great not only for its artistry (I am always in favor of a touch of the Gilliam) but also for its message. It highlights cruel … Read more »

Kyra Sedgwick ‘Closes’ in on Ringling
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Kyra Sedgwick ‘Closes’ in on Ringling

people / CC   Doggone it, I knew there was a reason why I love Kyra Sedgwick. Oh, sure, she’s an outspoken dog rescuer and an amazing actor, and she’s married to hunky Sexiest Vegetarian Alive contender Kevin Bacon. But what really sent her into the hero stratosphere was this letter she sent to New … Read more »

Lady Gaga Wears Coat Made of Kermits
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Lady Gaga Wears Coat Made of Kermits

Genius! In what looks like an amphibian homage to our “baby” coat, Lady Gaga has chosen a “ribbeting ” way to tell the world that skins aren’t in.     Check out what she said about the newest addition to her wacky wardrobe: “The Kermit the Frog outfit is by an incredible designer by the … Read more »

Update: Petland Store Where Rabbits Allegedly Drowned Closes
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Update: Petland Store Where Rabbits Allegedly Drowned Closes

PETA Files readers were outraged by yesterday’s story about an Akron, Ohio, Petland employee who allegedly drowned two rabbits in the store’s back room. Our readers are not alone, and thanks to the overwhelming public outcry, the store where Elizabeth Carlisle was photographed holding two sopping-wet, dead rabbits by the scruff of the neck has … Read more »

PETA’s Top Four ‘Breast Is Best’ Campaigns
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PETA’s Top Four ‘Breast Is Best’ Campaigns

Why not list five or ten? In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, we’re doing everything in pairs. So, come take a walk down Mammary Lane as we revisit some of our most titillating pro–breast milk moments from the past couple of years:     “If It Was Good Enough for Jesus” billboard. Mother’s milk is … Read more »

Bunnies Drowned at Ohio Petland
Animal Companions
Bunnies Drowned at Ohio Petland

To prevent future incidents like this one, please, never buy from pet stores and urge Petland at the very least to stop selling rabbits.

Who’ll Be Next to Snub Cruel Aussie Wool?
Food
Who’ll Be Next to Snub Cruel Aussie Wool?

flickr / CC Next! The British fashion giant Next, that is. The mega-retailer has announced that because the nefarious Australian wool industry has reneged on its promise to ban the mulesing mutilation (which involves hacking hunks of flesh off lambs’ backsides) by 2010, Next will now only “source wool from outside Australia or from Australian … Read more »

Brooke Hogan Knows Best …
Food
Brooke Hogan Knows Best …

… now that Russell Simmons has shown her just how cruel the fur industry is. After Russell showed Brooke the video footage from our investigation of Chinese fur farms, she had some great stuff to say. My personal fav:   popcrunch / CC   “I’d be happy to have my five minutes with one of … Read more »

Why Jews Should Go Veg
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Why Jews Should Go Veg

flickr / CC   As one of PETA’s resident experts put it, “I wish every Jew in the world would read this article.” ‘Nuff said. Read it. Written by Joel Bartlett

Jenna Jameson Says McDonald’s Mistreatment of Chickens Is Foul
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Jenna Jameson Says McDonald’s Mistreatment of Chickens Is Foul

Remember this?     Hot, right? Well, we have one more stellar Jenna ad to add to her ever-growing body of work with PETA. The super-sexy star just shot a new TV ad in support of our McCruelty campaign, and it will be hitting the airwaves this fall! In the 30-second spot, Jenna says, “If … Read more »

Pet Hospital Chain Bans Cosmetic Mutilations of Dogs
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Pet Hospital Chain Bans Cosmetic Mutilations of Dogs

fideliodogs / CC If Rover’s running with a little more spring in his step today, it may be because he heard the good news. Banfield—the largest network of animal hospitals in the U.S.—has announced that it will stop performing three painful and needless cosmetic procedures: tail-docking, ear-cropping, and debarking. Banfield’s decision follows that of the … Read more »

Guinea Pigs Aren’t Superheroes
Guinea Pigs Aren’t Superheroes

Unlike the animated stars of G-Force, real guinea pigs aren’t superheroes at all. If they were, they would immediately vaporize the human monsters who subject them to crude and painful experiments. Every year, more than 200,000 guinea pigs are abused and killed in cruel experiments—they are forced to breathe tobacco smoke, they are locked in … Read more »

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