The impossible happened—for a split second anyway. I momentarily laughed during a bullfight—or rather, during a matador’s wardrobe malfunction, which drew plenty of guffaws and catcalls from the audience. Watch as Alvaro Marin runs, bare-bottomed, from a bull—and then fashions an adult diaper out of a piece of cloth. Of course, just like the … Read more »
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Officials responding to a complaint about the smell of decaying animals at Florida’s Ebro Greyhound Park found 33 dead and decomposing dogs who had apparently starved to death as well as four more dogs who were near death. Racer Ronald Williams was arrested and charged with 37 counts of felony cruelty to animals in connection … Read more »
They’re graphic, grotesque, and downright ghastly—and I just can’t get enough of them. I’m talking about PETA’s “Here’s the Rest of Your Fur Coat” anti-fur ads. This is my favorite series of ads—after all, nothing says fur gorement quite like the bloody remains of a skinned fox. That’s why I was super psyched to see … Read more »
What could possibly top a chance to meet PETA Humanitarian Award–winner Joanna Krupa, who always encourages people to open their hearts to animals in head-turning—and sometimes eyebrow-raising—ways? Nightlife-loving animal defenders in South Beach will have a chance to find out this Friday, October 22, when sexy sisters Joanna and Marta Krupa team up to … Read more »
Why ditch leather shoes only on Yom Kippur? Judaism offers plenty of reasons to shun leather every day of the year.
According to The Mirror, Eminem refused to sit next to Lady Gaga at MTV’s Video Music Awards because her decomposing flesh dress stank. A source relates, “Marshall said he didn’t want to be sat next to a pile of raw meat all night. He said it smelled pretty bad.” Good call, Eminem. According to Dr. … Read more »
PETA would never advocate sticking pins into Vogue editor Anna Wintour (pies on, perhaps), but some people are suggesting that it would be the best use for the new Anna Wintour doll. Hmm, what do you think—is this one-of-a-kind creation the perfect voodoo doll, or could you put it to better use? Send us your … Read more »
Unfortunately, sexual violence against farmed animals is not an unusual occurrence.
MTV Denmark host and FHM cover model Anne Lindfjeld stripped down to her trademark tattoos for PETA’s first Scandinavian “Ink, Not Mink” ad, which was unveiled just before the start of the Kopenhagen Fur auction in Denmark, the country that produces the most mink furs. Lindfjeld joins a long list of tattooed celebrities—including Linkin Park’s … Read more »
PETA Butter Forget pita bread—now there’s PETA Butter! In honor of our 30th anniversary, Peanut Butter & Co. has whipped up a giant batch of special peanut butter just for PETA and is donating a portion of the sales from it to our “Pledge to Be Veg” program. Peanut Butter & Co is also generously … Read more »
Earlier this week, we asked you to urge the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) to terminate harness racer Christopher Lefebvre’s license to race in the state because of his deplorable track record—he has a criminal conviction for cruelty to animals in Maine, among other charges. Thanks to all of you who responded to our action … Read more »
If you fashion junkies out there can’t wait until the debut of Chrissie Hynde’s new clothing line, you can get your fix on September 10, when the Kardashian family unveils its new K-Dash line at QVC’s Fashion’s Night Out event. The line, designed by Tommy Hilfiger’s sister Ginny, will feature faux fur and pleather, as … Read more »
It’s happened again. After forking over a couple hundred dollars for tickets to a Ringling Bros. Circus performance in Everett, Washington, a lovely family had a change of heart after talking to PETA demonstrators outside the arena. Rather than watching trainers whip tigers and smack elephants with bullhooks, the entire family decided that it was … Read more »
