Ricky Gervias Named PETA’s Person of the Year
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Ricky Gervais has been named PETA's Person of the Year.
Animal rights organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) - has bestowed its annual honor upon the British comedian for his staunch support of animal welfare on his humorous Twitter account, which is followed by over five million loyal fans.
"Ricky Gervais makes sure that animals have their say, tweet, growl or roar on Twitter. He finds humor in most things, but cruelty to animals isn't one of them. As he says himself, 'Animals are not here for us to do as we please with. We are not their superiors, we are their equals. We are their family. Be kind to them,'" PETA's managing director Ingrid E. Newkirk said in a statement.
The 52-year-old star is a well-documented animal lover, often sharing funny pictures of furry creatures such as cats and dogs with his followers, and he has also used his considerable social media influence to promote the ethical treatment of animals. In one tongue-in-cheek tweet, the comic wrote, "We should free laboratory animals and only test cosmetics on internet trolls. They'd get the attention they crave and they'd look nicer."
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Joan Jett Unveils PETA Ad
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Joan Jett unveiled her first campaign for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on Sunday night. The "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" singer attended the unveiling of the advert in Florida and she was also presented with the Nanci Alexander Activist Award, named after PETA's founder, by fellow rocker Iggy Pop.
"Joan takes every opportunity to talk about the importance of being kind to animals, and she's among the most dedicated activists I've had the pleasure of knowing. People listen when this star talks. She's had a positive influence on countless fans," PETA UK founder Ingrid E Newkirk said.
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Khloe Kardashian’s Quit Decision Backed by PETA
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Khloe Kardashian has been praised by PETA after quitting the group.
The socialite announced yesterday she was resigning from the animal rights organization - which is formally known as People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals - after they voiced their support for a woman who flour-bombed her sister Kim, but their parting will remain amicable after the group admitted they understood her decision and wish her well.
"We appreciate that Khloé will remain on the animals' side by not wearing fur--that's what counts. If one of our volunteers is responsible, it doesn't alter the fact that no animal deserves to be electrocuted, shot or poisoned for a bit of fur clothing. Khloé is just defending her sister, and we know she has a good heart, so we wish her well. We just wish she also had more influence on her sister," a spokesperson for PETA told E! News.
Though PETA denied responsibility for the attack on Kim, they said they will support the assailant - who has been described as a "militant" member of the organization - if charges are brought.
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PETA to Pay Legal Fees for Kim Kardashian Flour Bomber
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People for Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) has offered to pay the legal fees of the mystery woman who flour bombed Kim Kardashian last week.
The animal rights group - which denies being involved in the red carpet attack - thinks the reality star would be "shortsighted" to press charges against the unidentified assailant, and are prepared to support her financially should she be taken to court over the March 22 incident.
"We don't believe Kim would be so shortsighted as to go after this woman, but if she does, we'll definitely look at how to maximize exposure to the cruel fur industry, and that could mean defending the activist if she wishes," a spokesperson for PETA said.
The group also urged the 31-year-old beauty - who was hit by cooking flour while promoting her new perfume at The London Hotel in West Hollywood - to '"enhance her image" by donating her "vulgar" furs to the homeless.
"PETA is not speculating about who floured Kim and unfortunately we can't say who sent us the video. How much better it would be if she decided to evolve and enhance her image by donating her vulgar furs and exotic-animal skins to the homeless," the spokesperson added.
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Kim Kardashian ‘Laughing Off’ Flour-Bombing
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Kim Kardashian is "laughing off" her flour-bomb incident.
The 31-year-old beauty was hit by a mysterious white powder - later discovered to be cooking flour - while promoting her new perfume at The London Hotel in West Hollywood last night, and while she had to be ushered into a room to clean herself, she admits she is not upset.
"I'm fine. You have to laugh it off! I brushed off and came right back out," she told E! News. Kim also confirmed she would not be pressing any charges over the incident.
Although the People for Ethical Treatment for Animals (PETA) are best known for their flour-bomb attacks on fur wearers, the campaign group have denied any involvement - although say they hope she can learn something from it.
"PETA has tried everything from polite letters to public protests, but Kim Kardashian has not been moved by the news that animals are beaten, electrocuted, and even skinned alive for real fur garments. Whoever threw that flour may reach her when our polite appeals did not," a representative told TMZ.
Alec Baldwin Wants Circus Boycott
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Alec Baldwin is urging Americans to boycott circuses because of the way they treat elephants.
The 30 Rock actor has posted a four-minute video on YouTube which alleges the Ringling Bros. company, as well as many others, mistreat the animals and he wants people to stay away.
"Having worked with actors for many years, it's hard to believe that anyone would have to be dragged kicking and screaming into show business. But for the elephants for Ringling Bros. and other circuses, that's exactly what happens," he said in the video posted by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
He cites PETA's multi-state investigation of Ringling Bros., which includes undercover video footage of animal handlers beating elephants with metal-tipped bull hooks "just moments before they walked onstage."
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George W. Bush’s Last Presidential Turkey Day Act?
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With appropriate pomp and circumstance, still-the-President George W. Bush let two happy birds off the dinner table hook just in time for Thursday’s feast.
“Pumpkin and Pecan are hereby granted a full and unconditional president pardon,” Bush announced Wednesday, much to the relief of the two plump birds. “In recent weeks, I’ve talked about sprinting to the finish,” W. smiled at the cameras. “Yet, I’ve assured these turkeys they will not be trotting to their finish.”
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Lindsay Lohan: From A-Lister to Fur-Stealer?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Clothing, Legal Issues, Rumors,
Child star-turned tabloid queen Lindsay Lohan is making headlines again, though not for any upcoming movie roles. A student at New York college, Masha Markov, is suing the former teen queen for mistreatment of the former’s fur coat. Whether Lohan is accused of borrowing or pilfering the coat isn’t immediately clear.
Markov does have the fur coat (which has an estimated worth of $12,000 according to Markov’s legal counsel) in her possession. However, the lawyer claims Lohan “had the coat for several weeks” and that it now bears a tear in the lining and an unspecified stain. The coat was purportedly a gift from Markov’s grandmother.
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Britney Spears: Next PETA Employee?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Charity, Breaking News,
Now, I’ve heard it all. It may be April first, but this is not a joke….at least, I don’t think it is. Animal rights group PETA was so blown away by seeing Britney Spears on How I Met Your Mother that the group has offered her a job. No, not as a spokesperson. As a receptionist.
Spears would be given $1000, to be donated to a children’s charity, if she were to accept the gig, offered to her by the very group which has lambasted her in the past. PETA sent Spears a letter dated March 27, 2008. According the letter, this job could last for only an hour, giving Brit the opportunity to see what they (PETA employees) deal with every day and why animal rights are so very important. The letter reads: “You will see firsthand the problems that we deal with every day. You would be able to help the cats and dogs who linger in animal shelters because people have chosen to buy animals from breeders or pet stores.”
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