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PETA Names the UK's Top Five Comedians Who Stand Up For Animals‏ Aug 3, 2012

Cruelty to animals is no laughing matter. That’s why, just in time for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, which once again plays host to some of the UK’s top comedy talent, PETA is listing five animal-friendly comedians who stand up for animals – both on stage and off. More →

ASPCA Kicks Off Rachael Ray $100K Challenge Aug 2, 2012

The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has officially kicked off the 2012 ASPCA Rachael Ray $100K Challenge, a three-month competition where 50 animal shelters from across the US will work to increase adoptions in order to win a piece of the more than $500,000 in ASPCA prize grants, including a grand prize of $100,000. More →

Morgan Freeman Attends Star-Studded Oceana SeaChange Party Jul 31, 2012

Morgan Freeman, Ted Danson, Jeff Goldblum, Aimee Teegarden, Bella Thorne, Jenna Ushkowitz, Sarah Shahi, Steve Howey, Dennis Haysbert and Beverly D’Angelo attended Oceana's yearly fundraiser soiree at a private residence in Laguna Beach, CA on Sunday night. More →

Sunny Leone: Too Much Sex Can Be A Bad Thing For Pets Jul 31, 2012

Seductively winking her eye next to the caption “Too Much Sex Can Be a Bad Thing. Sterilise Your Dogs and Cats”, Bollywood actor and adult-entertainment star Sunny Leone appears in a brand-new ad for PETA India. More →

Exclusive: Team USA Olympians Talk Charity Jul 27, 2012

With the 2012 Olympics kicking off in London this weekend, LookToTheStars.org is proud to bring you this special feature showcasing some of the Team USA athletes taking part and their favorite charities. More →

Paul McCartney Interrupts Olympic Rehearsal To Plead For Indian Elephant Jul 26, 2012

Today, after hearing from PETA India about the plight of a young elephant who has been beaten and is kept in chains, former Beatle Paul McCartney broke from rehearsals for his performance at the London Olympics to send an urgent letter to Indian Forest Minister Dr Patangrao Shripatrao Kadam. More →

George Brett Fronts Animal Welfare Campaign Jul 26, 2012

Hall of Famer George Brett, known for his mean bat during a 21-year career with the Kansas City Royals, is now a big hit with animal lovers across North America. That’s because Brett—one of only four players in Major League Baseball history to accumulate 3,000 hits, 300 home runs, and a career .300 batting average—has just shot two brand-new ads for PETA about the importance of not locking dogs inside cars during hot or even just warm weather. More →

Morrissey Has Homeless Animals On His Mind Jul 24, 2012

Morrissey is wearing a unique chapeau in his new ad campaign for PETA: a rescued tabby, who’s perched on Moz’s head next to the words “Homeless Animals on Your Mind? Spay or Neuter Today”. More →

Jessica-Jane Clement: No Bunny Should Suffer For Beauty Jul 20, 2012

BBC presenter Jessica-Jane Clement doesn’t want the European Commission to be hustled by the cosmetics industry. That’s why the glamour model has stripped down for two stunning new PETA ads with brown-and-white bunny Sammy above the words, “No Bunny Should Suffer for Beauty.” More →

Bill Oddie Marches In London For Bears Jul 16, 2012

Wearing bear masks, dressed in black and holding signs that read, “MoD: Go Fur-Free”, hundreds of compassionate members of the public marched through central London on Saturday to urge the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to replace The Queen’s Guards’ bearskin caps with cruelty-free faux fur. More →

Morgan Freeman To Attend Oceana SeaChange Summer Party Jul 12, 2012

This year marks the 5th Anniversary of the annual SeaChange Summer Party, an event benefitting Oceana. This Orange County, California benefit gives supporters an opportunity to help bring back the sea’s bounty for ourselves and for our children. More →

Jesse Eisenberg Speaks Out For Parrots Jul 11, 2012

In a newly released video Academy Award-nominated actor Jesse Eisenberg has joined forces with The Humane Society of the United States to speak out about the inhumane treatment of exotic birds. More →

Rare Frog Named After Prince Charles Jul 10, 2012

A rare species of Ecuadorian stream frog has been named Hyloscirtus princecharlesi in recognition of The Prince of Wales's efforts to safeguard the world’s rainforests. More →

Paul McCartney Supports Efforts To End Animal Testing For Cosmetics Jul 9, 2012

Sir Paul McCartney has given his backing to Humane Society International's Be Cruelty-Free campaign, the largest-ever global effort to end animal testing for cosmetics worldwide. More →

Jude Law And Radiohead Join Forces For Greenpeace Video Jul 6, 2012

Radiohead and Jude Law have teamed up with Greenpeace for a new video as part of the organization’s Save The Arctic campaign. More →

Bill Oddie Honored By PETA For Services To Abused Birds Jul 6, 2012

Bill Oddie, one of Britain’s best-loved naturalists – who has been a permanent fixture on TV screens for more than 40 years – was presented with an award from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) at a prestigious ceremony held at the Royal Air Force Club in the West End of London last weekend. More →

Sia Takes A Bite Out Of Animal Overpopulation Jul 4, 2012

Her singles with Flo Rida – “Wild Ones” – and David Guetta – “Titanium” – peaked on international music charts this year, but there’s one thing that Australian “Breathe Me” singer Sia doesn’t want to keep climbing: the number of homeless dogs and cats. More →

Woody Harrelson And Jessica Chastain Named As Sexiest Vegetarians Jul 2, 2012

Their combined 45 years of meat-free eating may have given Woody Harrelson and Jessica Chastain the edge they needed to vault to the top of PETA's annual Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrities contest. More →

Kate Walsh Swims With Sharks in Belize Jun 29, 2012

Oceana in Belize was thrilled to be joined earlier this month by actress and Ocean activist, Kate Walsh. More →

Joanna Page Becomes Ambassador for Animal Charity Jun 28, 2012

Bubbly actress, Joanna Page, is all set to fly the flag for pets as she takes on her new role as an Ambassador for PDSA. More →

Alice Braga Backs WSPA Pawprint Campaign At Rio+20 Jun 25, 2012

Hollywood actress Alice Braga backed WSPA's Pawprint campaign calling for improved farm animal welfare at Rio+20. More →

Kelly Harper Helps The Underprivileged Jun 22, 2012

Philanthropic musician Kelly Harper's debut hit single "New Best Friend " stood at number 38 for four weeks on Billboards R&R Top 40 charts. While Kelly prepares for her fall tour she will also focus on promoting awareness about helping the less privileged. Kelly is volunteering to help the non-profit organization Free Arts for Abused Children as well as The Humane Society. More →

Game Of Thrones Star Supports Walk For Farm Animals Jun 21, 2012

Though the season finale of the HBO’s mega-hit Game of Thrones left viewers pondering the fate of Tyrion Lannister, the show’s breakout star Peter Dinklage is already gearing up for his next battle: speaking up for farm animals as national spokesperson for Farm Sanctuary's Walk for Farm Animals. More →

Vote For PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity 2012 Jun 21, 2012

Who will be named PETA's Sexiest Vegetarian Celebrity of 2012? Will it be a longtime vegetarian such as Jessica Chastain and Woody Harrelson, or will newly vegan husband-and-wife team Ben Stiller and Christine Taylor take top honors? More →

Photos: Stars Come Out For Farm Sanctuary Jun 19, 2012

Farm Sanctuary held its benefit cocktail party in Los Angeles, CA on Saturday, June 16. Special guests included Emily Deschanel (Bones), David Hornsby (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), Kevin Nealon (Weeds), Tony Kanal (No Doubt), Seamus Dever (Castle), and more! More →

Cody Simpson Wants Fans To Look After Their Pets Jun 19, 2012

Hot on the heels of the release of his new EP, Preview to Paradise, 15-year-old Australian pop star Cody Simpson is calling on his fans to give their dogs and cats all the love and attention that they deserve. More →

Comedians Stand Up For Animals Jun 18, 2012

Last week, some of Hollywood’s most outspoken comics teamed up for a benefit for the most outspoken animal rights group, PETA. More →

Cesar Millan Launches PSA Competition For Shelter Pet Awareness Jun 18, 2012

Renowned dog behavior specialist and animal activist Cesar Millan, from National Geographic WILD’s The Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, urges schools to raise awareness about shelter pets, also known as Mutt-i-grees, with the second annual Mutt-i-grees “America Adopts” PSA Contest. More →

Lucy Lawless Appears In Court Over Ship Occupation Jun 14, 2012

The eight Greenpeace activists – including Lucy Lawless – arrested before and during an occupation of a Shell-chartered drillship in February were today remanded at large for sentencing on September 14 at the New Plymouth District Court in New Zealand, after pleading guilty to charges of unlawfully being on a ship. More →

Josh Duhamel Launches High-Five For Pet Adoption Jun 13, 2012

PetSmart Charities has teamed up with actor Josh Duhamel to launch the “High-Five for Pet Adoption” campaign celebrating the 5 million pets’ lives that have been saved through PetSmart Charities’ Adoption Centers. More →