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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 →

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 →

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 →

Meet Ringo Starr And Help The David Lynch Foundation Jul 5, 2012

Here’s your chance to get up-close-and-personal with Ringo Starr, and help charity at the same time. More →

Paul McCartney's Bass Guitar Helps Raise Charity Funds At Star-Studded Event Jul 5, 2012

Music charity Nordoff Robbins celebrated its annual O2 Silver Clef Awards on Friday, June 29, which raised over £430,000 to go towards the organization’s vital work transforming the lives of vulnerable people through music. More →

Stars launch Save the Arctic campaign Jun 22, 2012

Stars from the worlds of music, film, TV and business yesterday launched a campaign to save the Arctic. More →

Andrew Lloyd Webber And Michael Buble To Be Honored By Nordoff Robbins Jun 20, 2012

The Manic Street Preachers, Fatboy Slim, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Jessie J and Michael Buble are among the honorees at this year’s annual Nordoff Robbins O2 Silver Cleft Awards. More →

George Clooney To Be Honored At Carousel Of Hope Gala Jun 6, 2012

The Carousel of Hope, the world’s premiere charity event benefiting childhood diabetes, hosted biannually by Barbara Davis, and presented by Mercedes Benz, is set for its 26th gala on Sat., Oct. 20, in Beverly Hills, Calif., at the Beverly Hilton. More →

Stars Gather At TigerTime Fundraiser Jun 5, 2012

TigerTime campaign celebrity supporters, including actors Abi Titmuss and Peter Egan and designer Elizabeth Emanuel, gathered in London last week to celebrate an absolutely fabulous £10,000 fundraiser. More →

John Bishop's PETA Billboard Towers Over London May 24, 2012

Grinning into the camera as three chicks perch on his shoulder next to the caption “Chicks Love a Vegetarian!” the hilarious British comedian John Bishop is the face of PETA's new billboard campaign. More →

Michael Clarke Duncan Appears In PETA Vegetarian Ad May 14, 2012

Three years ago, Michael Clarke Duncan, star of The Green Mile and The Finder, was eating a lot of meat—and he was feeling very sick. So when he turned 51, Duncan decided to try going vegetarian. He was so impressed by his improved health—and his lighter conscience—that the decision stuck. And now, Duncan is showing off his stronger-than-ever physique in a new ad campaign for PETA that proclaims, “I Am Michael Clarke Duncan, and I Am a Vegetarian.” More →

Lisa Edelstein Goes Naked For PETA Apr 12, 2012

Lying naked on a blanket of fresh green vegetables below the words “Eat Green to Go Green,” Lisa Edelstein stars in a brand-new pro-vegetarian print ad for PETA. More →

Recipe: Paul McCartney's Super Vegetable Salad Mar 27, 2012

Starting this week, Meatless Monday fans will get a year of enticing menus from one of the movement’s most famous supporters. Sir Paul McCartney, along with his daughters Stella and Mary, are launching The Meat Free Monday Cookbook (Kyle Books), which features menu ideas for every Monday of the year, from packed lunches to comforting stews. More →

See Paul McCartney Soundcheck Before Charity Show Mar 22, 2012

Paul McCartney is playing a special gig on March 29 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, and here is your chance to see the legend as he soundchecks before the show. More →

Roger Daltrey To Rock For Teenage Cancer Trust Feb 24, 2012

The Teenage Cancer Trust has added another concert to its roster of shows at the Royal Albert Hall at the end of next month. More →

Paul McCartney To Kick Off Teenage Cancer Trust Concerts At Royal Albert Hall Feb 20, 2012

Paul McCartney is to kick off the annual series of concerts benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust at the Royal Albert Hall. More →

Humane Society To Honor Vampire Diaries' Ian Somerhalder Feb 16, 2012

Ian Somerhalder, passionate animal advocate and star of international hit TV series The Vampire Diaries, will receive the prestigious Wyler Award at The Humane Society of the United States’ upcoming 26th Genesis Awards on Saturday, March 24, at The Beverly Hilton, Beverly Hills. More →

Katy Perry Pledges Part Of Me Proceeds To Charity Feb 15, 2012

Katy Perry has announced that proceeds from her new song, Part Of Me, will go to charity. More →

Paul McCartney Honored As MusiCares Person Of The Year Feb 13, 2012

Beatles legend Paul McCartney was honored as the 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year at a special event in Los Angeles on Friday, celebrating his exceptional artistic achievements as well as his philanthropic work. More →

Stars To Come Out For Paul McCartney At Charity Gala Feb 2, 2012

An impressive star-studded cast will come together to honor 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney during a sold-out gala on Feb. 10 in Los Angeles, two days prior to the 54th Annual GRAMMY Awards. More →

Rare Paul McCartney Print Up For Auction Jan 25, 2012

Beatles fans are in for a treat next month, as a very special piece of memorabilia goes under the hammer when Paul McCartney is awarded Person Of The Year by MusiCares. More →

Paul McCartney To Perform At MusiCares Person Of The Year Event Jan 16, 2012

Legendary singer/songwriter, 14-time Grammy winner and 2012 MusiCares Person of the Year honoree Paul McCartney is set to perform at the sold-out star-studded tribute concert, taking place in Los Angeles during Grammy Week on Feb. 10. More →

Morrissey Wants An End To Animal Testing For Cosmetics Jan 12, 2012

The British Union for the Abolition of Vivisection (BUAV) is delighted to have the support of legendary singer Morrissey for its No Cruel Cosmetics campaign to end animal testing for new cosmetics sold in the European Union. More →

Celebrate Douglas Adams' 60th Birthday With The Stars For Charity Dec 15, 2011

On what would have been Douglas Adams' 60th birthday next year, the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy author’s family and friends – in association with Save the Rhino (one of Douglas’ favourite charities) – will be throwing a very special party in his honor. More →

PETA Honors Famous Vegetarians On Postage Stamps Nov 29, 2011

A number of famous vegetarians are featuring on a limited edition sheet of US postage stamps launched by PETA. More →

Help Stop The Tiger Trade In China Nov 25, 2011

The Environmental Investigation Agency and a number of stars are endorsing a new petition calling on Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao to adopt a zero-tolerance policy on tiger trade. More →

Paul McCartney Supports Wild Animal Circus Ban Nov 11, 2011

Following the announcement by the Crown Prosecution Service that it has agreed to take on the prosecution of Bobby and Moira Roberts in relation to the mistreatment of their circus elephant Anne, Animal Defenders International (ADI) is now calling for her plight to become symbolic of a UK wild animal circus ban. And Sir Paul McCartney has pledged his support to ADI’s campaign. More →

Music Icons To Rock For The Prince's Trust Nov 9, 2011

Boy George, The Feeling and Pete Townshend are among the artists on board to rock the Royal Albert Hall next month for The Prince's Trust Rock Gala supported by Novae. More →