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To Fur or Not to Fur – Kanye West

The other day, I blogged about Olympian Johnny Weir, his love of fur, and PETA’s outcry against it. But, Johnny is not the only one in trouble with PETA for fur. Earlier this year, PETA announced its yearly Worst Dressed Celebrities list. Now this list has less to do with fashion and more to do with use of real fur in clothing. Topping the list was Madonna. She was quickly followed by the Olsen Twins, Maggie Gyllenhaal, and Kanye West. Rounding out the list was Elizabeth Hurley. While I am sure Johnny will make next year’s list, the only male … Continue reading →

To Fur or Not to Fur – Johnny Weir

The wearing of animal fur by celebrities is almost always going to cause a stir. PETA members have thrown paint and blood on those wearing fur to show their disgust, but that still hasn’t stopped some celebrities from choosing fashion over compassion, for animals that is. Flamboyant figure skater Johnny Weir was called out last month by PETA and Friends of Animals for wearing a costume with a fur trim at the U.S. Nationals. Weir said he received threats, something he wasn’t used to. “I’m not a huge politician that gets these threats all the time. I mean I’m a … Continue reading →

More Hollywood Splits Plus One Marriage

I just want to finish my “In Memoriam 2011” series, but celebs just won’t stop announcing splits. First up is Debra Messing. The “Will and Grace” actress announced she split from hubby of 10 years, actor-television producer Daniel Zelman. The two met while students at New York University and dated for years before making it official in 2000. They have a seven-year-old son, Roman. But, this breakup will be a bit like a Demi/Bruce one in that it seems to be terribly amicable. So much so that the couple have been separated for most of 2011, but still lived together. … Continue reading →

PETA Takes on Kim Kardashian, Resurrects Bea Authur

While the Humane Society is busy trying to get McDonald’s to use cage-free hen raising practices, PETA is continuing to fight other battles. The battle this week is with reality star Kim Kardashian. No, Kim didn’t wear fur or eat meat, but she did abuse a kitten, according to PETA. Kardashian posted a photo of herself holding a kitten by the scruff of the neck. Now, a lot of people think this is perfectly acceptable (my husband being one – I personally don’t do it) because after all, mama cats carry their babies this way. But, mama cats don’t have … Continue reading →

PETA Supports Pamela Anderson; Goes After Ringling Bros. Circus Again

If you watched the first elimination show of this season’s “Dancing with the Stars,” you may have been surprised to see Pamela Anderson in the bottom two. While I admit her dancing was a bit more risqué than the other dancers, I certainly didn’t think she deserved to be on the bottom, especially with people like Buzz Aldrin (who has since been eliminated) and Kate Gosselin still in the competition. Now it seems as if Pamela may have a savior in PETA. The actress, who has been a long time supporter of the animal rights organization, is now reportedly receiving … Continue reading →

Heath Ledger’s Death—What’s Real and What’s Rumor

Just as they did when Anna Nicole Smith was found dead, celebrity rumor mills have been working overtime in the days following Heath Ledger’s death. The fact that pills were found near the actor’s body certainly didn’t help to lessen growing speculation. Add to that the bizarre involvement of a masseuse who called Ledger’s alleged lady love former “Full House” actress Mary Kate Olsen before dialing 911 and you got the recipe for a full blown celebrity circus. So what is fact and what is fiction? Let’s break it down: THE FUNERAL According to a New York funeral home director, … Continue reading →