Tag Archives | celebrity

Celebs Tweet For Rhinos

June 13, 2013

(CELEBRITY ACTIVISM) Rhinos are receiving a helping hand from a number of high profile tweeters. A total of 25 celebrities including Leonardo DiCaprio and Edward Norton are using the social networking site to support the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and their fight against rhino poaching. Due to the success of their outreach, the group of celebrities won the ZSL, a £500,000 grant from Google. Continue reading to find out how the money will be used to protect rhinos from harm at the hands of poachers. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Chanel’s Newest Trend: Marrying Your Cat?

June 10, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) Karl Lagerfeld’s love for his kitty companion is so passionate that the German fashion designer laments the fact there is no interspecies marriage. Chanel’s creative director has admitted he never knew he could feel so much love for a cat, confessing that he spoils the fur off his kitty Choupette. Choupette has her own Facebook and Twitter accounts along with two personal maids. She is also groomed twice a day, receives high-end manicures, and has inspired an entire fashion line. Read on for more on this lucky kitty’s fancy lifestyle. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Grumpy Cat Gets Movie Deal, Hates It

May 30, 2013

(FAMOUS CATS) She’s most famous for her movie star pout so it comes as no surprise the Internet’s best brooding sensation is getting her own movie deal. Tardar Sauce, better known as Grumpy Cat, is set to make a “Garfield-like” family comedy film with Broken Road Productions, the same company behind the 2011 flick, Jack and Jill, starring Adam Sandler. America’s favorite miserable cat will soon star alongside comedians Will Ferrell and Jack Black. The movie plans to assign Grumpy a voice, making her famous sarcastic remarks come to life. Read on to find out Grumpy’s reaction to this wonderful news. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Uh-oh! The Biebs Has A New Kitten?

May 29, 2013

(CELEBRITY PETS) Justin Bieber is at it again, and this time, he isn’t monkeying around. Soon after the pop sensation abandoned his former pet monkey in Germany, Bieber has posted a series of Instagram photos of what may possibly be his newest pet sensation. Read on for more on the Biebs’ new pet, and check out the Instagram photos that have made this adorable animal an instant star. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Bob Barker asks University of Virginia to stop medical testing on cats. Photo Credit: sustainabilityninja.com

Bob Barker Targets Penn. Pigeon Shoots

May 29, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) Legendary former game show host Bob Barker has joined forces with SHowing Animals Respect And Kindness (SHARK) urging Pennsylvania state legislators to pass a bill that would ban live pigeon shoots. During this cruel practice, pigeons are launched into the air and participants gun them down for sport. Barker is speaking up for our feathered friends and released a video showing the pain and suffering the dying birds are subjected to. Read more about Barker and SHARK’s compassionate efforts against this inhumane and legal Pennsylvania tradition. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Lily Cole On The Ugly Truth About Beauty

May 28, 2013

(ANIMAL ACTIVISM) British model Lily Cole plans to protest the use of shark liver oil at the Hay Festival of Literature and the Arts in Wales this Thursday. Squalene—an oil extracted from the livers of endangered sharks—is being used more and more frequently in the cosmetic industry, particularly in the making of a high-end face cream. Cole will be joined by Alannah Weston, the creative director at Selfridges, who  is removing all products containing squalene from the store. Sharks are already under threat from the finning industry, so it’s important to quickly curb this “beauty” trend. Read on for more on this disturbing practice. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Adrien Brody Puts A Bullet In Animal Entertainment (VIDEO)

May 24, 2013

(ANIMAL WELFARE) PETA is never one to shy away from controversy. The organization is famous for its use of shocking media to stir up conversation on animal rights issues, and their newest ad takes the cake for shock value. The video is narrated by Academy Award winner Adrien Brody who walks viewers through the dismal life of apes used for entertainment.  The thought-provoking ad ends with a shocking image of the ape holding a gun, ready to end his unhappy life. Read on to find out why it’s never okay to use live animal actors and see the controversial video for yourself. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Not Funny: Hungover From Animal Death

May 23, 2013

(ANIMAL CRUELTY) Writer/Director Todd Phillips’ third installment of The Hangover Trilogy certainly has its moments, but falls far short of capturing the magic that made the first film so charming. And in its portrayal of animals, it plummets down a dark and nasty path, never to recover. There are many scenes in Hangover III that are supposed to be funny, but are merely ghastly or cruel, depicting the deaths of numerous animals. Read on for more on the film’s tasteless decision to swap good humor for cruelty. — Global Animal

Share Your Thoughts

Back to top