PETA — Knut’s Death Could Have Been Avoided

The tragic passing of Knut, everyone’s favorite German polar bear, could have been prevented … maybe … this according to PETA.

Knut passed away in his habitat this morning of still-to-be determined causes at the age of 4. A rep for PETA tells TMZ they contacted to Berlin Zoo months ago to alert them to the fact that Knut was being “terrorized” by three female polar bears — including his own mother!

The rep tells us, “PETA Germany repeatedly asked zoo authorities to move Knut away from the three females to a different location. His premature death could possibly have been avoided. Polar bears don’t belong in captivity.”

A necropsy is planned for Monday to determine the cause of death.

News Source: TMZ

PETA — Gaga’s Meat Dress is a Maggot Magnet

Lady Gaga may have smuggled in a few extra guests to the MTV VMAs last night — because the people at PETA think it’s likely that her raw meat dress was “crawling in maggots.”

A rep for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals tells us that Gaga “has a hard time being ‘over the top,’ and wearing a dress made from cuts of dead cows is offensive enough to bring comment.”

But the rep notes that if the dress was made from actual meat — and not the fake stuff — it wouldn’t take long to go sour … saying, “After time spent under the TV lights, it would smell like the rotting flesh that it is and likely be crawling in maggots.”

Still hungry?!

Source: TMZ

Octomom to Dogs and Cats: Don’t Go Where I Went

Octomom Nadya Suleman — aka the pot — wants dogs and cats — aka the kettles — to refrain from having litters.

Octo has agreed to display a banner around her La Habra home for PETA, with the warning:  “Don’t Let Your Dog or Cat Become an Octomom.”

In return, Octo gets $5 grand and a month’s supply of veggie dogs and burgers.

We’ll live stream the unveiling tomorrow at 11 AM PT … ’cause you never know who’s gonna drop another litter in La Habra.

Source: TMZ

Kim Kardashian only posed for Playboy because her mother told her to.

The socialite admits she regrets baring all for the publication in December 2007, but was urged to do so by mother Kris Jenner to promote their ‘Keeping Up with the Kardashians’ TV programme.

She said: “I’m sorry I did Playboy. I was uncomfortable.

“‘Go for it,’ my mother said, ‘They might never ask you again. Our show isn’t on the air yet. No one knows who you are. Do it and you’ll have these beautiful pictures to look at when you’re my age.’ “

However, posing in another naked shoot for Harper’s Bazaar, the 29-year-old beauty admits she feels more comfortable this time around.

She told the magazine: “It’s definitely scary, but it’s very liberating. I think the message is embrace your curves and who you are. I feel proud if young girls look up to me and say, ‘I’m curvy and proud of it now.’

“I might have a little bit of cellulite. I might not be toned everywhere. I might struggle in this area or that.”

Meanwhile, Kim has come under fire for posting a picture on twitter with her holding a cat by the scruff of its neck.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) issued a statement criticising her behaviour.

The statement said: “Kim Kardashian isn’t the only person who mistakenly thinks that because a mother cat picks up her kittens by the scruff of the neck that a supportive hand under the rump isn’t needed.”

However, the brunette beauty has defended her actions and insists the animal is “fine”.

She said: “I have been getting negative comments regarding the way I was holding the kitty, but rest assured, the owner and vet were on set and showed me how to pick him up.

“The cat was not harmed in any way and is perfectly fine! I love animals and would never do anything to harm any animals.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

The former ‘Baywatch’ star has decided to call time on her romance with surfer-and-electrician Jamie Padgett – who she has been dating since she met him at Malibu’s Cove Trailer Park, the place she was living at while her house was being renovated – but is still friends with the hunk.

Pamela – who spent most of December in the UK starring in pantomime ‘Aladdin’ – told a friend it was over between her and Jamie.

A source told RadarOnline: “Pam made it pretty clear she is no longer dating Jamie and that she was looking for a new love interest.

“She didn’t have anything bad to say about him and described him as a ‘sweet guy’ and that she hoped they would remain friends.”

It seems Pamela’s ex-husband Tommy Lee – who she famously starred in a homemade sex tape with – may also have had a hand in the break-up.

The source added: “Tommy was jealous of Jamie and Pam’s relationship and he had given their two sons Brandon and Dylan some surfing lessons.”

When Jamie was asked about his relationship with Pamela he didn’t seem to know what was going on.

He said: “Pam is a fine mother and she does some great work for animal rights through PETA. I did not go to London with her over the holidays as I was doing my own thing – it’s up to her to say if we are dating or not. I will see her when I see her.”

Source: BANG Showbiz

The US TV host was awarded the title by People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) for her work in raising awareness of their campaigns promoting a lifestyle which is friendly to nature.

Tim Gunn, who appears on fashion programme ‘Project Runway’ in the US, was named Man Of The Year.

PETA President Ingrid E. Newkirk said: “Tim Gunn and Ellen DeGeneres show us that one person really can make a difference in the world by rejecting cruel deeds in favour of compassionate acts.

“Their message that animals must be treated kindly and respectfully has reached scores of people, and many of them have changed their buying habits, all because Gunn and DeGeneres spoke up for the voiceless.”

Ellen, who fronts a self titled show, said she was delighted by the honour.

She tweeted: “I’m honoured PETA named me ‘Person of The Year’. I thank them for protecting animals every single day. Amazing.”

PETA said it gave its accolade to Ellen for being vegan and championing the meat and dairy-free lifestyle by inviting experts like Jonathan Safran Foer and Dr. Neal Barnard on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show’.

Tim’s contributions include narrating the charity’s ‘Fashion Victims’ video, about extreme practices in the fur and reptile skin trade and for being creative director at fur-free fashion chain Liz Claiborne.

Both stars will be awarded plaques and a letter of appreciation.

Source: BANG Showbiz

The ‘Happy’ singer recently met with designer Stella – who shares similar views to Leona on the use of animal products in fashion – to discuss the possibility of her releasing her own branded products.

A friend told Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper Leona had said: “I’m on a mission. I’d love to promote a line of non-leather bags and shoes that are affordable. I think more needs to be available and not so expensive.

“There’s so much I want to do. I’ve always wanted to have my own fashion line, and that’s something I want to focus on next year.”

Vegetarian Leona, 24, doesn’t wear suede, leather or other animal products and is public supporter of PETA, while Stella has been a long-time vegetarian – just as her father Sir Paul McCartney and late mother Linda McCartney were.

The source added: “Leona and Stella get on like a house on fire. They met at the recent Children In Need charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall. They are both vegetarians, don’t wear leather and are huge animal lovers. The line would be very animal friendly.”

Meanwhile, Leona’s new LP ‘Echo’ topped the UK albums charts yesterday (22.11.09).

She said: “I’m absolutely thrilled. I put my heart and soul into it, so it’s great to get this reaction. I spent nearly nine months recording it, so it’s so great to finally let everyone share and enjoy it.”

Source: BANG Showbiz