Leona Lewis Rescues Bunny July 24, 2009

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The lovely Leona Lewis has proved time and again that she has a heart of gold when it comes to her animal friends. She doesn't wear animals (and that includes leather!) or eat them, and this week she stopped a homeless man from making a meal out of a bunny.

After spotting the man with a tethered rabbit on L.A.'s famous Melrose Ave., the "Bleeding Love" singer asked what he intended to do with the rabbit. The man told Leona he may eat him, and that was all she needed to hear. She quickly gave him $100 to buy some food and, in exchange, he gave her the rabbit.

A friend of the singer's said, "She didn't think life on a lead was any way for a rabbit to live—then when he said he was going to eat it she knew she had to save it." Aw, see, heart of gold.

As for the bunny, well Melrose—named for the street where she rescued him—is living the good life at Leona's L.A. pad. I'm pretty sure he's the happiest bunny on the planet right now.

If peta2 Bloggers Picked 2009's Sexiest Vegetarian Winners May 19, 2009

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I'm sure you're all well aware that peta2's fifth annual World's Sexiest Vegetarian poll is under way, and I know you've all voted and told your friends to vote too, no? We thought you'd like to know who would win if some of the peta2 bloggers picked this year's winners, so without further ado ...

Y'all know by now that my Davey Havok gets my vote every year for the dudes, and he will again this year. He's so yummy and talented and amazing. Oh, Davey. For the ladies, I'm going with a new addition to this year's list ... the lovely Kellie Pickler! She's super pretty and from what I've seen she seems like a sweet person who genuinely cares about animals. Go Davey and Kellie!

For the dudes I have to go with Gabe from Cobra Starship, he had me at "Snakes on a Plane". For the ladies, Ginnifer Goodwin by a mile. She's always been my favorite on "Big Love"!—Ashleigh

Girl: My pick is Leona Lewis. She is beautiful, talented, and vegetarian—a triple threat!
Boy: My pick is Jason Schwartzman. He's an actor, singer, and damn sexy. Nough said.—Lara

For the dudes, I'm gonna go with Casey Affleck (my favorite of the Affleck brothers!). For the ladies, I'm going with Kellie Pickler—OK, so maybe I'm a bit biased because she hearts PETA's Vegan College Cookbook!—Marta

I would consider myself somewhat of an "Arrested Development" enthusiast, and therefore I have to give the title for the ladies to Portia de Rossi. I will say though that Alicia Silverstone came in a very close second. "Clueless" is one of my fave movies. Although there are quite a few fellas deserving of the title, I have to stay true and throw my fangs up for my homeboy Gabe Saporta.—Megan

I'm rooting for Mindy from Lydia because her band is really good, and she's got an amazing voice. Mindy used to be on the peta2 Street Team, too! For guys, let's say Hrishikesh from The One AM Radio. Gotta support my brown brother.—Pulin

Hmm ... for girls, I'd have to say Alison Mosshart of the Kills. Now guys, this is a bit harder—mostly because I can't decide whether or not to vote for Davey Havok or Fran Mark—possibly my two favorite men in the entire universe, or give someone new a chance. This year is extra tough considering I've just fallen in love with Dillinger Escape Plan and Liam Wilson's on the list—and just about everyone from Most Precious Blood made the cut! Sigh, what is a girl to do.—Rachel

Oh decisions, decisions. Seeing Radiohead perform live—during a thunderstorm—was one of the best concert experiences I've ever had, and their veggie-powered lead singer Thom Yorke played no small role in that. I think I will give him my much-coveted vote this year to return the favor. As for the ladies—I was just about to pull the lever for the ever-entertaining Ellen, but that was before I saw that Olivia Wilde (aka Dr. Remy "Thirteen" Hadley on "House") is VEGAN! With her in the running it's clear that nobody else stands a chance, but if she inspires the next generation of TV viewers and fictional doctors to join her in not eating animals it'll all be worth it. Like musical chairs with too many chairs—everybody wins!—Ryan

For the ladies, my vote is with Shannon Elizabeth. I know what you're thinking—I just like her name—well, you're wrong! Shannon is a great example of a sexy girl who still brings the laughs. Does anyone remember "American Pie"? Not to mention, Shannon is an advocate for shelter animals, and I can't think of anything sexier than compassion! For the men, it's a toss up. I want to say Morrissey, but that would be really cliché because I'm the token girl with a Smiths tattoo. While I will always have an undying love for Moz, my real vote is with the man who wrote a little song called "Clavicle" about yours truly (HA, I WISH!), Matt Skiba of Alkaline Trio. Oh, I feel so creepy, but it's a good creepy. A really, really, really good creepy.—Shan

My picks for this year's winners are Carrie Underwood and Mos Def. I recently saw Carrie perform on TV, and her body's insane (plus I gotta rep for all the country fans out there)! As for Mos Def, he's one funny mofo. And nothing's sexier than a guy who can make you laugh. Did I mention I can't wait for his new album to drop next month!?!—Tiffany

So who will it be? The poll closes at the end of May so you had better get voting if you want your favorite sexy veg celebs to be crowned this year's winners!

Too Posh for Pelts! January 24, 2009

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Today's blog features guest blogger, peta2 UK's Violet.

There is always speculation about Posh's furry vs friendly credtials. The fur hags out there like to believe that the fashionista is one of them (i.e. spineless and brain-dead) but in fact Posh has a wardrobe FULL of luxurious FAUX furs!

In the fashion world it can be easy to lose sight of your morals, but our favourite yummy mummy is unwavering on the fur issue. A source close to Posh told the Daily Mail "Posh is very firm on the subject of fur," adding, "Victoria never wears real fur."

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Posh is of course in great company, Eva Mendes, Sarah Harding, Leona Lewis, and Sophie Ellis Bexter, to name but a few, are all against fur. It just goes to show, to be fashionable you don't need to be draped in the corpses of tortured animals a la the Trollsens! Bravo Victoria!

Leona Lewis - Harrods Fur Snub! October 10, 2008

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Today's blog features guest blogger, peta2 UK's Violet...

In just one more thing to add to our "Reasons That peta2 Are In Love With Leona Lewis" list, the beautiful Leona proved that her compassion is NOT for sale when she rejected a £1m offer from Harrods boss Mohammed Fayed to open this year's summer sale because of the department stores ruthless pelt pushing record. Harrods is the only department store in the UK that continues to sell real fur! Come on Harrods, get out of the dark ages and take a leaf out of Harvey Nichols' book!

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Leona said, "I'm totally against animal cruelty. I don't have clothes, shoes or bags made from animal products."

Also on the Leona front - rumour has it that she's been in talks with Sir Philip Green about creating a range of non-leather bags and shoes for Topshop!!! Right, I'm off to Pilates so I can get fighting fit, ready for the inevitable scramble at the unveiling!! Watch out ladies; see you at the front of the queue!!!

*Violet
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We're Loving Leona! March 28, 2008

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Today's blog features guest blogger, peta2 UK's Violet...

One of peta2's new [bleeding] loves (besides Panic at the Disco's single—it's so bloody catchy!) is unsurprisingly the lovely Leona Lewis! Not only one of the most talented ladies in pop, but she's a great friend to the animals and this month she's guest blogging for one of our favourite mags, Cosmogirl!

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In her blog with Cosmogirl she talks about recently meeting Jamie Oliver, and how she can't wait to get some vegetarian recipes from him! So Leona, if you're reading this, please send them to us too! Yum yum!

Leona is managed by fellow animal friend Simon Cowell (yes please) and she's a girl after our own heart. She loves shopping, shoes and handbags, but she also loves animals and knows that they shouldn't have to suffer for anyone's shopping spree. In the past she's said, "I hate the thought of animals being killed just for our pleasure, so I won't wear leather."

Three cheers for Leona!

*Violet
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P.S. Simon Cowell is my ONLY celebrity crush (except Morrissey - but that's different).