animal cruelty

Joan Jett, Willie Nelson, Heart & others boycotting SeaWorld

Joan Jett at Riot Fest Chicago in September (more by Kristie Shanley) Heart, Willie Nelson and Barenaked Ladies have cancelled performances at SeaWorld Orlando’s Bands, Brew & Barbecue February music series (hope seafood’s not on the menu) in the wake of multiple airings of the documentary Blackfish on CNN and popular backlash to the conditions of orca captivity portrayed in the film…

Queen's Brian May fighting for badgers

“Queen star Brian May has launched a new campaign against cattle farmers in a bid to save badgers from an “indefensible” cull. Government officials are allowing farmers in West Gloucestershire to shoot badgers in a bid to slow the spread of bovine tuberculosis, which can kill off herds of cows…

Mermaid Parade pictures (w/ Lou Reed & Laurie Anderson)

The 2010 Mermaid Parade happened Saturday afternoon in Coney Island with special guests Lou Reed & Laurie Anderson acting as king and queen…