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Beyoncé Ambushed by PETA at Nobu

Beyoncé was confronted Thursday night at the swanky restaurant Nobu in New York City by two members of People For the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The two had won an eBay auction, benefiting VH1's Save the Music Foundation, to dine with the star. Beyoncé had no idea they were PETA members.


TMZ obtained video of the confrontation, shot by PETA, taped inside the restaurant. As they sat at the table, Beyoncé, who has a fashion line with her mother that uses fur, had no idea what was coming. After placing their orders, the PETA members confronted the singer.

The PETA members then pulled out a portable DVD player and began playing a tape of Pamela Anderson's attack on the fur industry, which highlights graphic footage of the process of killing animals for their fur.

Also present at the table -- Beyoncé's mother Tina and her sister Solange.

The PETA members were swiftly escorted out of the restaurant. Beyoncé and her relatives stayed inside.

Calls to Beyoncé's reps were not immediately returned.

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2716. Peta get a grip..What is the difference between someone wearing a fur and someone who eats meat.?Cows.pigs.and other animals are slaughtered for human consumption..You expect everyone to be a vegetarian?.When last I looked,as you have the right to protest and voice your opinion,Beyonce and anyone else who feels like it has the right to wear fur if they like.The problem is Peta needs to respect the opinions and perogatives of others as we respect your opposition to fur wearers. Intruding on Beyonce was just plain rude.There is a time and place for everything.Clearly this wasnt the time.Be respectful of others feelings..This is still a democratic nation.where we have the right to make our own decisions and choices.

Posted at 5:35PM on Sep 3rd 2006 by dee williams

2717. I am a fan of Beyonce. No I am not a fan of wearing dead animals I think the fake fur looks just as good, but come on you guys get off the girl's back. PETA was wrong for ambushing her like that. That was neither the time or the place to confront her like that, it was very rude. I would have liked to see Beyonce say something to defend herself instead of letting her mother do all of the talking for her. We as a society need to focus on bigger issues instead of animals. What do you say about people who eat meat? I think that it is real sad that we lose our minds over the treatment of animals and yet we watch and do nothing when there are people right here in our own country being treated worse than shit. (Katrina) Child Abuse...

Posted at 8:44PM on Sep 3rd 2006 by LaTasha

2718. YOU PEOPLE NEED TO MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESSES!!!!!!!!!!! SO WHAT IF SHE WEARS FUR! DON'T BE SO JEALOUS OF HER FAME AND FORTUNE! SHE MADE THE MONEY, THEREFORE SHE CAN WEAR IT TOO!!

Posted at 8:48PM on Sep 3rd 2006 by Tomeka

2719. Peta and other animal activist need to get a grip!! I wished they showed just as much vigor for HUMAN rights. How many homeless people did they pass on the way to the restauraunt that day. They remind me of the evangelical Christians who kill the abortion workers in the name of saving life.

Posted at 10:44PM on Sep 3rd 2006 by SHEbaby

2720. I am a Beyonce fan and I feel her reaction to the whole stupid thing was the best she could have done. I mean what did they want her to do slap the shyt out of her...I think not!!

Posted at 12:01AM on Sep 4th 2006 by Ms Mila

2721. Right on Benard!!!!!!!!!!
Marjorie do I hear a bit of jealousy in your voice, Bitch get a life.

Posted at 12:09AM on Sep 4th 2006 by Pat

2722. I feel PETA was rude and way out of line to confront Beyonce while dinning.. We are all entitle to fight for what we believe but it should never impose on others... PETA has no respect for HUMAN and I have no respect for PETA

Posted at 8:42AM on Sep 4th 2006 by Charlena

2723. If this comment offends anyone, pls accept my apologies. Now, lets take a look back in time. If its so wrong to kill animals then why did GOD accept the animal sacrifices from his followers? Why did GOD put animals here? For us to eat. PETA only do what they do so they can get recognition for there own benefit--to be seen for unselfish reasons. Everyone has the right to do what they feel is best for themselves but knocking someone for not being like you or believing in what you believe in is so stupid. So PETA if you don't want to eat meat then thats your thing. Beyonce', do what you want--I've never heard of someone eating fur, what else would you do with it? Even though I think Beyonce' is a stuck up and self-center individual, she has her rights too( even though she needs to treat people better) so wear your fur and wear it proud!!! Maybe PETA needs to live in the wilderness with the animals they love so much. Did you hear how they were caught killing animals in NC and were caught dumping them? They don't like to be caught red-handed you know....

Posted at 9:30AM on Sep 4th 2006 by Alicia

2724. Man has been using animals since the dawn of time. I used to be a PETA member. I do love to eat meat. I wear leather shoes. I wear a leather jacket. In favor of PETA, I would hope that the animal products I use come from animals that are treated humanely. Not tortured or kept in tiny cages,etc. Why do we have to be sadistic to animals for food and clothing. Humane treatment might cost more,but I'll feel better about myself in the end. Go organic. Free range chickens,eggs,beef. When death comes,life was short but O.K. Have feelings for other living creatures. They don't have a choice. Mike H

Posted at 10:31AM on Sep 4th 2006 by Mike Hendrickson

2725. Okay I saw the whole Beyonce vs. PETA attack. If anyone can recall there has been several even countless singers and songwriters who's been attacked by all kinds of lobbyists.

I find the fact that in America we are way too free to express our opinions that we go through extreme measures to impose it on others.

WELL if anyone from PETA is reading this comment!!!!!!

You just helped Beyonce promote and sell her new album B-Day!!!!!

CONTROVERSY SELLS!!!!!!!

ASK BIGGIE, PAC, 50 CENT, EMINEM, MICHEAL JACKSON, RICK JAMES, JAMES BROWN, FLAVA FLAV, MADDONA, WHITNEY HOUSTON AND BOBBY BROWN.

SO PETA KEEP TALKING!!!!!!!!!

BEYONCE KEEP COUNTING THOSE UNITS BABY!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 11:24AM on Sep 4th 2006 by RHYTHMWALKER

2726. I used to like Beyonce but dont anymore cus i think media is changing her 2 b sum1 different from who she really is but wart she does is her business n ppl should stop hating

Posted at 1:24PM on Sep 4th 2006 by Brittany

2727. I don't like beyonce either, but everyone have their own opinion. If peta wants to express it they can!

Posted at 1:50PM on Sep 4th 2006 by Bossy

2728. I think dat that is sad for someone to have to scheme to get what they want if u all were trying to make a point we get it ( YOU'RE CRAZY !!!) why everytime someone is doing great a person always have to find a way to bring dem down if dat wuz me at dat table u would've thought i wuz an animal dats 4 sho people who are writing say dat beyonce and her mother has no talent everybody know you sound ridiculous she is one of the best singers they have around and cant lie every album dat gurl drop she does her thing her clothes are beautiful her voice and also she is maybe dats why people hate these peta people need to start thinking before they start going as far as they did that is wrong and wasnt nothing cute about it i wonder if people will start getting harassed for killin roaches never know peta might just pop up at ur door much luv Beyonce

Posted at 3:44PM on Sep 4th 2006 by Lala

2729. There is a food chain we are at the top of it. People are starving children are dying. People are homless in the richest country on earth. A fur coat is the last thing on my mind. PETA seems to be a bunch of people with too much time on there hands. Do something that matters instead of harassing people. There are way more important things going on.

Posted at 4:49PM on Sep 4th 2006 by Nisha

2730. I used to be a fan of Beyonce until I started noticing her wearing fur. There is no need for it and the fact that she gets enjoyment from wearing dead animals is disgusting. This video really showed her for the kind of person she is, not very bright and ignorant. She couldn't even say anything in defense of her self. Also making up the story that she had visited the factory they are killed in, what a liar. Like any way they are killed would be humane. Also after PETA won that auction you don't think they would be able to be kicked out unless they were compensated.

Posted at 6:35PM on Sep 4th 2006 by Dawn McFerren

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