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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.

Related links:
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2746. 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

2747. 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

2748. 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

2749. I GIVE PETA A HIGH FIVE. SHE CAN HAVE THE ANIMALS KILLED TO GO ON HER CLOTHES BUT DOESNT WANNA LOOK AT THEM WHEN THERE RIGHT IN FRONT OF HER FACE, COME ON. ALSO WHY CANT SHE SPEAK FOR HERSELF WHEN CONFRONTED?

Posted at 10:21PM on Sep 4th 2006 by TIA

2750. I am just going to say this and I am through, I don't give a damn about Beyonce being a freakin' icon because she was a Houstonian before she even knew her damn name and because of that alone, she should have whooped their asses for messing with her while she was eating. Then she should have said, "to hell with yall talking about some ol' bullsh*t, like killing animals for fur", because I believe that mofo's are not putting any freakin' money in her pocket. Until then white folks need to shut their asses up about killing some damn animals and vote for a president that is going to keep are asses above f*cking water. PETA are just the damn people who vote for whack ass presidents, like BUSH, that's going to end up killing off the whole United States, and if he keep on f*cking around with this "OIL" SH*T the animals are not going to be here either, DUMB F*CKS! But until then ROCK ON "B" AND TO HELL WITH BUSH AND THE WHITE FOLKS THAT WANT TO F*CK THE ANIMALS!!!!!!!! H-TOWN, TEXAS FOR LIFE!!!!

Posted at 1:30AM on Sep 5th 2006 by STACEY JOSEPH

2751. Wearing fur in a kin to murder. If she supports it by buying the fur and using it in her clothing line then she's guilty as charged. The PETA interviewer was actually very polite. Beyoncé just sat there like an idiot because she knows she's wrong. What could she possibly say but “I’m sorry and I will quit allowing animal to be killed just for fashion’s sake”. But she choose to remain mute. I use to like her now I see she’s just a selfish money monger.

Posted at 11:59AM on Sep 6th 2006 by justsaynotofur

2752. 2749 your an idiot. PETA is completely against President BUSH since he is an animal killer. And has destroyed many bills to help animals. Get your facts straight before ending up sounding like a moron.

Also I have read that PETA has made many attempts to talk to Beyonce in a normal setting but since she knows she can't defend her self she wouldn't sit with them. I guess her classy way of handling her self (not) showed through.

Posted at 7:44PM on Sep 7th 2006 by Dawn McFerren

2753. Animals???? How about PEOPLE???? People are hungry, homeless and hopeless in New Orleans. That's something that is important. It seems some value animals more than humans. If people were as compassionate about human life as they are with animals, America wouldn't be going to hell in a hand basket. I have Native American heritage and am curious to know, does PETA target everyone or just celebrities? I'm not quite sure what fur has to do with listening to a song or seeing a movie. If you like the music or movie you don't form your opinion because of what someone is wearing. Oh!- Does all this hoopla include SEAFOOD????? LOL....

Posted at 9:29PM on Sep 8th 2006 by Vivian

2754. I AM A BIG FAN OF BEYONCE BUT AFTER HEARING THIS IT LEFT A REALLY BAD TASTE IN MY MOUTH. FOR SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BE PORTRAYED AS A "GOOD CHRISTIAN" GIRL THEN FOR HER TO CONDONE ANIMAL CRUELTY IS APPAULDING. WHERE MORE BLING-BLING IF YOU WANT TO MAKE A STATEMENT, WEAR A DRESS LIKE J-LO DID AT THE VMA'S TO MAKE AN IMPRESSION. BUT PLEASE NO MORE OF YOUR MOM'S DESIGNS!!!! AND PLEASE NO MORE FUR!!!! AND FOR PEOPLE TO SIT AND TALK ABOUT COWS AND CHICKENS WELL GOD PUT IT ON THIS EARTH AS A SURVIVAL, THEY WON'T BECOME EXSTINCT. IT'S NOT LIKE PEOPLE ARE WEARING COW AND CHICKEN FURS???? SO I HOPE PEOPLE WILL HAVE MORE COMPASSION FOR ANIMALS ON THIS EARTH WHO SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE, GOD NEVER INTENDED FOR THE TO BE HANGED UP IN OUR CLOSETS, BUT TO BE RESPECTED AS HIS CREATURES OF EARTH. AND BEYONCE NEXT TIME PUT A LIL BACK BONE IN IT YOU ALWAYS TALK ABOUT AN INDEPENDENT WOMAN THEN WHY WAS YOUR MOM DOING ALL THE TALKING? YOU HAVE A VOICE WE'VE ALL HEARD IT!

Posted at 4:42PM on Sep 11th 2006 by B

2755. I think the PETA means well. They are trying to get people to see the useless torture of animals of all kinds and situations, not just fur. If we use animals for fur or food, then we need to understand that they too feel pain just like us and it is not right, no matter what anyone says, to kill them in such ways no matter what the reason. We, as humans, have no right to kill any sentient being in a painful way. The meeting with Beyonce was a little off, but noone should use fur anymore for clothing. We don't need it anymore to protect us. It's just for fashion and in my eyes, if you are torturing an animal for fashion, then it's you who needs to get a life, not anyone caring or fighting for animals. You don't need fur and you can eat meat without buying it from mass food production companies. If there is a will, there is a way. It's just the will that's the hard part. Noone cares about pain and torture of anything as long as it's not happening to them. Overall, if everyone would take their passion, whatever it is, and try to help in that, the world would be a better place. PETA is a little off the deep end sometimes, but at least they are trying, what are you doing about what you care about?

Posted at 10:43AM on Sep 12th 2006 by Linda

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