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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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Pamela Anderson Anti-Fur Campaign movie



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91. I don't too much care for Beyonce or her music and I think that she gets more credit than she deserves but there is a certain think called respect. The people from PETA could have came up with another way to protest and it is obvious that they felt that this is the only way to do it which was absolutely stupid......... they missed out on a free meal. I would have protested after the meal. No matter how you feel about a person or their views on things, you have to respect them regardless. When you throw away the respect, what is left...nothing.

Posted at 9:27AM on Jun 16th 2006 by tc

92. Inappropriate comments should be removed? What didn't you remove the one where her mom and sister were called "bitches" (June 16, 12:19 am)
What do you consider inappropriate?

Posted at 9:27AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Rosemary Caldwell

93. Peta is nothing but a bunch a free-lancing terrorists that love to get arrested to further promote their agenda. Meat and fur were put on this earth by God for man. to enjoy and take care of for further enjoyment.

Anybody who support PETA is ill-informed about agri-business and GOD.

Posted at 9:28AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Kevin

94. Peta needs to have a burger a beer and chill out.

Posted at 9:30AM on Jun 16th 2006 by JPL

95. How about Beyonce can wear whatever she wants to wear...Freedom of choice baby. Either you choose to wear it or you don't. It's that simple.

Posted at 9:35AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Kia

96. Peta are nothing more than arrogant, obnoxious, narrow minded. hypocritical bullies. It's because of their scare tactics that I will do every thing I can to support fur for fashion!

Posted at 9:35AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Krissy

97. I don't agree with PETA, but that sh*t was funny.

Celebrity Confrontation - Publicist = Funny

Posted at 9:39AM on Jun 16th 2006 by ralphus

98. There is a time and place for everything; nor was this the time or place. First of all whether or not you WIN some random dinner or not...it is extremely unprofessional and borderline harrassment. If I was beyonce I would have told each and everyone of those members to leave at once. I am having a PRIVATE dinner with my family. If you should have any concerns with what I am doing with my fashion line, please submit your comments on my website or schedule an appointment like civilized human beings do. I would have filed a harrassment suit
because that was just not right. she wasnt even prepared to combat anything they said, becuase she was dining privately...HER DEFENSES were down! they should have more tact than to bring some SLAUGHTERHOUSE VIDEO to someone's DINNER. i would have thrown up in their face. PURPOSELY

Posted at 9:41AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Kyle

99. I think it is terrible what they did to Beyonce...she was being nice by even eating dinner with them....They were wrong for that....What about showing videos of the millions of children right here in the US ( not africa) that don't have food to eat or a place to stay, or who live in proverty...fight for that......Beyonce does a lot of stuff for the community.......so F*** PETA.....find a real problem to fight for..rather than yelling at rich people for wear something that would end up being road kill anyway......LOVE YA B

Posted at 9:43AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Erika

100. If you "I love fur" and "carnivores rule" people watched a video of how sickeningly cruel the fur and factory farm industries are, you might change your minds. If that didn't change your minds, then you're either incapable of compassion, or simply evil. The Bible tells us we have domain over the land and animals, but Jesus would never condone the torture we inflict on animals. Educate yourselves, and then challenge yourselves to live ethically.

Posted at 9:46AM on Jun 16th 2006 by vegansrock

101. ATTACKING BEYONCE' WITH MEAN WORDS AND OR ACTIONS IS WRONG

WHAT IS THE MATTER WITH THESE FOLKS........I DONT KNOW IF THEY KNOW BOUT THIS THING CALLED CHOICE. WE HAVE THEM. YOU CAN MAKE THEM.

IF YOU DONT WANT TO EAT MEAT, DONT. IF YOU DONT WANT TO WEAR FUR, DONT. ITS NOT ROCKET SCIENCE. (DUH)

FORCE WONT HELP ANYONE CHANGE AS A MATTER OF FACT IT DOESNT WORK OUT THAT WELL, HISTORY HAS PROVEN THAT

MONEY SPEAKS LOUDER THAN WORDS SO SPEND YOURS WITH THOSE YOU WANT ON WHAT YOU WANT.

DONT GO MESSIN UP PEOPLES COATS CUZ YOU WOULD BE MADE IF THEY DID IT TO YOURS. RESPECT CHOICES WE HAVE THEM

OH YEAH GET A GRIP

Posted at 9:51AM on Jun 16th 2006 by karen

102. I think Beyonce is great. You fight for animal rights but dont care about Black people and other people of color in this racist and segregated society we live in. Recieving poor: education bad food , no jobs, drugs and health care.

Deal with humans first " Your Brothers" it is in the bible you hypocrites, Love your brother/neighbors as you love yourself.
You love no one but yourselves at PETA self rightous frauds.

Posted at 9:53AM on Jun 16th 2006 by natalie

103. PETA = PEOPLE EATING TASTY ANIMALS!

Wear fur, eat meat, enjoy life! People first, animals second,

Posted at 9:55AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Jill

104. i jus think its funny how she had nothing to say . she let her mother and sister do the talking.... but this is soppossed to be a good role model for our generation.
she sings about being a survior and an independent woman what happend to that ?
and if u asked me she looked kinda of rude when the young lady was asking questions about how she got into a clothing line at the beginning of the interview.
im glad they did that it shows her true colors and jus how much she cares.

Posted at 10:05AM on Jun 16th 2006 by me

105. Has anyone looked into Peta? The founders, their financing, illegal activities, etc. While they claime to represent ethical treatment of animals, they think nothing of going to a dog show and setting dogs free to run and get hit by cars.


They play a dangerous game of roulette with animal lives in the balance. They don't really care about the animals or their p
They care about publicity, any way that they can get it.
or their well being.
If they truly cared for all animals, they wouldn't just select certain venues to express themselves. They would be against ANY person/business that used ANY animal for the betterment of human animals. I believe they would have to boycott, Guide Dogs for The Blind, Therapy Pets, etc.

You can't have it both ways.

Posted at 10:11AM on Jun 16th 2006 by Donna

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