Note To Beyoncé's Dad -- Back Off

Posted Jun 19th 2006 9:39AM by Harvey Levin

The undercover video we posted last Friday -- showing how PETA ambushed Beyoncé at Nobu restaurant in New York City -- has triggered a pretty big debate.

Did PETA go too far by winning a charity auction to dine with Beyoncé, then setting her up with an undercover camera? Did TMZ go too far by posting the video?

I'm not trying to put myself out as a moral compass, but there are some undeniable truths here. First, the process of creating fur is an ugly, brutal and arguably torturous business. As for whether it's an acceptable practice, well that's the subject of legitimate, intense debate.

I'm more than a little surprised that people are shocked that PETA went after Beyoncé. Remember, Beyoncé does more than wear fur -- she has a line of clothing that includes fur. It's one thing if PETA broke into Beyoncé's house, but for cryin' out loud, confronting her at Nobu... You put yourself out on an issue of intense emotion, what on earth do you expect?

Beyoncé's dad/manager went ballistic on TMZ, but we will not take this video down. First of all, we didn't shoot it. Second, it's a legit story. We do not sanitize news or present only what is acceptable to celebs and their relatives. We won't be strong-armed by bullies and threats.

Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Fashion Police, Beyonce Knowles, H-Wood

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1. Leave her alone!!!! There are other important things to be talking about....

Posted at 10:32AM on Jun 19th 2006 by mama

2. Keep it posted!!! It's a real video and it's a real clothing line. Besides, who DOESN'T want to see a celebrity get yelled at? Puhleeze....

Posted at 10:45AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Francine

3. You all need to get a life! Stay the hell out of people's business. Go after the people that killed the animal that made the damn coat. PETA - a bunch of self righteous a--h----!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 10:46AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Dee

4. don't back down, TMZ! and a BIG thanks to peta for exposintg beyonce as the fur-whore she is! her and jennifer lopez should be fed to lions!

Posted at 10:51AM on Jun 19th 2006 by rick

5. I love animals, but I can't stand PETA. They are a nasty organization that constantly engages in bully tactics and give large sums of money to people who blow up medical research facilities. Yes, the process of taking fur from animals is brutal and violent, and I would personally not wear fur, but I find PETA and their tactics far more disturbing than any fur farm could ever be. So many people join PETA and give them money without having any idea what they're really all about and what they want.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jun 19th 2006 by londoncalling

6. OMG, I think wearing real fur is totally disgusting &uncool I mean some company goes and kills some poor animal to make fur coats and stuff like that so some rich person can spend hundreds or thousands of dollars wear for a few months or a year or two then trash it. I really don't think Beyonce or anyone else should use or wear fur.

Posted at 10:58AM on Jun 19th 2006 by alyssa

7. I don't see why the Dad is mad, B. is not painted in a bad light at all, PETA is crazy, and a lot of people think that. Who in the hell throws paint on people? Fur sucks, but you catch more bees with honey than with vinegar. And TMZ, why are you implying that behavior is somehow excusable? Just because Daddy made you mad? So obvious

Posted at 10:58AM on Jun 19th 2006 by nat

8. True the issue of wearing fur, creating fur, manufactoring fur is an issue of debate, intense debate. But to record her without her knowledge or consent was wrong and I believe illegal. If you can't have your issue heard or acknowleged or debated within the realms of responsibility, without having to be deceitful and sneaky, doesn't that make you just as bad if not worse?

Posted at 11:03AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Sissy

9. I think it is insane to think PETA went to far. Absolutly not- she set herself up completely. She posted a dinner on ebay- so if PETA didn't win it, then some other crazy obsessed fan would. Biance's dad should be mad at THEIR people for not running the background first. I personally feel that PETA should not have been kicked out- they won the auction- she should have sat their and listened the entire time- she is an idiot

Posted at 11:06AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Melani

10. I think PETA is just getting creative at promoting a cause that is worthy to them and many others. If she's going to include fur in her wardrobe and her clothing line knowing it's a controversial issue, then she should be prepared to defend her stance under any circumstances. Ultimately, PETA didn't break any laws. She just got caught with her fur pants down.

Posted at 11:06AM on Jun 19th 2006 by JesOHYESica

11. Not really.

This top is indeed important: Cruetly to animals is a dreadful thing.

Posted at 11:07AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Herbie J Pilato

12. It is a true fact that the creation of fur clothing, manufactoring of fur clothing and other items is a subject of intense debate. However, to record Beyonce without her consent or knowledge was just as wrong, and I believe illegal. If you cannot make your point or express your beliefs or ask her about her actions without resorting to deceitful and sneaky tactics such has hidden cameras and obtaining a charity dinner under false pretenses, doesn't that make you just as bad, if not worse?

Posted at 11:07AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Sissy

13. I think it is insane to think PETA went to far. Absolutly not- she set herself up completely. She posted a dinner on ebay- so if PETA didn't win it, then some other crazy obsessed fan would. Biance's dad should be mad at THEIR people for not running the background first. I personally feel that PETA should not have been kicked out- they won the auction- she should have sat their and listened the entire time-

Posted at 11:08AM on Jun 19th 2006 by Melani

14. Shame on Beyonce, We all need to support Peta, its a shame that we kill animals for something so futile as a fur coat.

Posted at 11:11AM on Jun 19th 2006 by byron charles

15. While I don't really endorse PETA's tactics most of the time. I found it Beyonces balnk stare during the conversation and refusint to look the people in the eye hilarious. Another dumb showbiz bimbo who has no morals other than praying at the altar of stardom and money. if she had a clue or any conviction she would have engaged in a bit of debate or at least aknowledged their existence. She seemed to be fine when they werte kissing her ass in the beginning. Too funny when these empty heads get exposed...

Posted at 11:14AM on Jun 19th 2006 by racer

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