Soul queen Aretha Franklin has been put on blast by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after her fur wearing appearance at the recent Grammy Awards.
PETA released a statement last week requesting that the Queen of Soul give up her dead animal skins for good.
"Music lovers may think of you as a 'queen,' but to animal lovers, you are a court jester," wrote PETA spokesperson Dan Matthews. "Why not shed the old-fashioned look that adds pounds to your frame and detracts from your beautiful voice? Please consider donating your furs to the homeless as 'queen of compassion,' Mariah Carey, did. You'll get a tax credit for the donation, and we at PETA will all sing your praises."
Last week, Franklin was the target of Beyonce's father/manager Mathew Knowles, who released a statement calling the singer "ridiculous" and "immature" for griping about his daughter calling Tina Turner "the queen" before their Grammy performance.
this peta is crack they have nothin to do but make up usless organisation like the one for the uncircumsid men
Tina
2/19/2008 8:46:59 PM
I am a animal lover as well, but what's the difference between eating an animal and wearing it. Or, even domesicating certain species for scientific studies. When we first had the assigment of naming and tending to this creation, we lost that privilege, hence animals became a source of warmth and food.
MM Truth
2/19/2008 12:26:48 PM
PETA-what diffence does it make who wears the furs? The bible states WE have domain over animals, I do not care about your cause, there are enough animals to satisfy all needs of mankind. So, back to the issue, if a poorer person wears the furs...it's okay. I love Aretha for all that she has been through. She is an example of success and perseverance. Wear your furs Aretha, you are beautiful regardless of weight. Your statements are your opinions that I respect, like this is mine. Peace, Live to the fullest!
eL-Train
2/19/2008 8:36:48 AM
I am so over PETA sometime, but at the same token...I am so over Aretha Stanklin and her horrid sense (or lack thereof) fashion. I agree that the furs are dated and so unforgiving to her "look"...but hey, she is detroit-tacky--->would you expect anything less?
O.P.
2/18/2008 7:03:54 PM
Well, since she already OWNS the furs, let her wear them -- it gets awfully cold in Detroit! PETA is just using Miss Franklin's fame to bring attention to their cause. Calling her names won't help. Also, Aretha is doing something about her weight. She's on the Jenny Craig program, has a nutritionist, but needs a hypnotist to convince her phyche about food in general. Her attitude about food has to change, mentally. Franklin is determined to loose the weight gradually and not starve herself to death. I just want her to get back down to her "singing weight."
Soul queen Aretha Franklin has been put on blast by People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) after her fur wearing appearance at the recent Grammy Awards. 
