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PETA Bristles at 'Cruel' Aretha

Queen of Soul joins Eva Longoria, Lindsay Lohan on group's worst-dressed list

By Rob Quinn,  Newser Staff

Posted Feb 21, 2008 8:11 AM CST

(Newser) – The Queen of Soul's fondness for fur means she isn't getting any R-E-S-P-E-C-T from PETA, Access Hollywood reports. Aretha Franklin has topped the animal rights organization's latest worst-dressed list after wearing a fur coat to the Grammys. "Music lovers may think of you as a 'queen,' but to animal lovers, you are a court jester," wrote PETA's vice president.

The catty countdown continued with leather-loving Marilyn Manson, Eva Longoria, "supermodel to super-tramp" Kate Moss, "cold-blooded' Kylie Minogue, and "skanky" fur wearer Lindsay Lohan. The animal rights group had a few suggestions as well as jibes: "Why not shed the old-fashioned look that adds pounds to your frame and detracts from your beautiful voice?" PETA wrote to Aretha.

Musician Marilyn Manson's fondness for leather earned him a place on PETA's worst-dressed list. Manson may just be the shock-rocker's stage name, but his wardrobe is a real-life tale of blood and guts, wrote the animal rights organization. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles)
Musician Marilyn Manson's fondness for leather earned him a place on PETA's worst-dressed list. "Manson may just be the shock-rocker's stage name, but his wardrobe is a real-life tale of blood and guts,"...   (Associated Press)
Aretha Franklin arrives at the Sony BMG Post-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. in this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo. Franklin was crowned this year's worst-dressed celebrity by the animal rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)
Aretha Franklin arrives at the Sony BMG Post-Grammy Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. in this Feb. 10, 2008 file photo. Franklin was crowned this year's worst-dressed celebrity by the animal rights organization...   (Associated Press)
A PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activist dressed as a prehistoric woman shows an anti-fur banner in the wake of the Women's Fall/Winter 2008/2009 collections that are being presented in Milan, Italy, Monday, Feb. 18, 2008. (AP Photo/Alberto Pellaschiar)
A PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) activist dressed as a prehistoric woman shows an anti-fur banner in the wake of the Women's Fall/Winter 2008/2009 collections that are being presented...   (Associated Press)
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