"[Portia] will be in the audience with my mom and my friends and her mom and her family, and she has a gorgeous gown that is stunning," DeGeneres told E! News of her wife's Oscars attire before the show. "I definitely voted for that one," she added of de Rossi's dress. "But she was picking it anyway."
As for whether or not having her spouse in the audience was nerve-racking, DeGeneres said no, but admitted de Rossi gets a little nervous herself.
"She gets nervous for me," DeGeneres said. "I don't get nervous, but she gets really nervous for me."
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Wes Anderson's "The Grand Budapest Hotel" is a decade-spanning chase comedy featuring a star-studded cast of Anderson regulars such as Bill Murray, Owen Wilson and Jason Schwartzman, among others. What it doesn't include is Anderson's signature mix-tape soundtrack, replaced instead with a score from six-time Oscar nominee Alexandre Desplat. One of the signature cues Desplat wrote for Anderson is the backbone of this new clip from the film. Called "Mr. Moustafa," the track introduces Zero, the film's lobby boy, played by Tony Revolori, who grows up to resemble F. Murray Abraham. Check out the video below; "Grand Budapest Hotel" is out on March 7.
In 2012, Brooke Burke-Charvet posted a video on her blog announcing she had been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Considering herself "the epitome of health and fitness," the former "Dancing with the Stars" co-host says she never expected a routine checkup would end in a cancer diagnosis.
Breaking the news was difficult, Brooke says. "I wanted to control the media and I didn't want to just end up in the tabloids and have the big 'Brooke Cancer' [headline]," she tells "Oprah: Where Are They Now?"
Even harder, she says, was telling her children. "My 13-year-old, I was able to sit down with her and explain exactly what mommy was going to go through. She cried a lot; she took it really hard because she also wanted reassurance that I was going to be OK. And as much as I wanted to make her that promise, I've always been really honest and factual with my children, I think that's the best bet."
Brooke went into surgery to have a thyroidectomy, and seven days later she was able to announce she was cancer-free. "Greatest lesson I learned from the whole cancer experience was that sometimes, something can come along more powerful than you are -- it's not about what happens to you, it's about how you deal with it," she says.
Catherine Giudici took a shot at new husband Sean Lowe’s sexual prowess on Monday’s “Bachelor: Women Tell All” special.
Before Juan Pablo and his eliminated “Bachelor” contestants took the stage, Chris Harrison interviewed Giudici and Lowe about their post-married life together.
Juan Pablo fans (are there any left?), get ready for a "Bachelor" first. Former contestant Lucy Aragon posted an original song on YouTube on March 3 during Monday's episode. "Ess Okay," performed naked and with a ukelele, represents everything bizarre about this particular season of "The Bachelor."
Aragon was denied a rose in Juan Pablo's quest for love, and this song -- though written for fun, she says -- bashes good ol' JP for being a total "meano." Fair-weather "Bachelor" fans will remember Aragon as the "free spirit" who refused to wear shoes on the first night and then ran around naked a lot. More power to you, girl.
She debuted the video on Instagram with the caption, "The moment has finally arrived! I give you...the Bachelor Reject Anthem. Original music and lyrics by the only and only #freespirit ME. I just want to show the world that you can make fun of somebody and still be funny rather than mean. #bachelorejects #bachelor #juanpablo #abc #bachelornation"
They say good things come to those who wait, and that couldn't be more true for Edgar Martirosyan, the unsuspecting pizza delivery man who made his national television debut on Sunday, March 2, delivering three Big Mama's & Papa's pies to the star-studded audience at the 86th annual Academy Awards.
Martirosyan also revealed that his delivery wasn't a pre-planned stunt and he was just as surprised as the audience to discover he'd be bringing pizza to the likes of Meryl Streep, Jennifer Lawrence and one of his favorite actresses, Julia Roberts.
According to Martirosyan, he got a call to deliver 20 pizzas for the writers of the show at the Dolby Theatre, only to be led on stage by DeGeneres, completely unaware of where she was really taking him.
If there is a lesson to be learned from this, it's always follow Ellen DeGeneres without a second thought.
Chris Evans is ready to hang up his superhero cape. The 32-year-old actor recently revealed in an interview with Glamour that he has plans to take a break from the business.
"I think when I'm done with this Marvel contract, I'll take a little break from acting," Evans, who stars as Captain America in Marvel's films, told the publication. "With acting, you're one piece in a very big puzzle. It's like you helped buy a gift but you don't know what the gift is, so you come back and see the movie. Sometimes it's nice, sometimes it's tragic."
It's no surprise Evans is ready for some time off after his contract with Marvel had him playing Captain America year after year. He first picked up the role for 2011's "Captain America: The First Avenger," going on to appear as the patriotic hero in "The Avengers" and "Thor: The Dark World." Evan's latest effort as the character, in "Captain America: The Winter Soldier," will hit theaters on April 4.
The award-winning actor has voiced his concerns about the lifestyle changes that come with the Marvel films in the past. "When the movie comes out, there’s going to be a surge. And there’s going to be some changes, but then it’s going to go away. It’s going to die back down," Evans told Slashfilm earlier this year. "It’s not like once these movies are out, your life is forfeit, and you can’t have any more control. So you’ve just got to take those periods of time in stride, and it will pass."
"Dancing with the Stars" has announced the lineup for Season 18, and it's a diverse one including actors, athletes and musicians. Here is the full list this season's 12 new contestants, along with their assigned professional partners:
Sean Avery (former pro hockey player) and Karina Smirnoff Candace Cameron Bure (actress, author and inspirational speaker) and Mark Ballas Drew Carey (comedian and actor) and Cheryl Burke Meryl Davis (Olympic ice dancer) and Maksim Chmerkovskiy Nene Leakes (reality TV star and actress) and Tony Dovolani James Maslow (actor and musician) and Peta Murgatroyd Danica McKellar (actress) and Valentin Chmerkovskiy Diana Nyad (swimmer and author) and Henry Byalikov Amy Purdy (Paralympic snowboarder) and Derek Hough Cody Simpson (musician) and Witney Carson Charlie White (Olympic ice dancer) and Sharna Burgess Billy Dee Williams (actor) and Emma Slater
Tom Bergeron and Erin Andrews will host Season 18, but Brooke Burke-Charvet's replacement isn't the only major revamp the show's getting this year. A game-changing new twist, called "The Switch Up" will be featured, upping the ante of the competition. Viewers will be given the opportunity to vote and change up celebrity/professional pairings throughout the season. Everyone will be required to leave behind his or her assigned partner for a new one at some point in the season.
Who will take home the mirror ball trophy this year?
Season 18 of "Dancing with the Stars" premieres Monday, March 17 on ABC.
R. Kelly's 2013 album Black Panties debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200 and has gone on to sell more than 300,000 copies. In light of the album's success, the singer told V Magazine that he is planning a sequel entitled White Panties.
Kelly was coy on details — his only admission being the vague quote, "You can expect a whole other level" — and did not divulge any album info or if White Panties would be his next album.
When asked more generally if he was compromising himself to placate to his fans, Kelly replied, "No. I always follow what my spirit tells me to do. When I get into the studio I write from my heart. I try to write life and not songs. People live life and when you write life, you’re going to mess around and touch somebody’s heart, and they’ll relate to you and what you’re singing about."
The singer also divulged that he was recording a song with Mary J. Blige as part of the duo's upcoming King and Queen tour and that he is hoping to do a full album with Blige. Neither Kelly nor Blige have announced specific tour dates.
And since no R. Kelly interview is complete without the inevitable "Trapped in the Closet" question, Kelly revealed that he has 57 unreleased chapters of the ongoing soap opera. "This thing is forever," said the singer. If he can improvise songs called "Sex Dolphin" and "Italian Hero Sandwich of Love," we probably should believe that whole "forever" thing.
Last year, the singer detailed his thoughts behind recording Panties to Rolling Stone. "I love that I can play around with all types of music," he said. "I did Love Letter and Write Me Back and those were fun albums for me to do, because they took me back to music I love. But I wanted to change lanes with this new album and remind people of the TP-2.com and 12 Play style of music I can do — 'Kellz music!' I like that I can change lanes and do all different kinds of music. Fans can never accuse R. Kelly of doing the same thing, I keep mixing it up."
Miley Cyrus kissed another girl, and she took to Twitter to let us know she liked it.
During a Las Vegas stop on her "Bangerz" Tour on Saturday, March 1, Cyrus used a moment during her performance of "Adore You" to lock lips with a female fan in the audience. The song usually features a kiss cam that spotlights same-sex couples, except this time Cyrus herself was part of the action -- just as she was when she made out with Katy Perry less than two weeks ago at a Los Angeles concert.
I wasn't wiping of your kiss pretty girl just your dark lipstick that was all over my face thanks for coming to the show mystery babe x
Clad in a glittery onesie when the smooch went down, the 21-year-old singer retweeted a fan-run Twitter account after the show that included a photo of the kiss.
Charlize Theron and Sean Penn made their red carpet debut as a couple Sunday night, March 2, right before attending Penn's ex-wife's post-Oscars party. It just so happens that ex-wife is Madonna.
Julia Roberts, Nicole Richie, Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Miley Cyrus, Ellen DeGeneres, Portia de Rossi, John Travolta and Kelly Preston were also in attendance, according to Us Weekly.
"I think she thought it would be funny, but she never stopped after she said it and said, 'My friend Liza Minnelli," he 67-year-old stage and screen legend tells TMZ. "So I think it went a little astray on her."
Still, Minnelli was quick to add, "I don't think she meant any harm at all. She's a wonderful lady."
DeGeneres has come under fire after she referred to the stage icon, who has been a favorite subject for female impersonators and drag artists over the years, as "the best Liza Minnelli impersonator I’ve ever seen."
DeGeneres then quipped, “Good job, sir.”
A number of prominent lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) figures took to Twitter to express their dismay at the Minnelli joke. Among them was director Bruce LaBruce, who called the joke "transphobic and disrespectful," The Washington Post first reported.
Hannibal the cannibal is back for a second course on NBC.
The visually stunning series by executive producer Bryan Fuller had its second season premiere last Friday, Feb. 28, (and the first season was recently made available on Amazon Prime), but if you are still unsure about becoming a Fannibal, let these reasons sway you to stay for dinner.
You Have A Visual Eye
"Hannibal" is one of the most stylized shows on television, but that should come to no surprise if you're a fan of Bryan Fuller. Every one of Fuller's previous shows look like nothing else on TV, and "Hannibal" is no exception. Everything is beautiful, from the murder scenes and set design to the food preparation.
You Love "True Detective"
Both shows deal with the hunt for a serial killer. There are gruesome sacrificial killings, plus both shows have a thing for antlers.
You're A David Lynch Fan
Speaking about the show at Comic Con last year, Fuller noted his influences for the series: "There's a very distinct Kubrick-ian visual aesthetic to the show, and I think the two biggest influences for me in writing the show were Stanley Kubrick and David Lynch. I literally sat down with a blank page and said, 'What would David Lynch do with Hannibal Lecter?'"
You Have A Strong Stomach
We're not gonna lie, "Hannibal" is pretty gruesome. In fact, you'll be wondering how they allow such gore on network television, BUT do not let that dissuade you from viewing. While some scenes can be a little stomach-turning (we are talking about serial killers here), they are always important to the plot. You can always just watch those scenes through your fingers.
You Need A New Fashion Inspiration
Hannibal's taste in everything is impeccable, including his fashion. He is almost always dressed in a tailored three-piece suit. So if you're looking for a new look, put down the latest issue of GQ and pick up the remote.
You Are A Foodie
While some of crime scenes may be a little hard to stomach, the scenes involving Hannibal's food preparation are the stuff of a food lover's dreams. Hannibal is a cannibal after all, but the meals he prepares for his guests are true works of art, and will have you signing up for a cooking class in no time.
You Miss "Wonderfalls"
Bryan Fuller's first series, "Wonderfalls" was short-lived and starred Caroline Dhavernas as Jaye, a girl who is plagued with the gift of inanimate objects talking to her and forcing her to help strangers. The premise sounds strange, but Dhavernas pulled it off, and now she is back with Fuller as Dr. Alana Bloom on "Hannibal." And for you "Wonderfalls" fans, keep your eyes peeled for another familiar face in a quick cameo.
You Miss Other Bryan Fuller Shows
Aside from Dhavernas, other Fuller alumni pop up on the series like Raul Esparza (who had a stint on "Pushing Daisies") and Eddie Izzard, who was in Fuller's "Munsters" reboot, "Mockingbird Lane."
You Need More Gillian Anderson In Your Life
Dana Scully has been out of the television spotlight for awhile, but she has made "Hannibal" part of her return to the small screen, along with "The Fall" and NBC's upcoming "Crisis." Here Anderson plays Hannibal's therapist. Not only is she fantastic, but she looks better than ever.
You Love "Silence Of The Lambs"
For you superfans of the novels about Hannibal Lecter, you should be happy to know that Fuller has plans to adapt all of them into the series. Fuller revealed his seven season plan to Assignment X. The first three seasons will be original stories and then "when you get into Season 4, you get into the literature," said Fuller. "So Season 4 would be 'Red Dragon,' Season 5 would be the 'Silence of the Lambs' era, Season 6 would be the 'Hannibal' era, and then Season 7 would be a resolve to the ending of that book."
You're A Shipper
While his wife, Claire Danes, is busy with Brody on "Homeland," Hugh Dancy has his hands full playing Will Graham, who is brought in by the FBI to help catch the serial killer in the first season of "Hannibal." Will and Hannibal have a special relationship, one that some Fannibals want taken to the next level.
There are quite a few things that can make an interview memorable. Sometimes these are subtle moments: Perhaps it's a wry smile during an answer that completely changes the subtext of the conversation. Other times, it's a gesture -- perhaps out of kindness, perhaps out of spite -- that reveals more about the interview subject than any verbal answer could ever provide. Or, you could just accidentally dump a table onto the lap of Jeff Goldblum, watching him dodge a cup of hot coffee and a bottle of water with the reflexes of a cheetah. So, yeah, that's pretty memorable, too.
Goldblum is in this weekend's new Wes Anderson film, "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Goldblum plays Deputy Kovacs, a man responsible for dividing up the vast fortune that was left behind after the death of an eccentric widow who frequented the aforementioned Grand Budapest Hotel.
It's almost impossible to present here a "preview," if you will, of what to expect below with an interview with a man as purposefully discombobulated as Jeff Goldblum. (Well, except for that whole table incident.) In person, Goldblum -- who is without a doubt a sharp-looking man -- will drift in and out of topics, giving the whole proceeding the feeling of whimsical frenzy. Anyway, the good news is that even though my clumsiness could have killed Jeff Goldblum, Jeff Goldblum escaped this interview unscathed.
Jeff Goldblum: What's your last name?
Ryan.
Mike Ryan -- movie star name. You could play a sheriff in a movie. The action hero, Mike Ryan -- all fighting, all loving, once again.
I believe that's you in "Silverado."
Oh, yes, really? All fighting, all loving? Yeah, that's me. That's me. Jeff Goldblum is sheriff Mike Ryan. Yeah, that would be good.
I like this interview so far.
Yeah.
Let's talk about "The Grand Budapest Hotel."
I bet a guy like you liked this movie.
I did.
It's great, isn't it?
You're a whimsical guy, I'm surprised you're not in more Wes Anderson movies. Why haven't you done more since "Life Aquatic"?
Maybe nothing was right for me. I don't know why. Who knows why? Or, if I never do another one, I'll be satisfied with what I've done. But, I would work with him any time and every time -- as I think every actor would. And, a final product! That's what you want to do: to do something that contributes to a movie that works.
So when you see it for the first time, you're thinking hot damn, we have something here?
Yeah, who knows what will happen to it, but, yeah, he's trying to make something beautiful and it's all subjective. I dig what he's doing.
I can guess what will happen: It will be a modest success at the box office, then it will be a beloved film forever. Wes Anderson movies seem to have that pattern.
Well, who knows? Who knows? This may be special in any way.
There is more action in it than what we're used to seeing.
There is more action. I love it.
I see the trend now. You're in his "violent" movies.
[Laughs] "Life Aquatic" was violent. Yeah, I swatted the dog in that.
It's always weird when I'm flipping through channels and see you in an old episode of "Laverne & Shirley" or "Starsky and Hutch," or something. Do you see those when you're flipping around?
I do!
What do you think?
How lucky I am to have stayed active. Sometimes I see things and not only is it a reminder that I've been at it, but, jeez, I got another chance after that.
"Annie Hall" is the famous one, but there you are as "Freak" in "Death Wish."
I know.
You don't just blend in. It's so obviously you.
I stick out like a sore thumb.
I'd say a recently manicured thumb.
Thank you so much -- with a sweet, sweet thumb ring on it.
Was there a particular movie you did when you realized those kind of television appearances were over? Was it "The Big Chill"?
I still make guest appearances! "Glee" and "Portlandia" and "The League."
That's different. You're doing those as "Jeff Goldblum," because you want to, not "actor who needs work."
Well, you know, I've progressed. I was never particularly careerist or, "Gee, how am I doing?" I've got good representatives and I check in with my market continuum. But, thank goodness, I mostly got in it for the wild, passionate adventure of doing something I loved. Luckily, those seeds have sort of germinated into even more clear activities everyday of putting my head down and just kind of enjoying making stuff. I do love it, more than ever, for the sheer sake of its own pleasure.
Is that a conscious decision? You've been showing up in stuff like "Portandia" and "Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie" ...
I love them.
Off the wall stuff. But there was a part of your career where you did a television show like "Raines," which was very mainstream. Are you now embracing wackier material, compared to just a few years ago?
Hmm. That's interesting. Like I say, I've never been particularly strategic or careerist -- and I don't separate one period from the next. But, I think I've gotten more and more clear that I just want to do things that excite me for the sheer pleasure of it and work with people who interest me and delight me. And this would certainly fall into that category. There's nothing to get out of this -- that I'm looking for, at least -- except the sheer pleasure of doing it.
You mention being delighted, one of the scenes that delights me to no end is the closing credits of "The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension."
Thank you so much! I love that movie. And Peter Weller and I started a band that I'm still playing with.
Is he still playing in it?
He hasn't been in it for awhile. He's off and doing spectacular things, but I have a core group that is a later version of that thing that started and I do it every week -- at Rockwell in Los Feliz, whenever I'm not working. How did we start talking about that? We were talking about? We went from music with Peter Weller to ... "Buckaroo Banzai"! The last scene of "Buckaroo Banzai"!
A lot of those characters die in the movie, but they all come back to do that fun walk.
Well, you know, Wes Anderson, when we did "Life Aquatic" said -- well, I don't know who said it first, maybe I said, "Hey, you know, this little bow that you do at the end, that sort of reminds me ..." And he said, "Well, I'm a big fan of that movie and that's kind of it. That's kind of what I'm doing." So, there you go.
[The publicist comes in to tell us our time is up.]
Oh, we're done? We're coming to the end? [As we stand up, my knee hits the underside of the table we are at, sending the table and the contents of the table, which include a bottle of water and half of a cup of coffee, toward Goldblum, who somehow dodges both.] Jesus! Almost a disaster. That should never happen. You saw me, did I lean on it? [A waiter comes in to ask if we are okay.] Yeah [laughs], everybody is okay. Mike says he's suing for everything.
How did that happen? I think I might have done that.
I don't know. That was a magical occurrence.
I almost killed you. I'm sorry.
It was almost tragic.
I would have had a good title for this story, though. But I would have felt terrible.
"Jeff Goldblum Dies, But We Had A Nice Chat."
Mike Ryan is senior writer for Huffington Post Entertainment. You can contact him directly on Twitter.
Welcome back to the wonderful world of white wine tears, roses, grammatical incorrectness and two-month journeys toward engagement. That's right, "The Bachelor," has returned -- this time with the ever-adorable increasingly detestable former pro soccer player and single dad Juan Pablo at its helm. This season, we'll be recapping the highlights of each episode in haiku.
12 Haikus About Juan Pablo's 'I'm Not Sorry' Tour
Sean and Catherine:
Here to make sexual jokes,
Distract from JP.
'Bachelor' nearly
Ruins 'The Muppets' for us.
[Insert shameless plug.]
The women arrive
To talk sh*t about JP.
Lots more of this, please.
The girls defend Clare,
Address JP's slut-shaming.
Kat says, "good for her."
Sharleen's "intriguing."
She'd kiss Juan, not marry him.
We understand, girl.
House mom Renee's up.
Juan wouldn't kiss her, but now She's engaged. Thumbs up.
Andi fake slept to
Avoid Juan, but she wants love.
Next Bachelorette?
Juan has no regrets.
"I'm honest." "It's gonna hurt."
Of course, "It's OK."
Kelly calls Juan out
For his homophobia.
"I love gay people."
My dad is gay. It's relevant bc any guy that dates me knows that. If you think my family is more pervert, send me home sooner. #TheBachelor
We reached peak side-eye,
From the women and viewers.
Yup, he's still the worst.
Now the bloopers, to
Try and save some of Juan's charm.
Fail, but "ess oh-kay."
Chris asks the tough Qs:
"Are you Team Nikki or Clare?"
Run away now, girls.
Next Week, During The "Fin-ahhh-le"...
St. Lucia! Gorgeous and romantic! Hugs! Kisses! Falling in love! Every girl dreams of weddings! Fairy tale! Perfect fairy tale! Fairy tale ending! Is he ready? His mom's not sure! His mom says he's rude! Does he know Clare well enough? Nikki doesn't want to lose this! Clare tears! Nikki tears! Juan Pablo walks!
If that image looks familiar, it's because it's a mash-up of the classic girls from Archie Comics, and the promotional poster for Lena Dunham's HBO series, "Girls."
And the reason it exists is because this mash-up is really happening ... in a way. After talking about her love for Archie Comics in an interview, Lena Dunham has been tapped to pen a four-issue arc for the iconic teenagers of Riverdale.
"I was an avid Archie collector as a child -- conventions, first editions that I kept in plastic sleeves, the whole shebang," said Dunham in a press statement. "It has so much cultural significance but also so much personal significance, and to get to play with these beloved characters is a wild creative opportunity."
While the accompanying image may be a nod to "Girls," we can't imagine Dunham taking things that far with America's favorite teenager. The publisher has already expanded with more sophisticated work like their zombie series "Afterlife with Archie," and another series exploring married "Life with Archie," but we doubt they're ready for an R-rated Riverdale.
Lena Dunham's Archie Comics story is scheduled to appear in 2015. "Girls" is currently airing on HBO, Sundays at 10 p.m. EST.
The actress and healthy lifestyle guru was just named beauty brand ambassador for the grooming tools company, Braun. Expect flowing locks and pretty looks, as Alba will be featured in a multi-platform campaign launching this month.
Global Braun Marketing Director Alessandra Dolfini said in a press release, "Jessica Alba is a strong, passionate woman and an advocate for others -- she is the perfect ambassador to talk about the role beauty and our products play in helping women to feel their best. Braun admires her for her principles, her talents and her ability to juggle a demanding acting career with being a great Mum.”
Allison Williams stopped by "Late Night With Seth Myers" on Tuesday night and dished about her recent engagement, how she wishes she was more of a Marnie and her love for "The Bachelor."
The "Girls" star revealed that she is a huge fan of the ABC dating reality series, but her recent engagement has her watching the show with a different eye.
"Suddenly the show feels real," said Williams, realizing the reality of two people getting engaged on TV. Williams also shared her thoughts on the bachelor himself, Juan Pablo, and how she talks about "The Bachelor" so much that the show sent her roses on Valentine's Day.
Check out a clip of the interview above, and watch the full segment here.
“Anyone who wants to be ‘in’ needs to know that fur is most definitely ‘out’. The hottest trend in fashion is compassion, so we applaud Mahiki for taking a stand against real fur,” PETA spokeswoman Mimi Bekhechi told The Telegraph.
The upcoming event was originally intended to be a one-night stunt, but it received such wide support that club organizers decided to make the no-fur dress code a permanent club policy and turn away anyone who dons the luxe clothing, according to The Telegraph.
“I love the idea of being able to show how fabulous being fur-free can be. Mahiki is one of the coolest spots in London, so it was my first choice for hosting a night to promote compassion in fashion,” anti-fur campaigner Meg Mathews, who launched the initiative, told The London Evening Standard. “I don’t care who you are — if you’re wearing fur, you’re heartless, and you’re not coming in.”
The club's entrance will now sport a neon sign featuring the word "fur" with a slash through it, reminding patrons of the swanky hot spot’s no-tolerance policy. According to Cosmopolitan U.K., the club’s staff will also be trained to tell real fur from faux fur to make sure no one slips through the cracks.
Will Mahiki inspire other venues? PETA feels confident that it’s only a matter of time.
“We hope that other clubs follow Mahiki's positive example by going fur-free as well,” Bekhechi told Cosmo. “In 2014, everyone knows that wearing the fur of tortured animals is a serious fashion faux pas, so anyone still clinging to those ugly furs better be ready to be left out in the cold."
