Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier
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Genesis Awards: Laughter, Tears–and a Terrific Terrier

Just as he did in the Academy Award-winning “The Artist,” canine star Uggie nearly stole the show at the 26th Genesis Awards, presented by the Humane Society of the United States. The 22 winners were announced Saturday, March 24, at a ceremony at The Beverly Hilton. The Genesis Awards honor the news and entertainment media’s work in raising public awareness of animal issues and confronting cruelty. The majority of the categories...

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Lions and Tigers and Awards, Oh My!

Melanie Griffith at the Genesis Awards There was certainly no rubber chicken at this event. The Genesis Awards, which were handed out at the Beverly Hilton, pride themselves on serving a completely vegan menu to awards show attendees. (If you enjoy gardein—fake chicken—stuffed with vegan cheese and pine nuts, you were in luck.) Yet nothing could be more appropriate under the circumstances as the 24th edition of the show, presented by...

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