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Morrissey PETA Ad Puts Cat On Vegetarian Musician’s Mind

Written by Vegetarian Star on Tuesday, July 24th, 2012 in Animal Issues, Male Singers.

Being the accomplished singer he is, Morrissey probably has a lot on his mind these days. That doesn’t mean he won’t take the time to think about all the homeless cats and dogs in the world and remind animal lovers that the best way to control the unwanted pet population is by spaying and neutering.

“Despite the fact that they’re incredibly intelligent, animals unfortunately haven’t yet worked out how to slip on a rubber, which is why thousands of them are being put to sleep in overcrowded shelters and thousands more are desperately waiting to be adopted,” the British singer said.

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Michael Vick Wants Another Dog

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, July 20th, 2012 in Animal Issues, Athletes-Games-Sports.

Michael Vick

Michael Vick, NFL player convicted for his involvement with dog-fighting activities, has expressed an interest in owning another dog. Now that his parole has come to an end, he could be eligible to do so.

“I would love to get another dog in the future. I think it would be a big step for me in the rehabilitation process,” Vick told NBC Nightly News. “I think just to have a pet in my household and to show people that I genuinely care, and my love and my passion for animals; I think it would be outstanding. If I ever have the opportunity again I will never take it for granted. I miss having a dog right now. I wish I could.”

Two different perspectives on Vick’s possible new dog ownership were expresed by animal rights groups People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Humane Society of the United States.

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Pink and Carey Hart

Pink celebrated her husband Cary Hart‘s 37th birthday over a vegetarian meal at San Francisco’s Prospect’s Eatery.

People reported the couple dined on, “tortellini with fava beans, summer truffles, dinosaur kale and red pearl onions” for dinner and later satisfied their sweet tooths with several ice cream flavors.

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Mario Batali Gives International Vegetarian Recommendation

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, July 20th, 2012 in Chefs, Food & Drink, Restaurants.

Mario Batali

Mario Batali has shared his favorite restaurants internationally.

Most vegetarians and vegan know the way to good plant-based food is often through foreign or ethnic cuisine.

It’s no surprise that one of Batali’s favorite eateries has a vegetarian menu he highly recommends.

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Slice Of Celebrity Vegan Birthday Cake To (Drum Roll)

Written by Vegetarian Star on Friday, July 20th, 2012 in Actors, Birthdays.

Omar Epps

A big slice of vegan birthday cake goes out to the following vegetarian or vegan celebrities.

Photo: Kristin Dos Santos/Creative Commons

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Mayim Bialik Celebrates “Big Bang” Emmy With Vegan Cupcakes

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, July 19th, 2012 in Actresses, Film & TV, Food & Drink.

Mayim Bialik

Mayim Bialik, you’ve just been nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy for the role of Amy on The Big Bang Theory. What do you plan to do next?

“We’re taking our boys to Legoland here in Atlanta and my best friend said she would buy me two vegan cupcakes today!” the actress told Entertainment Weekly.

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Jessica-Jane Clement

Jessica-Jane Clement, model and star of BBC’s The Real Hustle, is starring in a PETA UK PSA that supports the scheduled 2013 ban of all cosmetics tested on animals in Europe.

“No Bunny Should Suffer For Beauty,” the ad reads.

During an interview with PETA UK, Clement explained why she supports such a ban.

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John Salley

John Salley can be seen on various billboards in the Detroit area as part of a campaign by VegMichigan, a non-profit organization promoting a plant-based diet for better health of people, animals and the environment.

“We’re excited to have a star like John Salley to help show that vegans are real people,” says Paul Krause, president of VegMichigan. “Vegans are healthy, vibrant, compassionate…and a growing segment of the population.”

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