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Michael Jackson Children Want Neverland Ranch As Animal Center

Vegetarian Star — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:32:26 +0000

Michael Jackson‘s children have expressed an interest in buying the late pop singer’s Neverland Ranch when the are older.

According to the Daily Mail, Prince Michael, 13, and Paris, 12 would like to turn the property into both a tribute to their father and “some kind of community park and center for animals.”

Jackson was criticized by some animal rights activists for keeping wild animals at his ranch, which included tigers, an African bull elephant, giraffes, orangutans, parrots, reptiles and a deer.

Some say he had abandoned the animals on the ranch, but his long-time veterinarian, Dr Martin Dinnes, said there was never a lapse in feeding them and he always visited the ranch at least once a week and had great say in determining where the creatures were sent to–which included sanctuaries–after the ranch was closed.

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Corey Feldman Served First Vegetarian Meal By Michael Jackson

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 21 Oct 2010 21:31:11 +0000

Corey Feldman was introduced to vegetarianism by Michael Jackson. Literally.

In an interview with Las Vegas Weekly, the actor and musician revealed how the King of Pop served him his first vegetarian meal and how Feldman’s mother got him acquainted with the animal welfare side of things.

“At at early age, I became a vegetarian. There was a lot of resistance from family — “It will stunt your growth. It can’t be healthy.” But it started on The Goonies with Steven Spielberg. And with Michael Jackson. His chef cooked me my first-ever vegetarian meal. Michael Jackson presented it to me! Going vegetarian at such a young age, it was a stance for myself. “I’m doing it. I don’t believe in eating animals. You can survive in other ways.”

Feldman’s mother had plenty of rescue animals on their property while he was growing up, both traditional pets like cats and dogs and farm animals such as chickens, horses and pigs.

The actor is a regular contributor to animal causes through organizations like People For The Ethical Treatment of Animals, Farm Sanctuary, Last Chance For Animals and the Humane Society.

Photo: PR Photos

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Tippi Hedren Receives Brave Heart Award For Big Cat Sanctuary

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 20:44:23 +0000

Tippi Hedren has been honored for her work with big cats by the number one online women’s networking site, BraveHeartWomen.com. The actress is one of the recipients of the 2010 annual Brave Heart Awards.

According to West Side Today, the Brave Heart Awards honors those who are “inspiring trailblazers who have transcended above the preconceived ideas of empowered individuals.” The awards were launched in 2009 by author and motivational speaker Ellie Drake.

Hedren runs the Shambala Preserve, a sanctuary for lions, tigers and other big cats in California that is also home to two tigers formerly owned by Michael Jackson. The sanctuary provides both a home for the cats and serves as an educational opportunity to the public.

Other recipients of the award this year included New York Times best-selling author and international lecturer, Marianne Williamson, and “The View” co-host Sherri Shepherd. The recipients will be honored at a gala on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles.

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Claude Kelly–Future Songwriting Vegan Bakery Proprietor

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 27 May 2010 04:18:11 +0000

Claude Kelly has a string of hit songs written for performers like Leona Lewis, Britney Spears, Adam Lambert, and Michael Jackson to his name, but he’s not satisfied with words being his only form of creative expression

According to the May/June 2010 issue of VegNews, Kelly is working on mastering the art of the vegan cupcake. He become inspired to open up a vegan bakery or restaurant after eating at One Lucky Duck restaurant in NYC.

“I love the way [being vegan] makes me feel,” Kelly said. “Food is fuel–it affects my body, my brain–and my brain is the biggest part of my job.”

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“Michael Jackson And Bubbles The Chimp” Airs Near Pop Star’s Death Date

Vegetarian Star — Thu, 06 May 2010 00:21:56 +0000

Animal Planet will air a documentary on the late Michael Jackson and his pet chimpanzee, Bubbles.

Michael Jackson and Bubbles the Chimp is scheduled to air on Tuesday, June 22 at 9/10C, a date very close to last year’s death of the pop star.

According to The Futon Critic, the film will provide unseen footage of Jackson and the chimp, “revealed through those who witnessed their relationship.”

As Bubbles grew older, he became aggressive and Michael was forced to give him up.

Bubbles now lives in a Florida sanctuary, the Center for Great Apes.

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Madonna Michael Jackson Shared Healthy Requests From Chefs

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 19:53:52 +0000

Being a personal chef for celebrities sure has its perks, primarily in the form of good pay and entertaining stories.

The New York Post has written an article on some of the more outrageous requests personal chefs have taken from the likes of Hollywood, including fresh brewed coffee used not for drinking but for an enema.

Still, there are stars who’s demands make perfect sense, as they’re not for outrageously narcissistic purposes but to maintain good health on the road, thus avoiding the constipation that requires the decaf enema.

Madonna, for example, has asked her chefs to make twig tea and support her macrobiotic diet which consist of 50 percent whole grains.

Both Paul McCartney and Peter Frampton are strict vegetarians, and when Paul’s private chef can’t do it all himself, he drafts the hotel staff into vegetarian cooking duty.

Michael Jackson would request fruit juice, granola and almond milk for breakfast every morning.

The vegetarian requests sound pretty normal, not far from what any ordinary non meat eater might encounter when traveling.

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Michael Jackson Giraffes Die

Vegetarian Star — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 18:10:33 +0000

Thriller and Sabu may be living a luxurious life in an animal sanctuary, but Michael Jackson‘s giraffes aren’t doing so well.

Two of the animals that once made their home at the Neverland Ranch have died in the past few months, one in November and the other this month.

PETA is concerned the animals died from neglect and is asking the city to confiscate the remaining animals.

“We’re asking the city of Page to confiscate the two remaining giraffes and relocate them to a facility that can provide them with appropriate care before it’s too late,” the group said in a statement.

Foul play is not suspected at this time.

The owners of the land the giraffes were living on in Page, Arizona, Freddie and Tom Hancock said, “We’ve had them for 3½ years, and they are like our children. We’re just absolutely devastated by the death of these giraffes.”

The Hancocks were supposed to pay $100,000 to insure the giraffes, and claimed officials never gave them the papers to get the process going.

The money has not been received and the city is in the process of evicting the couple from the land.

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Orianthi Bakes Vegan–”Believe” It

Vegetarian Star — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 04:34:30 +0000

It’s no secret guitar genius Orianthi knows how to handle the strings.

But did you also know she’s just as dexterous with the spoon, mixer and measuring cup?

“I love making pizzas from scratch,” Orianthi told IProng magazine, which she is currently on the cover. “I make the base and then I make the topping and everything. And then I love making vegan cakes, you know, just healthier kinds of things. I love cooking. It’s like a meditation for me.”

Orianthi has a brand new album out, Believe.

Visit iprong.com to learn how Orianthi was talented and fortunate enough to work with Michael Jackson during his final months of life in preparation for the This Is It tour.

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