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Britains Best 2008 - Arrivals

The two contestants are in the pit. All one needs is love. All the other needs is the F-word.

Admittedly, journalist like to sensationalize. Therefore, we thought it’d be best to come right out and say that the title of this post is a little exaggerated. No fight between Paul McCartney and Gordon Ramsey in the sense of an Ultimate Fighting, animal blood and guts vs. sharp carrots and tempeh face masks will be taking place. However, the story is interesting…

Gordon Ramsey isn’t exactly known for his love of vegetarians and even spent an entire season rearing calves that he easily made the transition from pet to plate (ouch, yuck, cruel…you get the picture by now). He was once quoted as saying:

“My biggest nightmare would be if the kids ever came up to me and said “Dad, I’m a vegetarian”. Then I would sit them on the fence and electrocute them.”

At least we know where he, unlike some politicians, stands.

However, Paul McCartney decided to play a little trash talk back game in Sainsbury Magazine.

“I think it’s a case of live and let live. I will talk to people about the advantages of vegetarianism, and it will upset me if we’ve had a good conversation and they turn around and say something stupid. I just read a quote from Gordon Ramsay… ‘If my daughter ever grew up and married a vegetarian, I’d never forgive her.’ But even that I would forgive because it’s not my affair, it’s not up to me if he talks stupid or not.” 

Judging from the tactfulness and thoughtfulness of each contestant’s opening punch, we think nice (and vegetarian) guys will finish first this time.

via Heckler Spray

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Sushil Kumar Wanted Man For Eating Vegetables

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 in Athletes-Games-Sports.

Olympics Day 12 - Wrestling

Sushil Kumar is a wanted man. He should have known it was coming sooner or later. The Olympic Bronze wrestling athlete is the latest celebrity to be asked by PETA to do an advertisement proving that vegetarians, especially vegetarian men, can be meatless and athletic.

In a letter to Kumar, Anuradha Sawhney, chief functionary for PETA India, said, “We would like to feature you in one of our vegetarian ads. Your victory at the Olympics 2008, held in Beijing, would certainly attract attention – and make it clear that a vegetarian diet can lead to a body built for Olympian feats.”

No word on whether Kumar will accept their offer. No word on whether they are expecting him to get naked either. Maybe they’ll mention it if they get him in person.

via Mid-Day

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13th Annual Los Angeles Times Festival of Books Day 1

Arianna Huffington, founder of the very popular blog, Huffington Post, as well as a vegetarian, offered some healthy and relaxing ways for those at the Democratic National Convention this year to take a break from politics.

A series of offices were converted into rooms of paradise, where attendees could get messages, yoga classes, and vegan hors d’oeuvres .

Some notable celebs who took advantage include environmental activist and vegetarian actress Daryl Hannah.

Go here to learn more about the Oasis.

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There’s No Meat In Lisa Edelstein’s “House”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 in Actresses, Food & Drink.

Idol Gives Back 2008 - Arrivals

Lisa Edelstein plays the ever patient Dr. Cuddy who has to endure the anti-social, grumpy, and downright rude Dr. Gregory House on the Fox T.V. hit series House. She’s been a vegetarian for 26 years, with bouts of strict veganism here and there.

She cooks for meat eaters, but never has felt the need to compromise. “They never miss the meat when they eat at my house and they always leave full,” she said in an interview. She also said not being a meat eater is “no big deal,” and suits her well.

Before House, Edelstein played roles of a transsexual, hooker, and sex-obsessed artist and claims to have done them so well based on her personally knowing these types of people.

No wonder we never made it to the big screen. All of our friends are completely boring. Read more of the interview here.

via My Fan Base

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Political Plates: Obama-Vegetable Pizza, Dennis Kucinich-Tan Moderate

Written by Vegetarian Star on Thursday, August 28th, 2008 in Not So Vegetarian, Politicians.

Democratic Candidates Attend DNC Fall Meeting

It’s good to keep up on political issues, whether you like any of the candidates or not. You should be studying energy and immigration policies, how each are planning to solve the high-priced gas issue, and whether McCain likes pepperoni or vegetable pizza.

Yes, that right. You need to know what the politicians are eating!

Vegan Dennis Kucinich is said to favor food of the same color-moderate tan. Of course this sounds as if someone is obviously poking fun at his vegan preferences of hummus, pasta, and pad thai.

McCain may be be furthest from the vegan politician, and not just in terms of views. One of his favorite foods include pepperoni pizza. And we’re not talking about the soy kind. According to the Chicago Sun Times, he is also a big fan of the very unveggie B.L.T.

Executive chef Scot Jones of The Vegiterranean, a vegan restaurant co-owned by him and Pretenders Rocker Chrissie Hynde in Ohio, suggested that regardless of what party you root for, you must admit your favorite politician could probably benefit from some eating improvements.

“The eating habits of both Republicans and Democrats need to change across America,” he said. “People are eating too much saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol and sugar. The level of juvenile diabetes is absurd. The only way we can start to stop this is if the White House starts thinking about our future.”

Maybe that change is sooner than we think. Obama already wants more veggies for the children. And he also likes vegetable pizza.

via Cleveland.com

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MusicMogul.com Launch Party

While L.A. may seem like the organic and raw food hub in the U.S., not every part of the city fits that description.

In some inner city and African-American communities, for example, fast food restaurants on every corner may outnumber the number of outfits Paris Hilton has for her dogs.

With diseases like diabetes and abdominal obesity hitting the African-American community hard, the outlook may be even more grimmer.

But all is not lost. Recently, the city has seen numerous black owned vegetarian and vegan restaurants open and several African-American celebrities, such as Erykah Badu, Russell Simmons, and Kevin Eubanks have teamed up with PETA to get the veg word out.

The most recent testimony is by retired basketball player John Salley. Go here to view his video. And if you live in southern Cali or are visiting, be sure to give your support and visit some of the black owned vegan restaurants, such as  Vegan Village Café, Stuff I Eat, and Rahel’s.

via Peta and New America Media

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Some Men Have To Pad Their Pants With Extra “Meat”

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Actresses.

Pamela Anderson Press Conference

Clearly someone is overcompensating.

Pamela Anderson, actress, KFC protester and animal rights advocate, was holding a press conference in Australia to promote her new reality T.V. show, Pam: Girl On The Loose. All was going well.

One reporter from the audience, who appeared to be nothing more than a starstruck fan as well as a journalist, pulled his pants down and asked Pam to sign his red underwear. Weird. But still all was going well.

Pam signed and as she was finishing up, the journalist pulled out a chicken drumstick from his pants and proceeded to eat it, obviously mocking Anderson for her views on animal rights and KFC. She has recently protested against KFC Australia for its use of factory farmed chickens. She’s already won a battle with KFC Canada and they’ve since agreed to offer a faux vegan chicken sandwich.

But for Anderson, it’s just part of the job.

“This is what happens,” she said.  “See, I create this image and this is what happens.”

We can’t think of a reason why a seemingly articulate and intelligent man would resort to such grade school prank tactics. Could it be that some men just feel the need to pad their pants with extra meat?

via I’m Not Obsessed

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Meatless Mouthful: Johnny Marr of The Smiths

Written by Vegetarian Star on Wednesday, August 27th, 2008 in Male Musicians, Male Singers, Meatless Mouthful.

Virgin Festival By Virgin Mobile 2007 - Show - Day 1

And if a double-decker bus
Crashes into us
To die by your side
Is such a heavenly way to die
And if a ten-ton truck
Kills the both of us
To die by your side
Well, the pleasure – the privilege is mine

Whoa! Even the most angst filled emo teen would probably turn off that one. But for some reason, we have staff that really dig the 80s song, “There is a light that never goes out,” by The Smiths. Quote from guitarist Johnny Marr:

“I’ve been a vegetarian since my teens. It would’ve been pretty tough to be singing Meat is Murder with The Smiths while stuffing down burgers in your spare time.”

Learn about his love for organic white tea, here.

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